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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November 2024
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: 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.