THE INDEX

Every paper we have read

Each one summarised from the full article, not its abstract, and kept only if it speaks to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or nursing. Newest first.

35,183 PAPERS · PAGE 471 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• PTRCT2023Effects of multidirectional elastic tape on pain and function in individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy: A randomised crossover trial.Clinical rehabilitationTensioned multidirectional elastic tape did not improve pain-free grip strength or pressure pain thresholds in people with lateral elbow tendinopathy. While 26% of participants showed a meaningful individual improvement in grip strength, the group average showed no benefit over control tape or no tape.
• PTCohort2023Intensive bracing management combined with physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with a major curve ranging from 40-60° who refused surgery: a prospective cohort study.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineAdolescents with 40-60° scoliosis curves who refused surgery achieved success in 78% of cases using intensive bracing and exercises. Patients with curves under 50° had a 95% success rate, while those with larger curves had only 60% success.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Developmental referrals of pre-school children in a diverse community in England: The importance of parental migration for referral rates.Child: care, health and developmentIn a Bristol community paediatric service, children with two migrant parents were three times more likely to be referred for developmental concerns than those with two UK-born parents. Somali children had six times the referral rate for autism compared to white or mixed-heritage peers.
• PTRCT2023Randomized controlled trial of home-based vs. hospital-based pulmonary rehabilitation in post COVID-19 patients.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineThere was no clear difference between home and hospital pulmonary rehabilitation in six-minute walk distance improvement. Both groups improved, based on 17 analyzed patients.
• Pilot2023Limb loading enhances skill transfer between augmented and physical reality tasks during limb loss rehabilitation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAdding physical weight to the arm during virtual prosthesis training improved real-world control more than unweighted training. However, this was tested only on twelve people with intact limbs, not amputees, so it does not yet prove the method works for patients.
• PTOTOther2023Speed-dependent biomechanical changes vary across individual gait metrics post-stroke relative to neurotypical adults.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationWalking faster improves some stroke gait mechanics but worsens others relative to neurotypical adults. For many patients, fast walking alone does not make their overall gait pattern look like a typical walker's, suggesting speed training needs to be paired with other techniques to fix specific movement faults.
• OTSLPOther2023Eliciting Expressions of Emotion: An Exploratory Analysis of Alexithymia in Adults with Autism Utilising the APRQ.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdults with autism used fewer emotion words when describing hypothetical scenarios than neurotypical adults, even when their self-reported alexithymia scores were low. This suggests standard questionnaires may miss emotional expression difficulties in autism.
• PTSLPOther2023Early childhood development and its association with maternal parity.Child: care, health and developmentIn Bangladesh, each additional child a mother had was associated with a 5% lower odds of her 3- or 4-year-old being developmentally on track. Literacy and numeracy were the worst-performing domains, with 71% of children falling behind.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Visual Problems are Associated with Long-Term Fatigue after Stroke.Journal of rehabilitation medicineStroke survivors with pronounced visual problems were significantly more likely to report severe fatigue years after their stroke. This association held even after adjusting for mood and energy levels. Clinicians should screen for visual deficits in fatigued patients, as treating vision issues may help reduce fatigue burden.
• PTCase-Control2023The use of machine learning and deep learning techniques to assess proprioceptive impairments of the upper limb after stroke.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationMachine learning models sorted people with recent stroke from healthy controls using robotic arm position matching, slightly better than a single overall score. This was a test of analysis methods, not a new stroke diagnosis tool.
• PTOTCohort2022Gait asymmetry is associated with performance-based physical function among adults with lower-limb amputation.Physiotherapy theory and practiceAmong 38 adults with lower-limb amputation, greater gait asymmetry was associated with poorer physical function. This link was strongest when walking fast. Clinicians should monitor asymmetry as a potential contributor to reduced mobility and endurance.
• SLPSurvey2022Psychotropic drugs intake in people aging with intellectual disability: Prevalence and predictors.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDIn 991 adults with intellectual disability aged 45 to 88, 38.4% used psychotropic medication; antipsychotics were most common. Taking two or more drugs was more likely with older age, mild intellectual disability, residential settings, mental health conditions, and behavioural problems.
• Other2022Expanding access to rehabilitation using mobile health to address musculoskeletal pain and disability.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThis paper describes how a team adapted a US-based mobile health model for musculoskeletal pain to fit the Tanzanian context. It reports no patient outcomes or effectiveness data, so there are no clinical results to apply to your own patients.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Longitudinal Trends in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationFewer of the most severely disabled traumatic brain injury patients entered inpatient rehabilitation, and their stays shortened. Patients were older, and payer mix shifted toward Medicare.
• OTSurvey2022Role of Individual, Family, and Community Resilience in Moderating Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Mental Health Among Children.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPChildren with 4 or more adverse experiences were more likely to have ADHD, anxiety, behavior disorders, or depression. High individual resilience was linked with lower likelihood for all four outcomes.
• OTSLPCohort2022Inequalities in the distribution of COVID-19-related financial difficulties for Australian families with young children.Child: care, health and developmentFamilies already facing financial disadvantage before the pandemic were significantly more likely to suffer multiple financial hardships during it. This inequality persisted despite government welfare increases, suggesting that standard support measures may not adequately protect the most vulnerable households.
• Narrative Review2023Reflecting on challenges and opportunities for the practice of person-centred rehabilitation.Clinical rehabilitationThis is a reflective commentary, not a study. It discusses challenges to person-centred rehabilitation but reports no new methods or results.
• PTOTQualitative2023Clinically ill patients' experiences of early mobilisation after liver transplantation: a qualitative study using Pender's health promotion model.International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de readaptationLiver transplant patients in the ICU valued early mobilisation but feared graft damage. Key barriers were pain, tubes and fatigue. They urgently wanted detailed guidance, safety, family presence and staff support to overcome these obstacles.
• SLPOther2023A PROMIS®ing New Measure for Quantifying Emotion Dysregulation in Toddlers and Preschoolers: Development of the Emotion Dysregulation Inventory-Young Child.Journal of autism and developmental disordersA new parent-report measure for emotion dysregulation in toddlers with autism showed strong reliability and sensitivity to symptoms in a small pilot. Scores were significantly higher in children with autism than those without, particularly for reactivity.
• PTOTNarrative Review2023The-state-of-the-art of soft robotics to assist mobility: a review of physiotherapist and patient identified limitations of current lower-limb exoskeletons and the potential soft-robotic solutions.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationPhysiotherapists and patients report rigid exoskeletons are often unsafe, time-consuming to fit, and uncomfortable. Soft robotic alternatives offer solutions by being lighter, wearable under clothes, and easier to put on, potentially saving valuable therapy time.
• SLPOther2023Return to School After Traumatic Brain Injury: Description of Implementation Settings.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationChildren returning to school after TBI are supported through healthcare, school, and state agency programs. Healthcare services depend on insurance, and the reviewed healthcare programs added educator liaisons. School programs can track students until graduation. No program type has been shown to be best.
• SLPOther2023Evaluating the Quality of Rigid Optic Videolaryngoscopy Image Taken Through Dental Protection Cap and Its Feasibility as Additional Barrier Method Against COVID-19.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationUsing a disposable dental cap on a rigid laryngoscope did not lower image quality or diagnostic confidence in healthy volunteers. The cap offers a feasible barrier method without compromising the visual assessment of the larynx.
• SLPOther2023The implementation of the screening tool for autism in toddlers in Part C early intervention programs: An 18-month follow-up.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceA one-day STAT workshop increased early intervention providers' confidence in autism screening, and 30 of 60 providers used the screener. It did not measure whether toddlers were diagnosed or referred sooner.
• PTSLPRCT2023Effect of electromagnetic therapy versus low-level laser therapy on diabetic patients with trigeminal neuralgia: a randomized control trial.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineLow-level laser therapy added to standard medication reduced trigeminal neuralgia pain more than electromagnetic therapy or medication alone. Laser patients dropped from 7.66 to 4.00 on a 10-point pain scale. Electromagnetic therapy helped less. Both added no side effects.
• PTOTSurvey2023Post-COVID conditions and healthcare utilization among adults with and without disabilities-2021 Porter Novelli FallStyles survey.Disability and health journalLong-term symptoms were common in adults who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, regardless of disability status. However, those with disabilities reported significantly more chronic fatigue and digestive symptoms, and were more likely to seek healthcare for these issues.
• PTRCT2023Beyond the pain: A qualitative study exploring the physical therapy experience in patients with chronic low back pain.Physiotherapy theory and practiceIn low-income, mostly Black adults with chronic low back pain, physical therapy was experienced as empowering when education and exercise built confidence, and when therapist and peer connection made them feel supported. These are themes, not proof that it works.
• SLPOther2023Emoji Identification and Emoji Effects on Sentence Emotionality in ASD-Diagnosed Adults and Neurotypical Controls.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults misidentified sad, fearful, and surprised emoji more often than non-autistic adults. When reading neutral text, autistic adults rated sentences with sad emoji as significantly more negative than non-autistic adults did. Happy emoji influenced both groups equally.
• PTOTSystematic Review2023Overview of Cochrane Systematic Reviews of rehabilitation interventions for persons with rheumatoid arthritis: a mapping synthesis.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineExercise programs improve muscle strength and fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis but do not consistently reduce pain or improve physical function. Hand exercises help hand function without worsening disease activity. Balneotherapy and Tai Chi evidence is too weak to guide practice.
• OTOther2023Measuring subjective quality of life in autistic adults with the PROMIS global-10: Psychometric study and development of an autism-specific scoring method.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceA 10-item global health questionnaire can be scored for autistic adults as a single quality-of-life score. A free calculator exists, but testing was mainly in White, female, college-educated adults who self-reported autism.
• SLPSurvey2023Understanding the Contributions of Trait Autism and Anxiety to Extreme Demand Avoidance in the Adult General Population.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAnxiety consistently predicted extreme demand avoidance traits in adults. In the larger second study, autistic traits were equally important. These are self-reported traits in the general population, not clinical diagnoses.
• OTCohort2023Correlates of participation six months after stroke in an Italian population: results from the RIPS (Post-Stroke Intensive Rehabilitation) Study.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineParticipation fell sharply after stroke; better scores were linked to milder stroke, greater daily independence, no cognitive impairment, and higher pre-stroke activity.
• PTOther2022Effects of motor stimulation of the tibial nerve on corticospinal excitability of abductor hallucis and pelvic floor muscles.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesTibial nerve stimulation increased brain-to-muscle signals in the foot muscle it directly innervates, but not in the pelvic floor. Neither continuous nor intermittent patterns differed in effect. This suggests no immediate cortical boost to pelvic floor muscles via this specific nerve stimulation.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Trajectories of Executive Functions After Early Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury: Teacher Ratings in the Initial 81 Months Postinjury.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationTeacher ratings showed two groups: 65% stayed in the normal range, while 35% had executive function concerns that worsened over time. Children in the struggling group were more likely to have had a brain injury, lower socio-economic status, and authoritarian parenting.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Use of health services and unmet needs among adults with cerebral palsy in Ireland.Developmental medicine and child neurologyIn Ireland, unmet needs among adults with cerebral palsy were most common for physiotherapy (23%) and occupational therapy (13%). Adults aged 25 to 65 years were less likely to use physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy than adults aged 18 to 24 years.
• OTSLPRCT2022Supporting peer engagement for low-income preschool students with autism spectrum disorder during academic instruction: A pilot randomized trial.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceTeachers trained to embed social communication strategies into small group academic instruction used them more consistently. While all students improved in joint engagement and language, only the treatment group showed significantly increased peer engagement. This suggests the approach specifically targets peer interaction during classroom activities.
• PTOther2022Moderate reliability of the lateral step down test amongst experienced and novice physical therapists.Physiotherapy theory and practiceExperienced and novice physical therapists showed similar moderate reliability when scoring the lateral step down test. Agreement was poorest for 'fair' movement, and simplifying the categories to just 'good' or 'moderate' did not improve reliability.
• PTOTQualitative2022Supportive mobility device use across the life span by individuals with cerebral palsy: A qualitative study.Developmental medicine and child neurologyIndividuals with CP described mobility devices as both liberating and restricting, noting they are often designed for transport rather than living. Caregivers and providers reported a broken system with frequent denials and delays. Stakeholders called for devices that adapt across the life span.
• PTCohort2022Longitudinal assessments of strength and dynamic balance from pre-injury baseline to 3 and 4 months after labrum repairs in collegiate athletes.Physiotherapy theory and practiceSixteen collegiate athletes showed significant strength deficits on the injured arm at 3 and 4 months post-labrum surgery, while dynamic balance returned to baseline by 3 months. Time alone is an insufficient criterion for return-to-play; objective strength testing is required.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Lower thoracic spine extension mobility is associated with higher intensity of thoracic spine pain.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapyIn adults with thoracic spine pain, less extension mobility was linked to higher pain scores. Greater flexion mobility was linked to lower pain. A therapist's visual check of posture matched inclinometer readings well, supporting its use for screening.
• SLPOther2022How do students with intellectual disabilities tell stories? An investigation of narrative macrostructure and microstructure.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDAdults with intellectual disability told the picture story with a recognizable plot and characters' thoughts, like typical peers, but used simpler, less grammatical sentences and fewer adjectives. Coherence and linking events were harder.
• Narrative Review2022Developing fluency in a language of tactile communication.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThis paper proposes a theoretical framework for viewing physiotherapy touch as a two-way conversation rather than a passive technique. It offers no clinical data, trials, or outcomes, so it provides no evidence to support or refute any treatment effects.
• Cohort2023High School Math and Motivation for autistic students.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFor autistic high schoolers, math grades were predicted by how much they saw themselves as a "math person," not by their 9th grade test scores. This identity link held for higher-performing students, but the small sample means these findings are preliminary and not yet actionable for clinical practice.
• PTOther2023Autistic Children Use Less Efficient Goal-Directed Whole Body Movements Compared to Neurotypical Development.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic children reached the virtual target as often as neurotypical children, but took longer and followed less direct paths. Movement variability did not differ. This is descriptive motor data, not treatment evidence.
• SLPCohort2023Speech Development Across Subgroups of Autistic Children: A Longitudinal Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with more consonants in their speech at baseline were the only ones who became verbal over 12 months. Those with few consonants stayed minimally verbal. Use consonant inventory and receptive vocabulary to guide prognosis and intervention targets.
• PTOther2023Clinical utility of the Trendelenburg Test in people with multiple sclerosis.Physiotherapy theory and practiceIn 20 people with multiple sclerosis who could walk 100 m, a goniometer gave consistent Trendelenburg pelvic-drop readings and matched lab motion capture reasonably well. Pelvic drop also related to walking and step-task pelvic tilt, while hip strength related less consistently.
• SLPOther2023Building Family Capacity: supporting multiple family members to implement aided Language modeling.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn one family, training the mother to coach five relatives in aided language modeling increased their use of the child's speech-generating device. The child's independent device use rose modestly, though she still preferred signing. This shows a possible method, not proven efficacy.
• OTSurvey2023How has COVID-19 impacted disability employment?Disability and health journalDuring the pandemic, people with disabilities lost jobs at similar rates to others. Later they recovered faster, especially in teleworkable jobs.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Microanalysis of Daily Living Skills in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an intellectual disability.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdolescents with autism and average intelligence showed daily living skills far below age expectations. Money management, cooking, and hygiene were major challenges. Communication was a relative strength, but overall adaptive skills lagged significantly behind cognitive ability.
• PTOTCohort2023Rest-Activity Rhythm Characteristics Associated With Depression Symptoms in Stroke Survivors.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationStroke survivors with more fragmented 24-hour activity patterns had higher odds of depression symptoms. This association held across two distinct samples. The link was strongest for clinically significant depression rather than mild symptoms.
• PTOTCase Report2023Training of isometric force tracking to improve motor control of the wrist after incomplete spinal cord injury: a case study.Physiotherapy theory and practiceOne man with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury improved his ability to track a visual force target with his wrist, reaching error levels similar to healthy adults. He gained wrist control without increasing maximum force, and reported better daily wrist stability.