Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (all articles)
Systematic Review: Modifying the Consistency of Food and Fluids for Swallowing Difficulties in Dementia
28 Sep, 2018 | 00:57h | UTCModifying the consistency of food and fluids for swallowing difficulties in dementia – Cochrane Library (free for a limited period)
Summary: Modifying the consistency of food and fluids for swallowing difficulties in dementia (free)
“We are uncertain about the immediate and long-term effects of modifying the consistency of fluid for swallowing difficulties in dementia”
Randomized Trial: Therapeutic Tai Ji Quan Intervention vs a Multimodal Exercise Intervention to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults
14 Sep, 2018 | 01:37h | UTCCommentaries: Tai Chi May Work Best to Prevent Falls in Old Age – WebMD(free) ANDTai Ji Quan Can Reduce Falls in Elderly – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Guideline: Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
31 Aug, 2018 | 02:31h | UTCNews Release: Updated osteoarthritis guideline designed to reduce unnecessary imaging and surgery (free)
Commentary: Australia hopes to reduce unnecessary imaging, surgery with updated osteoarthritis guidelines – Health Imaging (free)
““The Guideline for the management of knee and hip osteoarthritis,” offer up exercise and weight loss as a first line defense, and warn against costly treatments using glucosamine, opioids and arthroscopic surgery, said David Hunter, co-chair of the RACGP group responsible for the update.” (from Health Imaging)
Meta-Analysis: Sport Specialization and Risk of Overuse Injuries
23 Aug, 2018 | 23:43h | UTCSport Specialization and Risk of Overuse Injuries: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Sport specialization tied to injuries in kids and teens – Reuters (free)
Systematic Review: Interventions for Preventing Falls in Older People
17 Aug, 2018 | 01:13h | UTC
Systematic Review: Mirror Therapy for Improving Motor Function After Stroke
26 Jul, 2018 | 20:21h | UTCMirror therapy for improving motor function after stroke – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Summary: Mirror therapy for improving movement after stroke – Cochrane Library (free)
Guideline: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Ankle Sprains
26 Jul, 2018 | 18:36h | UTC
Position Statement: Participation in Leisure Time or Competitive Sports in Athletes-Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
26 Jul, 2018 | 18:22h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Subacromial Decompression vs Diagnostic Arthroscopy for Shoulder Impingement
20 Jul, 2018 | 03:28h | UTCCommentary: Most common shoulder operation is no more beneficial than placebo surgery – University of Helsinki, via EurekAlert (free)
Related research with similar results: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression for subacromial shoulder pain (free article, editorial and commentaries)
EULAR Recommendations: Physical Activity in People with Inflammatory Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
20 Jul, 2018 | 02:15h | UTC
Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Class 1 Recommendation
20 Jul, 2018 | 02:11h | UTCCardiac rehabilitation: A class 1 recommendation – Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (free)
Related Guidelines: Cardiac rehabilitation – Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (free) AND Myocardial infarction: cardiac rehabilitation and prevention of further cardiovascular disease – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
Report: Research Into Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
13 Jul, 2018 | 03:01h | UTCResearch into physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions – NIHR Dissemination Centre (free PDF)
This new NIHR report brings together key research relevant to those delivering musculoskeletal physiotherapy services.
