Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

Article	Citations
Providing safe and effective rehabilitation by assessing supraspinatus muscle elasticity using ultrasound real-time tissue elastography after rotator cuff repair: A case series	72
Thoracic spinal postures and mobility in patients with cervicogenic headache versus asymptomatic healthy controls: A longitudinal study	55
Impact of physiotherapy-led bike fitting on the evolution of knee pain in recreational cyclists: the PBF study	25
Motor and cognitive response to intensive multidisciplinary therapy: the first reported case of congenital Zika virus syndrome	20
Adolescents’ perceptions of being physically active in the presence of lowback pain – an interview study	20
The quality of life in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: is it related to functionality and tremor severity? A cross-sectional study	20
Use of a treadmill, lift, and carry battery as a composite functional performance test: analysis of data from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial in a military population participating in a functi	19
Physiotherapists’ perspectives on factors affecting the scope of in-home palliative care treatments: a qualitative study	18
An examination of first aid knowledge levels of physiotherapists	18
Physiotherapy students’ clinical skills training needs within the musculoskeletal area: an explorative study of stakeholders’ perceptions	18
Neural and functional changes following vestibular rehabilitation in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: A case report	17
Examining the frequency, severity and associated factors of burnout in Nebraska physical therapists	17
Are history of falls and fear of falling associated with mobility in community-dwelling older adults?	17
Relationship between kinesiophobia, cognitive aspects, level of physical activity, and disability in individuals with migraine: a cross-sectional study	17
Submaximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing to assess preoperative aerobic capacity in patients with knee osteoarthritis scheduled for total knee arthroplasty: a feasibility study	17
Balance assessment under dual task conditions in patients with total knee arthroplasty: a test-retest reliability and concurrent validity study	15
A quick balance assessment tool for all clinical settings: validity and reliability of the Hungarian version of the activities-specific balance confidence scale	15
Muscle activation levels in the lower leg during weight-bearing functional tasks on unstable surfaces in patients with percutaneous Achilles tendon repair	15
Immediate effects of conventional and burst tens combined with cryotherapy in chronic non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial	15
Physical therapy management of an individual with post-COVID fatigue considering emotional health in an outpatient setting: A case report	14
Three-dimensional foot-ankle exercise versus clam exercise in addition to short-foot exercise in individuals with flexible flatfoot: a randomized controlled trial	14
Perceptions of stigma associated with chronic knee pain: voices of selected women in Thailand and Malaysia	14
Validity, reliability, and measurement error of the Japanese version of the Freezing of Gait Questionnaire for patients with Parkinson’s disease	13
Functional connectivity patterns are altered by low back pain and cause different responses to sham and real dry needling therapies: a systematic review of fMRI studies	13
Impact of contralateral limb positioning on upper limb neurodynamic test 1: An electromyographic and range of motion analysis	13

Understanding colonialism and its influences on contemporary physiotherapy education and research: students’ perspectives on decolonializing solutions	12
Estimating the minimal important change of WHODAS 2.0 in individuals with chronic stroke: a methodological comparison	12
Professional practice, competence, and education related to COVID-19: A mixed-methods light study of physiotherapists’ experiences	12
The diversity and contextuality of ethical situations encountered by physiotherapists in the South America region of World physiotherapy, Spain and Portugal – a cross-cultural, qualitative analysis	12
Delivering trauma-focused physiotherapy interventions for trauma-exposed refugees: a qualitative study exploring perspectives and experiences from Jordan and Kenya	11
Evidence- based physiotherapy practice in Jordan: Evaluation and identification of implementation factors	11
Predictive value of 6-minute walk test for weight loss after bariatric and metabolic surgery in individuals with class III obesity	11
“Exploring job demands and resources influencing mental health and work engagement among physical therapists: a cross-sectional survey of Norwegian physical therapists.”	11
Immediate effects of a single session of stimulated occlusal imbalance and jaw clenching on balance and fall risk in patients with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial	11
