Six-minute walking test and the assessment of cardiorespiratory responses...
This study assessed the exercise tolerance and cardiorespiratory responses during 2-month weight-loss programmes using the 6-minute walking test (6MWT) in obese children. Twenty-eight male obese...
View ArticleThe validity and reliability of a 6-Metre Timed Walk for the functional...
The 10-Metre Timed Walk (10MTW) is well established for use in assessment of patients with stroke. However, space limitations and the exhaustive nature of the test for many patients have resulted in...
View ArticleSix-minute walking test done in a hallway or on a treadmill: how close do the...
The 6-min walking test (6-MWT) is probably the most widely used test to measure the functional capacity in cardiac rehabilitation. Although the American Thoracic Society recommends testing on a flat...
View ArticleDiagnostic Value of Clinical Grind Test for Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis of...
To evaluate the interrater reliability and the criterion validity of the grind test for thumb CMC osteoarthritis. Radiological evaluation was used as the gold standard. Seventy thumbs of 54 persons...
View ArticleDiagnosing suspected scaphoid fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Imaging protocols for suspected scaphoid fractures among investigators and hospitals are markedly inconsistent. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess and compare the diagnostic...
View ArticleInter-rater reliability for measurement of passive physiological range of...
Question: What is the inter-rater reliability for measurements of passive physiological or accessory movements in upper extremity joints? Design: Systematic review of studies of inter-rater...
View ArticleInter- and intra-tester reliability of selected clinical tests in examining...
Of all patients with low back pain (LBP), 85% are diagnosed as “non-specific lumbar painâ€. It has been postulated that the only reliable test is a straight leg raise test for detecting sciatic...
View ArticleWeb-based assessment tool streamlines patient access to Suffolk physiotherapy
An online system to help physiotherapists assess patients in advance of an appointment and speed up treatment where needed has been created by physiotherapists working with the IM&T Department at...
View ArticleReliability of shoulder internal rotation passive range of motion...
The objective of tis study was to compare intrarater and interrater reliability of shoulder internal rotation (IR) passive range of motion measurements utilizing a standard supine position and a...
View ArticleDevelopment of a Computerized Adaptive Test for Assessing Balance Function in...
The purpose of this study was to develop a computerized adaptive testing (CAT) system for assessing balance function in an efficient, reliable, and valid fashion in patients with stroke. This study was...
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The camera never lies; but did we ask the question? Part 1
Mark Comerford and Lincoln Blandford consider the use of video analysis as a means to identify injury risk Within the realms of professional sport there is an increasing reliance on the use of high...
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