OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Clinical Rehabilitation is 7. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Comparative effectiveness study of low versus high-intensity aerobic training with resistance training in community-dwelling older men with post-COVID 19 sarcopenia: A randomized controlled trial	60
Effect of muscle strength training in children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis	42
Effects of music-based movement therapy on motor function, balance, gait, mental health, and quality of life for patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	38
Home-based exercise monitored with telehealth is feasible and acceptable compared to centre-based exercise in Parkinson’s disease: A randomised pilot study	36
Supporting wellbeing through peer-befriending (SUPERB) for people with aphasia: A feasibility randomised controlled trial	34
Effects of balance training on functionality, ankle instability, and dynamic balance outcomes in people with chronic ankle instability: Systematic review and meta-analysis	34
Breathing exercises versus strength exercises through telerehabilitation in coronavirus disease 2019 patients in the acute phase: A randomized controlled trial	33
Effectiveness of physical therapy given by telerehabilitation on pain and disability of individuals with shoulder pain: A systematic review	32
Personal and social factors that influence physical activity levels in community-dwelling stroke survivors: A systematic review of qualitative literature	32
Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on aphasia in stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis	30
A six-week inspiratory muscle training and aerobic exercise improves respiratory muscle strength and exercise capacity in lung cancer patients after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized	29
Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with transcranial direct current stimulation on motor function and cortex excitability in subacute stroke patients: A randomized contro	27
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation improves consciousness in some patients with disorders of consciousness	26
Physical therapy for facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy): An updated and extended systematic review of the evidence for facial exercise therapy	25
Stationary cycling exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	25
Effect of combined home-based, overground robotic-assisted gait training and usual physiotherapy on clinical functional outcomes in people with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial	25
Speech and language therapy treatment on hypokinetic dysarthria in Parkinson disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis	24
Intradialytic exercise in end-stage renal disease: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and/or meta-analytical studies	23
Disability assessment in stroke: Relationship among the pictorial-based Longshi Scale, the Barthel Index, and the modified Rankin Scale	22
Effect of dual-task training on balance in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	22
A novel model of home-based, patient-tailored and mobile application-guided cardiac telerehabilitation in patients with atrial fibrillation: A randomised controlled trial	22
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing the impact of Baduanjin exercise on cognition and memory in patients with mild cognitive impairment	21
Establishing reporting standards for participant characteristics in post-stroke aphasia research: An international e-Delphi exercise and consensus meeting	21
Rehabilitation training based on virtual reality for patients with Parkinson’s disease in improving balance, quality of life, activities of daily living, and depressive symptoms: A systematic review a	21
Clinical effectiveness of shockwave therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy: systematic review and meta-analysis	21

High-intensity versus low-intensity resistance training in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	21
The impact of injury: The experiences of children and families after a child’s traumatic injury	21
Is perceived social support more important than visual acuity for clinical depression and anxiety in patients with age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy?	20
Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in people with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	20
Effects of virtual reality in improving upper extremity function after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	20
Defining rehabilitation: An exploration of why it is attempted, and why it will always fail	19
“Just tell me in a simple way”: A qualitative study on opportunities to improve the transition from acute hospital care to home from the perspectives of patients with traumatic brain injury, families,	19
A prospective study to establish the minimal clinically important difference of the Mini-BESTest in individuals with stroke	18
Surgery is no more effective than conservative treatment for Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	18
Effect of core-based exercise in people with scoliosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	18
Web-based Oral Reading for Language in Aphasia (Web ORLA^®): A pilot randomized control trial	18
Does extracorporeal shock wave therapy decrease spasticity of ankle plantar flexor muscles in patients with stroke: A randomized controlled trial	17
Conservative treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy with platelet-rich plasma: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
A study of mapping usual care and unmet need for vocational rehabilitation and psychological support following major trauma in five health districts in the UK	17
Measurement properties of step tests for exercise capacity in COPD: A systematic review	17
Stroke impairment categories: A new way to classify the effects of stroke based on stroke-related impairments	17
Effects of mirror therapy on phantom limb sensation and phantom limb pain in amputees: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	17
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation applied in Early Subacute Stroke: Effects on Severe Upper-limb Impairment	17
Comparison between customised foot orthoses and insole combined with the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in plantar fasciitis, medium-term follow-up results: A randomised controlled trial	17
