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The lived experience of exemplary physical therapist students in clinical education: a phenomenological study. 临床教育中的模范理疗师学生:一项现象学研究。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-18 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2376677
Laura Hagan, Melissa Tovin
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IF 1.6 4区 医学
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-18 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2381352
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Physiotherapy educators' perceptions of physiotherapists' competencies and continuing education in the practice of musculoskeletal physiotherapy direct access. 物理治疗教育者对物理治疗师在肌肉骨骼物理治疗直通车实践中的能力和继续教育的看法。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-02 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2394512
Roine Minna, Jäppinen Anna-Maija, Karvonen Eira, Munukka Matti, Vuoskoski Pirjo
{"title":"Physiotherapy educators' perceptions of physiotherapists' competencies and continuing education in the practice of musculoskeletal physiotherapy direct access.","authors":"Roine Minna, Jäppinen Anna-Maija, Karvonen Eira, Munukka Matti, Vuoskoski Pirjo","doi":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2394512","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2394512","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The aim of direct access (DA) physiotherapy practice in Finland is the treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions by physiotherapists who have completed continuing DA education. It is difficult to pinpoint the competencies of DA physiotherapists as their roles and scope of practice varies.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The present study aimed to explore the competencies and education of DA physiotherapists through the perceptions of DA educators.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews of eleven Finnish physiotherapy educators who described their perceptions of DA physiotherapists' competencies and their continuing DA education. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim and then examined using a reflexive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two main themes were formulated on the basis of the data, conveying the educators' perceptions. The first theme, Interaction as grounds for meaningful clinical reasoning, had two subthemes: Meaningful encounter and Rationally and safely locating the core of the client's problem. The second theme, Continuing professional development in an expert role, had four subthemes: Continuous learning, Self-reflection, Deep understanding and Taking responsibility for one's own expertise.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present study revealed how DA educators perceive the competencies of DA physiotherapists. The findings highlight the perceived significance of the physiotherapists' interaction with the client as a ground for meaningful clinical reasoning, and their responsibility for their own continuing professional self-development.</p>","PeriodicalId":48699,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Theory and Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1035-1047"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of combining rTMs and augmented reality gait adaptive training on walking function of patients with stroke based on three-dimensional gait analysis and sEMG: a randomized controlled trial. 基于三维步态分析和sEMG的rTM与增强现实步态适应性训练相结合对脑卒中患者行走功能的影响:随机对照试验。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-15 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2378905
Linjie Fang, Wanying Zhang, Jianing Wu, Hong Yu, Huihuang Zhang, Shishi Chen, Beisi Zheng, Manting Cao, Yujia Zhang, Lei Dai, Jianer Chen
{"title":"Effects of combining rTMs and augmented reality gait adaptive training on walking function of patients with stroke based on three-dimensional gait analysis and sEMG: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Linjie Fang, Wanying Zhang, Jianing Wu, Hong Yu, Huihuang Zhang, Shishi Chen, Beisi Zheng, Manting Cao, Yujia Zhang, Lei Dai, Jianer Chen","doi":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2378905","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2378905","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Augmented reality gait adaptive training (ARGAT) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) have both demonstrated efficacy in improving lower limb motor function in survivors of stroke.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate the effects of combining rTMS and ARGAT on motor function in survivors of stroke.