Clinical reasoning Expert clinical reasoning and decision-making skills can be developed by the regular practice of intricate reflection backed up by continuous learning and deliberate practice strategies. Physiotherapy clinical practice is a propositional knowledge-informed art crafted with regularly updated-upgraded multimodal skills,...
A Journal link to updated ACSM’s Recommendations for Exercise Preparticipation Health Screening. A new evidence-informed model for exercise preparticipation health screening is based on three factors: 1) the individual’s current level of physical activity, 2) presence of signs or symptoms and/or...
A must Read ! Journal link : An open access paper published in JOSPT, which could be a valuable tool in your practice. https://www.jospt.org/doi/pdf/10.2519/jospt.2019.0302 Patellofemoral Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the...
JOURNAL LINK: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6098137/ The findings in this study suggest that people with persistent arm pain (with a mean duration of almost 2 years) and signs which can be associated with neurological deficits after a whiplash injury, seem to both tolerate and...
This is a link to the must-read article on BJSM if you are an athlete, trainer, coach, medical professional, or sports event organiser, for the safety of athletes and for the better performance during training and competition in the heat. It...
Mechanical loading suppresses inflammatory signalling, partially dependent on IFT, by activation of HDAC6 and post transcriptional modulation of tubulin. Mechanical loading suppressed NO and PGE2 release and prevented cartilage degradation. Loading activated HDAC6 and disrupted tubulin acetylation and cilia elongation induced...
Journal Link: Weakness or decreased activation of the hip abductors and external rotators has been associated with lower extremity injury, especially in females. Resisted sidestepping is commonly used to address a hip weakness. Whereas multiple variations of this exercise are used...
Often patients mention that they don’t need to exercise outside of work because they have physical enough jobs. The physical activity paradox: six reasons why occupational physical activity (OPA) does not confer the cardiovascular health benefits that leisure-time physical activity does. Link:https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/52/3/149.full.pdf...
Compared differences in muscle activation with the resisted side stepping in a squat position with the band around 3 different positions (Knees, ankle feet). Key Points: Side stepping in the squat position with a resistive band placed around the feet elicited...
Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues performed a systematic review with meta-analysis of 46 papers examining strategies for treating and preventing acute and recurrent ankle sprains. This review found the strong evidence for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and early mobilization for effective management of...
