Physiotherapy
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Pelvic floor muscles (PFM) contribute to optimal control of the lumbopelvic spine. PFM function appears altered in some people with nonspecific low back pain (LBP). ⋯ CRD42018114601.
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Musculoskeletal injuries (i.e. shoulder pain) is the third most commonly reported symptom. The development of the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) scale has presented clinicians and researchers with a more efficient approach in measuring function. Therefore, it is important to establish the reliability, validity and responsiveness properties of this scale, prior to its application in research and clinic. ⋯ PROSPERO CRD42018117874.
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A plain-language summary is a short and clearly stated version of a study's results using non-scientific vocabulary that provide many advantages for patients and clinicians in the process of shared decision-making. ⋯ Although the publication of plain-language summaries is increasing over time, the current number corresponds to only 13% of all published reports. In addition the majority of plain-language summaries are written at an advanced reading level.
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Use of diagnostic thoracic ultrasound (TUS) in medical professions to examine the pleura, lung parenchyma and diaphragm is gaining in popularity, however the ways in which physiotherapists are using TUS is unclear. ⋯ Use of TUS by physiotherapists is an emerging area in both diaphragm and lung diagnostics. A wide range of patient populations may benefit from physiotherapists using TUS. Papers in this review are heterogeneous making any generalisability difficult but does show its potential for varied uses. TUS is an innovative skill in the hands of physiotherapists, but more research is needed.
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Review Meta Analysis
Effects of dry needling trigger point therapy in the shoulder region on patients with upper extremity pain and dysfunction: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
What is the effectiveness and what are the adverse effects. ⋯ CRD42016045639.