OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Clinical Rehabilitation is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Comparative effectiveness study of low versus high-intensity aerobic training with resistance training in community-dwelling older men with post-COVID 19 sarcopenia: A randomized controlled trial	55
Dual-task training on gait, motor symptoms, and balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	43
Prehabilitation in patients awaiting elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery – effects on functional capacity and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial	39
Resistance training in stroke rehabilitation: systematic review and meta-analysis	38
Effectiveness of progressive and resisted and non-progressive or non-resisted exercise in rotator cuff related shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	37
Tai Chi exercise can ameliorate physical and mental health of patients with knee osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis	36
Effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation on the performance of the activities of daily living and attention function after stroke: a randomized controlled trial	32
Effects of music-based movement therapy on motor function, balance, gait, mental health, and quality of life for patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	31
Breathing exercises versus strength exercises through telerehabilitation in coronavirus disease 2019 patients in the acute phase: A randomized controlled trial	29
Supporting wellbeing through peer-befriending (SUPERB) for people with aphasia: A feasibility randomised controlled trial	28
Home-based exercise monitored with telehealth is feasible and acceptable compared to centre-based exercise in Parkinson’s disease: A randomised pilot study	28
Resistance Training Impact on Mobility, Muscle Strength and Lean Mass in Pancreatic Cancer Cachexia: A Randomized Controlled Trial	28
Effect of Baduanjin exercise on cognitive function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial	27
Personal and social factors that influence physical activity levels in community-dwelling stroke survivors: A systematic review of qualitative literature	26
Effect of muscle strength training in children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis	26
Effects of trigger point dry needling on lateral epicondylalgia of musculoskeletal origin: a systematic review and meta-analysis	26
Efficacy of an innovative smartphone application for office workers with chronic non-specific low back pain: a pilot randomized controlled trial	25
Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on aphasia in stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis	25
The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for improving upper limb spasticity and functionality in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis	23
A mobile health application to support self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial	23
Effects of combined physical and cognitive training on fall prevention and risk reduction in older persons with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled study	23
Effects of balance training on functionality, ankle instability, and dynamic balance outcomes in people with chronic ankle instability: Systematic review and meta-analysis	23
Effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on renal function in adult patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	22
Intradialytic exercise in end-stage renal disease: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and/or meta-analytical studies	22
Comparison of efficacy of a supervised versus non-supervised physical therapy exercise program on the pain, functionality and quality of life of patients with non-specific chronic low-back pain: a ran	22

Stationary cycling exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	21
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation improves consciousness in some patients with disorders of consciousness	21
Comparing the effects of multi-session anodal trans-cranial direct current stimulation of primary motor and dorsolateral prefrontal cortices on fatigue and quality of life in patients with multiple sc	21
Effectiveness of physical therapy given by telerehabilitation on pain and disability of individuals with shoulder pain: A systematic review	21
Effect of dual-task training on balance in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	20
Effect of combined home-based, overground robotic-assisted gait training and usual physiotherapy on clinical functional outcomes in people with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial	20
A six-week inspiratory muscle training and aerobic exercise improves respiratory muscle strength and exercise capacity in lung cancer patients after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized	20
The effect of Qigong-based therapy on patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	20
Physical therapy for facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy): An updated and extended systematic review of the evidence for facial exercise therapy	19
The blood flow restriction training effect in knee osteoarthritis people: a systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Rehabilitation training based on virtual reality for patients with Parkinson’s disease in improving balance, quality of life, activities of daily living, and depressive symptoms: A systematic review a	19
Can the early use of botulinum toxin in post stroke spasticity reduce contracture development? A randomised controlled trial	19
Is perceived social support more important than visual acuity for clinical depression and anxiety in patients with age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy?	19
The impact of injury: The experiences of children and families after a child’s traumatic injury	19
High-intensity functional exercise in older adults with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis	18
Effectiveness of four types of bandages and kinesio-tape for treating breast-cancer-related lymphoedema: a randomized, single-blind, clinical trial	18
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing the impact of Baduanjin exercise on cognition and memory in patients with mild cognitive impairment	18
Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with transcranial direct current stimulation on motor function and cortex excitability in subacute stroke patients: A randomized contro	18
Speech and language therapy treatment on hypokinetic dysarthria in Parkinson disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis	18
A prospective study to establish the minimal clinically important difference of the Mini-BESTest in individuals with stroke	17
Kinesio taping does not improve ankle functional or performance in people with or without ankle injuries: Systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Baduanjin exercise for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Minimal clinically important difference and minimal detectable change of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) amongst patients with chronic musculoskeletal pai	17
