Publications by authors named "J S McGinley"

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is the fastest-growing neurological disorder globally. Defining features include tremor, muscular rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability, which in combination with nonmotor symptoms such as cognitive impairment and orthostatic hypotension increase the risk of falls. Along with low bone mineral density, fracture risk is high in PD.

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Introduction: Dementia is a leading cause of disability. Physiotherapists play a crucial role in caring for people with dementia. However, previous research has found that physiotherapists have low knowledge and confidence working with people with dementia.

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  • The study reports the first successful in-vivo use of a new low-field MRI scanner that can rotate, applying the magic angle effect to better visualize collagen structures in knee ligaments and the meniscus.
  • The researchers developed a transverse field open magnet MRI system and conducted tests on healthy volunteers, focusing on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus, capturing detailed images of collagen fibers.
  • The results demonstrated that this new method produced high-quality, in-vivo images comparable to traditional MRI used on excised specimens, indicating the potential for better imaging of joint injuries and diseases in a more accessible way.
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Purpose: The primary objective was to investigate the experiences of young people with limb difference participating in sports and recreation.

Materials And Methods: A qualitative study using an interpretive description approach was undertaken with nine family dyads ( = 9 young people;  = 9 parents) recruited across Australia via convenience sampling. Data were collected via 18 semi-structured interviews and analysed in line with the interpretive description approach.

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