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 482 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• SLPOther2022Effectiveness of intervention focused on vocational course vocabulary in post-16 students with (developmental) language disorder.International journal of language & communication disordersNine 30-minute speech and language therapy sessions targeting vocational course vocabulary led to significantly greater progress in word knowledge than classroom teaching alone. This benefit remained 14 weeks later. Progress was seen across nouns, verbs and adjectives.
• SLPOther2022Predicting Early Literacy: Auditory and Visual Speech Decoding in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationFor deaf and hard-of-hearing children, speechreading predicted phonological awareness and letter knowledge, explaining 52% and 38% of the variance respectively. Auditory discrimination did not predict either. Hearing children's literacy scores were not predicted by either skill.
• SLPPilot2022Intervention Response by Genetic Subtype: PRETEND-Preschool Program for Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome via Remote Parent Training.Journal of autism and developmental disordersRemote parent training for play did not improve pretend play overall in children with PWS. Adding live coached parent-child play helped children with the mUPD subtype improve play organization; children with DEL did not.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Quality of life beyond diagnosis in intellectual disability - Latent profiling.Research in developmental disabilitiesQuality of life in children with intellectual disability clusters into three profiles that do not match diagnosis alone. The best-scoring group still showed emotional difficulties, while lower-functioning groups struggled with independence and social interaction. Assess domains, not just labels.
• PTOther2022Agreement Between Isokinetic Dynamometer and Hand-held Isometric Dynamometer as Measures to Detect Lower Limb Asymmetry in Muscle Torque After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.International journal of sports physical therapyHand-held and isokinetic dynamometers do not agree on limb symmetry after ACL reconstruction. The hand-held device detected significantly more flexion asymmetry than the isokinetic machine, but results differed by movement. Do not swap the two tools mid-rehabilitation, as they measure different things and give different answers.
• PTOTSurvey2022Understanding Youth Athlete Motivation, Training, and Activity Progression During and After the COVID-19 Sports Interruption.International journal of sports physical therapyYouth athletes drastically cut training during pandemic shutdowns but preferred live online coaching over written plans. Upon returning, many resumed high-frequency play quickly, leading to a notable rise in self-reported injuries and pain, suggesting a gap between assumed and actual readiness.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Strength Measurements and Activation Levels of the Gluteus Medius: A Quasi-Experimental Randomized Control Study.International journal of sports physical therapyNeedling latent trigger points in the gluteus medius of healthy adults increased strength immediately. The muscle required less electrical activation to produce this greater force. However, soreness from the needling reduced strength in the untreated leg during the first test.
• SLPCohort2022Child Protective Custody Placement for Children with Developmental Disorders.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPChildren with developmental disorders in foster care are less likely to be placed with relatives and more likely to end up in group homes or foster settings. They also stay in protective custody for significantly longer than peers without these disorders, though the number of placement moves is similar.
• SLPQualitative2022Short report: Experiences of Caregivers Participating in a Telehealth Evaluation of Development for Infants (TEDI).Journal of autism and developmental disordersCaregivers found a telehealth infant assessment convenient and appreciated receiving a kit of toys in advance. However, managing the camera and engaging the infant at home were frequent challenges. Families requested video tutorials and practice sessions to help them prepare for the technical demands of the visit.
• PTNarrative Review2022Economic evaluation: a reader's guide to studies of cost-effectiveness.Archives of physiotherapyThis paper is a guide to reading economic evaluations. It explains concepts like cost-effectiveness ratios and quality-adjusted life years but reports no original research findings, patient outcomes, or treatment effects.
• SLPQualitative2022Examining the understandings of young adult South African men who stutter: The question of disability.International journal of language & communication disordersSouth African men who stutter described their speech as a disability when social barriers limited their careers or independence. They rejected the label when they could control their speech or pass as fluent. The distinction between a medical defect and a social disability depended on the individual's ability to navigate societal expectations.
• SLPPilot2022Pilot Study of Maternal Autoantibody-Related Autism.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPChildren of mothers with specific autoantibodies showed higher autism severity scores on both parent and clinician assessments. No differences were found in IQ, adaptive skills, or other behaviors. This pilot suggests a link to severity but cannot confirm cause.
