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Systematic review found that interventions involving repetitive practice improve strength after stroke
This systematic review evaluates the effects of interventions involving repetitive practice on strength and activity in people with stroke. Randomised controlled trials conducted in adult participants with a diagnosis of…
Find out more about PEDro in just 60 seconds in English, Spanish and Portuguese
PEDro is the world’s most complete index of randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines evaluating physiotherapy interventions. You can find out more about PEDro in just…
Some tips for getting older people and people with chronic health conditions more active
The World Health Organisation launched its Global Action Plan on Physical Activity in mid-2018. The Plan was developed in response to much of the world’s population becoming less active despite…
PEDro update (5 November 2018)
PEDro contains 41,856 records. In the 5 November 2018 update you will find: 32,837 reports of randomised controlled trials (31,926 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using…
Systematic review found that cardiac rehabilitation increases physical activity in coronary heart disease and heart failure
This review aimed to determine the impact of cardiac rehabilitation on physical activity levels of people with coronary heart disease and heart failure. The review included 47 randomised controlled trials…
PEDro “how to” videos
PEDro’s collection of “how to” videos now have more than 81,000 views. Six videos are available in up to 12 different languages. The videos are available in PEDro’s YouTube Channel….
Find out more about PEDro in just 60 seconds
PEDro is the world’s most complete index of randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines evaluating physiotherapy interventions. You can find out more about PEDro in just…
PEDro – informing physiotherapy globally for 19 years
October 2018 marks PEDro’s birthday. For 19 years PEDro has been providing physiotherapists around the world with easy access to high-quality clinical research so they can practice effectively and safely….
PEDro update (2 October 2018)
PEDro contains 41,469 records. In the 2 October 2018 update you will find: 32,577 reports of randomised controlled trials (31,730 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using…
Systematic review found that mirror therapy improves motor function after stroke
This recently updated Cochrane systematic review evaluates the effects of mirror therapy on motor function, pain and visuospatial neglect in people with stroke. Randomised controlled trials and crossover trials comparing…