Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

Papers
(The TQCC of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice is 3. 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.)
ArticleCitations
The biopsychosocial model is lost in translation: from misrepresentation to an enactive modernization36
Knowledge, confidence and learning needs of physiotherapists treating persistent knee pain in Australia and Canada: a mixed-methods study21
Investigating the use of digital health tools in physiotherapy: facilitators and barriers19
Effects of a short eight Tai Chi-forms for the pre-frail elderly people in senior living communities17
Burnout and intent-to-leave in physical therapists: a preliminary analysis of factors under organizational control15
New-graduate physiotherapists’ training needs and readiness for telehealth14
Cognitive-motor dual-task gait training within 3 years after stroke: A randomized controlled trial13
Environmental physiotherapy and the case for multispecies justice in planetary health13
Gender matters in physiotherapy13
An integrative review of the qualities of a ‘good’ physiotherapist13
“It made you feel like you’ve still got it”: experiences of people with chronic low back pain undertaking a single session of body image training in virtual reality12
Validity and test–retest reliability of photogrammetry in adolescents with hyperkyphosis12
Physiotherapy and ecosystem services: improving the health of our patients, the population, and the environment12
How to replace a physiotherapist: artificial intelligence and the redistribution of expertise12
Is kinesiophobia related to fear of falling, dizziness disability, and migraine disability in patients with migraine?11
A theoretical framework for addressing fear of falling avoidance behavior in Parkinson’s disease11
The history of light therapy in hospital physiotherapy and medicine with emphasis on Australia: Evolution into novel areas of practice11
Patients with chronic unilateral anterior knee pain experience bilateral deficits in quadriceps function and lower quarter flexibility: a cross-sectional study11
Strength training to improve walking after stroke: how physiotherapist, patient and workplace factors influence exercise prescription11
“Just that four letter word, hope”: stroke survivors’ perspectives of participation in an intensive upper limb exercise program; a qualitative exploration11
(Almost) 50 shades of an ethical situation — international physiotherapists’ experiences of everyday ethics: a qualitative analysis10
The reliability and validity of the 30-second chair stand test and modified four square step test in persons with multiple sclerosis10
Effectiveness of virtual reality-based rehabilitation versus conventional therapy on upper limb motor function of chronic stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlle10
Does inspiratory muscle training provide additional benefits during pulmonary rehabilitation in people with interstitial lung disease? A randomized control trial10
Inter-rater reliability and agreement of 6 Minute Walk Test and 10 Meter Walk Test at comfortable walk speed in patients with acute stroke9
Effectiveness of manual therapy in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis9
Translation and validation of the Arabic version of the patient determined disease steps in people with multiple sclerosis9
The concept of integration in mixed methods research: a step-by-step guide using an example study in physiotherapy9
The association between forward head posture and non-specific neck pain: A cross-sectional study9
Measuring therapeutic relationship in physiotherapy: conceptual foundations9
Developing a core competency and capability framework for advanced practice physiotherapy: A qualitative study9
Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) delivered via dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on central post-stroke pain and depression: a case report9
Frozen shoulder: living with uncertainty and being in “no-man’s land”9
Relationship between handgrip strength and lung function in adults: a systematic review8
Patient-centeredness in Physiotherapy – A literature mapping review8
Beyond the pain: A qualitative study exploring the physical therapy experience in patients with chronic low back pain8
Responsiveness and the minimal important change of Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score in Persian patients with knee osteoarthritis following physiotherapy intervention8
Does cybersickness affect virtual reality training using the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN)? Preliminary results from a case-control study in Parkinson’s disease8
Effects of therapeutic exercise on disease severity, balance, and functional Independence among individuals with cerebellar ataxia: A systematic review with meta-analysis8
Physiotherapists’ views on their role in self-management approaches: A qualitative systematic review8
Exercise in patients with hip osteoarthritis – effects on muscle and functional performance: A randomized trial8
The validity of the ‘General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire’ against accelerometery in patients with chronic kidney disease8
Diaphragm thickness, thickness change, and excursion in subjects with and without nonspecific low back pain using B-mode and M-mode ultrasonography8
“Sharing Success with Someone”: Building therapeutic alliance in physiotherapist-delivered physical activity coaching for healthy aging8
Critical physiotherapy: a ten-year retrospective8
Effects of hypopressive exercises on post-partum abdominal diastasis, trunk circumference, and mechanical properties of abdominopelvic tissues: a case series8
Occupational therapists and physiotherapists experiences of using nature-based rehabilitation8
Comparison of low level and high power laser combined with kinesiology taping on shoulder function and musculoskeletal sonography parameters in subacromial impingement syndrome: a Randomized placebo-c7