Intra-articular injection with platelet-rich plasma compared to triamcinolone hexacetonide or saline solution in knee osteoarthritis: A double blinded randomized controlled trial with one year follow-	16
The effectiveness of pre- and post-operative rehabilitation for lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis on postoperative pulmonary complications and length of hospital stay	16
Physical activity enjoyment, exercise motivation, and physical activity in patients with heart failure: A mediation analysis	15
Effects of dual-task training on gait and balance in stroke patients: A meta-analysis	15
Is robotic gait training effective for individuals with cerebral palsy? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	15
Self-managed, computerised word finding therapy as an add-on to usual care for chronic aphasia post-stroke: An economic evaluation	15
Group-based telerehabilitation intervention using Wii Fit to improve walking in older adults with lower limb amputation (WiiNWalk): A randomized control trial	15
The effectiveness of a family-centred intervention after traumatic brain injury: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial	14
The impact Of high-intensity interval training On functioning And health-related quality Of life In post-stroke patients: A systematic review With meta-analysis	14
‘Somebody stuck me in a bag of sand’: Lived experiences of the altered and uncomfortable body after stroke	13
How do stroke survivors and their caregivers manage post-stroke fatigue? A qualitative study	13
Effect of patient education on quality-of-life, pain and fatigue in breast cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Exploration of interventions to enhance return-to-work for cancer patients: A scoping review	13
Reliability and validity of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ) in individuals with a recently acquired spinal cord injury	13
Facilitators and barriers to patient-centred goal-setting in rehabilitation: A scoping review	13
The future of rehabilitation in the United Kingdom National Health Service: Using the COVID-19 crisis to promote change, increasing efficiency and effectiveness	13
The Falls Efficacy Scale International is a valid measure to assess the concern about falling and its changes induced by treatments	13
An overview of rehabilitation approaches for focal hand dystonia in musicians: A scoping review	13
Effects of electromyographic biofeedback interventions for shoulder pain and function: Systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Effectiveness of Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance intervention in improving motor skills of children with developmental coordination disorder: A randomized waitlist-control trial	12
Does a powerlifting inspired exercise programme better compliment pain education compared to bodyweight exercise for people with chronic low back pain? A multicentre, single-blind, randomised controll	12
Effects of a structured counselling-based intervention to improve physical activity behaviour of adolescents and young adult cancer survivors – the randomized phase II Motivate AYA – MAYA trial	11
The effect of the Take Charge intervention on mood, motivation, activation and risk factor management: Analysis of secondary data from the Taking Charge after Stroke (TaCAS) trial	11
Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A nested qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of participants in a randomised controlled trial	11
Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A multi-centre pilot & feasibility randomised controlled trial (RaCeR)	11
Setting meaningful goals in rehabilitation: A qualitative study on the experiences of clients and clinicians in working with a practical tool	11
Acupuncture-related treatments improve cognitive and physical functions in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	11
Exercise therapy improves pain and mouth opening in temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis	11
Stroke survivors’ perceptions of the factors that influence engagement in activity outside dedicated therapy sessions in a rehabilitation unit: A qualitative study	11
Dual-task walking and automaticity after Stroke: Insights from a secondary analysis and imaging sub-study of a randomised controlled trial	11
Reflecting on challenges and opportunities for the practice of person-centred rehabilitation	11

A qualitative study exploring the implementation determinants of rehabilitation and global wellness programs for orchestral musicians	11
Effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	11
Evaluation of an online motivational interviewing training program for rehabilitation professionals: A pilot study	11
Supervised physical therapy versus unsupervised exercise for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: 1-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial	11
Exercise therapy for sarcopenia in rheumatoid arthritis: A meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials	10
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy combined with exercise for subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomised controlled trial	10
Ultrasound-guided local corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	10
The effect of whole body vibration on sensorimotor deficits in people with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Effectiveness of home-based exercise for improving physical activity, quality of life and function in older adults after hospitalisation: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Minimal clinically important difference of the Berg Balance Scale and comfortable walking speed in patients with acute stroke: A multicenter, prospective, longitudinal study	10
Comparison of kinesio taping and cold therapy in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial	10
Healthcare professionals’ perceived barriers and facilitators of implementing clinical practice guidelines for stroke rehabilitation: A systematic review	10
Low-level laser therapy and static stretching exercises for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial	10
Effectiveness of perioperative pain science education on pain, psychological factors and physical functioning: A systematic review	10
Construct validity of the enfranchisement scale of the community participation indicators	10
The effect of stigma on social participation in community-dwelling Chinese patients with stroke sequelae: A cross-sectional study	10
