Intensive care unit-acquired weakness is associated with significant impairments in body structure and function, activity limitation, and participation restriction. The aim of this review was to estimate the average effect of early rehabilitation interventions compared …
Last month we summarised the Beland et al systematic review. The review concluded that exercise improves symptoms of depression in people with chronic health conditions. Some suggestions for providing exercise programs are in this infographic. …
The PEDro team expresses its thanks and appreciation to physiotherapy organisations for their leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continues to impact worldwide, the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) and its Member …
Since late February 2020 the world has witnessed the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Italy. Physiotherapists have contributed to frontline care during this time. With the number of cases slowing, three …
DiTA contains 1,768 records. In the 4 May 2020 update you will find: 1,602 reports of primary studies, and 166 reports of systematic reviews. dita.org.au
PEDro contains 46,900 records. In the 4 May 2020 update you will find: 36,500 reports of randomised controlled trials (35,655 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 9,722 reports …
May 2020 is #CFawareness Month, a time for those affected by cystic fibrosis, their families, healthcare team and supporters to raise awareness of the condition. Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that primarily affects …
We thank Koninklijk Nederlands Genootschap voor Fysiotherapie and Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists who have just renewed their partnership with PEDro for another year.
People with non-communicable chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease and type 2 diabetes have higher rates of symptoms of depression than the general population. Symptoms of depression are also an adverse …
Last month we summarised the Cai et al systematic review. The review concluded that exercise during pregnancy improves maternal cardiorespiratory fitness and health. Some suggestions for providing exercise programs are in this infographic. Cai C, …