Clinical effectiveness of shockwave therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy: systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Scapular exercise combined with cognitive functional therapy is more effective at reducing chronic neck pain and kinesiophobia than scapular exercise alone: a randomized controlled trial	16
High-intensity versus low-intensity resistance training in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	16
Surgery is no more effective than conservative treatment for Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	16
Managing shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users: a scoping review of conservative treatment interventions	16
The effectiveness of Kinesio Taping^® for mobility and functioning improvement in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial	16
Disability assessment in stroke: Relationship among the pictorial-based Longshi Scale, the Barthel Index, and the modified Rankin Scale	16
Dose and setting of rehabilitation received after stroke in Queensland, Australia: a prospective cohort study	16
Measurement properties of step tests for exercise capacity in COPD: A systematic review	15
Association of subsequent falls with evidence of dual-task interference while walking in community-dwelling individuals after stroke	15
Does extracorporeal shock wave therapy decrease spasticity of ankle plantar flexor muscles in patients with stroke: A randomized controlled trial	15
Conservative treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy with platelet-rich plasma: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Sleep problems worsen health-related quality of life and participation during the first 12 months of stroke rehabilitation	15
Effects of water-based exercise on functioning and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Intra-articular injection with platelet-rich plasma compared to triamcinolone hexacetonide or saline solution in knee osteoarthritis: A double blinded randomized controlled trial with one year follow-	15
Establishing reporting standards for participant characteristics in post-stroke aphasia research: An international e-Delphi exercise and consensus meeting	15
Effects on shoulder pain and disability of teaching patients with shoulder pain a home-based exercise program: a randomized controlled trial	14
Defining rehabilitation: An exploration of why it is attempted, and why it will always fail	14
Effects of virtual reality in improving upper extremity function after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	14
Effect of Tai Chi on post-stroke non-motor disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	14
The effectiveness of pre- and post-operative rehabilitation for lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis on postoperative pulmonary complications and length of hospital stay	14
Effects of mirror therapy on phantom limb sensation and phantom limb pain in amputees: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	14
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation applied in Early Subacute Stroke: Effects on Severe Upper-limb Impairment	14
A study of mapping usual care and unmet need for vocational rehabilitation and psychological support following major trauma in five health districts in the UK	13
Is independence enough? Rehabilitation should include autonomy and social engagement to achieve quality of life	13
Factors influencing the amount of therapy received during inpatient stroke care: an analysis of data from the UK Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme	13
“Just tell me in a simple way”: A qualitative study on opportunities to improve the transition from acute hospital care to home from the perspectives of patients with traumatic brain injury, families,	13

The effects of a dialogue-based intervention to promote psychosocial well-being after stroke: a randomized controlled trial	13
Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in people with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Effects on walking performance and lower body strength by short message service guided training after stroke or transient ischemic attack (The STROKEWALK Study): a randomized controlled trial	13
Comparison between customised foot orthoses and insole combined with the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in plantar fasciitis, medium-term follow-up results: A randomised controlled trial	13
Effect of core-based exercise in people with scoliosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
A novel model of home-based, patient-tailored and mobile application-guided cardiac telerehabilitation in patients with atrial fibrillation: A randomised controlled trial	13
Web-based Oral Reading for Language in Aphasia (Web ORLA^®): A pilot randomized control trial	13
Can inspiratory muscle training benefit patients after stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	12
Feasibility and acceptability of a telephone and web-based stroke caregiver intervention: a pilot randomized controlled trial of the RESCUE intervention	12
How do stroke survivors and their caregivers manage post-stroke fatigue? A qualitative study	12
Life satisfaction of 511 elderly Chinese stroke survivors: moderating roles of social functioning and depression in a quality of life model	12
Mirror therapy simultaneously combined with electrical stimulation for upper limb motor function recovery after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	12
Evaluation of the enhanced upper limb therapy programme within the Robot-Assisted Training for the Upper Limb after Stroke trial: descriptive analysis of intervention fidelity, goal selection and goal	11
Is robotic gait training effective for individuals with cerebral palsy? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	11
Acceptance and commitment therapy for the treatment of depression in persons with physical disability: a randomized controlled trial	11
A smartphone application to facilitate adherence to home-based exercise after flexor tendon repair: A randomised controlled trial	11
Exploration of interventions to enhance return-to-work for cancer patients: A scoping review	11
Comparison of the effects of the Feldenkrais method versus core stability exercise in the management of chronic low back pain: a randomised control trial	11
The effectiveness of a family-centred intervention after traumatic brain injury: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial	11
The future of rehabilitation in the United Kingdom National Health Service: Using the COVID-19 crisis to promote change, increasing efficiency and effectiveness	11
Addition of specific hip strengthening exercises to conventional rehabilitation therapy for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
‘Somebody stuck me in a bag of sand’: Lived experiences of the altered and uncomfortable body after stroke	10
Effects of dual-task training on gait and balance in stroke patients: A meta-analysis	10
Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A multi-centre pilot & feasibility randomised controlled trial (RaCeR)	10
Supervised physical therapy versus unsupervised exercise for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: 1-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial	10
