Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

Article	Citations
Providing safe and effective rehabilitation by assessing supraspinatus muscle elasticity using ultrasound real-time tissue elastography after rotator cuff repair: A case series	61
Are history of falls and fear of falling associated with mobility in community-dwelling older adults?	36
Thoracic spinal postures and mobility in patients with cervicogenic headache versus asymptomatic healthy controls: A longitudinal study	29
Motor and cognitive response to intensive multidisciplinary therapy: the first reported case of congenital Zika virus syndrome	27
Adolescents’ perceptions of being physically active in the presence of lowback pain – an interview study	27
Examining the frequency, severity and associated factors of burnout in Nebraska physical therapists	25
The quality of life in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: is it related to functionality and tremor severity? A cross-sectional study	20
Impact of physiotherapy-led bike fitting on the evolution of knee pain in recreational cyclists: the PBF study	17
Submaximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing to assess preoperative aerobic capacity in patients with knee osteoarthritis scheduled for total knee arthroplasty: a feasibility study	16
Relationship between kinesiophobia, cognitive aspects, level of physical activity, and disability in individuals with migraine: a cross-sectional study	16
Physiotherapists’ perspectives on factors affecting the scope of in-home palliative care treatments: a qualitative study	16
Use of a treadmill, lift, and carry battery as a composite functional performance test: analysis of data from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial in a military population participating in a functi	16
The impact of standardized balance measurement on physical therapist decision-making in acquired brain injury: a survey	16
Gait and functional balance in non-CF bronchiectasis	16
An examination of first aid knowledge levels of physiotherapists	16
How, and to what end, is the WHO-ICF framework represented in physiotherapy? Insights from a qualitative research synthesis	15
A quick balance assessment tool for all clinical settings: validity and reliability of the Hungarian version of the activities-specific balance confidence scale	15
Functional connectivity patterns are altered by low back pain and cause different responses to sham and real dry needling therapies: a systematic review of fMRI studies	15
Farwell to the journal after 26 years (1995-2021) as editor: Thank you for all your help	15
Piecing together a complex puzzle: how physiotherapists make sense of young women’s long-term health disorders	15
The relationship between thoracic posture and ultrasound echo intensity of muscles spanning this region in healthy men and women	13
Prevalence and consequences of concurrent dizziness on disability and quality of life in patients with long-lasting neck pain	13
Three-dimensional foot-ankle exercise versus clam exercise in addition to short-foot exercise in individuals with flexible flatfoot: a randomized controlled trial	13
Balance assessment under dual task conditions in patients with total knee arthroplasty: a test-retest reliability and concurrent validity study	13
Estimating the minimal important change of WHODAS 2.0 in individuals with chronic stroke: a methodological comparison	13

Are Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System scales responsive in patients attending physical therapy with foot and ankle diagnoses?	13
Perceptions of stigma associated with chronic knee pain: voices of selected women in Thailand and Malaysia	12
Physical therapy management of an athlete with a Kim lesion using physical agents, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise: a case report	12
Professional practice, competence, and education related to COVID-19: A mixed-methods light study of physiotherapists’ experiences	12
Muscle activation levels in the lower leg during weight-bearing functional tasks on unstable surfaces in patients with percutaneous Achilles tendon repair	12
Qualitative research in physiotherapy: A systematic mapping review of 20 years literature from sub-Saharan Africa	12
“Exploring job demands and resources influencing mental health and work engagement among physical therapists: a cross-sectional survey of Norwegian physical therapists.”	12
Physical therapy management of an individual with post-COVID fatigue considering emotional health in an outpatient setting: A case report	12
Evidence- based physiotherapy practice in Jordan: Evaluation and identification of implementation factors	12
Cross-cultural adaptation of the Revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire into the Turkish language based on Rasch analysis	12
Effect of electromyographic biofeedback training on functional status in zone I-III flexor tendon injuries: a randomized controlled trial	11
Validity, reliability, and measurement error of the Japanese version of the Freezing of Gait Questionnaire for patients with Parkinson’s disease	11
The ‘responsive’ practitioner: physiotherapists’ reflections on the ‘good’ in physiotherapy practice	11
Shockwave therapy and fibromyalgia and its effect on pain, blood markers, imaging, and participant experience - a multidisciplinary randomized controlled trial	11
Delivering trauma-focused physiotherapy interventions for trauma-exposed refugees: a qualitative study exploring perspectives and experiences from Jordan and Kenya	11
