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Can the Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scales Be Adapted for Use in the Context of Osteoarthritis With General Practitioners and Physiotherapists?
(BMC, 2020)Background: Conservative, first-line treatments (exercise, education and weight-loss if appropriate) for hip and knee joint osteoarthritis are underused despite the known benefits. Clinicians' beliefs can affect the advice ... -
Can we improve real world walking after stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Elsevier, 2014)Objective: This study aimed to determine effectiveness of current interventions to improve real world walking for people with stroke and specifically whether benefits are sustained. Data sources: EBSCO Megafile, AMED, ... -
Categorisation of Foot Complaints in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) From a New Zealand Cohort
(BioMed Central, 2017)Background: Foot complaints have been shown to be common in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and heterogeneous in nature. We aimed to categorize self-reported foot complaints in people with SLE and foot symptoms. Methods: ... -
Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Learning a Novel Split-belt Treadmill Task: A Randomised Controlled Trial
(Nature Publishing Group, 2020)This study aimed to examine the effect of repeated anodal cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (ctDCS) on learning a split-belt treadmill task. Thirty healthy individuals randomly received three consecutive ... -
Characteristics of footwear worn by people with systemic lupus erythematosus: A comparison with age- and sex-matched healthy controls: A pilot study
(BioMed Central, 2018)Background To determine characteristics of footwear worn by people with systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods Twenty-two people with SLE and twenty matched healthy controls participated in a cross-sectional ... -
Characteristics of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in gout and asymptomatic hyperuricaemia: a cross-sectional observational study
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2015)Background This study aimed to identify patient-reported outcomes and clinician-assessed characteristics of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1MTPJ) in people with gout and with asymptomatic hyperuricaemia by comparing ... -
'Choosing shoes': a preliminary study into the challenges facing clinicians in assessing footwear for rheumatoid patients
(Bio Med Central Ltd, 2010)Background: Footwear has been accepted as a therapeutic intervention for the foot affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Evidence relating to the objective assessment of footwear in patients with RA is limited. The aims ... -
'Choosing Shoes': A Preliminary Study Into the Challenges Facing Clinicians in Assessing Footwear for Rheumatoid Patients
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2010)Background Footwear has been accepted as a therapeutic intervention for the foot affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Evidence relating to the objective assessment of footwear in patients with RA is limited. The aims ... -
Chronic Pain: We Should Not Underestimate the Contribution of Neural Plasticity
(Begell House, 2013)Disability associated with chronic pain is a prevalent worldwide problem. Much of our understanding of how and why chronic pain develops has been provided through developments in neural imaging and assessment techniques. ... -
Circuit-based rehabilitation improves gait endurance but not usual walking activity in chronic stroke: a randomised clinical trial
(Elsevier, 2009)Objective To determine whether circuit-based rehabilitation would increase the amount and rate that individuals with stroke walk in their usual environments. Design Single-blind randomized controlled trial. Setti ... -
The Clinical and Cost-effectiveness of Foot Orthoses in People With Established Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Exploratory Clinical Trial
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Objectives: Foot orthoses are commonly prescribed as an intervention for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Data relating to the cost-effectiveness of foot orthoses in people with RA are limited. The aim was to evaluate ... -
Clinical audit of foot problems in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated at Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2009)Background At diagnosis, 16% of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients may have foot joint involvement, increasing to 90% as disease duration increases. This can lead to joint instability, difficulties in walking and limitation ... -
Clinical Measures of Balance in People With Type Two Diabetes: A Systematic Literature Review
(Elsevier, 2017)Approximately 422 million people have diabetes mellitus worldwide, with the majority diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The complications of diabetes mellitus include diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and ... -
Clinical Simulation in Nursing: a Literature Review and Guidelines for Practice
(AKO Aotearoa, 2013)No abstract. -
Clinically Appicable Paper. Adherence to sport injury rehabilitation programs: an integrated psycho-social approach
(New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists, 2009)Introduction: The Adapted Planned Behaviour Model (APBM) is a two stage psycho-social theoretical model consisting of initiation or decision-making, and maintenance or rehabilitation behaviours. The initiation phase includes ... -
Clinically-evident Tophi Are Associated With Reduced Muscle Force in the Foot and Ankle in People With Gout: A Cross-sectional Study
(BioMed Central, 2017)Background: The foot and ankle represent a common site for tophi in people with gout, yet it is unclear whether the presence of tophi is related to impaired muscle function. This study aimed to determine the association ... -
Co-constructing Engagement in Stroke Rehabilitation: a Qualitative Study Exploring How Practitioner Engagement Can Influence Patient Engagement
(Sage, 2017)Objective: To explore how practitioner engagement and disengagement occurred, and how these may influence patient care and engagement. Design: A qualitative study using the Voice Centred Relational Methodology. Data included ... -
Combining Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Fall Prevention Exercise (CogEx) in Older Adults With Mild to Moderate Dementia: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial
(BMC, 2020)Background: People living with dementia (PLwD) have a high fall risk as cognitive impairment compromises control of gait and balance. Fall prevention exercises that are effective in healthy older adults may not work for ... -
Commentary on the article: the role of the physiotherapist in cardiac surgery
(New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists, 2011)