Callus formation and bone remodeling in a tibial nonunion after minimal invasive percutaneous screw fixation followed by extracorporeal shockwave therapy 17-months after initial trauma – A case report	10
How, and to what end, is the WHO-ICF framework represented in physiotherapy? Insights from a qualitative research synthesis	10
Shockwave therapy and fibromyalgia and its effect on pain, blood markers, imaging, and participant experience - a multidisciplinary randomized controlled trial	10
Clinical trial registry: a necessity beyond journal requirements	10
Piecing together a complex puzzle: how physiotherapists make sense of young women’s long-term health disorders	10
Development and internal validation of a clinical prediction model to predict independence in daily living at discharge for patients with heart failure: analysis using a Japanese national inpatient da	9
Oxygen consumption chronotropic response to maximal exercise and physical activity level in patients with post-COVID-19 and pulmonary involvement	9
Gait analysis of individuals with specific low back pain undergoing surgery: case series report with one and six-month follow-up	9
Reliability and minimal detectable change for measuring segmental lumbar spine flexion and extension in the sidelying position using ultrasound imaging	9
Clinical reasoning of ultrasound imaging-guided manual passive manipulation for adhesion prevention in a patient with total knee arthroplasty: a case report	9
Successful outcome following a multimodal pelvic rehabilitation program in a woman with neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction: A case report	8
Patients and hospital staff perceive diverting patients from the emergency department to physiotherapy outpatients as safe and effective: a qualitative descriptive study	8
Patient as active partner – clue to successful early mobilization in intensive care	8
Does self-reported physical activity relate to physical function and walking ability in female patients with hip osteoarthritis? A cross-sectional multicenter study	8
Moving in the water: A randomized controlled trial on the effects of aquatic therapy on general movements and clinical outcomes in preterm newborns	8
Patient reported outcomes from a student-led physical therapy clinic in two medically underserved areas	8
Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of Persian version of mini-balance evaluation system test among ambulatory people with multiple sclerosis	8
Mobility outcomes of patients with an Impella 5.5® device in the acute care setting	8
Acute inpatient rehabilitation for COVID-19 survivors: A retrospective case series	8
The ‘responsive’ practitioner: physiotherapists’ reflections on the ‘good’ in physiotherapy practice	8
Ankle cartilage health and physical activity in adults with a history of lateral ankle sprain	8
Effects of dry needling session frequency on wrist flexor spasticity and motor recovery after stroke: a single-blind randomized clinical trial	8
Reaching for connection: a qualitative study of communication and interaction in video-based physiotherapy	8
How do people with chronic low back pain pick a pencil off the floor?	7
The impact of symptoms, proprioception, and electrodiagnostic findings on activity and participation in idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome: an ICF framework approach	7
Walking speed questionnaire used to estimate gait speed in older adults: Comparisons with testing protocols and diagnostic accuracy	7
Acceptability of multimodal and multidisciplinary group-based program for chronic low back pain: a qualitative study	7
The effects of neuromuscular training on functional outcome measures in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
The effects of local calf vibration on balance, blood flow, and nerve conductivity in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a pilot study	7
Advancing the deliberate implementation of the concept of sustainability and its alternatives in physical therapy research, practice, and education	7
Effects of a fall prevention exercise regimen on physical and psychosocial outcomes in elderly community dwellers: a randomized comparative study	7
Not letting a good crisis go to waste – learnings from a fully online professional placement	7
New quantitative evaluation of anticipatory postural adjustments using a smartphone in patients with Parkinson’s disease	7
Effects of an adapted dance exercise program on trunk control, balance and functional mobility in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: randomized controlled study	7
“We take on people’s emotions”: a qualitative study of physiotherapists’ experiences with patients experiencing psychological distress	7
Perception of patients with interstitial lung diseases submitted to inspiratory muscle training	7
The relationship between segmental trunk control and gross motor performance in low birth weight born infants	7
Fear of movement interacts with trunk mobility, and pain intensity to predict disability in patients with chronic low back pain: a classification and regression tree (CART) analysis	7
Lived experiences of physical therapists treating traumatic knee injury using integrated psychological training (MOTIFS): a qualitative interview study	7
Effects of blood flow restriction training on the function of chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	7
Effects of matched vs. unmatched physical therapy interventions on pain or disability in patients with neck pain – a systematic review and meta-analysis	7

The relationships between proprioceptive awareness, balance, and spasticity in patients post-stroke with varying levels of trunk impairment	7
Characteristics and course of lower extremity muscle activity in a patient with body lateropulsion due to pontine infarction: a case report	7
Correction	6
Assessment of chronic overlapping pain comorbidities for the management of temporomandibular disorders: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial	6
“Learning by osmosis”: the transformative social identity journey of physiotherapists developing psychologically-informed practice, a reflexive thematic analysis	6
Physical activity promotion in French cystic fibrosis centers: capitalizing on experience	6
Effectiveness of concurrent exercise training in people with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Effects of left and bilateral transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on pain, mood, and autonomic nervous system in female patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial	6
Why do older patients with advanced cancer decline participation in an exercise-based trial during oncological treatment? – A mixed methods study	6
Reliability and discriminative validity of single- and dual-task 10-meter walk test for assessing cognitive-motor interference in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy	6
Rehabilitees’ conceptions of participation after a six-month rehabilitation period: a phenomeno-graphic study	6
Polymyalgia rheumatica in a patient presenting with persisting bilateral buttock pain - a case report	6
Effects of non-specific low back pain on static balance in emerging adults	6
Examining the effects of amplitude-based training as a component of the plan of care in an individual with olivopontocerebellar atrophy	6
Physiotherapists’ perceptions of palliative care: a qualitative survey	6
The efficacy of adding proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to conventional treatments for myogenous temporomandibular disorders: a randomized controlled trial	6
The effects of combined transcranial direct Current stimulation with physiotherapy for physical function in subjects with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Screening for depression misses people with suicidal ideation in patients with persistent musculoskeletal pain attending private physiotherapy	6
Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the patient-specific functional scale in patients with low back pain	6
Using metabolic parameters to inform emergency care referral in a patient with a hyperglycemic induced acute kidney injury: a case report	6
Effectiveness of manual therapy in the treatment of somatic tinnitus: a randomized controlled trial	6
Effects of whole-body vibration and neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscle biomechanical properties and thickness in patients in the intensive care unit: a randomized controlled trial	6
Physical therapists’ professional beliefs, knowledge, and environmental demands influence health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention practices in outpatient physical therapy	6
Exploring physiotherapy education in Australia from the perspective of Muslim women physiotherapy students	6
Safety and efficacy of myofascial release therapy in the treatment of patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy. Single-blind randomized clinical trial	5
Therapeutic alliance in spinal cord injury rehabilitation: power, institutions, and disabling control	5
The anatomy of a systematic review: Does it meet the minimum threshold for review?	5
Configuration variability of the six-minute walk test among licensed physical therapists working with neurologic conditions: a pilot survey	5
The 3-Meter Backward Walk Test (3MBWT): Reliability and validity in individuals with subacute and chronic stroke	5
Effects of scapular taping on grip strength and hand function: a randomized controlled cross-over study	5
Therapeutic expectancy in physiotherapy	5
Shoulder muscular activation during common kettlebell exercises: a randomized cross-sectional surface EMG study	5
Becoming confidently competent: a qualitative investigation of training in cognitive functional therapy for persistent low back pain	5
Feasibility of an online clinical assessment of competence in physiotherapy students	5
Current state of entry-level physical therapy qualitative research methods curricula in the United States: A faculty survey	5
What do Finnish physiotherapists and physiotherapy students know about the neurophysiology of pain? The Finnish version of the revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire	5
Evaluating the reliability and validity of the Icelandic translation of the Mini-BESTest in rehabilitation patients: an international implication for balance assessment	5
