Next PEDro and DiTA updates (November 2023)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on 6 November 2023.
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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 20-50%, with a 2022 systematic …
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 hypertension. Some findings are included …
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 systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests …
Next DiTA update (October 2023)
The next DiTA update is on 9 October 2023.
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 and social media posts are …
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 to estimate the effects of …
Online PEDro training
No matter where you live, you can access online training with PEDro. To participate, simply subscribe and login to the training session whenever it is convenient for you. Online training is currently available in English …
Infographic: Systematic review found that home-based rehabilitation is not different from centre based rehabilitation for improving impairments and activity limitations in adults with stroke.
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Nascimento et al 2022. The review concluded that the location where exercises take place is less important than the amount and type of exercise. This may have …
Become a PEDro rater
PEDro is unique. All randomised controlled trials indexed on PEDro are independently quality-rated by trained PEDro raters. All potential PEDro raters complete the PEDro training program on how to use the PEDro Scale. The program …
