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Free full text access is available for about 60% of articles indexed in PEDro
Access to full-text copies of research articles is an essential element of evidence-based practice. Physiotherapists read the full-text articles to appraise the quality and applicability of the research before applying…
Next PEDro and DiTA updates (April 2022)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on Monday 4 April 2022.
Rachael Cowan and co-authors publish their #WorldPhysio2021 prize-winning trial of treatments for greater trochanteric pain syndrome
In a PEDro blog in April 2021 we highlighted that Rachael Cowan and her co-authors had won the PEDro prize for the best trial presented at the World Physiotherapy Congress…
Systematic review found that behavioural strategies combined with self-directed exercise programs increase adherence with physical activity in women who had breast cancer
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in women globally. Self-directed physical activity or exercise programs are associated with positive breast cancer outcomes. Behavioural strategies that…
PEDro social media highlights from 2021
We found the five social media posts that PEDro users most engaged with in 2021. In case you missed them, we provide a brief description and links to the original…
PEDro now contains 54,000+ reports of trials, reviews and guidelines
We are pleased to announce that PEDro has just achieved a new milestone. There are now 54,000+ reports of trials, reviews and guidelines indexed on PEDro. pedro.org.au
DiTA update (7 March 2022)
DiTA contains 2,333 records. In the 7 March 2022 update you will find: 2,090 reports of primary studies, and 243 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and…
PEDro update (7 March 2022)
PEDro contains 54,098 records. In the 7 March 2022 update you will find: 41,559 reports of randomised controlled trials (40,933 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using…
Next PEDro and DiTA updates (March 2022)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on Monday 7 March 2022.
Thank you to PEDro volunteers and staff during 2021
PEDro received assistance from a large number of volunteers during 2021. These physiotherapists have donated time and skills to confirm that articles are eligible for indexing in PEDro, apply search…