Effects of therapeutic ultrasound on endothelial function: systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Hemiplegic shoulder pain affects ipsilesional aiming movements after stroke: a cross-sectional study	5
Effects of clinical Pilates exercises on glycemic control, blood lipids, and physical fitness parameters in women with prediabetes: a randomized controlled trial	5
Comparative effect of triamcinolone/lidocaine ultrasonophoresis and injection on pain, disability, quality of life in patients with acute rotator cuff related shoulder pain: a double blinded randomize	5
Effectiveness of adding muscle trigger point dry needling to physiotherapy protocol on pain, active range of motion, and functional ability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a single-blind, random	5
Physiotherapists’ perceptions of their role in treating and managing people with depression and anxiety disorders: A systematic review	5
Integrating physiotherapy into the emergency department for acute low back spasm: a retrospective comparative study	5
Translation, reliability, and validity of the Turkish version of the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment For Gluteal Tendinopathy (VISA-G) questionnaire in individuals with greater trochanteric p	5
Does feeling pain help prepare future clinicians to treat pain? A qualitative exploration of a novel experiential approach to teaching health professional students about pain	5
Experiences of individually tailored physical exercise in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a qualitative study	5
Perceived challenges and solutions to providing rural physical therapy services: A qualitative inquiry of provider experience	5
SmartBack: a preliminary study of remotely-delivered, personalized education for patients with chronic low back pain	5
The effects of inspiratory muscle warm-up prior to inspiratory muscle training during pulmonary rehabilitation in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized trial	5
Differences in dynamic balance control based on pain catastrophizing level in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain	5
Effect of Mulligan manual therapy and exercise on headache frequency, intensity, disability, and upper cervical joint hypomobility in people with episodic tension-type headache: a randomized clinical	5
Physiotherapy work process in primary health care in a Brazilian municipality: qualitative study	4
Career intentions and satisfaction influences in early career Australian physiotherapists	4
Delayed active standing and mobility decline in adult survivors of critical illness: a single-center retrospective cohort study	4
Assessing walking adaptability in children with cerebral palsy: validity and reliability of the walking adaptability ladder test for kids	4
Functional neuromuscular electrical stimulation while exergaming for toe-walking: a retrospective case report	4
What is ‘disability’? Exploring the conceptions of internationally educated learners in a Canadian physical therapy bridging program	4
Working as a physiotherapist in a rapid response team: ‘An emotional rollercoaster’	4
Analysis of handgrip strength, pulling force using the upper limbs, and ground reaction forces in the task of boarding a bus between healthy elderly individuals and those with Parkinson’s disease	4
A conceptual model for managing sexual pain with somatocognitive therapy in women with provoked vestibulodynia and implications for physiotherapy practice	4
Interference of functional dual-tasks on static posturography in people with Parkinson’s disease	4
Physiotherapy, movement, and action	4
A snapshot of primary care physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis in an Australian setting: does it align with evidence-based guidelines?	4
Musculoskeletal injury incidence, associated factors, and players’ beliefs in beach tennis: a cross-sectional study	4
Immediate effects of superficial dry needling of the trigeminal nerve innervation field for participants with cervicogenic headache. A randomized controlled trial	4
Social support from the physiotherapist and the therapeutic relationship in physiotherapy: bridging theory to practice	4
Physiotherapy educators’ perceptions of physiotherapists’ competencies and continuing education in the practice of musculoskeletal physiotherapy direct access	4
Physiotherapists’ perceptions on the management of musculoskeletal conditions in women of perimenopausal and menopausal age: a qualitative focus group study	4
Low back pain as main symptom in Low-grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm (LAMN): A case report	4
Responsiveness and minimal clinically important changes of common patient-reported and performance-based outcome measures of physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis	4
Icelandic physiotherapists’ perceptions of contextual factors as triggers of nocebo effects: a mixed methods survey	4
Holding space and sitting with emotions: the lived experiences of physiotherapists using psychological strategies in pain care	4
