RSS 1.0Physiotherapy
Browse by
Collections in this Academic/Research Unit
-
Physiotherapy (Scholarly Publications)
Physiotherapy (Scholarly Publications)
Recent Submissions
-
Testing the 'teachable moment' premise: does physical activity increase in the early survivorship phase?
(2013)PURPOSE: Little is known about objectively measured physical activity during the early survivorship period. This study measured physical activity, fatigue, and quality of life (QOL) in breast cancer patients over the ... -
The effect of aerobic exercise on metabolic and inflammatory markers in breast cancer survivors-a pilot study.
(2013)Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer development and recurrence. There are several hypothesised mechanisms for this including positive effects on metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers and ... -
Patients over 65years are assigned lower ECOG PS scores than younger patients, although objectively measured physical activity is no different
(2013)Objectives The Eastern Cooperative Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) is a widely used standard functional classification in oncology practice, the verbal descriptors of which refer to physical activity (PA). Little is ... -
Preoperative inspiratory muscle training to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing esophageal resection (the PREPARE study): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(2014)BACKGROUND: Esophageal resection is associated with a high incidence of postoperative pneumonia. Respiratory complications account for almost half of the readmissions to the critical care unit. Postoperative complications ... -
Family-mediated exercise intervention (FAME): evaluation of a novel form of exercise delivery after stroke.
(American Heart Association, 2011)BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Additional exercise therapy has been shown to have a positive impact on function after acute stroke and research is now focusing on methods to increase the amount of therapy that is delivered. This ... -
Family mediated exercise intervention [FAME]: evaluation of a novel form of exercise delivery after stroke
(American Heart Association, 2011)Background and Purpose?Additional exercise therapy has been shown to have a positive impact on function after acute stroke and research is now focusing on methods to increase the amount of therapy that is delivered. This ... -
'Pragmatic randomized controlled trial of individually prescribed exercise versus usual care in a heterogeneous cancer survivor population': a feasibility study PEACH trial: prescribed exercise after chemotherapy.
(BioMed Central, 2010)BACKGROUND: Many cancer survivors suffer a range of physical and psychological symptoms which may persist for months or years after cessation of treatment. Despite the known benefits of exercise and its potential to address ... -
A randomised controlled trial evaluating family mediated exercise (FAME) therapy following stroke
(BioMed Central, 2008)Stroke is a leading cause of disability among adults worldwide. Evidence suggests that increased duration of exercise therapy following stroke has a positive impact on functional outcome following stroke. The main objective ... -
A randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of an individual auditory cueing device on freezing and gait speed in people with Parkinson's disease
(BioMed Central, 2008)Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder resulting from a degeneration of dopamine producing cells in the substantia nigra. Clinical symptoms typically affect gait pattern and motor performance. Evidence ...