• RCT2022A Pilot Study of a Tablet-Based Emotion Regulation Intervention for Early Adolescents.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPAdolescents who completed a tablet emotion-regulation program reported stronger belief that emotions can change and more use of taught strategies. Parent reports were mixed, and adolescents persisted less on distress-tolerance tasks.
• PTSystematic Review2022The Efficacy of the Mulligan Concept to Treat Meniscal Pathology: A Systematic Review.International journal of sports physical therapySix small studies, mostly case reports, found that Mulligan mobilizations reduced pain and improved function in people with clinically diagnosed meniscal injuries. The evidence is weak, lacks long-term follow-up, and does not prove these techniques work better than standard care.
• PTCohort2022Isometric Knee Strength is Greater in Individuals Who Score Higher on Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.International journal of sports physical therapyAthletes with higher psychological readiness scores had significantly greater isometric knee flexion strength. There were no significant differences between groups for knee extension strength, balance, or hop tests. The link between readiness and function is inconsistent.
• SLPCohort2022Continuity and change in loneliness and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study of autistic and non-autistic adults.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchAutistic adults reported significantly higher loneliness and stress than non-autistic adults during lockdowns. However, average levels in both groups remained stable from the first to the second lockdown. Perceived social support, not the quantity of social contacts, was the strongest predictor of lower stress and loneliness.
• SLPOther2023Mobile and online consumer tools to screen for autism do not promote equity.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceParents searching online for autism screening tools face practical barriers. Few search results were actual tools, many apps worked on only one phone system, and most tools were English-only.
• PTOTSLPCase Report2023Simultaneous assessment and training of an upper-limb amputee using incremental machine-learning-based myocontrol: a single-case experimental design.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationOne transradial amputee learned to control a multi-articulated prosthetic hand using an incremental machine-learning myocontroller. He achieved reliable performance in daily tasks comparable to his standard prosthesis after 31 sessions, but this single case cannot prove the method works for others.
• Pilot2023Evaluating the feasibility of cognitive impairment detection in Alzheimer's disease screening using a computerized visual dynamic test.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA computerized rapid visual test showed clearer differences between impaired and healthy participants than clock drawing did, while clock drawing did not separate the groups; this was a small feasibility study, not a validated screening tool.
• PTOTQualitative2023Cooperative leadership as a condition for patient-reported rehabilitation success.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesHigh-success rehab clinics had flatter hierarchies where therapists challenged doctors openly. Low-success clinics relied on rigid physician dominance and delegate-based meetings, which staff felt reduced their voice and hindered genuine interdisciplinary teamwork.
• PTOTOther2023WalkRollMap.org: Crowdsourcing barriers to mobility.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesCommunity reports on a new mapping tool identified missing sidewalks, fast vehicles, and absent crosswalks as the top barriers to walking. Most reports came from the pilot region, with underrepresentation of Indigenous and East Asian people.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Predictors of Discharge Destination After Stroke.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairStroke severity, age, and living alone before the stroke strongly predicted where patients went after acute care. Patients living alone were 5.56 times more likely to go to a residential facility, while those with severe strokes or longer stays were more likely to need rehabilitation.
• SLPSurvey2023'Autistic person' or 'person with autism'? Person-first language preference in Dutch adults with autism and parents.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceMost Dutch autistic adults and parents prefer 'person with autism' over 'autistic person'. Younger adults and those with higher IQs were more likely to choose identity-first language, but it remained a minority preference. Ask each patient which term they prefer.
• Qualitative2023Experiences of medical traumatic stress in parents of children with medical complexity.Child: care, health and developmentParents of medically complex children described repeated healthcare encounters as traumatic when staff dismissed their expertise, broke trust, or ignored basic needs. Feeling believed and supported helped lower that distress.
• PTOTRCT2023Can specific virtual reality combined with conventional rehabilitation improve poststroke hand motor function? A randomized clinical trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAdding specific hand-focused virtual reality to conventional therapy improved hand movement, reduced stiffness, and boosted daily task scores more than conventional therapy alone. The virtual reality glove allowed intensive, repetitive practice of finger and wrist movements that standard sessions often miss.
• SLPOther2023Sociolinguistic Variation in Mouthings in British Sign Language: A Corpus-Based Study.Language and speechMouthing in British Sign Language varies widely between individuals and signs, rather than being fixed. Plain verbs attract mouthing more often than complex verbs. Signers in the south, women, and older adults mouthed more frequently than those in the north, men, and younger adults.
• SLPCohort2023Functional Lingual Pressure Thresholds for Swallowing Safety and Efficiency Impairments in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.DysphagiaIn 30 people with ALS, tongue pressure at or below 43 kPa flagged unsafe swallowing, and at or below 46 kPa flagged inefficient swallowing. These thresholds help screen for risk, but the test is not precise enough to replace imaging.
• SLPOther2022Bilinguals Produce Pitch Range Differently in Their Two Languages to Convey Social Meaning.Language and speechJapanese-English bilinguals spoke English with a higher pitch and narrower span than Japanese. In English, masculine-identifying women and feminine-identifying men used the lowest pitches. In Japanese, pitch varied by the addressee's status and gender, not the speaker's identity.
• OTSLPSystematic Review2022The barriers and facilitators to managing diabetes with insulin in adults with intellectual disabilities: A systemised review of the literature.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDAdults with intellectual disabilities managing diabetes with insulin and their supporters described helpful support, accessible education, confidence, and flexible services. Barriers included cognitive demands, needle fear, stigma, poor communication, and rigid services. These are themes, not evidence that any intervention works.
• SLPQualitative2022The impact of communication on healthcare involvement for people living with motor neurone disease and their carers: A longitudinal qualitative study.International journal of language & communication disordersPeople with motor neurone disease and their carers described maintaining healthcare involvement as exhausting effort. Communication breakdowns led to shorter answers, missed questions and reliance on carers to interpret needs. Clinicians should ask about communication preferences and allow extra time.
• PTCohort2022Application of Shear-Wave Elastography in the Evaluation of Hamstring Stiffness in Young Basketball Athletes.International journal of sports physical therapyA multi-component hamstring warm-up lowered measured hamstring stiffness in female basketball athletes. Males did not show a clear change. Injury counts were too small to prove prevention.
• PTCohort2022Injuries and Illnesses Across 10 Years of Canada Games Competitions: 2009 - 2019.International journal of sports physical therapyShoulder injuries and muscle strains were the most common injury findings at Canada Games, and female athletes had more recorded injuries and illnesses than male athletes.
• SLPOther2022Range in the Use and Realization of BIN in African American English.Language and speechThis paper analyzes the grammar and sound of a specific African American English marker. It reports no clinical outcomes or therapy interventions, so there is nothing here to change therapeutic practice on.
• PTCohort2022Development of an Injury Burden Prediction Model in Professional Baseball Pitchers.International journal of sports physical therapyA statistical model predicted days lost to arm injury in professional baseball pitchers with an error of 12 days. It accurately identified high-risk pitchers but cannot reliably distinguish between minor injuries and no injury.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2022Risk for intellectual disability populations in inpatient forensic settings in the United Kingdom: A literature review.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDPatients with intellectual disabilities in UK forensic settings face higher risks of violence and self-injury than those without, but restrictive ward environments worsen their mental health. Physical health issues like obesity and vitamin D deficiency are prevalent but under-addressed. Patients are willing to engage in risk planning.
• Survey2022Brief Report: Telehealth Satisfaction Among Caregivers of Pediatric and Adult Psychology and Psychiatry Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disability in the Wake of Covid-19.Journal of autism and developmental disordersCaregivers of patients with autism and intellectual disabilities reported high satisfaction with telehealth. Ninety-two percent were satisfied overall, and eighty-five percent would choose telehealth or a mix of visits. Negative comments focused on technical issues and difficulty engaging patients, not the clinical content.
• PTOther2022An Updated Model Does Not Reveal Sex Differences in Patellofemoral Joint Stress during Running.International journal of sports physical therapyHealthy female runners did not have higher patellofemoral joint stress than males when running at a fixed speed, even when the model accounted for sex-specific contact areas and quadriceps muscle force.
• SLPOther2022Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission Component Behavior as a Function of Primary Frequency Ratio and Primary Level.Ear and hearingIn seven healthy young ears, the distortion component of otoacoustic emissions dominated the reflection component, especially at high frequencies. Current clinical protocols using the optimal ratio for total emissions remain appropriate for detecting general cochlear function, but do not isolate specific mechanisms.
