Browsing Physiotherapy (Scholarly Publications) by Title
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Patients over 65 years are assigned lower ECOG PS scores than younger patients, although objectively measured physical activity is no different
(2014)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 ... -
Perceptions of eHealth-Enabled Physical Activity Interventions Among Cancer Survivors: Mixed Methods Study
(2020)Background: Achieving adequate levels of physical activity (PA) is especially important for cancer survivors to mitigate the side effects of cancer and its treatment as well as for other health benefits. Electronic health ... -
Physical activity guidelines: is the message getting through to adults with rheumatic conditions
(2014)OBJECTIVES: This study examines the awareness and self-report knowledge of physical activity (PA) guidelines among adults with rheumatic conditions and evaluates rates of adherence to PA recommendations. Secondary aims ... -
Physical Activity is Associated with Metabolic Health in Men Living with HIV.
(2018)Metabolic health is a cause for concern among those living with HIV, especially those on antiretroviral therapy. Physical activity (PA) is known to benefit metabolic health, however, few studies have objectively measured ... -
Physical activity levels and body composition in children living in disadvantaged areas of urban India
(2010)Background: Recent studies on children attending private or governmental schools in India have reported increasing rates of obesity. The aim of this study was to examine body composition and activity levels of children ... -
Physical functioning limitations and physical activity of people experiencing homelessness: A scoping review,
(2020)Background: Adults who are experiencing homelessness suffer higher levels of premature mortality and age-related medical conditions compared to the general population, but little is known about physical factors that influence ... -
A pilot investigation among secondary school children into the energy cost of activities traditionally considered sedentary
(2015)The growing trend in increased sedentary behaviour (SB) and decreased physical activity (PA) levels is of concern worldwide (Gordon-Larsen et al, 2004). It is currently suggested that SB is a distinct, independent risk ... -
A pilot study examining injuries in elite gaelic footballers
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2000)Objectives: To quantify injuries in elite gaelic footballers and to determine the nature, sites, and outcome of injuries and the possible risk factors involved. Methods: Information on injuries was collected from six elite ... -
The Potential of "Wii Fit Free Jogging" as an Exercise Test
(Games for Health Journal, 2014)Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the potential use of "Wii Fit Free jogging" (Nintendo, Kyoto, Japan) as a tool to estimate aerobic fitness in healthy young adults. It was hypothesized that virtual ... -
'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.
(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 ... -
Prehabilitation during a pandemic: preoperative exercise to improve fitness in patients undergoing complex surgery for cancer of the lung or oesophagus, the PRE-HIIT trial: an updated study protocol
(2021)Background: Pre-operative fitness is an established predictor of postoperative outcome; accordingly, targeting pre-operative fitness through exercise prehabilitation has logical appeal. Exercise prehabilitation for patients ... -
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 ... -
A profile of physical performance variables in an outpatient adult population with narcolepsy
(2020)Background: Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness and significantly impacts quality of life. People with narcolepsy demonstrate many potential barriers to being physically fit and ... -
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 ... -
A Real-world Prospective Cohort Study to Examine the Relationship Between Simple Physical Functioning Tests and Complications Following Abdominal Surgery
(2020)BACKGROUND:The relationship between physical function and the development of complications in people after abdominal surgery is not well known. The objective of this study was to prospectively examine the relationship ... -
Reduced moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and increased sedentary behavior are associated with elevated blood pressure values in children with cerebral palsy.
(2014)Children with cerebral palsy (CP) participate in reduced levels of physical activity and spend increased time in sedentary behavior. The effect of reduced activity and increased sedentary behavior on their cardiometabolic ... -
The role of intermediaries in connecting community-dwelling adults to local physical activity and exercise: a scoping review
(2023)Introduction/Purpose Physical inactivity has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. Methods to connect inactive individuals from healthcare settings to physical activity include brief interventions ...