Clinical trial registry: a necessity beyond journal requirements	11
Correlation between scapular alignment and upper extremity function in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy	11
Understanding colonialism and its influences on contemporary physiotherapy education and research: students’ perspectives on decolonializing solutions	11
Impact of contralateral limb positioning on upper limb neurodynamic test 1: An electromyographic and range of motion analysis	11
Callus formation and bone remodeling in a tibial nonunion after minimal invasive percutaneous screw fixation followed by extracorporeal shockwave therapy 17-months after initial trauma – A case report	11
Patient reported outcomes from a student-led physical therapy clinic in two medically underserved areas	10
Ankle cartilage health and physical activity in adults with a history of lateral ankle sprain	10
Patients and hospital staff perceive diverting patients from the emergency department to physiotherapy outpatients as safe and effective: a qualitative descriptive study	10
Reliability and minimal detectable change for measuring segmental lumbar spine flexion and extension in the sidelying position using ultrasound imaging	10
The effects of cognitive, physical, and somatosensory rehabilitation after right temporo-parietal tumor resection on cognitive, motor, somatosensory, and electrophysiological parameters: A case report	9
Gait analysis of individuals with specific low back pain undergoing surgery: case series report with one and six-month follow-up	9
Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of Persian version of mini-balance evaluation system test among ambulatory people with multiple sclerosis	9
Oxygen consumption chronotropic response to maximal exercise and physical activity level in patients with post-COVID-19 and pulmonary involvement	9
Clinical reasoning of ultrasound imaging-guided manual passive manipulation for adhesion prevention in a patient with total knee arthroplasty: a case report	9
Development and internal validation of a clinical prediction model to predict independence in daily living at discharge for patients with heart failure: analysis using a Japanese national inpatient da	9
Dance-based exergaming on postural stability and kinematics in people with chronic stroke – A preliminary study	9
Patient as active partner – clue to successful early mobilization in intensive care	9
Successful outcome following a multimodal pelvic rehabilitation program in a woman with neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction: A case report	9
Hausa translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and assessment of psychometric properties of the Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire	9
A feasibility study of home-based preoperative multimodal physiotherapy for patients scheduled for a total knee arthroplasty who catastrophize about their pain	9
Validity and reliability of physical activity measures in multiple sclerosis	8
Effects of matched vs. unmatched physical therapy interventions on pain or disability in patients with neck pain – a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Characteristics and course of lower extremity muscle activity in a patient with body lateropulsion due to pontine infarction: a case report	8
Effectiveness of spinal mobilization and postural correction exercises in the management of cervicogenic headache: A randomized controlled trial	8
Reaching for connection: a qualitative study of communication and interaction in video-based physiotherapy	8
Does self-reported physical activity relate to physical function and walking ability in female patients with hip osteoarthritis? A cross-sectional multicenter study	8
Effects of dry needling session frequency on wrist flexor spasticity and motor recovery after stroke: a single-blind randomized clinical trial	8
Acute inpatient rehabilitation for COVID-19 survivors: A retrospective case series	8
The Greek version of shoulder rating questionnaire (SRQ): Translation, cultural adaptation, a reliability and validity study in patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain	8
Acceptability of multimodal and multidisciplinary group-based program for chronic low back pain: a qualitative study	8
Perception of patients with interstitial lung diseases submitted to inspiratory muscle training	8
The ability of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) to indicate motor difficulties in infants in primary care	7
A novel Home Exercise Assessment Tool (HEAT) to assess recall and performance: A reliability study	7
The Dutch language version of the Pain Disability Index (PDI-DLV): psychometric properties in breast cancer patients	7
“We take on people’s emotions”: a qualitative study of physiotherapists’ experiences with patients experiencing psychological distress	7

“Learning by osmosis”: the transformative social identity journey of physiotherapists developing psychologically-informed practice, a reflexive thematic analysis	7
Exploring physiotherapy education in Australia from the perspective of Muslim women physiotherapy students	7
Desmoid fibromatosis presenting as lateral hip pain in an outpatient physical therapy clinic: A case report	7
Implementation of a municipality-based rehabilitation program for patients with neuritis vestibularis: lessons learned and derived snowball effects	7
Spontaneous spleen rupture mimicking non-specific thoracic pain: A rare case in physiotherapy practice	7
