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PEDro satellite centres contribute to developing the PEDro and DiTA databases. Meet PEDro Canada (Université de Sherbrooke).
Earlier this year the PEDro Steering committee announced the global expansion of the PEDro and DiTA databases and launched the PEDro satellite centres. The four satellite centres that are currently…
Infographic: systematic review found that exercise training for people with fibromyalgia may reduce pain and depression and improve health-related quality of life
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Couto et al. The review concluded that exercise training for people with fibromyalgia may reduce pain and depression and improve health-related quality…
#PEDroTacklesBarriers to evidence-based physiotherapy: success stories (part 2 – physiotherapy team perspective)
The #PEDroTacklesBarriers to evidence-based physiotherapy campaign shared tips on tackling the four biggest barriers to evidence-based physiotherapy – lack of time, language, lack of access, and lack of statistical skills….
Happy WHO World Health Day 2023
Today is the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization and this year’s theme is ‘Health for all’. Inform your clinical practice with up-to-date evidence. Sign up to receive evidence…
DiTA update (3 April 2023)
DiTA contains 2,406 records. In the 3 April 2023 update you will find: 2,148 reports of primary studies, and 258 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and…
PEDro update (3 April 2023)
PEDro contains 58,324 records. In the 3 April 2023 update you will find: 44,464 Reports of randomised controlled trials (43,482 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using…
Follow PEDro on Instagram
This month PEDro has joined Instagram. The PEDro Instagram will share tips and resources to help you improve your evidence-based practice. Look out for systematic review summaries, tutorials to help…
Next PEDro and DiTA updates (April 2023)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on 3 April 2023.
Revisão sistemática encontrou que o exercício para pessoas com fibromialgia pode melhorar a dor e a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde e reduzir a depressão
A fibromialgia é uma condição reumática crônica comum associada à dor musculoesquelética generalizada e à fadiga que impacta no humor e na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS). Até…
Systematic review found that exercise for people with fibromyalgia may improve pain and health-related quality of life and reduce depression
Fibromyalgia is a common chronic rheumatic condition associated with widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue which impact on mood and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Low-moderate quality evidence to date has…