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PEDro satellite centres contribute to developing the PEDro and DiTA databases. Meet PEDro Singapore.
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…
DiTA update (6 November 2023)
DiTA contains 2,440 records. In the 6 November 2023 update you will find: 2,169 reports of primary studies, and 271 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and…
PEDro update (6 November 2023)
PEDro contains 60,230 records. In the 6 November 2023 update you will find: 46,097 Reports of randomised controlled trials (44,808 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using…
Next PEDro and DiTA updates (November 2023)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on 6 November 2023.
Systematic review found that physical exercise interventions showed significant effects on the reduction in depressive symptoms in people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, which results in both motor and non-motor impairments. Depression is one of the most common non-motor symptoms for people with Parkinson’s Disease, ranging from…
Infographic: Systematic review found that aerobic exercise during pregnancy may reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and gestational hypertension
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Zhang et al 2023. The review concluded that aerobic exercise during pregnancy may reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and gestational…
DiTA update (9 October 2023)
DiTA contains 2,434 records. In the 9 October 2023 update you will find: 2,164 reports of primary studies, and 270 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and…
Today is International Translation Day!
PEDro is a global resource of over 59,000 trials, reviews and guidelines evaluating physiotherapy interventions. The PEDro website is currently available in 17 languages and the monthly PEDro newsletters, blogs…
Systematic review found that aerobic exercise during pregnancy may reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and gestational hypertension. Interventions were varied and the certainty of the evidence was not assessed.
Commonly occurring pregnancy complications include gestational diabetes mellitus and gestational hypertension. Evidence to date regarding the effects of exercise on pregnancy complications and outcomes is inconsistent. This systematic review aimed…
