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 501 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• PTCohort2023Effects of individualized lower limb isokinetic strengthening in clinical rehabilitation of older post-stroke patients: A retrospective study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineIn older subacute stroke patients, adding individualized knee strengthening to physiotherapy and occupational therapy was associated with larger gains in independence and mobility. The study was not randomised, so this is a possible benefit, not proof.
• PTOTSurvey2023Examining psychosocial factors associated with receiving workplace accommodations among people with disabilities.Work (Reading, Mass.)Perceived workplace support increased the odds of receiving accommodations. Receiving accommodations was linked to higher job satisfaction. Self-efficacy, affect, and knowledge of rights showed no association with receiving accommodations in this sample.
• PTOTCohort2023Functional characteristics and subjective disease perception in patients with COVID-19 two months after hospital discharge.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesTwo months after discharge, post-COVID patients given only general activity materials did not clearly recover physically or mentally. Some frailty, sarcopenia and cognitive scores improved, but walking, strength and breathing did not.
• PTOther2023Reliability of Upper Extremity Functional Performance Tests for Overhead Sports Activities.International journal of sports physical therapyFor overhead athletes, the seated shot put and half-kneeling rebound tests were the most repeatable over two sessions. The prone medicine ball drop tests were less repeatable, and the 90/90 version performed worst.
• PTOTRCT2023Contextual sensory integration training vs. traditional vestibular rehabilitation: a pilot randomized controlled trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationBoth traditional vestibular rehab and an immersive VR headset program improved dizziness and walking balance equally. The VR approach was not superior to standard care in this small pilot, though both groups saw clinically important gains over eight weeks.
• SLPOther2023Validation of the Questionnaire "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices" in populations of pregnant women exposed to pesticides.CoDASThe questionnaire measuring pesticide knowledge and practices in pregnant women was judged clear by experts and separated exposed from unexposed groups. Self-rated adequacy did not match scores, and some items were only answered by the exposed group, limiting comparisons.
• SLPOther2023Sex differences in social and emotional insight in youth with and without autism.Molecular autismAutistic girls rated as having better insight into social situations than autistic boys, but still lower than non-autistic girls. This pattern suggests girls may mask difficulties better than boys, making them harder to spot during standard assessments.
• SLPCase-Control2023Atypical functional connectivity of temporal cortex with precuneus and visual regions may be an early-age signature of ASD.Molecular autismNo overall brain connectivity difference between groups was found. In toddlers without ASD, language brain-region connectivity was linked to language and social scores. In toddlers with ASD, those links were absent, and unusual visual and precuneus links were found instead.
• SLPOther2023The Effect of Sound Localization on Auditory-Only and Audiovisual Speech Recognition in a Simulated Multitalker Environment.Trends in hearingWhen sound localization was degraded, participants lost the ability to turn toward a talker. This cut their visual speech benefit by up to 30 percentage points. Poor localization also caused them to look at the wrong face, which actively reduced speech recognition.
• SLPPilot2023Implementing a telehealth-delivered psychoeducational support group for care partners of individuals with primary progressive aphasia.AphasiologyTen spouses of people with primary progressive aphasia completed a telehealth support group with zero dropouts, proving the format works. Standard mood and burden scores did not change significantly, but most participants reported feeling better supported and more knowledgeable. The group continues to meet without clinician guidance.
• PTOther2023Effect of Scapular Retraction on Lower Trapezius, Infraspinatus, and Deltoid Muscle Electromyographic Activity During the Side-Lying Abduction Exercise.International journal of sports physical therapyIn healthy baseball players, pulling the shoulder blade back during side-lying arm abduction increased lower trapezius activity. Adding 15° horizontal abduction with a 9.1 kg dumbbell raised it to 55% of the muscle's maximum voluntary contraction.
• PTOther2023Posterior Shoulder Instability in Tennis Players: Aetiology, Classification, Assessment and Management.International journal of sports physical therapyThis paper reviews posterior shoulder instability in tennis players but reports no new clinical results. It describes how to identify and manage the condition, noting that micro-trauma from repetitive overhead movements is a key cause, but offers no evidence from a trial or cohort study to change practice.