Correction	4
The effectiveness of action observation and motor imagery in freezing of gait, speed, physical function and balance in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
The test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change of the six-minute walk test, timed up and go test, and 30-second chair stand test in people with epilepsy	4
Effect of plantar vibration on ankle proprioception in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial	4
In search of the pleasure of moving through bodily re-explorations and interactions with the surroundings: a qualitative study on changed perceptions of physical activity in people	4
Efficacy of complex decongestive therapy in a patient with deep venous insufficiency: A case report	4
Letter to the editor on “Effectiveness of motor imagery training in women with chronic neck pain: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial”	4

Comparison of the effectiveness of late-phase clinic-based and home-based progressive resistance training in female patients with total knee arthroplasty	4
How physiotherapists personalize airway clearance in children with primary ciliary dyskinesia	4
Effects of virtual reality exercise on pain, joint motion, and quality of life in patients with frozen shoulder: a randomized controlled study	4
Diagnosing the body in physiotherapy: the passage from discipline to control	4
Upper airway assessment and its implications for interventions by respiratory physiotherapists	4
Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation for a 90-year-old patient with intertrochanteric fracture complicated by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case report	4
Prioritizing mobility factors for assessment during the transition of older adults from hospital to home: a cross-sectional survey of physiotherapists in Southeastern Nigeria	4
Reliability of the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index and the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index administered via tele-assessment in patients with axial spondyloarthritis	4
Beliefs and use of contextual factors in musculoskeletal pain among Argentine physiotherapists: a nationwide cross-sectional study	4
FLARE-RA in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: translation and cross-cultural adaptation into Turkish	4
Management of tri-canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo using sequential repositioning maneuvers: a case report	4
Functional exercise capacity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis	4
Physiotherapy provided for patients undergoing thoracic surgery in Sweden – a national survey of practice	4
Patient perspectives of a physiotherapy-led musculoskeletal community event: A mixed methods survey	4
Validity and reliability of the Glittre-ADL test in adults with asthma	4
Validity and test-retest reliability of a modified version of the upper quarter Y balance test in athletes with spinal cord injury and lower limb amputation	4
Where do archers hurt? Epidemiology of injuries during archery practice	4
Knowledge, attitude and practice of physical therapists in the care of women undergoing treatment for cervical cancer: a survey of practice in Brazil	3
‘Response of a South African university physiotherapy curriculum to contemporary national health needs and decolonialization priorities: rationale, content and lessons learnt’	3
Effects of pelvic tilt control using visual biofeedback on gluteus maximus, multifidus, and hamstring activities during three different bridge exercises	3
Fast walking speed and self-efficacy are associated with physical activity in chronic stroke survivors: a smartphone-based study	3
The concept of integration in mixed methods research: a step-by-step guide using an example study in physiotherapy	3
Effects of transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation in critically ill elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial	3
Immediate impact of whole-body vibration on backward walking in individuals with Parkinson disease	3
The effects of postural control and upper extremity functional capacity on functional Independence in preschool-age children with spastic cerebral palsy: a path model	3
Effects of robot-assisted arm training on respiratory muscle strength, activities of daily living, and quality of life in patients with stroke: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial	3
The clinical reasoning in neurological physiotherapy: an exploratory qualitative study on the (dis)similarities between Bobath and non-Bobath therapists	3
Exploring mental health approaches and curriculum in physiotherapy: an Australasian perspective	3
A Foucauldian reading of the multiple mini-interview tool used in Canadian physiotherapy admissions	3
Cross-cultural adaptation, validation and responsiveness of the Persian version of Western Ontario shoulder instability index questionnaire in Persian patients with shoulder instability	3