The relationship between segmental trunk control and gross motor performance in low birth weight born infants	7
How do people with chronic low back pain pick a pencil off the floor?	7
The effects of combined transcranial direct Current stimulation with physiotherapy for physical function in subjects with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Effects of an adapted dance exercise program on trunk control, balance and functional mobility in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: randomized controlled study	7
Advancing the deliberate implementation of the concept of sustainability and its alternatives in physical therapy research, practice, and education	7
Treatment of Sciatica and Lumbar Radiculopathy with an Intervertebral Foramen Opening Protocol: Pilot Study in a Hospital Emergency and In-patient Setting	7
The effects of local calf vibration on balance, blood flow, and nerve conductivity in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a pilot study	7
New quantitative evaluation of anticipatory postural adjustments using a smartphone in patients with Parkinson’s disease	7
Effects of a fall prevention exercise regimen on physical and psychosocial outcomes in elderly community dwellers: a randomized comparative study	7
Translation, reliability, and validity of the Turkish version of the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment For Gluteal Tendinopathy (VISA-G) questionnaire in individuals with greater trochanteric p	6
Polymyalgia rheumatica in a patient presenting with persisting bilateral buttock pain - a case report	6
Correction	6
Physiotherapists’ perceptions of palliative care: a qualitative survey	6
Does inspiratory muscle training provide additional benefits during pulmonary rehabilitation in people with interstitial lung disease? A randomized control trial	6
Not letting a good crisis go to waste – learnings from a fully online professional placement	6
Physical activity promotion in French cystic fibrosis centers: capitalizing on experience	6
Does feeling pain help prepare future clinicians to treat pain? A qualitative exploration of a novel experiential approach to teaching health professional students about pain	6
Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the patient-specific functional scale in patients with low back pain	6
Safety and efficacy of myofascial release therapy in the treatment of patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy. Single-blind randomized clinical trial	6
Using metabolic parameters to inform emergency care referral in a patient with a hyperglycemic induced acute kidney injury: a case report	6
Physical therapists’ professional beliefs, knowledge, and environmental demands influence health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention practices in outpatient physical therapy	6
Inter-rater reliability and agreement of 6 Minute Walk Test and 10 Meter Walk Test at comfortable walk speed in patients with acute stroke	6
Lived experiences of physical therapists treating traumatic knee injury using integrated psychological training (MOTIFS): a qualitative interview study	6
Rehabilitees’ conceptions of participation after a six-month rehabilitation period: a phenomeno-graphic study	6
Fear of movement interacts with trunk mobility, and pain intensity to predict disability in patients with chronic low back pain: a classification and regression tree (CART) analysis	6
Effects of non-specific low back pain on static balance in emerging adults	6
Effect of pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic floor muscle function and lower urinary tract symptoms in stroke patients: a systematic review	6
Examining the effects of amplitude-based training as a component of the plan of care in an individual with olivopontocerebellar atrophy	6
The impact of symptoms, proprioception, and electrodiagnostic findings on activity and participation in idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome: an ICF framework approach	6
Effectiveness of concurrent exercise training in people with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Why do older patients with advanced cancer decline participation in an exercise-based trial during oncological treatment? – A mixed methods study	6
Walking speed questionnaire used to estimate gait speed in older adults: Comparisons with testing protocols and diagnostic accuracy	6
Physiotherapists’ prognosis of 1-year outcome after lumbar spinal fusion - A prospective cohort study	6
The test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change of the six-minute walk test, timed up and go test, and 30-second chair stand test in people with epilepsy	5
Effects of scapular taping on grip strength and hand function: a randomized controlled cross-over study	5
The efficacy of Kinesio taping on lymphedema following head and neck cancer therapy: a randomized, double blind, sham-controlled trial	5
Evaluating the reliability and validity of the Icelandic translation of the Mini-BESTest in rehabilitation patients: an international implication for balance assessment	5
Where do archers hurt? Epidemiology of injuries during archery practice	5
Comparative effect of triamcinolone/lidocaine ultrasonophoresis and injection on pain, disability, quality of life in patients with acute rotator cuff related shoulder pain: a double blinded randomize	5
Hemiplegic shoulder pain affects ipsilesional aiming movements after stroke: a cross-sectional study	5
Immediate effects of superficial dry needling of the trigeminal nerve innervation field for participants with cervicogenic headache. A randomized controlled trial	5