Immediate and short-term effects of kinesiotaping and lower extremity stretching on pain and disability in individuals with plantar fasciitis: a pilot randomized, controlled trial7
Exploring the workplace mentorship needs of new-graduate physiotherapists: a qualitative study7
From expert to coach: health coaching to support behavior change within physical therapist practice7
Perceptions and experiences of engaging in physical activity following coronary artery bypass graft surgery7
Gait asymmetry is associated with performance-based physical function among adults with lower-limb amputation7
Training physiotherapists to be responsive to their clients’ health literacy needs7
Cut-off values and sub-items of the Berg Balance Scale for walking-aid use in hospitalized older adults with a hip fracture: a retrospective analysis7
Separated center-of-pressure measurements reveal new characteristics of reduced anticipatory postural adjustments during gait initiation in patients with Parkinson’s disease7
Knowledge translation intervention increased the use of outcome measures by physical therapists in inpatient rehabilitation7
Physiotherapists’ perceptions of their role in treating and managing people with depression and anxiety disorders: A systematic review7
The effects of Pilates training on respiratory muscle strength in patients with ankylosing spondylitis6
Effectiveness of structured early mobilization protocol on mobility status of patients in medical intensive care unit6
Self-reported use of the paretic lower extremity of people with stroke: A reliability and validity study of the Lower-Extremity Motor Activity Log (LE-MAL) – Brazil6
Associations between psychological factors and daily step count in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis6
The effect of Preoperative threshold inspiratory muscle training in adults undergoing cardiac surgery on postoperative hospital stay: a systematic review6
Improved adherence to clinical guidelines for low back pain after implementation of the BetterBack model of care: A stepped cluster randomized controlled trial within a hybrid type 2 trial6
“SingStrong”: Singing for better lung health in COPD – A pilot study6
Effects of back extensor and hip abductor fatigue on dynamic postural stability in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain: A case-control study6
Development of emotional intelligence and assertiveness in physiotherapy students and effects of clinical placements6
Physical therapists’ evidence-based practice profile and perspectives of entry-level EBP education: a mixed methods study in the Philippines6
The efficacy of Kinesio taping on lymphedema following head and neck cancer therapy: a randomized, double blind, sham-controlled trial6
The emergence of physiotherapy in Germany from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries: A “female profession” concerned with movement in the health care arena6
Effects of aquatic physical therapy on clinical symptoms, physical function, and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis6
Validity and reliability of the NIH Toolbox® Standing Balance Test As compared to the Biodex Balance System SD6
Comparing the effects of suspension and isometric-isotonic training on postural stability, lumbopelvic control, and proprioception in women with diastasis recti abdominis: a randomized, single-blinded6
Flipped classroom versus traditional teaching methods within musculoskeletal physical therapy: a case report6
Comparison of the effects of aerobic training alone versus aerobic training combined with clinical Pilates exercises on the functional and psychosocial status of patients with ankylosing spondylitis: 6
Management of lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of rehabilitation, surgical, injection, and medication interventions6
Where do archers hurt? Epidemiology of injuries during archery practice6
Effects of low and high resistance training intensities on clinical outcomes in patients with COPD - a randomized trial5
Efficacy of immediate physiotherapy after surgical release of zygomatico-coronoid ankylosis in a young child: A case report5
USING A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL APPROACH WITHIN ACL REHABILITATION: AN EXPLORATION OF STUDENT PHYSIOTHERAPISTS` PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES5
Stories of professional development in physiotherapy education5
Mapping the field of physical therapy and identification of the leading active producers. A bibliometric analysis of the period 2000- 20185
Clinical characteristics differ between patients with non-traumatic neck pain, patients with whiplash-associated disorders, and pain-free individuals5
Distance learning in physiotherapy education during the COVID-19 pandemic: students’ satisfaction, perceived quality, and potential predictors of satisfaction5
The first year of private practice - new graduate physiotherapists are highly engaged and satisfied but edging toward burnout5
The functional reach test in people with multiple sclerosis: a reliability and validity study5
Effect of robotic-assisted ankle training on gait in stroke participants: A case series study5
Patient involvement in medical decisions: a survey of shared decision making during physical therapy consultations5
Manual lymphatic drainage and Kinesio taping applications reduce early-stage lower extremity edema and pain following total knee arthroplasty5
Effects of virtual reality in the early-stage stroke rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials5
Development of a device to measure adherence and pressure characteristics of positive expiratory pressure therapies used by adults with cystic fibrosis5
Additive effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in combination with multicomponent training on elderly physical function capacity: a randomized, triple blind, controlled trial5
Effect of chronic pain on the occurrence of falls in older adults with disabilities: a prospective cohort study5
Boundary work in task-shifting practices – a qualitative study of reablement teams5
