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{"title":"Non-pharmacologic supplementation as an adjunct treatment for osteoarthritis","authors":"S. Ngai","doi":"10.1142/S1013702518010011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S1013702518010011","url":null,"abstract":"Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disorder characterized by in°ammation and structural changes at joints with higher prevalence among females, advanced age, and individuals who are overweight/obese or have a history of previous knee injury. Knees and Hips are two of the commonly reported involved joints. Joint pain, sti®ness, limitation in range of motion and inactivity associated muscle weakness further limit the functions and activities of daily living, thereby contributing to increased years-lived with disability (YLDs). Not only being a known cause of disability, recent studies reported that OA increases the risks of developing other conditions such as depressive symptoms and myocardial infarction. Due to its potential impact on in°uencing overall health, OA may substantially increase both direct and indirect medical and rehabilitation costs. Recently, increasing number of studies examined the e®ect of potential adjunct supplementation used in musculoskeletal conditions such as improving muscle strength in frail elderly, and reducing joint pain in people with osteoarthritis. In this issue of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, two studies investigated the e®ectiveness of non-pharmacologic supplementation for managing symptoms of osteoarthritic knee and hip. Oninbinde et al. compared the e®ect of topical administration of glucosamine sulphate via 3 methods, i.e. (1) iontophoresis (IoT), (2) cross-friction massage (CFM) and (3) combined therapy of IoT and CFM (CoT) on pain intensity, joint space width, range of motion and physical function in people with osteoarthritic knee. Favourable post-treatment ̄ndings were reported. In the other study, Ikeda et al. examined the e®ects of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation in combination of exercise program on muscle strengthening in female patients with osteoarthritic hips who were awaiting for total hip arthroplasty. Individuals in experimental group who had oral intake of BCAA on top of exercise program (i.e. hip abductors strengthening program) showed a signi ̄cant e®ect on 10meter timed gait time and improvement rate of","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/S1013702518010011","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46973474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of falls prevention intervention programme in community-dwelling older people in Thailand: Randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Plaiwan Suttanon,&nbsp;Pagamas Piriyaprasarth,&nbsp;Kitsana Krootnark,&nbsp;Thanyaporn Aranyavalai","doi":"10.1142/S1013702518500014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S1013702518500014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although there is extensive research on falls prevention, most of this knowledge is from western countries, and this may limit its usefulness when implementing in countries with different culture and healthcare systems.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a falls prevention intervention programme for older people in Thailand.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Two hundred and seventy-seven community-dwelling older people were randomized to either an intervention programme which included an education about falls risk management plus a home-based balance exercise delivered by a physiotherapist for four-month duration or control group. Falls, balance, physical activity, and other falls risk factors were measured at baseline and after programme completion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>About 90% of the participants in the intervention group completed the programme, with very high adherence to the exercise programme, though poor compliance with the suggestions of other falls risks management. There were no falls or injuries related to the exercise programme reported. There was no significant difference in falls rate between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This falls prevention program was not effective in reducing falls in community-dwelling older people in Thailand. However, the study provided encouraging evidence that home-based balance exercise could be practically implemented in older people living in communities in Thailand.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"38 1","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/S1013702518500014","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37282104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Symptoms-modifying effects of electromotive administration of glucosamine sulphate among patients with knee osteoarthritis.","authors":"Ayodele Teslim Onigbinde,&nbsp;Adegbenga Rotimi Owolabi,&nbsp;Kamil Lasisi,&nbsp;Sarah Oghenekewe Isaac,&nbsp;Adeoye Folorunsho Ibikunle","doi":"10.1142/S1013702518500075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S1013702518500075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Most trials on symptom-modifying effects of glucosamine are limited to administration through oral route with dearth of empirical data on the use of electromotive force.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study determined the effects of glucosamine sulphate (GS) iontophoresis (IoT) on radiographic parameters of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifty-three patients were randomly assigned to three groups. About 1 g each of GS was administered using IoT and cross-friction massage (CFM) for participants in groups 1 (IoT) and 2 (CFM), respectively. Group 3 ((Combined therapy) CoT) received 1 g of GS using both IoT and CFM. Interventions were twice a week for 12 weeks. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze the data ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo><</mo> <mn>0.05</mn></math> ).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After 12 weeks, the medial joint space width (JSW) of the CFM group was significantly higher than that of IoT and CoT groups ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0.005</mn></math> and <math><mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0.004</mn></math> ). Lateral JSW of IoT group was significantly higher than both CFM ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0.001</mn></math> ) and CoT groups ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0.01</mn></math> ). There were significant decreases in pain intensities; increase in knee flexion and physical functions across the groups ( <math><mi>F</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>9.33</mn> <mo>,</mo> <mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0.01</mn> <mo>;</mo> <mi>F</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>3.23</mn> <mo>,</mo> <mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0.01</mn></math> ; <math><mi>H</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>4.97</mn> <mo>,</mo> <mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0.01</mn></math> , respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It was concluded that there were significant decreases in the degenerative changes at the knee joint.