Physiotherapy Journal March 2020

Demographic and geographical variability in physiotherapy provision following hip and knee replacement. An analysis from the National Joint Registry for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man

Authors: Toby O. Smith, Jack R. Dainty, Emma M. Clark, Michael R. Whitehouse, Andrew J. Price, Alex J. MacGregor Pages: 001–11

Towards more homogenous and rigorous methods in sham-controlled dry needling trials: two Delphi surveys

Authors: Felicity A. Braithwaite, Julie L. Walters, G. Lorimer Moseley, Marie T. Williams, Maureen P. McEvoy Pages: 012–23

Low-level laser therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome: systematic review and network meta-analysis

Authors: W.K.W. Cheung, I.X.Y. Wu, R.W.S. Sit, R.S.T. Ho, C.H.L. Wong, S.Y.S. Wong, V.C.H. Chung Pages: 024–35

Comparison of virtual reality rehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease: a randomised controlled trial

Authors: C. Pazzaglia, I. Imbimbo, E. Tranchita, C. Minganti, D. Ricciardi, R. Lo Monaco, A. Parisi, L. Padua Pages: 036–42

Effectiveness of expiratory muscle strength training on expiratory strength, pulmonary function and cough in the adult population: a systematic review

Authors: Lucy Templeman, Fiona Roberts Pages: 043–51

Development of a functional rehabilitation intervention for post knee arthroplasty patients: COmmunity based Rehabilitation post Knee Arthroplasty (CORKA) trial

Authors: J. Room, M. Batting, K.L. Barker Pages: 052–64

Is pelvic floor muscle training effective for symptoms of overactive bladder in women? A systematic review

Authors: K. Bo, A.C.N.L. Fernandes,T.B. Duarte,L.G.O. Brito, C.H.J. Ferreira Pages: 065–76

Physiotherapist administered, non-invasive ventilation to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications in high-risk patients following elective upper abdominal surgery; a before-and-after cohort implementation study

Authors: Jane Lockstone, Selina M. Parry, Linda Denehy, Iain K. Robertson, David Story, Scott Parkes, Ianthe Boden Pages: 077–86

Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: which patients require postoperative physiotherapy?

Authors: P. Agostini, S.T. Lugg, K. Adams, T. Smith, M. Kalkat, P.B. Rajesh, R.S. Steyn, B. Naidu, A. Rushton, E. Bishay Pages: 087–93

Cognitive factors are associated with disability and pain, but not fatigue among physiotherapy attendees with persistent pain and fatigue

Authors: Dave P. Thompson, Deborah Antcliff, Steve R. Woby Pages: 094–100

Is a model of stratified exercise therapy by physical therapists in primary care feasible in patients with knee osteoarthritis? : a mixed methods study

Authors: J. Knoop, M. van der Leeden, M. van der Esch, M. de Rooij, W.F. Peter, K.L. Bennell, M.P.M. Steultjens, A. Hakkinen, L.D. Roorda, W.F. Lems, J. Dekker Pages: 101–110

Promotion of physical activity for adolescents with cystic fibrosis: a qualitative study of UK multi disciplinary cystic fibrosis teams

Authors: S. Denford, K.A. Mackintosh, M.A. McNarry, A.R. Barker, C.A. Williams Pages: 111–118

Attributes of physiotherapy continence clinicians: a qualitative perspective

Authors: Susan C. Slade, Jean Hay-Smith, Sally Mastwyk, Meg E. Morris, Helena Frawley Pages: 119–127

Matching the perceived benefits of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for chronic musculoskeletal pain against Patient Reported Outcome Measures using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

Authors: Peter W. Gladwell, Fiona Cramp, Shea Palmer Pages: 128–135

Is strength training feasible for young people with Prader-Willi syndrome? A phase I randomised controlled trial

Authors: Nora Shields, Kim L. Bennell, Jessica Radcliffe, Nicholas F. Taylor Pages: 136–144

Effects of ventilation mode and manual chest compression on flow bias during the positive end- and zero end-expiratory pressure manoeuvre in mechanically ventilated patients: a randomised crossover trial

Authors: B.L.R. Amaral, A.B. de Figueiredo, D.M. Lorena, A.C.O. Oliveira, N.C. Carvalho, M.S. Volpe Pages: 145–153

PALS: peer support for community dwelling older people with chronic low back pain: a feasibility and acceptability study

Authors: Kay Cooper, Patricia Schofield, Blair H. Smith, Susan Klein Pages: 154–162

The application of psychologically informed practice: observations of experienced physiotherapists working with people with chronic pain

Authors: Diarmuid Denneny, Annina Frijdal (nee Klapper), Nadia Bianchi-Berthouze, Jim Greenwood, Rebecca McLoughlin, Katrine Petersen, Aneesha Singh, Amanda C. de C. Williams Pages: 163–173

The effect of exercise on high-level mobility in individuals with neurodegenerative disease: a systematic literature review

Authors: Moira Smith, Ruth Barker, Gavin Williams, Jennifer Carr, Ronny Gunnarsson Pages: 174–193

Evaluation instruments for physical therapy using virtual reality in stroke patients: a systematic review

Authors: Fernanda Araújo Felipe, Fernanda Oliveira de Carvalho, Érika Ramos Silva, Nayara Gomes Lima Santos, Patrícia Almeida Fontes, Akeline Santos de Almeida, Diogo Costa Garção, Paula Santos Nunes, Adriano Antunes de Souza Araújo Pages: 194–210

On item difficulty in the modified Iowa Level of Assistance Scale

Authors: Franco Franchignoni, Maria Grazia Benedetti, Andrea Giordano Pages: 211–212

Response to letter to the Editor re ‘Advocacy for the use of the modified Iowa Levels of Assistance Scale for clinical use in patients after hip replacement: an observational study’

Authors: Jordi Elings Pages: 213–214

Lack of responsiveness of the PRAISE tool to pulmonary rehabilitation: instrument or protocol limitation?

Authors: Manuela Karloh, Thiago Sousa Matias, Anamaria Fleig Mayer Pages: 215–216

Response to letter to the Editor re ‘Pulmonary Rehabilitation Adapted Index of Self-Efficacy (PRAISE) tool predicts reduction in sedentary time following pulmonary rehabilitation in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)’

Authors: Anne E. Holland, Athina Liacos, Christine F. McDonald, Ajay Mahal, Catherine J. Hill, Annemarie L. Lee, Angela T. Burge, Rosemary Moore, Caroline Nicolson, Paul O’Halloran, Narelle S. Cox, Aroub Lahham, Rebecca Gillies, et al. Pages: 217–218