Hausa translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and assessment of psychometric properties of the Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire5
Validity and reliability of physical activity measures in multiple sclerosis5
Is it Possible to Reduce Pain-Related Fear in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis? a Systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials5
Experiences of people with multiple sclerosis participating in a social cognitive behavior change physical activity intervention5
Approaches to osteoarthritis - A qualitative study among patients in a rural setting in Central Western India5
Therapeutic climbing in Parkinson’s disease: Differences in self-reported health and well-being, feasibility and clinical changes5
I exercise to postpone death – Interviews with persons with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis who are attending an osteoarthritis school5
Patient perspectives of airway clearance techniques in bronchiectasis5
Musculoskeletal and anthropometric factors associated with urinary incontinence in pregnancy5
Theorizing bodily dialogs – reflection on knowledge production in phenomenological research5
“Learning is about being active, but the digital is not really active”: physiotherapy teachers’ attitudes toward and experiences with digital education5
“We take on people’s emotions”: a qualitative study of physiotherapists’ experiences with patients experiencing psychological distress5
Exploring new-graduate physiotherapists’ preparedness for, and experiences working within, Australian acute hospital settings5
The utilization and effects of filiform dry needling in the management of tendinopathy: a systematic review5
Evaluating experiences, usability and patient satisfaction with telehealth for tertiary outpatient physiotherapy services during COVID-19: A mixed-methods study5
Australian physiotherapists’ perceived frequency of contact with clients experiencing distress: A cross-sectional survey5
Effectiveness of concurrent exercise training in people with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis5
What is ‘disability’? Exploring the conceptions of internationally educated learners in a Canadian physical therapy bridging program5
Promoting interprofessional student outcomes through the narrative of an opioid use disorder survivor4
Exploring clinical learning experiences of novice physiotherapy students in a hospital setting4
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in Arab people with chronic low back pain4
The Efficacy of Two Models of Intensive Upper Limb Training on Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Mainstreamed in Regular Schools: A Double-Blinded, Randomized C4
Physiotherapists’ perceptions of implementing evidence-based practice for patients with low back pain through the Enhanced Transtheoretical Model Intervention: a qualitative study4
Patient experiences of referral practices and primary care physiotherapy for chronic nonspecific low back pain4
Physiotherapist perspectives of airway clearance techniques in bronchiectasis4
Professional development needs and decision-making of new graduate physiotherapists within Australian private practice settings4
Learning from a situation of discomfort – a qualitative study of physiotherapy student practice in mental health4
Understanding clinical reasoning: A phenomenographic study with entry-level physiotherapy students4
Agreement and screening accuracy between physical therapists ratings and the Ӧrebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire in screening for risk of chronic pain during Musculoskeletal evaluation4
Inpatient rehabilitation of a person with Guillain–Barré syndrome associated with COVID-19 infection: An expert interdisciplinary approach to a case study4
The feasibility and acceptability of a falls prevention e-learning program for physiotherapists4
Dry needling for the treatment of muscle spasticity in a patient with multiple sclerosis: a case report4
Reliability and aspects of validity of the Swedish version of self-efficacy for exercise scale for patients with chronic pain4
Influence of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on pain intensity and functional activities following lower segment cesarean section4
Dance-based exergaming on postural stability and kinematics in people with chronic stroke – A preliminary study4
Perspectives of patients with chronic pain about a pain science education video4
Private physical therapy practice implementation of direct referral for radiograph imaging: an administrative case report4
Narrowing the physiotherapy knowledge-practice gap: faculty training beyond the health sciences4
Reliability and validity of the trunk position sense and modified functional reach tests in individuals after stroke4
Inpatient physical activity across a large university city hospital: a behavioral mapping study4
Exergaming to improve balance and decrease the risk of falling in adults with knee osteoarthritis: a mixed-methods feasibility study4
Linking of concepts measured by SATIS-Stroke and the PM-Scale to the international classification of functioning, disability and health4
Experiences of physical therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interpretive phenomenological analysis4
The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the general health status of people with chronic health conditions in Belgium: a cross-sectional survey study4
Development of autonomy on placement: perceptions of physiotherapy students and educators in Australia and the United Kingdom4
Effect of massage, passive neural mobilization and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging (MR-DTI) of the tibial nerve in a patient with type 2 diab4
Diagnostic and decision-making abilities of Swiss physiotherapists in a simulated direct access setting4
The application of virtual reality to home-based rehabilitation for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis4