• PTCohort2022Glenohumeral Instability and Arm Pain in Overhead Throwing Athletes: A Correlational Study.International journal of sports physical therapyBaseball pitchers with unstable or hypermobile shoulders on manual exam reported significantly more arm pain and lower function than those with normal stability. This cross-sectional study found an association, but it cannot prove that shoulder laxity causes the pain or that screening changes outcomes.
• SLPNarrative Review2022Striving Toward Equity in Health Care for People With Communication Disabilities.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR
• PTOTSLPMeta-Analysis2022A meta-analytic review of attitudes towards the sexuality of adults with intellectual disabilities as measured by the ASQ-ID and related variables: Is context the key?Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRAttitudes towards the sexuality of adults with intellectual disabilities vary significantly by context. Staff and general populations hold more favourable views than families. Higher socio-economic development and individualism correlate with more positive attitudes, while age and gender show no consistent link.
• Other2023Conducting caregiver focus groups on autism in the context of an international research collaboration: Logistical and methodological lessons learned in South Africa.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThis paper describes the practical hurdles researchers faced running caregiver focus groups in South Africa, such as language barriers, power cuts, and participants expecting therapy. It reports no clinical outcomes or treatment effects, so there is nothing here to change your practice on.
• PTOTCase Report2023Biomechanically designed Curve Specific Corrective Exercise for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis gives significant outcomes in an Adult: A case report.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesOne adult with severe scoliosis reported pain dropping from 8/10 to 1/10 and a major curve reducing by 13.8° after eight months of specific corrective exercises. This shows what happened to one person, not that the treatment works for others.
• SLPQualitative2023'I don't really know where I stand because I don't know if I took something away from her': Moral injury in South African speech-language therapists and audiologists due to patient death and dying.International journal of language & communication disordersSouth African speech therapists and audiologists reported helplessness, guilt and anger when patients died, often blaming themselves for ethical choices. They managed these feelings through religious practice, self-reflection and team support, but requested better training and guidelines for end-of-life care.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Cognitive and psychological recovery patterns across different care pathways 12 months after hospitalization for COVID-19: A multicenter cohort study (CO-FLOW).Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicineCognitive deficits and psychological symptoms improved over 12 months after hospitalization for COVID-19, but 21% still had cognitive deficits at 12 months. The no-rehabilitation group had the fewest cognitive and psychological problems. The groups differed in illness severity.
• PTOTSystematic Review2023A systematic review of the determinants of implementation of a locomotor training program using a powered exoskeleton for individuals with a spinal cord injury.Clinical rehabilitationImplementation of exoskeleton gait training depends on managing expectations, securing staff time, and handling adverse events like falls or skin lesions. High costs and device complexity are barriers, while perceived health benefits and reduced clinician strain are facilitators for adoption in clinical settings.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Patterns of sensory processing in young children with autism: Differences in autism characteristics, adaptive skills, and attentional problems.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceMost young autistic children showed mixed sensory patterns rather than uniform severe differences. Children with definite sensory differences across all modalities had lower social and daily living skills and more attention problems. Those with mostly typical sensory profiles had fewer such difficulties.
• PTMeta-Analysis2023Virtual reality-based therapy improves balance and reduces fear of falling in patients with multiple sclerosis. a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationVirtual reality therapy, alone or added to conventional or robotic gait therapy, improved balance and reduced fear of falling in multiple sclerosis, but it did not improve gait speed. Most trials used non-immersive systems, and effects were short-term only.
• PTCohort2023Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on injury incidence and burden in amateur rugby union.Physical therapy in sport : official journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports MedicineMatch injury rates did not show a clear increase after lockdown, but training and overall injury rates rose. Amateur rugby players had more hamstring strains and concussions, so return-to-play and preseason load planning need caution.
• SLPCohort2023Toward feeling, understanding, and caring: The development of empathy in young autistic children.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAdults saw empathy in autistic children differently. Parents said they caught others’ feelings as much as peers, but experimenters saw less. Autistic children showed less attention and comforting, yet comforting increased more over time.