Improved adherence to clinical guidelines for low back pain after implementation of the BetterBack model of care: A stepped cluster randomized controlled trial within a hybrid type 2 trial	5
Screening for depression misses people with suicidal ideation in patients with persistent musculoskeletal pain attending private physiotherapy	5
Live and video observations of scapular dyskinesis in individuals with nonspecific neck pain: A reliability study	5
Dorsal dry needling to the pronator quadratus muscle is a safe and valid technique: A cadaveric study	5
In search of the pleasure of moving through bodily re-explorations and interactions with the surroundings: a qualitative study on changed perceptions of physical activity in people	5
The effects of inspiratory muscle warm-up prior to inspiratory muscle training during pulmonary rehabilitation in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized trial	5
Patient perspectives of a physiotherapy-led musculoskeletal community event: A mixed methods survey	5
Functional exercise capacity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis	5
Musculoskeletal injury incidence, associated factors, and players’ beliefs in beach tennis: a cross-sectional study	5
Differences in dynamic balance control based on pain catastrophizing level in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain	5
Validity and test-retest reliability of a modified version of the upper quarter Y balance test in athletes with spinal cord injury and lower limb amputation	5
Configuration variability of the six-minute walk test among licensed physical therapists working with neurologic conditions: a pilot survey	5
The anatomy of a systematic review: Does it meet the minimum threshold for review?	5
Effect of Mulligan manual therapy and exercise on headache frequency, intensity, disability, and upper cervical joint hypomobility in people with episodic tension-type headache: a randomized clinical	5
Feasibility of an online clinical assessment of competence in physiotherapy students	5
What do Finnish physiotherapists and physiotherapy students know about the neurophysiology of pain? The Finnish version of the revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire	5
Therapeutic expectancy in physiotherapy	5
Assessment of chronic overlapping pain comorbidities for the management of temporomandibular disorders: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial	5
Analysis of handgrip strength, pulling force using the upper limbs, and ground reaction forces in the task of boarding a bus between healthy elderly individuals and those with Parkinson’s disease	5
Pain pressure threshold algometry in knee osteoarthritis: intra- and inter-rater reliability	5
Effects of hypopressive exercises on post-partum abdominal diastasis, trunk circumference, and mechanical properties of abdominopelvic tissues: a case series	5
The 3-Meter Backward Walk Test (3MBWT): Reliability and validity in individuals with subacute and chronic stroke	5
Experiences of individually tailored physical exercise in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a qualitative study	5
Physiotherapy, movement, and action	5
Effects of therapeutic ultrasound on endothelial function: systematic review and meta-analysis	5
The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the general health status of people with chronic health conditions in Belgium: a cross-sectional survey study	5
Physiotherapists’ perceptions of their role in treating and managing people with depression and anxiety disorders: A systematic review	5
Becoming confidently competent: a qualitative investigation of training in cognitive functional therapy for persistent low back pain	5
Telerehabilitation for persistent Pelvic Girdle Pain within a biopsychosocial framework - A case report	5
Current state of entry-level physical therapy qualitative research methods curricula in the United States: A faculty survey	5
Comparison of the effectiveness of late-phase clinic-based and home-based progressive resistance training in female patients with total knee arthroplasty	5
Is there a strong association between substantial injuries and previous injuries in adolescent elite athletes? A 1-year prospective cohort study	4
Assessing walking adaptability in children with cerebral palsy: validity and reliability of the walking adaptability ladder test for kids	4
Post-operative, inpatient rehabilitation after lung transplant evaluation (PIRATE): A feasibility randomized controlled trial	4

Low back pain as main symptom in Low-grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm (LAMN): A case report	4
Icelandic physiotherapists’ perceptions of contextual factors as triggers of nocebo effects: a mixed methods survey	4
Interference of functional dual-tasks on static posturography in people with Parkinson’s disease	4
Validity and reliability of the Glittre-ADL test in adults with asthma	4
Writing for the role: A qualitative exploration of new graduate physiotherapists’ transition to practice of clinical documentation	4
Effect of plantar vibration on ankle proprioception in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial	4
Prognostic models of quality of life after total knee replacement: A systematic review	4
Management of tri-canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo using sequential repositioning maneuvers: a case report	4
Pain-free grip strength in individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy: Between- and within-session reliability of one versus three trials	4