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The experimental group received a combination of rTMS and ARGAT, while the control group received ARGAT alone. The interventions comprised a total of 20 sessions, conducted over four weeks with five consecutive daily sessions. Outcome measures included three-dimensional gait analysis (3DGA), surface electromyography (sEMG), Fugl-Meyer assessment for the lower extremity (FMA-LE), and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Following the intervention, both groups showed significant improvements in walking speed, symmetry index, affected step length, affected stride length, FMA-LE, and BBS scores (<i>p</i> < .05). Furthermore, the experimental group demonstrated greater improvements in walking speed (F = 4.58, <i>p</i> = .040), cadence (F = 5.67, <i>p</i> = .023), affected step length (F = 5.79, <i>p</i> = .022), affected stride length (F = 4.84, <i>p</i> = .035), FMA-LE (Z = 2.43, <i>p</i> = .019), and BBS (F = 4.76, <i>p</i> = .036) compared to the control group. The experimental group demonstrated a significant improvement in the co-contraction index (CCI) of the knee joint (F = 14.88, <i>p</i> < .001), a change not observed in the control group (F = 2.16, <i>p</i> = .151). However, neither group showed significant alterations in CCI of the ankle joint (F = 1.58, <i>p</i> = .218), step width (F = 0.24, <i>p</i> = .630), unaffected step length (F = 0.22, <i>p</i> = .641), or unaffected stride length (F = 2.99, <i>p</i> = .093).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The combination of low-frequency rTMS and ARGAT demonstrated superior effects on motor function recovery compared to ARGAT alone in survivors of stroke.</p>","PeriodicalId":48699,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Theory and Practice","volume":" ","pages":"935-945"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141617393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Feasibility of a home-based exercise intervention for patients with systemic sclerosis. 为系统性硬化症患者提供家庭运动干预的可行性。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2377348
Peter Alsing, Mie Ladefoged Assmann, Thomas Linddal Kristensen, Esben Uggerby Næser, Klaus Søndergaard, Annette de Thurah, Inger Mechlenburg
{"title":"Feasibility of a home-based exercise intervention for patients with systemic sclerosis.","authors":"Peter Alsing, Mie Ladefoged Assmann, Thomas Linddal Kristensen, Esben Uggerby Næser, Klaus Søndergaard, Annette de Thurah, Inger Mechlenburg","doi":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2377348","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2377348","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disease causing pain, reduced mobility and decreased health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Studies suggest that exercise is a necessary adjunct to the medical treatment.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine the feasibility of a 12-week home-based exercise program for SSc patients, and evaluate changes in physical function, HRQoL and SSc-related symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty patients were enrolled in the study. Feasibility was measured by adherence, adverse events, and exercise task self-efficacy. At baseline and follow-up patients completed the 6-minute walk test, 30-second sit-to-stand test, 30-second arm curl, SSc Impact of Disease (ScleroID) and 36-item short form survey (SF-36).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Median adherence to the intervention was 36 (interquartile range 27-36) out of a total of 36 exercise sessions. Fifteen patients completed the intervention, with three dropouts. Patients' exercise task self-efficacy was 98%, 93% and 78%, for one, two and three weekly exercise sessions, respectively. There were no adverse events related to the exercise sessions. Improvements were observed in all physical tests, and minor improvements in HRQoL and SSc-related symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study suggests that a home-based exercise intervention is feasible for patients with SSc. The results suggest improvements in physical function, HRQoL and SSc-related symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":48699,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Theory and Practice","volume":" ","pages":"925-934"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141749337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Polymyalgia rheumatica in a patient presenting with persisting bilateral buttock pain - a case report. 一名持续双侧臀部疼痛患者的多发性风湿痛--病例报告。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-29 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2394517
Rohil Chauhan, Anand Segar, William Boissonnault
{"title":"Polymyalgia rheumatica in a patient presenting with persisting bilateral buttock pain - a case report.","authors":"Rohil Chauhan, Anand Segar, William Boissonnault","doi":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2394517","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2394517","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Inflammatory conditions often mimic musculoskeletal presentations, causing diagnostic delays in primary and secondary care. Physiotherapists can play a pivotal role in the early recognition, triage, and onward referral for inflammatory conditions such as polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). While PMR is relatively rare, recognition of its characteristic presentation, alongside elevated serum inflammatory markers, is a much-needed step to initiate appropriate intervention following specialized rheumatological consultation.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>This case details the assessment and diagnosis of a 62-year-old male referred to a secondary care spine center for persisting bilateral buttock pain presumed to be of spinal origin. A thorough initial evaluation by an orthopedic-triage physiotherapist raised the suspicion of PMR upon identification of the following salient inflammatory features: sudden onset of bilateral buttock and shoulder pain and stiffness, morning stiffness lasting one hour, pain aggravated by prolonged inactivity, and a positive response to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.