Therapists' expectations with regard to in-therapy behavior of hospitalized patients were measured and factor analyzed. Five interpretable factors emerged and supported the conclusion that therapists' role expectations for patients complement patients' role expectations for therapists. Mean scores on the factors were independent of therapists' experience and professional training.
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Braz J Phys Ther
January 2025
Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira (IMIP), Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Background: Physical therapy assistance during labor may provide physical and emotional support to the expectant mother. Through specific techniques, physical therapists may help alleviate pain, improve mobility, and facilitate a safer and more comfortable delivery.
Objective: To perform a systematic review of the literature to assess the potential benefits and risks of physical therapy assistance during labor.
Phys Ther Sport
January 2025
Scottish Rite for Children, TX, USA; University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, TX, USA.
Objective: To assess differences in physical therapists' exercise prescription and confidence in return-to-sport readiness between girl and boy patients undergoing rehabilitation post-ACLR.
Design: Cross-sectional survey.
Methods: 115 physical therapist responses were collected in an electronic survey.
BMJ Open
January 2025
Department of Psychology, Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden.
Introduction: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a cyclic mood disorder affecting around 2%-5% of women of reproductive age. Pharmacological interventions exist, but many patients with PMDD experience residual symptoms, discontinue medications or refrain from them due to side effects. Thus, non-pharmacological treatments are needed as an alternative or additive treatment strategy.
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January 2025
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Campus UZ Gent, Ghent, Belgium.
Background: Reversed shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is often used to restore functionality in patients with joint arthropathy and dysfunctional rotator cuff. As rTSA changes the biomechanical properties of the shoulder, an altered movement pattern of arm and scapula is to be expected. Previous studies focused on changes of the scapulohumeral rhythm during functional elevation tasks.
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January 2025
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Background: Children born with cleft palate ± lip (CP ± L) are at risk of speech sound disorder (SSD). Up to 40% continue to have SSD at age 5-6 years. These difficulties are typically described as articulatory in nature and often include cleft speech characteristics (CSC) hypothesized to result from structural differences.
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