Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

Article	Citations
Consideration of prevention and management of long-term consequences of post-acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with COVID-19	57
Is the biopsychosocial model in musculoskeletal physiotherapy adequate? An evolutionary concept analysis	27
The effectiveness of pain neuroscience education combined with manual therapy and home exercise for chronic low back pain: A single-blind randomized controlled trial	26
The transition from physiotherapy student to new graduate: are they prepared?	24
The biopsychosocial model is lost in translation: from misrepresentation to an enactive modernization	22
Action observation training and brain-computer interface controlled functional electrical stimulation enhance upper extremity performance and cortical activation in patients with stroke: a randomized	21
Knowledge, confidence and learning needs of physiotherapists treating persistent knee pain in Australia and Canada: a mixed-methods study	17
The effects of pursed lip breathing combined with diaphragmatic breathing on pulmonary function and exercise capacity in patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Effects of plyometric exercises on muscle-activation strategies and response-capacity to balance threats in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy	15
From fear to fight: Patients experiences of early mobilization in intensive care. A qualitative interview study	13
Effects of a short eight Tai Chi-forms for the pre-frail elderly people in senior living communities	13
An adventurous learning journey. Physiotherapists’ conceptions of learning and integrating cognitive functional therapy into clinical practice	13
Burnout and intent-to-leave in physical therapists: a preliminary analysis of factors under organizational control	11
Strength training to improve walking after stroke: how physiotherapist, patient and workplace factors influence exercise prescription	11
New-graduate physiotherapists’ training needs and readiness for telehealth	11
Blood flow restriction resistance training in a recreationally active person with Parkinson’s disease	10
Gender matters in physiotherapy	10
An integrative review of the qualities of a ‘good’ physiotherapist	10
Shifting roles: physiotherapists’ perception of person-centered care during a pre-implementation phase in the acute hospital setting - A phenomenographic study	10
Can hippotherapy make a difference in the quality of life of children with cerebral palsy? A pragmatic study	10
The history of light therapy in hospital physiotherapy and medicine with emphasis on Australia: Evolution into novel areas of practice	9
Patients with chronic unilateral anterior knee pain experience bilateral deficits in quadriceps function and lower quarter flexibility: a cross-sectional study	9
(Almost) 50 shades of an ethical situation — international physiotherapists’ experiences of everyday ethics: a qualitative analysis	9
Adherence to low back pain clinical practice guidelines by Saudi physical therapists: a cross-sectional study	9
Fear of falling avoidance behavior affects the inter-relationship between vision impairment and diminished mobility in community-dwelling older adults	9

What matters most: a qualitative study of person-centered physiotherapy practice in community rehabilitation	9
Validity and test–retest reliability of photogrammetry in adolescents with hyperkyphosis	9
Effects of an active intervention based on myofascial release and neurodynamics in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial	9
“Just that four letter word, hope”: stroke survivors’ perspectives of participation in an intensive upper limb exercise program; a qualitative exploration	9
Barriers and challenges faced by Brazilian physiotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic and innovative solutions: lessons learned and to be shared with other countries	8
“Sharing Success with Someone”: Building therapeutic alliance in physiotherapist-delivered physical activity coaching for healthy aging	8
Fear of movement and (re)injury is associated with condition specific outcomes and health-related quality of life in women with patellofemoral pain	8
Safety and effectiveness of fascial therapy in the treatment of adult patients with hemophilic elbow arthropathy: a pilot study	8
How to replace a physiotherapist: artificial intelligence and the redistribution of expertise	8
Ultra-shortwave diathermy - a new purported treatment for management of patients with COVID-19	8
Investigating the use of digital health tools in physiotherapy: facilitators and barriers	8
Reliability and validity of Persian versions of Mini-BESTest and Brief-BESTest in persons with Parkinson’s disease	8
Changes in hand grip strength and body weight after a dynamic exercise program and Mediterranean diet in women with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized clinical trial	8
Is kinesiophobia related to fear of falling, dizziness disability, and migraine disability in patients with migraine?	8
Translation and validation of the Arabic version of the patient determined disease steps in people with multiple sclerosis	8
Associations between changes in gait parameters, balance, and walking capacity during the first 3 months after stroke: a prospective observational study	7
Miller Fisher syndrome and Guillain-Barré syndrome: dual intervention rehabilitation of a complex patient case	7
Weighing up the benefits and challenges of hosting physiotherapy student placements in private practice; a qualitative exploration	7
Cognitive-motor dual-task gait training within 3 years after stroke: A randomized controlled trial	7
Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) delivered via dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on central post-stroke pain and depression: a case report	7
Increased prefrontal cortical activation during challenging walking conditions in persons with lower limb amputation – an fNIRS observational study	7
Measuring therapeutic relationship in physiotherapy: conceptual foundations	7
A theoretical framework for addressing fear of falling avoidance behavior in Parkinson’s disease	7
Exploring the workplace mentorship needs of new-graduate physiotherapists: a qualitative study	7
Does inspiratory muscle training provide additional benefits during pulmonary rehabilitation in people with interstitial lung disease? A randomized control trial	7
Environmental physiotherapy and the case for multispecies justice in planetary health	7
Personalizing education: The clinical reasoning processes of physiotherapists using education for the treatment of people with chronic low back pain	7
Experiences and attitudes toward scientific research among physiotherapists in Austria: a cross-sectional online survey	7
The validity of the ‘General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire’ against accelerometery in patients with chronic kidney disease	7
Training physiotherapists to be responsive to their clients’ health literacy needs	7
Recognition of pulmonary pathology in a patient presenting with shoulder pain	7
Feasibility of a stratified blended physiotherapy intervention for patients with non-specific low back pain: a mixed methods study	7
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 controlle	7
Inter-rater reliability and agreement of 6 Minute Walk Test and 10 Meter Walk Test at comfortable walk speed in patients with acute stroke	6
Gait asymmetry is associated with performance-based physical function among adults with lower-limb amputation	6
Knowledge translation intervention increased the use of outcome measures by physical therapists in inpatient rehabilitation	6
Effects of hypopressive exercises on post-partum abdominal diastasis, trunk circumference, and mechanical properties of abdominopelvic tissues: a case series	6
What are the factors affecting dual-task gait performance in people after stroke?	6
Effects of equine-assisted therapy on the functionality of individuals with disabilities: systematic review and meta-analysis	6
“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 reality	6
The concept of integration in mixed methods research: a step-by-step guide using an example study in physiotherapy	6
Immediate and short-term effects of kinesiotaping and lower extremity stretching on pain and disability in individuals with plantar fasciitis: a pilot randomized, controlled trial	6
Physical therapists’ evidence-based practice profile and perspectives of entry-level EBP education: a mixed methods study in the Philippines	6
Responsiveness and the minimal important change of Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score in Persian patients with knee osteoarthritis following physiotherapy intervention	6
Management of lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of rehabilitation, surgical, injection, and medication interventions	6
Efficacy of immediate physiotherapy after surgical release of zygomatico-coronoid ankylosis in a young child: A case report	6
The reliability and validity of the 30-second chair stand test and modified four square step test in persons with multiple sclerosis	6
Effectiveness of manual therapy in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Associations between psychological factors and daily step count in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis	6
Does cybersickness affect virtual reality training using the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN)? Preliminary results from a case-control study in Parkinson’s disease	6

Technology-enhanced visual desensitization home exercise program for post-concussive visually induced dizziness: a case series	6
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 arena	5
The utilization and effects of filiform dry needling in the management of tendinopathy: a systematic review	5
Measuring exercise adherence in patients with low back pain: development, validity, and reliability of the EXercise Adherence Scale (EXAS)	5
Effects of therapeutic exercise on disease severity, balance, and functional Independence among individuals with cerebellar ataxia: A systematic review with meta-analysis	5
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-c	5
Theorizing bodily dialogs – reflection on knowledge production in phenomenological research	5
The Figure-of-8 Walk Test used to detect the loss of motor skill in walking among persons with Parkinson’s disease	5
Effects of back extensor and hip abductor fatigue on dynamic postural stability in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain: A case-control study	5
Critical physiotherapy: a ten-year retrospective	5
Løgstrup’s thinking: a contribution to ethics in physiotherapy	5
Frozen shoulder: living with uncertainty and being in “no-man’s land”	5
“Learning is about being active, but the digital is not really active”: physiotherapy teachers’ attitudes toward and experiences with digital education	5
Physiotherapists’ perceptions of their role in treating and managing people with depression and anxiety disorders: A systematic review	5
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 analysis	5
Effect of robotic-assisted ankle training on gait in stroke participants: A case series study	5
Comparison of the added effects of kinesio taping and extracorporeal shockwave therapy to exercise alone in knee osteoarthritis	5
