This article reviews current knowledge on the effects of exercise on bone health in patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases, particularly in those experiencing a high corticosteroid burden. It also discusses potential mechanisms underlying the benefits of physical activity/exercise on bone tissue. Open access article - no login required.
The aim of this commentary is to discuss the Cochrane Review “Exercise therapy for treatment of acute non-specific low back pain” by IJzelenberg et al. Open access article - no login required.
This study of 46 patients concludes that pelvic floor training should be included in rehabilitation programs to improve sexual function and pelvic floor dysfunctions for patients with pSS. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This commentary discusses the Cochrane Review 'Adjunctive therapies in addition to land-based exercise therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee', published by the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Exercise training is crucial for managing ankylosing spondylitis. We evaluated the effects of exercise with different levels of supervision on clinical outcomes in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Aim: To compare (a) the change in radiological bony morphology between participants with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome who underwent arthroscopic hip surgery compared to physiotherapist-led non-surgical care and (b) the change in radiological bony morphology between participants with FAI syndrome who underwent arthroscopic hip surgery involving cam resection or acetabular rim trimming or combined cam resection and acetabular rim trimming. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To examine the effect of exercise training programs with aerobic components on C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and self-assessed disease activity in people with ankylosing spondylitis compared to non-aerobic rehabilitation. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Families, Systems, & Health (May 6, 2019). DOI:10.1037/fsh0000416
Introduction: Although behavioral health treatment can improve distress and pain functioning for patients with chronic pain, few who are referred by their primary care physician will see a behavioral health specialist. Given the benefits of integrating behavioral health into primary care, this may be an avenue for delivering a psychological intervention for chronic pain. The purpose of this study was to optimize a psychological intervention for patients with chronic pain to be delivered in primary care, utilizing the perspectives of providers and patients.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
BFRT was effective in improving muscle strength, mass, function and health‐related quality of life in patients with RA, emerging as a viable therapeutic modality in RA management. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
Explore therapeutic alliance between physiotherapists and patients with knee osteoarthritis during telephone consultations. Specifically, i) describe and compare physiotherapist and patient ratings; ii) determine if alliance changes over time, and; iii) evaluate if individual characteristics are associated with alliance. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
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To explore the feasibility, fidelity, safety, and preliminary outcomes of a physical therapist‐administered physical activity (PA) intervention after total knee replacement (TKR). To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The aim of the present study was to explore the attitudes of individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA) towards the role of physiotherapists in weight management in knee OA. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
Free access. This review compares mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) in its ability to improve physical functioning and reduce pain intensity and distress in patients with chronic pain (CP), when evaluated against control conditions.
Weight loss is recommended as a core treatment for individuals with hip osteoarthritis who are overweight or obese. Physiotherapists play an important role in managing patients with hip osteoarthritis, but little is known about how they address weight. We aimed to explore how UK‐based physiotherapists currently address weight loss among individuals with hip OA. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
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Analysis of the randomised trials provides moderate- to low-quality evidence that exercise slightly improved pain and function and gave small improvements in depression, social function and people’s belief in their physical capability.
Patient interviews highlight a common misconception that exercise can do more harm than good, and the important role healthcare professionals play in challenging these beliefs. Programmes that include clear, tailored instruction and provide opportunities to participate in supervised or group exercise may improve exercise uptake in people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis.