Effect of a brief progressive resistance training program in hospital porters on pain, work ability, and physical function 18/05/23 Hospital porters are possibly exposed to the greatest mechanical loads within the hospital environment. However, the evidence about preventive strategies in this population is scarce. We investigated...[Read more]
A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Subacromial Syndrome 17/05/23 This study evaluated the effectiveness of dry needling combined with conventional physiotherapy in the recovery of patients with subacromial syndrome.[Read more]
Exercise and Manual therapy for the treatment of primary headache 16/05/23 The main aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of exercise and manual therapy interventions in patients with primary headache through systematic review. In this umbrella review, 2 authors...[Read more]
Preoperative high-intensity strength training improves postural control after TKA: randomized-controlled trial 15/05/23 This study investigates the effectiveness of preoperative high-intensity strength training (with a special emphasis on lower limb muscle strength and secondarily on balance training) on postural...[Read more]
Professional experience, work setting, work posture and workload influence the risk for musculoskeletal pain among physical therapists: a cross-sectional study 14/05/23 Physical therapists (PTs) have a high risk of developing musculoskeletal pain (MP) due to the physically demanding nature of their work tasks. Experience or the specialty area, have been associated...[Read more]
Dose-response association between multi-site musculoskeletal pain and work ability in physical therapists: a cross-sectional study 13/05/23 Multi-site musculoskeletal pain (MP) is common among health care professionals and is considered a threat to work ability and thereby a long and healthy working life. [Read more]
Importance of Frequency and Intensity of Strength Training for Reduced Musculoskeletal Pain in the Back, Neck-Shoulder, and Arm-Hand Among Physical Therapists 12/05/23 Musculoskeletal pain (MP) is common among health care professionals, including physical therapists (PTs). The physically demanding nature of their work might contribute to increase MP rates. Strength...[Read more]
Load progression criteria in exercise programmes in lower limb tendinopathy: a systematic review 11/05/23 The objective of this study is to summarise and analyse the current literature about what progression criteria are applied in loading exercise programmes in lower limb tendinopathies and their...[Read more]
Feasibility, safety and muscle activity during flywheel vs traditional strength training in adult patients with severe haemophilia 10/05/23 Eccentric training has been associated with several specific physiological adaptations. The flywheel machine is one of the easiest ways of performing eccentric overload training. However, no studies...[Read more]
EMG, Rate of Perceived Exertion, Pain, Tolerability and Possible Adverse Effects of a Knee Extensor Exercise with Progressive Elastic Resistance in Patients with Severe Haemophilia 05/04/23 In people with haemophilia (PWH), elastic band training is considered an optimal option, even though the literature is scarce.[Read more]
Safety and Effectiveness of Progressive Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity Elastic Resistance Training on Physical Function and Pain in People With Hemophilia 04/04/23 Strength training is recommended for people with hemophilia; however, published data are anecdotal and have methodological limitations.[Read more]
Effectiveness of a Group-Based Progressive Strength Training in Primary Care to Improve the Recurrence of Low Back Pain Exacerbations and Function: A Randomised Trial 03/04/23 Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability and one of the most common reasons for physician visits in primary care, with a 33% rate of recurrence during the first year.[Read more]
Tolerability and Muscle Activity of Core Muscle Exercises in Chronic Low-back Pain 02/04/23 Most of the studies evaluating core muscle activity during exercises have been conducted with healthy participants.[Read more]
High-intensity preoperative training improves physical and functional recovery in the early post-operative periods after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial 01/04/23 Purpose: The benefits of preoperative training programmes compared with alternative treatment are unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a high-intensity preoperative...[Read more]
Healthy movement in the university environment 01/01/23 A variety of members of the group collaborate on this project in order to publish a guide to healthy and sustainable phsyical activity in the university environment.[Read more]