The “Mirror Effect Plus Protocol” for acute Bell's palsy: A randomized controlled trial with 1-year follow-up	10
Effectiveness of Wii sports- based strategy training in reducing risk of falling, falls and improving quality of life in adults with idiopathic Parkinson's disease- a randomized comparative trial	10
Perioperative breathing training to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery: A randomized controlled trial	10
Efficacy and safety of transcranial direct current stimulation for post-stroke spasticity: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials	9
Effects of inspiratory muscle training on walking capacity of individuals after stroke: A double-blind randomized trial	9
Efficacy of inspiratory muscle training on inspiratory muscle function, functional capacity, and quality of life in patients with asthma: A randomized controlled trial	9
Immediate mobilization of distal radius fractures stabilized by volar locking plate results in a better short-term outcome than a five week immobilization: A prospective randomized trial	9
A study of the accuracy of the Fitbit Zip in measuring steps both indoors and outdoors in a mixed rehabilitation population	9
Breathing-based leg exercises during hemodialysis improve quality of life: A randomized controlled trial	9
Objectively-assessed physical activity and self-reported activity pacing in adults with multiple sclerosis: A pilot study	9
Psychometric properties of the Cumulated Ambulation Score French translation	9
Corrective exercise-based therapy for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Interferential current and photobiomodulation in knee osteoarthritis: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial	8
Psychometric evaluation of a newly developed measure of emotionalism after stroke (TEARS-Q)	8
The effectiveness of peroneal nerve functional electrical simulation for the reduction of bradykinesia in Parkinson’s disease: A feasibility study for a randomised control trial	8
Prolonged disorders of consciousness: A response to a “critical evaluation of the new UK guidelines.”	8
Rehabilitation with accurate adaptability walking tasks or steady state walking: A randomized clinical trial in adults post-stroke	8
Why we need an internationally shared rehabilitation definition for clinical research purposes	8
Return to work following total knee arthroplasty: A multiple case study of stakeholder perspectives	8
The effectiveness of blood-flow restricted resistance training in the musculoskeletal rehabilitation of patients with lower limb disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Optimal frequency of whole body vibration training for improving balance and physical performance in the older people with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial	8
Action Observation and Motor Imagery administered the day before surgery enhance functional recovery in patients after total hip arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial	8
Barriers and facilitators related to self-management of shoulder pain: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis	8
The role of oral and pharyngeal motor exercises in post-stroke recovery: A scoping review	8
Effectiveness of topical silicone gel and pressure garment therapy for burn scar prevention and management in children 12-months postburn: A parallel group randomised controlled trial	8
Addition of aerobic training to conventional rehabilitation after hip fracture: a randomized, controlled, pilot feasibility study	8
A comparison between laterally wedged insoles and ankle-foot orthoses for the treatment of medial osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized cross-over trial	8
The use of patient experience feedback in rehabilitation quality improvement and codesign activities: Scoping review of the literature	8
Effects of therapeutic interventions on pain due to plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Liuzijue qigong versus traditional breathing training for patients with post-stroke dysarthria complicated by abnormal respiratory control: Results of a single-center randomized controlled trial	7
Comparison of the effects of Wii and conventional training on functional abilities and neurocognitive function in basketball-players with functional ankle instability: Matched randomized clinical tria	7
Effects of tailored lateral wedge insoles on medial knee osteoarthritis based on biomechanical analysis: 12-week randomized controlled trial	7
Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct to selected physical therapy exercise program on male patients with pudendal neuralgia: A randomized controlled trial	7
Post stroke intervention trial in fatigue (POSITIF): Randomised multicentre feasibility trial	7
Treatments for sleep disturbances in individuals with acquired brain injury: A systematic review	7
Identity, social engagement and community participation impact physical activity levels of stroke survivors: A mixed-methods study	7
Comparison of the corticosteroid injection and hyaluronate in the treatment of chronic subacromial bursitis: A randomized controlled trial	7
Effectiveness, Compliance, and Safety of Dextrose Prolotherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis and Metaregression of Randomized Controlled Trials	7
Brazilian version of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire does not have a well-defined internal structure in patients with chronic neck pain	7
Effect of yoga on health-related quality of life in central nervous system disorders: A systematic review	7
Exercising with Parkinson's: The good, the bad and the need for support to keep exercising. A qualitative study	7
Physical activity on prescription in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	7
Effects of a progressive resistance exercise program in patients with hand osteoarthritis: A randomized, controlled trial with a blinded assessor	7
Postural and clinical outcomes of sustained natural apophyseal glides treatment in cervicogenic dizziness patients: A randomised controlled trial	7
Fall arrest strategy training improves upper body response time compared to standard fall prevention exercise in older women: A randomized trial	7
Effects of proprioceptive training for people with stroke: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	7
Investigation of the implementation of a Communication Enhanced Environment model on an acute/slow stream rehabilitation and a rehabilitation ward: A before-and-after pilot study	7