{"title":"Critically appraised paper: Cognitive behavioural therapy with best-evidence pain management was not superior to best-evidence pain management alone for patients with chronic spinal pain and insomnia [synopsis]","authors":"Nina Østerås","doi":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"71 1","pages":"Page 60"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christina DCM Faria , Janaine Cunha Polese , Anthony Muchai Manyara , Rod S Taylor , Oriana Ciani , Aline Alvim Scianni
{"title":"Surrogate endpoints in randomised trials of physiotherapy interventions: the SPIRIT and CONSORT extension checklists for better reporting","authors":"Christina DCM Faria , Janaine Cunha Polese , Anthony Muchai Manyara , Rod S Taylor , Oriana Ciani , Aline Alvim Scianni","doi":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"71 1","pages":"Pages 1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142848136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Critically appraised paper: An individualised, progressive walking and education intervention reduces the risk of low back pain recurrence [commentary]","authors":"Jackson Linke","doi":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.09.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.09.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"71 1","pages":"Page 57"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142373328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinimetrics: The Star Excursion Balance Test","authors":"Andrés Pierobon","doi":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"71 1","pages":"Page 61"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Tereza Mota Alvarenga , Leanne Hassett , Louise Ada , Catherine M Dean , Lucas Rodrigues Nascimento , Aline Alvim Scianni
{"title":"Mechanically assisted walking with body weight support results in more independent walking and better walking ability compared with usual walking training in non-ambulatory adults early after stroke: a systematic review","authors":"Maria Tereza Mota Alvarenga , Leanne Hassett , Louise Ada , Catherine M Dean , Lucas Rodrigues Nascimento , Aline Alvim Scianni","doi":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Questions</h3><div>In subacute, non-ambulatory individuals after stroke, does mechanically assisted walking with body weight support result in more independent walking or better walking ability than usual walking training in the short term? Are any benefits maintained in the longer term? Is it detrimental to walking in terms of walking speed?</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomised studies with a Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) score > 4.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>Non-ambulatory adults ≤ 12 weeks after stroke.</div></div><div><h3>Intervention</h3><div>Any type of mechanically assisted walking with body weight support.</div></div><div><h3>Outcome measures</h3><div>Independent walking (ie, proportion of independent walkers), walking ability (eg, 0 to 5 Functional Ambulation Category, FAC) and walking speed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Fifteen studies involving 1,014 participants (mean PEDro score 6.4) were included. In the short term, mechanically assisted walking with body weight support resulted in more independent walking (RD 0.19, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.26) and better walking ability (MD 0.8 on the FAC, 95% CI 0.5 to 1.0) compared with the same amount of usual walking training. In the longer term, it resulted in better walking ability (MD 0.6 on the FAC, 95% CI 0.2 to 1.1). Mechanically assisted walking with body weight support does not appear to be detrimental to walking speed in the short term (MD 0.13 m/s, 95% CI 0.03 to 0.22) or longer term (MD 0.11 m/s, 95% CI 0.00 to 0.22).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This review provides high-certainty evidence that mechanically assisted walking with body weight support results in more independent walking and better walking ability in individuals with stroke who are non-ambulatory subacutely compared with usual walking training. Given the importance of achieving walking in the short term, clinicians are encouraged to use this intervention.</div></div><div><h3>Registration</h3><div>PROSPERO CRD42024549678</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"71 1","pages":"Pages 18-26"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anika Young , Simon D French , Adrian C Traeger , Julie Ayre , Mark Hancock , Hazel J Jenkins
{"title":"Clinician experiences in providing reassurance for patients with low back pain in primary care: a qualitative study","authors":"Anika Young , Simon D French , Adrian C Traeger , Julie Ayre , Mark Hancock , Hazel J Jenkins","doi":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Questions</h3><div>What reassurance is being delivered by physiotherapists and chiropractors to people with non-specific low back pain? How is it being delivered? What are the barriers and enablers to delivering reassurance to people with non-specific low back pain?</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>A qualitative study.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>Thirty-two musculoskeletal clinicians (16 physiotherapists and 16 chiropractors) who manage low back pain in primary care.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Semi-structured interviews were conducted about their experiences delivering reassurance. The interview schedule was developed using the Theoretical Domains Framework and analysed using framework thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Four themes were identified: giving reassurance is a core clinical skill for delivering high-quality care; it takes practice and experience to confidently deliver reassurance; despite feeling capable and motivated, clinicians identified situations that challenge the delivery of reassurance; and reassurance needs to be contextualised to the individual.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Clinicians possess a strong understanding of reassurance but require clinical experience to confidently deliver it. This study provides insights into how reassurance is individualised in clinical practice, including suggestions for clinicians about how to implement reassurance effectively for people with low back pain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"71 1","pages":"Pages 48-56"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142822686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Australian Physical Activity Clinical Practice Guideline for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury 2024","authors":"Ada Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"71 1","pages":"Page 64"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative","authors":"Jennifer McGinley","doi":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphys.2024.11.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"71 1","pages":"Page 65"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}