Video-guided exercise after stroke: a feasibility randomised controlled trial	5
Stories of professional development in physiotherapy education	5
Psychosocial consequences of diagnosing nonspecific low-back pain radiologically: a qualitative study	5
Physiotherapists’ views on their role in self-management approaches: A qualitative systematic review	5
Physiotherapy and ecosystem services: improving the health of our patients, the population, and the environment	5
Beyond the pain: A qualitative study exploring the physical therapy experience in patients with chronic low back pain	5
The efficacy of Kinesio taping on lymphedema following head and neck cancer therapy: a randomized, double blind, sham-controlled trial	5
Physiotherapy management of COVID-19 in Africa: Ongoing efforts, challenges, and future directions	5
From expert to coach: health coaching to support behavior change within physical therapist practice	5
Experiences and coping strategies of preterm infants’ parents and parental competences after early physiotherapy intervention: qualitative study	5
Relationship between handgrip strength and lung function in adults: a systematic review	5
Patient-centeredness in Physiotherapy – A literature mapping review	5
Responsiveness, minimal detectable change, and minimal clinically important difference of the sitting balance scale and function in sitting test in people with stroke	5
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Kerlan-Jobe orthopedic clinic shoulder and elbow score for German-speaking overhead athletes	5
Separated center-of-pressure measurements reveal new characteristics of reduced anticipatory postural adjustments during gait initiation in patients with Parkinson’s disease	5
Development of a device to measure adherence and pressure characteristics of positive expiratory pressure therapies used by adults with cystic fibrosis	5
Flipped classroom versus traditional teaching methods within musculoskeletal physical therapy: a case report	5
Exercise in patients with hip osteoarthritis – effects on muscle and functional performance: A randomized trial	5
Diaphragm thickness, thickness change, and excursion in subjects with and without nonspecific low back pain using B-mode and M-mode ultrasonography	5
Agreement and screening accuracy between physical therapists ratings and the Ӧrebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire in screening for risk of chronic pain during Musculoskeletal evaluation	4
Evaluating experiences, usability and patient satisfaction with telehealth for tertiary outpatient physiotherapy services during COVID-19: A mixed-methods study	4
The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the general health status of people with chronic health conditions in Belgium: a cross-sectional survey study	4
Patient involvement in medical decisions: a survey of shared decision making during physical therapy consultations	4
Diagnostic and decision-making abilities of Swiss physiotherapists in a simulated direct access setting	4
Therapeutic climbing in Parkinson’s disease: Differences in self-reported health and well-being, feasibility and clinical changes	4
Diastasis recti abdominis and pelvic floor dysfunction in peri- and postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study	4
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-blinded	4
Subacromial space measured by ultrasound imaging in asymptomatic subjects and patients with subacromial shoulder pain: an inter-rater reliability study	4
Musculoskeletal and anthropometric factors associated with urinary incontinence in pregnancy	4
Effect of aerobic training on exercise capacity and quality of life in patients older than 75 years with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention	4
The functional reach test in people with multiple sclerosis: a reliability and validity study	4
The effects of pelvic floor muscle training combined with Kinesio taping on bladder symptoms, pelvic floor muscle strength, and quality of life in women with overactive bladder syndrome: A randomized	4
Occupational therapists and physiotherapists experiences of using nature-based rehabilitation	4
Homelessness and rates of physical dysfunctions characteristic of premature geriatric syndromes: systematic review and meta-analysis	4
The feasibility and acceptability of a falls prevention e-learning program for physiotherapists	4
The effects of Pilates training on respiratory muscle strength in patients with ankylosing spondylitis	4
Validity and reliability of the NIH Toolbox® Standing Balance Test As compared to the Biodex Balance System SD	4
Effectiveness of structured early mobilization protocol on mobility status of patients in medical intensive care unit	4
LSVT BIG® and long-term retention of functional gains in individuals with Parkinson’s disease	4
Stewardship of physiotherapy services in Iran: common pitfalls and policy solutions	4
Narrowing the physiotherapy knowledge-practice gap: faculty training beyond the health sciences	4
Effects of foam rolling on hip pain in patients with hip osteoarthritis: a retrospective propensity-matched cohort study	4
Patient perspectives of airway clearance techniques in bronchiectasis	4
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:	4
Becoming confidently competent: a qualitative investigation of training in cognitive functional therapy for persistent low back pain	4
Early mobilization in clinical practice: the reliability and feasibility of the ‘Start To Move’ Protocol	4
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 trial	4
“SingStrong”: Singing for better lung health in COPD – A pilot study	4
