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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…
New guideline from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners for the non-surgical management of hip and knee osteoarthritis: weight loss, walking, Tai Chi, cycling and Hatha yoga recommended
Best practice management of acute as well as long-term care for patients with osteoarthritis includes optimal use of medicines, non-pharmacological management, appropriate care and referral pathways, patient self-management education and…
PEDro indexes 41,000+ reports
We are pleased to announce that PEDro has just achieved two new milestones for the amount of evidence. There are now 41,000+ reports of trials, reviews and guidelines indexed on…
PEDro update (3 September 2018)
PEDro contains 41,192 records. In the 3 September 2018 update you will find: 32,397 reports of randomised controlled trials (31,574 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using…
More on exercise and cancer
An area of research that’s rapidly developed over recent years centres around the idea that exercise can improve the treatment and outcomes of people who are diagnosed with cancer. Dr…