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"38 1","pages":"63-75"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/S1013702518500075","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37282110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determining the reliability of craniocervical flexion test in asymptomatic individuals.","authors":"Seema Kotwani,&nbsp;D N Bid,&nbsp;Dinesh Ghatamaneni,&nbsp;Khalid A Alahmari,&nbsp;Thangamani Ramalingam,&nbsp;S Paul Silvian","doi":"10.1142/S101370251850004X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S101370251850004X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The inter-rater reliability of the craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) has not been established.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the intra-rater and inter-rater reliabilities of the CCFT in asymptomatic subjects.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty asymptomatic subjects were randomly selected for the study. The CCFT was measured on each subject by two testers for inter-rater reliability and by one of the testers after a gap of seven days for the intra-rater reliability. Before testing, the participants were trained for the movement and compensations were corrected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The CCFT has high inter-rater reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient <math><mo>=</mo></math> 0.907, standard error of mean <math><mo>=</mo></math> 0.735) and high intra-rater reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient <math><mo>=</mo></math> 0.986, standard error of mean <math><mo>=</mo></math> 0.287). A Bland & Altman limits of agreement analysis has confirmed the high inter- and intra-rater reliabilities of the test.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The CCFT has high inter-rater and intra-rater reliabilities in asymptomatic subjects.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"38 1","pages":"33-40"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/S101370251850004X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37282107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reliability and validity of a new clinical test for assessment of the sacroiliac joint dysfunction.","authors":"Apurv Shimpi,&nbsp;Renuka Hatekar,&nbsp;Ashok Shyam,&nbsp;Parag Sancheti","doi":"10.1142/S1013702518500026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S1013702518500026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dysfunctional sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been cited as a source of low backache (LBA). Numerous non-invasive clinical tests are available for its assessment having poor validity and reliability which challenges their clinical utility. Thus, introduction of a new clinical test may be necessary.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess reliability and validity of a new clinical test for the assessment of patients with SIJ movement dysfunction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty-five subjects (23 having LBA of SIJ origin and 22 healthy asymptomatic volunteers) with mean age 28.62 <math><mo>+</mo> <mo>∕-</mo></math> 5.26 years were assessed by 2 blinded examiners for 3 different clinical tests of SIJ, including the new test. The obtained values were assessed for reliability by intraclass correlation, kappa coefficient and percentage agreement. Validity was assessed by averaging sensitivity and specificity. Positive and negative predictive values and accuracy were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The new test demonstrates good intra- <math><mo>(</mo> <mi>r</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0.81</mn> <mo>)</mo></math> and inter-rater <math><mo>(</mo> <mi>r</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0.82</mn> <mo>)</mo></math> reliability with substantial agreement between raters <math><mo>(</mo> <mi>k</mi> <mo>></mo> <mn>0.60</mn> <mo>)</mo></math> . It has 79.9% validity, 82% sensitivity, 77% specificity, 79% positive-predictive, 80% negative-predictive value and accuracy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The new \"Shimpi Prone SIJ test\" has a good intra- and inter-rater reliability with a substantial rater agreement and a good validity and accuracy for the assessment of patients with SIJ movement dysfunction.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"38 1","pages":"13-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/S1013702518500026","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37282105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of exercise therapy combined with branched-chain amino acid supplementation on muscle strengthening in persons with osteoarthritis.","authors":"Takashi Ikeda,&nbsp;Tetsuya Jinno,&nbsp;Tadashi Masuda,&nbsp;Junya Aizawa,&nbsp;Kazunari Ninomiya,&nbsp;Koji Suzuki,&nbsp;Kazuo Hirakawa","doi":"10.1142/S1013702518500038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S1013702518500038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Improving lower limb muscle strength is important in preventing progression of osteoarthritis (OA) and its symptoms. Exercise with branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation has been reported to affect protein anabolism in young and elderly persons. However, few studies provided daily BCAAs for patients with OA.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study examined the effects of combined BCAAs and exercise therapy on physical function improvement in women with hip OA scheduled for total hip arthroplasty.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The subjects were 43 women with OA (age: 64.2 <math><mo>±</mo></math> 9.4). The participants were randomly divided into two groups: BCAA ( <math><mi>n</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>21</mn></math> ) and control ( <math><mi>n</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>22</mn></math> ). The combined therapy was carried out for one month. Exercise intervention involved hip abductor muscle exercise in both groups. For the nutritional intervention, 6 g of BCAAs or 1.2 g of starch were consumed within 10 min before starting the exercise.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a marginally significant difference in the main effect between the groups in 10-m timed gait time. The improvement rate in hip abductor muscle strength of the contralateral side was significantly greater in the BCAA group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>By combining BCAA intake and exercise therapy, a significant improvement in hip abductor muscle strength of the contralateral side was achieved in women with OA.