Investigating the relationship between spatiotemporal gait variability and falls self-efficacy in individuals with chronic stroke	4
Approaches to osteoarthritis - A qualitative study among patients in a rural setting in Central Western India	4
Exergaming to improve balance and decrease the risk of falling in adults with knee osteoarthritis: a mixed-methods feasibility study	4
Professional development needs and decision-making of new graduate physiotherapists within Australian private practice settings	4
Perceptions and experiences of engaging in physical activity following coronary artery bypass graft surgery	4
Can psychological factors be associated with the severity of pain and disability in patients with fibromyalgia? A cross-sectional study	4
The role of neurasthenia in the formation of the physiotherapy profession	4
Development of emotional intelligence and assertiveness in physiotherapy students and effects of clinical placements	4
The association between forward head posture and non-specific neck pain: A cross-sectional study	4
Effects of low and high resistance training intensities on clinical outcomes in patients with COPD - a randomized trial	4
Narrative histories of physiotherapy in Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina	4
Effects of virtual reality in the early-stage stroke rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Sensory discrimination training for adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review	3
A systematic review of using electrical stimulation to improve clinical outcomes after hip fractures	3
Experiences of people with multiple sclerosis participating in a social cognitive behavior change physical activity intervention	3

The time course of passive stiffness responses following an acute bout of static stretching in healthy, elderly men	3
Physiotherapists’ perceptions of implementing evidence-based practice for patients with low back pain through the Enhanced Transtheoretical Model Intervention: a qualitative study	3
Effects of aquatic physical therapy on clinical symptoms, physical function, and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
How do physiotherapists understand and interpret the “Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale”? A cognitive interview study	3
Patient and practitioner perspectives of psychological need support in physical therapy	3
Reliability and validity of the trunk position sense and modified functional reach tests in individuals after stroke	3
Movement toward an evidence-Based, digital fall prevention future—Perceptions from a physiotherapy perspective	3
Balance rehabilitation for postural control in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A two-case report study	3
Clinical supervisors’ experience of giving feedback to students during clinical integrated learning	3
Being with others during physical activity: experiences of well-being among adults with severe obesity	3
The physiotherapy consultation: A qualitative study of the experience of parents of infants with cystic fibrosis in Australia	3
Training high level balance and stepping responses in atypical progressive supranuclear palsy: a case report	3
Test–retest reliability of the L-Test in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis	3
Self-reported physical activity is related to knee muscle strength on the unaffected side and walking ability in patients with knee osteoarthritis awaiting total knee arthroplasty: a cross-sectional s	3
An upper cervical spine treatment protocol for cervicogenic dizziness: a randomized controlled trial	3
Association between performance on the Glittre ADL-test and the functional capacity of patients with HF: A cross-sectional study	3
Additive effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in combination with multicomponent training on elderly physical function capacity: a randomized, triple blind, controlled trial	3
I exercise to postpone death – Interviews with persons with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis who are attending an osteoarthritis school	3
Effects of physiotherapy treatment in patients with bronchial asthma: A systematic review	3
Boundary work in task-shifting practices – a qualitative study of reablement teams	3
Australian physiotherapists’ perceived frequency of contact with clients experiencing distress: A cross-sectional survey	3
The Relationship of One Leg Standing Duration to GMFM Scores and to Stance Phase of Walking in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy	3
Inter-observer reliability of trained physiotherapists on the Functional Status Score for the Intensive Care Unit Chilean-Spanish version	3
Plantar intrinsic foot muscle activation during functional exercises compared to isolated foot exercises in younger adults	3
Influence of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on pain intensity and functional activities following lower segment cesarean section	3
Inpatient physical activity across a large university city hospital: a behavioral mapping study	3
Repetitive facilitative exercise under continuous electrical stimulation for recovery of pure motor isolated hand palsy after infarction of the “hand knob” area: A case report	3
Effects of Pilates-Based Exercises on Functional Capacity and Mental Health in Individuals with Schizophrenia: A Pilot Study	3
Influence of clinical experience on accuracy and safety of obliquus capitus inferior dry needling in unembalmed cadavers	3
The first year of private practice - new graduate physiotherapists are highly engaged and satisfied but edging toward burnout	3
Distance learning in physiotherapy education during the COVID-19 pandemic: students’ satisfaction, perceived quality, and potential predictors of satisfaction	3