The effectiveness of pulsed ultrasound treatment on pain, function, synovial sac thickness and femoral cartilage thickness in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind clinical, co	10
Acupuncture-related treatments improve cognitive and physical functions in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	10
The impact Of high-intensity interval training On functioning And health-related quality Of life In post-stroke patients: A systematic review With meta-analysis	10
The effect of high-intensity versus low-level laser therapy in the management of plantar fasciitis: randomized participant blind controlled trial	10
The Falls Efficacy Scale International is a valid measure to assess the concern about falling and its changes induced by treatments	10
Stroke impairment categories: A new way to classify the effects of stroke based on stroke-related impairments	10
Dual-task walking and automaticity after Stroke: Insights from a secondary analysis and imaging sub-study of a randomised controlled trial	10
Effects of a structured counselling-based intervention to improve physical activity behaviour of adolescents and young adult cancer survivors – the randomized phase II Motivate AYA – MAYA trial	10
Group-based telerehabilitation intervention using Wii Fit to improve walking in older adults with lower limb amputation (WiiNWalk): A randomized control trial	10
A systematic review of head-up tilt to improve consciousness in people with a prolonged disorder of consciousness	10
Effects of electromyographic biofeedback interventions for shoulder pain and function: Systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Evaluation of an online motivational interviewing training program for rehabilitation professionals: A pilot study	10
What attributes should a specialist in rehabilitation have? Seven suggested specialist Capabilities in Practice	10
The effect of an integrated multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic low back pain: Long-term follow up of a randomised controlled trial	10
The effect of the Take Charge intervention on mood, motivation, activation and risk factor management: Analysis of secondary data from the Taking Charge after Stroke (TaCAS) trial	10
Highly challenging balance and gait training for individuals with Parkinson’s disease improves pace, rhythm and variability domains of gait – A secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial	9
Effect of patient education on quality-of-life, pain and fatigue in breast cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Experiences of augmented arm rehabilitation including supported self-management after stroke: a qualitative investigation	9
Effectiveness of pain coping skills training on pain, physical function, and psychological outcomes in patients with osteoarthritis: A systemic review and meta-analysis	9
A scoping review of interventions using accelerometers to measure physical activity or sedentary behaviour during hospitalization	9
Self-managed, computerised word finding therapy as an add-on to usual care for chronic aphasia post-stroke: An economic evaluation	9
Do the commonly used standard questionnaires measure what is of concern to patients with low back pain?	9
Does cycling induced by functional electrical stimulation enhance motor recovery in the subacute phase after stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A nested qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of participants in a randomised controlled trial	9
Effectiveness of Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance intervention in improving motor skills of children with developmental coordination disorder: A randomized waitlist-control trial	9
Psychometric properties of the Cumulated Ambulation Score French translation	9
App-based supplemental exercise in rehabilitation, adherence, and effect on outcomes: a randomized controlled trial	9
Twelve-week intradialytic cycling exercise improves physical functional performance with gain in muscle strength and endurance: a randomized controlled trial	9
Reflecting on challenges and opportunities for the practice of person-centred rehabilitation	9
Stroke survivors’ perceptions of the factors that influence engagement in activity outside dedicated therapy sessions in a rehabilitation unit: A qualitative study	9
Long term efficacy of mobilisation with movement on pain and functional status in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised clinical trial	9
Does a powerlifting inspired exercise programme better compliment pain education compared to bodyweight exercise for people with chronic low back pain? A multicentre, single-blind, randomised controll	9
Effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus standard care in the treatment of neck and upper back myofascial pain: a single blinded randomised clinical trial	9
The effect of stigma on social participation in community-dwelling Chinese patients with stroke sequelae: A cross-sectional study	8
A comparison between laterally wedged insoles and ankle-foot orthoses for the treatment of medial osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized cross-over trial	8
Efficacy of shortwave diathermy in ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial	8
A qualitative study exploring the implementation determinants of rehabilitation and global wellness programs for orchestral musicians	8
Effectiveness of topical silicone gel and pressure garment therapy for burn scar prevention and management in children 12-months postburn: A parallel group randomised controlled trial	8
Addition of aerobic training to conventional rehabilitation after hip fracture: a randomized, controlled, pilot feasibility study	8
Efficacy of inspiratory muscle training on inspiratory muscle function, functional capacity, and quality of life in patients with asthma: A randomized controlled trial	8
Effect of kinesio taping on hemiplegic shoulder pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	8
The clinical efficacy of kinesio taping in shoulder disorders: a systematic review and meta analysis	8
Low-level laser therapy and static stretching exercises for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial	8
Psychometric evaluation of a newly developed measure of emotionalism after stroke (TEARS-Q)	8
Exercise therapy for sarcopenia in rheumatoid arthritis: A meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials	8
Construct validity of the enfranchisement scale of the community participation indicators	8
Ultrasound-guided local corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	8
Rehabilitation with accurate adaptability walking tasks or steady state walking: A randomized clinical trial in adults post-stroke	8
Physical activity enjoyment, exercise motivation, and physical activity in patients with heart failure: A mediation analysis	8
Reliability and validity of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ) in individuals with a recently acquired spinal cord injury	8
Minimal clinically important difference of the Berg Balance Scale and comfortable walking speed in patients with acute stroke: A multicenter, prospective, longitudinal study	8