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation after acute myocardial infarction in Sweden – standards, costs, and adherence to European guidelines (The Perfect-CR study)4
Telerehabilitation for pelvic girdle dysfunction in pregnancy during COVID-19 pandemic crisis: A case report4
Subacromial space measured by ultrasound imaging in asymptomatic subjects and patients with subacromial shoulder pain: an inter-rater reliability study4
Stewardship of physiotherapy services in Iran: common pitfalls and policy solutions4
Conceptions of disability among physiotherapists: an exploratory qualitative study4
The role of neurasthenia in the formation of the physiotherapy profession4
Narrative histories of physiotherapy in Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina4
Validity and feasibility of a seated push-up test to indicate skeletal muscle mass in well-functioning older adults4
An upper cervical spine treatment protocol for cervicogenic dizziness: a randomized controlled trial4
Arabic translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the low back pain knowledge questionnaire4
Effects of dry needling and stretching exercise versus stretching exercise only on pain intensity, function, and sonographic characteristics of plantar fascia in the subjects with plantar fasciitis: a4
Fear of Falling Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Heart Disease: Findings from an International Mobility in Aging Study (IMIAS)4
Perceptions and ideas of critically ill patients, their family and staff members regarding family participation in the physiotherapy-related care of critically ill patients: a qualitative study4
Balance rehabilitation for postural control in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A two-case report study4
Plantar intrinsic foot muscle activation during functional exercises compared to isolated foot exercises in younger adults4
The Dutch language version of the Pain Disability Index (PDI-DLV): psychometric properties in breast cancer patients4
eHealth interventions to support self-management: Perceptions and experiences of people with musculoskeletal disorders and physiotherapists - ‘eHealth: It’s TIME’: A qualitative study4
Effects of various types of ultrasound therapy in hip osteoarthritis - a double-blind, randomized, controlled, follow-up study4
Risk Stratification for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications following Major Cardiothoracic and Abdominal Surgery – development of the PPC Risk Prediction Score for Physiotherapists Clinical Decision3
The physiotherapy consultation: A qualitative study of the experience of parents of infants with cystic fibrosis in Australia3
A feasibility study of home-based preoperative multimodal physiotherapy for patients scheduled for a total knee arthroplasty who catastrophize about their pain3
A study of the discriminative properties of the Six-Spot Step Test in older adults at risk of falling and those not at risk3
Blood flow restriction training for an individual with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a case report3
Training high level balance and stepping responses in atypical progressive supranuclear palsy: a case report3
The effectiveness of neuromobilization exercises in carpal tunnel syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis3
Altered muscle strength and flexibility among a subgroup of women with chronic nonspecific low back pain: Cross-sectional case-control study3
The ‘responsive’ practitioner: physiotherapists’ reflections on the ‘good’ in physiotherapy practice3
Physical therapist clinical reasoning in home care for walking assistive device prescription: A description of practice3
A cluster analysis of cervicocephalic kinesthetic sensibility in persons with nonspecific neck pain3
Implementing technology enhanced real-time action observation therapy in persons with chronic stroke: A pilot study3
Influence of clinical experience on accuracy and safety of obliquus capitus inferior dry needling in unembalmed cadavers3
Online activity – A beaming good initiative! Delivering alternative exercise opportunities for people with cystic fibrosis3
A systematic review and meta-analysis of pain neuroscience education for chronic low back pain: short-term outcomes of pain and disability3
Knowledge regarding cancer-related fatigue: a survey of physical therapists and individuals diagnosed with cancer3
Exercise capacity in people with Parkinson’s disease: which clinical characteristics are important?3
Influence of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program among people with interstitial lung disease: A pre-post study3
Bilateral ultrasound findings in patients with unilateral subacromial pain syndrome3
Physiotherapists’ conceptions of movement awareness– A phenomenographic study3
Early active movement with relative motion flexion splint for the management of zone 1–2 flexor tendon repairs: Case series3
Exploring the delivery of remote physiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: UK wide service evaluation3
Completing an interdisciplinary outpatient intervention improves patient rehabilitation goals following a mild traumatic brain injury3
The effects of respiratory exercises on partial pressures of gases and anxiety in the acute phase of COVID-19 infection3
Diastasis recti abdominis and pelvic floor dysfunction in peri- and postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study3
Effectiveness of structured physiotherapy in constipation in children with neurodevelopmental disorders–a randomized trial3
Physiotherapy, movement, and action3
Clinical application and feasibility of utilizing the PEDI-CAT to assess activity and participation among children receiving physical therapy incorporating hippotherapy3
Accuracy of the ActivPAL and Fitbit Charge 2 in measuring step count in Cystic Fibrosis3
Pulmonary function in patients with chronic stroke compared with a control group of healthy people matched by age and sex3
Effect of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)® BIG on motor symptoms in a patient with severe Parkinson’s disease: a case report3