Learning from a situation of discomfort – a qualitative study of physiotherapy student practice in mental health	3
Is it Possible to Reduce Pain-Related Fear in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis? a Systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials	3
The ‘responsive’ practitioner: physiotherapists’ reflections on the ‘good’ in physiotherapy practice	3
The effects of respiratory exercises on partial pressures of gases and anxiety in the acute phase of COVID-19 infection	3
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 stud	3
Validity and reliability of physical activity measures in multiple sclerosis	3
The impact of functional exercise on the reversal of acromegaly induced frailty: a case report	3
Interactive virtual scenarios as a technological resource to improve musculoskeletal clinical reasoning skills of undergraduate physiotherapy students	3
Are physiotherapy student-led services a suitable model of clinical education? – perceptions & experiences of physiotherapists, students & patients, a qualitative meta-synthesis	3
Early active movement with relative motion flexion splint for the management of zone 1–2 flexor tendon repairs: Case series	3
New graduate physiotherapists’ perceptions and experiences working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia: a qualitative study	3
The Relationship Between Performance of Sit-To-Stand From a Chair and Getting Down and Up From the Floor in Community-Dwelling Older Adults	3
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 diab	3
Comparison of acute response of cardiac autonomic modulation between virtual reality-based therapy and cardiovascular rehabilitation: a cluster-randomized crossover trial	3
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in Arab people with chronic low back pain	3
Mapping the field of physical therapy and identification of the leading active producers. A bibliometric analysis of the period 2000- 2018	3
Dry needling for the treatment of muscle spasticity in a patient with multiple sclerosis: a case report	3
Construct and discriminative validity and reliability of the Selective Control of the Upper Extremity Scale (SCUES) in children with unilateral cerebral palsy	3
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation after acute myocardial infarction in Sweden – standards, costs, and adherence to European guidelines (The Perfect-CR study)	3
Physiotherapists’ conceptions of movement awareness– A phenomenographic study	3
Reliability and aspects of validity of the Swedish version of self-efficacy for exercise scale for patients with chronic pain	3
The MedRisk instrument for measuring patient satisfaction with physical therapy care: A validation of the Persian-language version	3
A study of the discriminative properties of the Six-Spot Step Test in older adults at risk of falling and those not at risk	3
Austerity on the frontline- a preliminary study of physiotherapists working in the National Health Service in the UK	3
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) – Brazil	3
Assessing physical function after completing a supervised education and exercise program in adults with type 2 diabetes and exploring exercise motivation at one-year follow up: A case series study	3
Rebuilding a tolerable life: narratives of women recovered from fibromyalgia	3
Fear of Falling Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Heart Disease: Findings from an International Mobility in Aging Study (IMIAS)	3
Developing a core competency and capability framework for advanced practice physiotherapy: A qualitative study	3
The effectiveness of neuromobilization exercises in carpal tunnel syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Validity and feasibility of a seated push-up test to indicate skeletal muscle mass in well-functioning older adults	3
Accuracy of the ActivPAL and Fitbit Charge 2 in measuring step count in Cystic Fibrosis	3
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 perspective	3
Arabic translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the low back pain knowledge questionnaire	3
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 study	3
Hausa translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and assessment of psychometric properties of the Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire	3
USING A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL APPROACH WITHIN ACL REHABILITATION: AN EXPLORATION OF STUDENT PHYSIOTHERAPISTS` PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES	3
The ability of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) to indicate motor difficulties in infants in primary care	3
Perspectives of patients with chronic pain about a pain science education video	3
Conservative management of De Quervain’s tendinopathy with an orthopedic manual physical therapy approach emphasizing first CMC manipulation: a retrospective case series	3
Immediate changes in post-stroke gait using a shoe lift on the nonaffected lower limb: A preliminary study	3
Promoting interprofessional student outcomes through the narrative of an opioid use disorder survivor	3
The effect of Preoperative threshold inspiratory muscle training in adults undergoing cardiac surgery on postoperative hospital stay: a systematic review	3
Effect of chronic pain on the occurrence of falls in older adults with disabilities: a prospective cohort study	3
Manual lymphatic drainage and Kinesio taping applications reduce early-stage lower extremity edema and pain following total knee arthroplasty	3
“We take on people’s emotions”: a qualitative study of physiotherapists’ experiences with patients experiencing psychological distress	3