Meta-Analysis: Anticonvulsants in the Treatment of Low Back Pain and Lumbar Radicular Pain
6 Jul, 2018 | 09:37h | UTCCommentaries: Class of drugs used as alternative to opioids for back pain are ineffective, have potentially serious side effects: report – The Globe and Mail (free) AND Anticonvulsant drugs ineffective for low back pain and can cause harm, despite increased prescribing – CMAJ, via EurekAlert (free)
Related Meta-Analysis: Benefits and safety of gabapentinoids in chronic low back pain (free research and commentaries)
Randomized Trial: More Weight Loss Associated with Better Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis
29 Jun, 2018 | 02:39h | UTCCommentaries: Long-term weight loss of at least 20% helps improve outcomes in overweight, obese patients with knee osteoarthritis – ACP Internist (free) AND When it comes to weight loss in overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis, more is better – Wiley, via ScienceDaily (free) AND More weight loss tied to less knee pain for obese people – Reuters (free) AND More Weight Loss Linked To Greater Decrease in Knee Arthritis Pain – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Cohort Study: Exercise Associated with Lower Risk of Mortality in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer
15 Jun, 2018 | 01:10h | UTCAssociation of Exercise With Mortality in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer – JAMA Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Exercise lowers risk of death for childhood cancer survivors, study says – UPI (free) AND Vigorous Exercise Reduces Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors – Medscape (free registration required) AND Exercise linked to reduced mortality in survivors of childhood cancer – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
Systematic Review: Effects of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Function in Parkinson’s Disease
29 May, 2018 | 18:36h | UTC
Comparative Effectiveness Trial: Chiropractic Care Improves Disability in Low Back Pain
23 May, 2018 | 12:38h | UTCCommentaries: Innovating to Improve Care for Low Back Pain in the Military: Chiropractic Care Passes Muster – JAMA Network Open (free) AND Chiropractic Care Improves Usual Management for Low Back Pain – Medscape (free registration required) AND Adding chiropractic to back pain care may reduce disability – Reuters (free)
Randomized Controlled Trial: Exercise Training Does Not Slow Dementia Progression
18 May, 2018 | 02:29h | UTCCommentaries: Exercise Doesn’t Slow Cognitive Decline in Patients with Dementia – NEJM Physician’s First Watch (free) AND Rigorous exercise does not halt dementia decline, study concludes – The Guardian (free) AND Expert reaction to effects of exercise on dementia in old people – Science Media Centre (free) AND Exercise ‘doesn’t slow’ progression of dementia – NHS Choices (free)
Meta-Analysis: Resistance Exercise for Depressive Symptoms
16 May, 2018 | 00:54h | UTCAssociation of Efficacy of Resistance Exercise Training With Depressive Symptoms: Meta-analysis and Meta-regression Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials – JAMA Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Resistance Exercise Might Improve Depression Symptoms – NEJM Physician’s First Watch (free) AND Resistance exercise may reduce depressive symptoms in adults – MedicalXpress (free) AND Resistance Exercise Training May Alleviate Some Depressive Symptoms – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Meta-Analysis: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Stroke Survivors
16 May, 2018 | 00:38h | UTCCommentaries: For Stroke Victims, Brain Magnetic Stimulation Leads to Improved Walking Speed – Wolters Kluwer, via NewsWise (free) AND Stroke survivors may benefit from magnetic brain stimulation – Medical News Today (free)
Position Statement: Exercise in Cancer Care
10 May, 2018 | 17:38h | UTCCommentaries: Every cancer patient should be prescribed exercise medicine – The Conversation (free) AND Cancer: ‘If exercise was a pill it would be prescribed to every patient’ – The Guardian (free)
EuroPrevent 2018 Research: Exercise After a Heart Attack Could Save Your Life
23 Apr, 2018 | 16:46h | UTCOther commentaries: Regular exercise after heart attack might halve risk of death over next few years – OnMedica (free) AND It’s not too late: Exercise after heart attack cuts mortality risk – Cardiovascular Business (free) AND Remaining Active After MI May Help Stave Off Mortality – TCTMD (free)
“Becoming more physically active after a myocardial infarction halves the risk of dying within 4 years, study finds”
USPSTF Statement: Interventions to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
17 Apr, 2018 | 15:19h | UTCEditorials: Preventing Fractures and Falls: A Limited Role for Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements? (free) AND New Prevention Guidelines for Falls and Fractures—Looking Beyond the Letters (free)
ACC/AHA clinical performance and quality measures for cardiac rehabilitation
11 Apr, 2018 | 01:36h | UTCCommentary: New ACC/AHA Performance, Quality Measures for Cardiac Rehab – Medscape (free registration required)
AHA scientific statement: assessment and promotion of physical activity in healthcare settings
6 Apr, 2018 | 01:20h | UTCCommentary: Promoting Physical Activity in Routine Health Care: Time to Walk the Talk (free)
Top Ten Things to Know: Routine Assessment and Promotion of Physical Activity in Healthcare Settings (free PDF)