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"38 1","pages":"23-31"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/S1013702518500038","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37282106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical assessment of balance using BBS and SARAbal in cerebellar ataxia: Synthesis of findings of a psychometric property analysis.","authors":"Stanley John Winser,&nbsp;Catherine M Smith,&nbsp;Leigh A Hale,&nbsp;Leica S Claydon,&nbsp;Susan L Whitney","doi":"10.1142/S1013702518500063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S1013702518500063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In the previous psychometric analysis paper in our series for identifying the core set of balance measures for the assessment of balance, we recommended the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and balance sub-components of the Scale for the assessment and rating of ataxia (SARAbal) as psychometrically sound measures of balance for people with cerebellar ataxia (CA) secondary to multiple sclerosis.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The present study further examined the suitability of BBS and SARAbal for the assessment of balance in CA with regard to psychometric property strength, appropriateness, interpretability, precision, acceptability and feasibility.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Criteria to fulfill each factor was defined according to the framework of Fitzpatrick <i>et al.</i> (1998). Based on the findings of our previous psychometric analysis, each criterion was further analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The psychometric analysis reported good reliability and validity estimates for the BBS and SARAbal recommending them as psychometrically sound measures; they fulfilled both criteria for appropriateness and interpretability, the measures showed evidence for precision and acceptability, and they were found to be feasible in terms of the time and cost involved for the balance assessment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We have provided evidence for the use of the BBS and SARAbal for the assessment of balance among people with CA.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"38 1","pages":"53-61"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/S1013702518500063","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37282109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, attitudes, and barriers towards evidence-based practice among physiotherapists in Malaysia","authors":"Hannah C. Yahui BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy,&nbsp;Narasimman Swaminathan MPTh","doi":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.12.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.12.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Recently, there has been an increased need for all healthcare disciplines to provide interventions that are effective and evidence based. This has led to more implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in clinical settings. Following this, research regarding EBP gained attention to determine its uptake into the physiotherapy profession. Although there are numerous studies to determine the attitudes and barriers of physiotherapists towards EBP, most of them were done in developed nations. As for Malaysia, little research has been carried out, much less among physiotherapists.</p></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge, attitude, and barriers towards the implementation of EBP among physiotherapists in Malaysia.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A survey was conducted among the members of the Malaysian Physiotherapy Association and other practicing therapists in Malaysia. One hundred and two responses were collected throughout a span of 2 months.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Respondents agreed that EBP is necessary to practice and that it helps in decision making as well as improving patient care. Eighty-one percent of the respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that they had received formal training in EBP. However, 61% of the respondents reported that strong evidence is lacking to support their interventions. Thirty percent of the respondents reported reading &lt;2 articles per month, with 57% stating that they read two to five articles in a typical month. This study also found time constraints, limited access to search engines, and lack of generalizability of research evidence as the top three barriers to implementing EBP.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Physiotherapists in Malaysia had a positive attitude towards EBP and are inclined towards implementing evidence into their clinical practice. They are interested in attending courses to improve their knowledge and skills in EBP.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"37 ","pages":"Pages 10-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.12.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37105719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between dynamic balance and spatiotemporal gait symmetry in hemiplegic patients with chronic stroke","authors":"Chang-Man An MSc, PT ,&nbsp;Young-Lan Son MSc, PT ,&nbsp;Young-Hyun Park MSc, PT ,&nbsp;Sung-Jun Moon MSc, PT","doi":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Poor dynamic balance, which is common after stroke, may affect gait function. In particular, spatiotemporal asymmetrical gait patterns may occur in hemiplegic patients after stroke.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aimed to assess the relationship between dynamic balance and spatiotemporal gait symmetry in patients with chronic hemiplegic stroke.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>To calculate symmetry ratios for step length (spatial parameter) and swing time (temporal parameter), 41 patients with chronic stroke walked at a comfortable speed. The dynamic balance measures included limit of stability (LOS) during standing and heel-to-heel base of support (H-H BOS) during gait. Analysis of correlations between various measures was performed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The overall LOS score correlated with temporal gait symmetry (<em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.66). The forward, backward, paretic, and non-paretic direction LOS scores were related to temporal gait symmetry (<em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.38–0.62). The H-H BOS was correlated with temporal (<em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->−0.63) and spatial (<em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->−0.36) gait symmetries. Other dynamic balance variables were not significantly correlated with spatial gait symmetry.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Thus, control of dynamic balance abilities is related to the magnitude of temporal gait symmetry. This observation suggests that rehabilitation strategies that improve dynamic balance may enhance temporal gait symmetry in post-stroke patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"37 ","pages":"Pages 19-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.01.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37105720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Scapular and rotator cuff strengthening in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy","authors":"Dimitrios Stasinopoulos","doi":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"37 ","pages":"Pages 25-26"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.01.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42634345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}