randomized controlled trials

Validity of the Dynamic Gait Index in People With Multiple Sclerosis.

Validity of the Dynamic Gait Index in People With Multiple Sclerosis.

Phys Ther. 2013 May 2;
Forsberg A, Andreasson M, Nilsagård YE

BACKGROUND: Evaluation of walking capacity and risk of falls in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) are often… Continue reading

Is Consulting Patients About Their Health Service Preferences a Useful Exercise?

Is Consulting Patients About Their Health Service Preferences a Useful Exercise?

Qual Health Res. 2013 Apr 25;
Lawton J, Rankin D, Elliott J,

As part of the shift toward patient-centered care, patients are increasingly being consulted about their preferences… Continue reading

Predicting Criminality From Child Maltreatment Typologies and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms.

Predicting criminality from child maltreatment typologies and posttraumatic stress symptoms.

Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2013; 4:
Elklit A, Karstoft KI, Armour C, Feddern D, Christoffersen M

The associations between childhood abuse and subsequent criminality and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are… Continue reading

Efficacy of Tai Chi on Pain, Stiffness and Function in Patients With Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis.

Efficacy of tai chi on pain, stiffness and function in patients with osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis.

PLoS One. 2013; 8(4): e61672
Yan JH, Gu WJ, Sun J, Zhang WX, Li BW, Pan L

Whether Tai Chi benefits patients with osteoarthritis… Continue reading

The Effect of Caregiver Support Interventions for Informal Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Frail Elderly: A Systematic Review.

The effect of caregiver support interventions for informal caregivers of community-dwelling frail elderly: a systematic review.

Int J Integr Care. 2012 7; 12: e133
Lopez-Hartmann M, Wens J, Verhoeven V, Remmen R

Informal caregivers are important resources for community-dwelling… Continue reading

Crayfish-Related Haff Disease Rhabdomyolysis; Diagnosis Supported by Bone Scintigraphy.

Crayfish-related Haff disease rhabdomyolysis; diagnosis supported by bone scintigraphy.

Hell J Nucl Med. 2013 Jan-Apr; 16(1): 60-1
Xie P, Hu J, Huang JM, Liu XM

A number of people suffered rhabdomyolysis caused by eating crayfish in China and the… Continue reading

Multidisciplinary Care for Stroke Patients Living in the Community: A Systematic Review.

Multidisciplinary care for stroke patients living in the community: A systematic review.

J Rehabil Med. 2013 Mar 28; 45(4): 321-30
Fens M, Vluggen T, van Haastregt JC, Verbunt JA, Beusmans GH, van Heugten CM

Objective: A systematic review of… Continue reading

Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Preventing Secondary Vascular Events After Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack.

Non-pharmacological interventions for preventing secondary vascular events after stroke or transient ischemic attack.

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013; 3: CD008656
Mackay-Lyons M, Thornton M, Ruggles T, Che M

Stroke is the second leading cause of death among adults worldwide.… Continue reading

Mapping of the Evidence From Systematic Reviews of the Cochrane Collaboration for Decision-Making Within Physiotherapy.

Mapping of the evidence from systematic reviews of the Cochrane Collaboration for decision-making within physiotherapy.

Sao Paulo Med J. 2013 Mar; 131(1): 39-45
Versiani AH, Martimbianco AC, Peccin MS

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE Evidence-based clinical practice emerged with the aim… Continue reading

Organized Sports, Overweight, and Physical Fitness in Primary School Children in Germany.

Organized sports, overweight, and physical fitness in primary school children in Germany.

J Obes. 2013; 2013: 935245
Drenowatz C, Steiner RP, Brandstetter S, Klenk J, Wabitsch M, Steinacker JM

Physical inactivity is associated with poor physical fitness and increased… Continue reading