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- Archer, Trevor, 1949, et al.
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Physical Exercise Improves Cognition and Health in ADHD
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Ingår i: Journal of Novel Physiotherapies. - : OMICS Publishing Group. - 2165-7025. ; 4:3
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) disrupts normal functioning and health parameters in children and adults with the additional burden of continuing on into adulthood thereby implying marked disadvantages over the individual’s life-span. In this paper we review interventions that incorporate physical exercise programs, independent of specific type of activity or the proportions or endurance/resistence ingredients. These interventions have been found invariably to improve and alleviate symptom profiles, sometimes replacing the traditional treatments. In many cases, the presence of accompanying behavioral disruptions may be alleviated through exercise regimes.
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- Nyberg, Andre, et al.
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A Cohort Study to Evaluate the Feasibility of Low Load/High Repetition Elastic Band Resistance Training for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- 2014
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Ingår i: Journal of Novel Physiotherapies. - : OMICS Publishing Group. - 2165-7025. ; 4
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Resistance training is an important component of pulmonary rehabilitation in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A vast majority or resistance training studies in COPD have focused on increasing muscular strength with use of weight machines and has been found to be a feasible approach in COPD. However, regarding feasibility of resistance training equipment other than weight machines, such as elastic resistance equipment, information is scarce. In addition, little is known regarding other trainable muscle characteristics, such as peripheral muscular endurance in COPD. We therefore aim to evaluate the feasibility of a low load/high repetition elastic band Resistance Training (RT) regimen in people with moderate to severe COPD. We also aim to evaluate if the RT regimen is feasible for the physiotherapists, conducting the intervention.Methods: Twenty-two participants with moderate to severe COPD (mean forced expiratory volume in one second, FEV1 58.7% predicted) and five physiotherapists participated in the study. Measurements of attendance, assessment and progression of exercise intensity, adverse events, participant and compliance (participant and physiotherapist) were collected for assessment of feasibility.Results: The mean (95% confidence interval) attendance rate was 94% (91-97) and mean exercise intensity was 79% (74-83) of the predicted maximum intensity. Furthermore, the median (interquartile range) compliance was 96% (94-96) and 100% (94-100) for the people with COPD and the physiotherapists respectively. Exercise intensity increased on all exercises and any recorded adverse events were considered minor and temporary.Conclusions: Low load/high repetition elastic band resistance training appears to be feasible for both people with COPD and the physiotherapists performing the intervention. These results indicate that elastic bands could be a feasible alternative to weight machines in resistance training for people with COPD.
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- Westerdahl, Elisabeth, 1964-
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Physical therapy research in professional clinical practice
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Ingår i: Journal of Novel Physiotherapies. - : Omics Publishing Group. - 2165-7025. ; :3, s. 159-
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Movement and manual methods have always been the core of physical therapy practice. Since physical therapy is basically practical, this evokes the question of how well the field fits in with the scientific culture of higher education. The knowledge base of physical therapy should be based on science, supported in practice, and further methodically developed. The physical therapy performed within the health care system is shaped both by the professional community and by research findings. The aim of this study was to give a view on science in physical therapy professional practice and present aspects of difficulties to transfer research knowledge into clinical practice. Clinical practical skills and theoretical knowledge are both necessary components of physical therapy treatment. Physical therapists agree on the importance of research. Bringing science closer to clinical practice is required for the development of the physical therapy profession. However, there are barriers to incorporating research evidence into clinical practice, including lack of time and skills in searching for, and evaluating, research literature. This requires that the content of the educational programs is relevant and that sufficient time, understanding, and education are provided in clinical settings. The scientific basis in professional practice could further be strengthened through enhanced scientific skills and more easily accessible presentation of the research results. As yin and yang, research and professional practice should inter-relate to one another in a dynamic system and give rise to each other as an indivisible whole.
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- Öhman, Anna, 1957
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Kinesiology Taping a Therapeutic Tool in the Paediatric Population?
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Ingår i: Journal of Novel Physiotherapy. - : OMICS Publishing Group. - 2165-7025. ; 3:5
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Kinesiology taping (KT) is a complementary treatment allowing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. KT should be used in combination with other interventions. The clinical experience is that there are benefits to gain with KT. However there is still a lack of evidence for the effectiveness of KT applications. The purpose of this case presentation is to share experience of the immediate effects of KT in some pediatric cases. And also to inspire other therapists to critical evaluate the KT method for both short- and long-term effects.
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- Öhman, Anna, 1957, et al.
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The Physical Therapy Assessment and Management of Infants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis. A Survey and a Suggested Assessment Protocol for CMT
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Ingår i: Journal of Novel Physiotherapies. - : OMICS Publishing Group. - 2165-7025. ; 3:4
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Infants with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) are treated with physical therapy, however the knowledge about type of assessment and treatment in current clinical practice is not clear. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the management of infants with CMT within a network of physical therapists. Settings/population: Physical therapists from a network for CMT participated in the study. Method: With permission a questionnaire from New Zealand was used. Subsequently an expert group of physical therapists developed a draft assessment protocol. Result: In general there was a high degree of consensus between the respondents in the current survey. For the assessment visual estimates were most commonly used and an evaluation of cervical muscle strength of the neck was always/often conducted. The most effective form of intervention as perceived by the respondents in the management of CMT was passive stretching, handling advice, facilitation with strengthening exercises of the neck muscle and facilitation of active cervical range of motion. There were big discrepancies in assessment of hand- and hip asymmetry. Conclusion: There seems to be a need to develop international guidelines for CMT to improve the evidence practice of assessment and treatment.
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