</p><p><strong>Outcomes: </strong>Further investigations revealed elevated inflammatory markers warranting prompt rheumatology consultation and subsequently confirming the diagnosis of PMR. Early initiation of high dose oral corticosteroid therapy resulted in immediate relief of pain and associated symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case highlights the significance of recognizing salient inflammatory features in persistent musculoskeletal complaints, particularly in the context of the evolving scope of physiotherapy roles internationally. While further investigations and rheumatological consultation are required for the definitive diagnosis of many inflammatory conditions, including PMR, greater clinician awareness of salient inflammatory features can aid the earlier identification and subsequent triage of such cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":48699,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Theory and Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1124-1131"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The reliability and minimal detectable change of common tests and measures for temporomandibular disorders. 颞下颌关节紊乱症常用测试和测量方法的可靠性和最小检测变化。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-09 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2375043
Ovidio Olivencia, Kelby B Kaplan, Ashley Graham, Nicole Herpich, Leah Memmo, Morey J Kolber
{"title":"The reliability and minimal detectable change of common tests and measures for temporomandibular disorders.","authors":"Ovidio Olivencia, Kelby B Kaplan, Ashley Graham, Nicole Herpich, Leah Memmo, Morey J Kolber","doi":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2375043","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2375043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Temporomandibular disorders are a source of orofacial pain. Understanding clinimetric properties of evaluation procedures is necessary for assessing impairments and determining response to interventions.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Reliability, minimal detectable change (MDC<sub>95</sub>), and 95% limits of agreement of TMJ examination procedures were investigated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Occlusion (central incisor alignment, overjet, overbite), mandibular dynamics (maximal incisor opening, laterotrusion, protrusion active range of motion (AROM)), auscultation, tenderness, and joint play were measured on 50 asymptomatic adults (30 females), mean age 24.8. The inter-rater reliability assessment used an intra-session design. Participants returned 24-48 h later for intra-rater assessments. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and Kappa values were used to determine reproducibility.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Intra-rater reliability for occlusion and AROM was ICC <sub>3,1</sub> ≥ 0.75, whereas interrater reliability was ICC <sub>2,1</sub> ≥ 0.68. Kappa values for inter-rater agreement of joint mobility was K = .18, whereas auscultation and palpation were K ≥ 0.48. Intra-rater Kappa values were ≥ 0.24, with lateral pterygoid region palpation having poor agreement. The MDC<sub>95</sub> for occlusion was 1 mm, whereas AROM ranged from 3 to 6 mm. Mean AROM differences between raters were -1.16, -0.42, -0.18, and -0.8 mm for maximal incisor opening, left and right laterotrusion, and protrusion, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>AROM and occlusion measurements may be used with confidence; however, poor agreement for joint mobility measurements and lateral pterygoid region palpation must be recognized. When re-assessing measurements, a 3-6 and 1-mm change in AROM and occlusion, respectively, is required to be 95% certain change is not due to error. Future symptomatic population research is needed (250/250).</p>","PeriodicalId":48699,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Theory and Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1048-1058"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141560113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Content and effects of balance training in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy - a systematic review and meta-analysis. 糖尿病周围神经病变患者平衡训练的内容和效果--系统回顾和荟萃分析。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-20 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2391823
Esben Køhler, Ulrik Dalgas, Christian Selmer Buhl, John Brincks