Test–retest reliability of the L-Test in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis3
Nordic walking training in persons with Parkinson’s disease: Individualized prescription-A case series3
Moderate reliability of the lateral step down test amongst experienced and novice physical therapists3
The ability of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) to indicate motor difficulties in infants in primary care3
Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging of proximal and distal hamstrings cross sectional area in individuals with history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction3
Augmented behavioral medicine competencies in physical therapy students’ clinical reasoning with a targeted curriculum: a final-semester cohort-comparison study3
Cross-cultural adaptation of the Revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire into the Turkish language based on Rasch analysis3
Examining accuracy of and determining the best cutoff point for photographic-based postural angles to discriminate between slight and moderate-to-severe forward head posture3
A systematic review of using electrical stimulation to improve clinical outcomes after hip fractures3
Reasons for declining participation in an exercise-based trial among older women with breast cancer receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment – a qualitative interview study3
The Relationship of One Leg Standing Duration to GMFM Scores and to Stance Phase of Walking in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy3
Identifying contrasting embodied voices of identity: a qualitative meta-synthesis of experiences of change among patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain in long-term physiotherapy3
Spontaneous spleen rupture mimicking non-specific thoracic pain: A rare case in physiotherapy practice3
Exploring the implementation potential of physical activity assessment and prescription tools in physical therapy practice: a mixed-method study3
Effectiveness of spinal mobilization and postural correction exercises in the management of cervicogenic headache: A randomized controlled trial3
Prevalence of knee contractures is high in children with cerebral palsy in Denmark3
The 3-Meter Backward Walk Test (3MBWT): Reliability and validity in individuals with subacute and chronic stroke3
A physiotherapist’s perception of their own behavior compared to the perception of their behavior by persons with TBI within the context of telerehabilitation: A self-determination theory perspective3
“People suffer and we see this”: a qualitative study of the forms of patient psychological distress encountered by physiotherapists3
The effect of kinesiophobia on physical activity, balance, and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson’s disease3
Movement toward an evidence-Based, digital fall prevention future—Perceptions from a physiotherapy perspective3
What do Finnish physiotherapists and physiotherapy students know about the neurophysiology of pain? The Finnish version of the revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire3
Aquatic strength training improves postural stability and walking function in stroke patients3
Supporting patient adherence to physical activity and exercise: evaluation of a behavior change counseling training program for physiotherapists3
A collaborative clinical placement model for physiotherapy students results in equivalent (or greater) direct patient care activity than that delivered by physiotherapists alone: an observational stud3
Exploring the ability of strength and dexterity tests to detect hand function impairment in individuals with Parkinson’s disease3
Becoming confidently competent: a qualitative investigation of training in cognitive functional therapy for persistent low back pain3
Are physiotherapy student-led services a suitable model of clinical education? – perceptions & experiences of physiotherapists, students & patients, a qualitative meta-synthesis3
Repetitive facilitative exercise under continuous electrical stimulation for recovery of pure motor isolated hand palsy after infarction of the “hand knob” area: A case report3
Pain-free grip strength in individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy: Between- and within-session reliability of one versus three trials3
Examining the prevalence of sleep disturbances in patients seeking physical therapy services3
Test–retest reliability and measurement error of the modified gait efficacy scale in individuals with stroke3
Relationship between kyphosis and cough strength and respiratory function of community-dwelling elderly3
Feasibility of home-based cardiac rehabilitation in frail older patients: a clinical perspective3
Experiences of physical activity and exercise among women with obstructive pulmonary disease3
Perceptions of barriers to and facilitators of physical activity in adults with cystic fibrosis3
Effects of pain neuroscience education and rehabilitation following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. A randomized clinical trial3
Embodied Knowledge – the Phenomenon of Subjective Health Complaints reflected upon by Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy specialists3
Virtual multidisciplinary pain treatment: Experiences and feedback from children with chronic pain and their caregivers3
Accessing healthcare as a person with a rugby-related spinal cord injury in South Africa: the injured player’s perspective3
Effects of Pilates-Based Exercises on Functional Capacity and Mental Health in Individuals with Schizophrenia: A Pilot Study3
Physiotherapy students’ experiences of working with people with dementia during their clinical placements: a qualitative study3
Configuration variability of the six-minute walk test among licensed physical therapists working with neurologic conditions: a pilot survey3
Effect of pain neuroscience education and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia. A case report3
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