The 1-minute sit-to-stand test in children with cystic fibrosis: cardiorespiratory responses and correlations with aerobic fitness, nutritional status, pulmonary function, and quadriceps strength	4
Experiences of physical activity and exercise among women with obstructive pulmonary disease	4
‘Response of a South African university physiotherapy curriculum to contemporary national health needs and decolonialization priorities: rationale, content and lessons learnt’	4
A conceptual model for managing sexual pain with somatocognitive therapy in women with provoked vestibulodynia and implications for physiotherapy practice	4
Knowledge, attitude and practice of physical therapists in the care of women undergoing treatment for cervical cancer: a survey of practice in Brazil	4
Working as a physiotherapist in a rapid response team: ‘An emotional rollercoaster’	4
Prioritizing mobility factors for assessment during the transition of older adults from hospital to home: a cross-sectional survey of physiotherapists in Southeastern Nigeria	4
What is ‘disability’? Exploring the conceptions of internationally educated learners in a Canadian physical therapy bridging program	4
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in Arab people with chronic low back pain	4
Efficacy of complex decongestive therapy in a patient with deep venous insufficiency: A case report	4
Career intentions and satisfaction influences in early career Australian physiotherapists	4
Effects of virtual reality exercise on pain, joint motion, and quality of life in patients with frozen shoulder: a randomized controlled study	4
Safety of strength training with blood flow restriction in patients with hemophilic arthropathy; a randomized pilot study	4
Physiotherapy work process in primary health care in a Brazilian municipality: qualitative study	4
The effects of postural control and upper extremity functional capacity on functional Independence in preschool-age children with spastic cerebral palsy: a path model	4
Physiotherapy provided for patients undergoing thoracic surgery in Sweden – a national survey of practice	4
Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation for a 90-year-old patient with intertrochanteric fracture complicated by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case report	4
The effect of balance, walking capacity, and fear of falling on the level of community integration in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis: A cross-sectional study	4
Knowledge regarding cancer-related fatigue: a survey of physical therapists and individuals diagnosed with cancer	4
Differential screen and treatment of sternocleidomastoid syndrome versus eagle syndrome: a case report	4
Frozen shoulder: living with uncertainty and being in “no-man’s land”	4
Responsiveness and minimal clinically important changes of common patient-reported and performance-based outcome measures of physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis	4
Upper airway assessment and its implications for interventions by respiratory physiotherapists	4
Effects of pelvic tilt control using visual biofeedback on gluteus maximus, multifidus, and hamstring activities during three different bridge exercises	4
Beliefs and use of contextual factors in musculoskeletal pain among Argentine physiotherapists: a nationwide cross-sectional study	4
A snapshot of primary care physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis in an Australian setting: does it align with evidence-based guidelines?	4
Combining functional exercises with exercise training in COPD: a randomized controlled trial	4
Physiotherapy educators’ perceptions of physiotherapists’ competencies and continuing education in the practice of musculoskeletal physiotherapy direct access	4
The effectiveness of action observation and motor imagery in freezing of gait, speed, physical function and balance in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Association between quadriceps muscle thickness and knee function in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed athletes: a cross-sectional study	4
Holding space and sitting with emotions: the lived experiences of physiotherapists using psychological strategies in pain care	4
A retrospective analysis of a clinician-initiated high-intensity locomotor training implementation project in an inpatient rehabilitation facility	4
FLARE-RA in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: translation and cross-cultural adaptation into Turkish	4
Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the modified Gait Efficacy Scale in community-dwelling older adults	4
Reliability of the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index and the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index administered via tele-assessment in patients with axial spondyloarthritis	4
Social support from the physiotherapist and the therapeutic relationship in physiotherapy: bridging theory to practice	4
Understanding the beliefs, motivations and perceived barriers of physiotherapists toward career development and related post-graduate training opportunities: a qualitative study	4
Association between pelvic floor muscle function and stress urinary incontinence in the third gestational trimester: A cross-sectional observational study	4
Physiotherapists’ perceptions on the management of musculoskeletal conditions in women of perimenopausal and menopausal age: a qualitative focus group study	4