{"title":"Content and effects of balance training in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy - a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Esben Køhler, Ulrik Dalgas, Christian Selmer Buhl, John Brincks","doi":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2391823","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09593985.2024.2391823","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) impairs balance due to sensory loss, proprioceptive deficits, muscle weakness, altered gait, and delayed reflexes. Targeted aerobic and balance training seem promising to mitigate these issues. However, the exact content of a recommended training regime is yet to be determined.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To delineate and synthesise balance training content and efficacy for people with DPN.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The literature search was conducted on PubMed and Embase in accordance with the PRISMA-checklist. Last search was performed on April 29, 2024. Inclusion criteria were established using the PICO-framework. Methodological quality was assessed using the TESTEX Scale. Meta-analyses were exclusively applied to studies featuring a passive control group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 2007 articles were identified. Twelve studies were included in the qualitative synthesis. Seven studies were included in the meta-analyses. Two studies were of high quality. Most studies reported the frequency, session time, duration, and setting of balance training, while none reported the intensity. The meta-analyses showed a standardized mean difference in favor of balance training compared to passive control for One-Legged Stance (openeyes) (0.89[0.5,1.28]), One-Legged Stance (closed eyes) (1.48[0.36, 2.60]), Postural sway (-0.71[-1.04, -0,37]), Timed Up and Go(-0.94[-1.78, -0.10]), and Berg Balance Scale (2.26[0.48, 4.05]), respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Studies are few and generally of low methodological quality. The content of balance training interventions is minimally described, especially concerning the applied intensity. However, balance training does seem to improve balance outcomes in people with DPN, but given the methodological limitations, interpretation must be cautious.</p>","PeriodicalId":48699,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Theory and Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1083-1094"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Safety of strength training with blood flow restriction in patients with hemophilic arthropathy; a randomized pilot study. 血友病关节病患者血流受限力量训练的安全性一项随机的初步研究。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2025-04-25 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2025.2497964
Mar Villalón-González, Raúl Pérez-Llanes, José-Antonio López-Pina, Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, Elena Donoso-Úbeda
{"title":"Safety of strength training with blood flow restriction in patients with hemophilic arthropathy; a randomized pilot study.","authors":"Mar Villalón-González, Raúl Pérez-Llanes, José-Antonio López-Pina, Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, Elena Donoso-Úbeda","doi":"10.1080/09593985.2025.2497964","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2025.2497964","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hemophilic arthropathy is characterized by chronic pain, decreased joint range and periarticular muscle atrophy. In the absence of suitable prophylactic treatment, these sequelae cause severe disability from early ages. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of applying blood flow restriction in patients with hemophilia and to observe changes in pain intensity, range of motion and muscle strength.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A randomized, single-blind pilot study. Twenty-three patients were recruited and randomized to the two study groups: experimental (training with blood flow restriction) and control (no intervention). The intervention, which lasted for 3 weeks with two weekly sessions, included strengthening exercises of the quadriceps muscle and the plantiflexor and dorsiflexor muscles. The study variables were: safety (number of bleeds), pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale), range of motion (goniometry) and muscle strength (dynamometry).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>None of the patients with hemophilia who received the intervention developed muscle or joint bleeds during the study phase. There were statistically significant intergroup differences (<i>p</i> < .001) in the intensity of knee pain (F = 17.97; ŋ<sup>2</sup><sub>p</sub> = 0.29) and ankle pain (F = 24.84; ŋ<sup>2</sup><sub>p</sub> = 0.36), and quadriceps muscle strength (F = 23.49; ŋ<sup>2</sup><sub>p</sub> = 0.34).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Strength training with blood flow restriction is safe and does not cause joint or muscle bleeding in hemophilia patients in this group. Low-load and flow-restriction exercises can improve the intensity of joint pain and periarticular muscle strength in patients with bilateral hemophilic knee and ankle arthropathy.</p>","PeriodicalId":48699,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Theory and Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144053964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Entrustable professional activities for physiotherapists to demonstrate digital health competency: an international delphi study. 物理治疗师展示数字健康能力的可信赖的专业活动:一项国际德尔菲研究。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2025-04-25 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2025.2495130
M Merolli, P Vallance, K McCreesh, C O'Sullivan, O Ahmed, R Kerry, K Butler-Henderson, K Gray
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