The effect of balance, walking capacity, and fear of falling on the level of community integration in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis: A cross-sectional study	3
Functional and physiological outcomes in axial spondyloarthritis: comparing biological and non-biological treatment approaches	3
Required competencies for French physiotherapists for direct access to primary care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders: consensus statement based on a Delphi survey	3
Responsiveness and minimal clinically important changes of the Persian version of the back pain functional scale and spine functional index in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain	3
Prognostic models of quality of life after total knee replacement: A systematic review	3
Differential screen and treatment of sternocleidomastoid syndrome versus eagle syndrome: a case report	3
Decreased functional mobility in individuals with mild to moderate expanded disability status from relapsing multiple sclerosis: Analysis of the Glittre-ADL test	3
Safety of strength training with blood flow restriction in patients with hemophilic arthropathy; a randomized pilot study	3
Immediate effects of trunk Kinesio Taping® on functional parameters in the acute stage of patients with mild stroke: A randomized controlled trial	3
Brain wave behavior in children with down syndrome following cortical neuromodulation combined with sensorimotor stimulation: observational study	3
Function and strength declines in a client with radiation-induced brachial plexopathy: a case report	3
Perceptions of human movement researchers and clinicians on the barriers and facilitators to health research data sharing in Africa	3
Investigating the effects of mechanical traction and high intensity laser therapy on pain, muscle activity, and functional balance in knee osteoarthritis	3
Accuracy of physical activity intensity estimation using activity monitors in nonambulatory individuals with subacute stroke: a cross-sectional, multicenter study	3
Relationship between competency for evidence-based practice and level of burnout of physical therapists with the establishment of the therapeutic relationship	3
Effect of a structured early mobilization protocol on the level of mobilization and muscle strength in critical care patients: A randomized clinical trial	3
“We’re not broken. We’re human.” A qualitative meta-synthesis of health-care providers’ experiences participating in well-being programs	3
Supporting physiotherapy learners in practice settings: a mixed methods evaluation of experiences of physiotherapy educators	3
Combining functional exercises with exercise training in COPD: a randomized controlled trial	3
The coexistence of low back pain and lower urinary tract symptoms in men affects physical functioning	3
Correction	3
Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the modified Gait Efficacy Scale in community-dwelling older adults	3
A retrospective analysis of a clinician-initiated high-intensity locomotor training implementation project in an inpatient rehabilitation facility	3
Differences in morphological parameters of calf muscles among children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy at different mobility levels and their relationships with walking ability	3
Writing for the role: A qualitative exploration of new graduate physiotherapists’ transition to practice of clinical documentation	3
Prescribing exercise therapy for the management of musculoskeletal pain: new-graduate physiotherapists’ perceptions and perceived training needs	3
Effect of robot-assisted stair climbing training as part of a rehabilitation program to improve pulmonary function, gait performance, balance, and exercise capacity in a patient after severe coronavir	3
The 1-minute sit-to-stand test in children with cystic fibrosis: cardiorespiratory responses and correlations with aerobic fitness, nutritional status, pulmonary function, and quadriceps strength	3
The effects of music therapy on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Shear-wave elastography of the upper trapezius in office workers with chronic neck pain: Associations with pain-related neck disability, fear-avoidance beliefs, and work ability	3
Authors’ response letter to the “letter to the editor” on “effectiveness of motor imagery training in women with chronic neck pain: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial”	3
Understanding the beliefs, motivations and perceived barriers of physiotherapists toward career development and related post-graduate training opportunities: a qualitative study	3
Horizontal semicircular canalith jam mimicking acute vestibular syndrome: physiotherapy-guided diagnosis and treatment in three cases	3
A comparison of the immediate effects of the Andago over ground body weight support trainer versus over ground walking on selected gait parameters in a post-acute rehabilitation population	3
Correction	3
Comparative effects of overground and treadmill gait training on post-stroke quality of life and walking performance	3
The experiences of physiotherapists delivering pain science education via an interpreter: a mixed-methods online survey	3