• OTQualitative2023Social Participation and Navigation: Formative Evaluation of a Remote Intervention for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthExperts recommended adapting a remote social participation program for autistic teens by using experienced clinicians instead of peer coaches, focusing on one functional goal at a time, and avoiding interventions targeting core autistic traits like eye contact.
• PTRCT2023Comparing the Effect of Implanted Peroneal Nerve Stimulation and Ankle-Foot Orthosis on Gait Kinematics in Chronic Hemiparesis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of rehabilitation medicineFor people with chronic hemiparesis, implanted peroneal nerve stimulation and ankle-foot orthosis did not differ in change in comfortable walking speed when the device was on. Both devices improved walking speed, cadence, step length and ankle position during use.
• OTSLPQualitative2023Factors influencing the mental health of autistic children and teenagers: Parents' observations and experiences.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceParents identified school environment and communication skills as critical for their autistic teenagers' mental health. Bullying, sensory overload, and rigid academic expectations worsened anxiety, while specialist schools with accepting peers and visual supports improved well-being. Lack of ongoing support services left parents feeling helpless.
• PTOTSystematic Review2023What are the benefits and harms of physical activity on irritable bowel syndrome? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.Journal of rehabilitation medicinePhysical activity may improve overall irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, but evidence for quality of life and pain relief is uncertain. All findings were rated very low certainty due to bias and inconsistency, so results should be treated with caution.
• OTCohort2023Associations Between Technology Use, Responsive Feeding, and Child Temperament Among Prior Prenatal Intervention Participants.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPMothers who watched TV or used phones during dinner were significantly less responsive to their toddlers' fullness cues. Children of distracted mothers showed stronger early signs of being full, while mothers with children rated as more difficult were more likely to use devices.
• PTOther2023No Difference in Two-Dimensional Kinematic Assessment of a 45-Degree Sidestep Cut Compared to Qualitative Assessment.International journal of sports physical therapyMeasuring knee angles with a phone app did not improve rater agreement compared to simple visual observation when assessing cutting mechanics in young female athletes. Since both methods were equally reliable, clinicians can rely on faster qualitative assessments without losing accuracy.
• PTOther2023The effect of paired associative stimulation with a high-intensity cortical component and a high-frequency peripheral component on heart rate and heart rate variability in healthy subjects.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesHigh-intensity paired associative stimulation did not cause lasting cardiovascular stress in 17 healthy adults. Heart rate variability changes during the session were transient and likely caused by sitting still rather than the stimulation itself. The protocol appears safe for further development.
• Other2023Evaluation of clinical assessments of social abilities for use in autism clinical trials by the autism biomarkers consortium for clinical trials.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchEight social assessments all accurately separated autistic from neurotypical children, but many were burdened by cost, time, or demographic biases. The Vineland discriminated best but was most sensitive to age, IQ, race, and income. Diagnostic tools were weakly correlated with other measures.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Predicting institutionalization after Subacute Stroke Rehabilitation using the 12-Item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule.Journal of rehabilitation medicineA 12-item disability questionnaire completed by caregivers at discharge accurately predicted which stroke patients would need institutional care. Scores above 27.7 indicated a high likelihood of institutionalization. Participation limitations were as predictive as daily activity limitations, suggesting discharge planning should weigh social engagement heavily.
• SLPQualitative2023Factors influencing initial implementation of an online community-based exercise intervention with adults living with HIV: a systems approach.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesSetting up an online exercise program for adults with HIV required solving 55 distinct problems, from webcam privacy fears to winter light levels. Technical barriers dominated early stages, demanding a dedicated multi-skilled team to manage device failures and scheduling conflicts.
• SLPCohort2023When words first fail: Predicting the emergence of primary progressive aphasia variants from unclassifiable anomic performance in early disease.AphasiologyIn early unclassifiable primary progressive aphasia, a Boston Naming Test score of 18 or lower was associated with later semantic variant, and 28/30 or higher with later nonfluent variant.
• OTOther2023A Clinically Significant Difference on the COPM: A Review.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieThe common rule that a 2-point COPM change is clinically important lacks research evidence. Client self-report of meaningful functional gain should be used instead of assuming a 2-point change matters.
• PTNarrative Review2023The Evolution of Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Following Cartilage Surgery.International journal of sports physical therapyThis commentary describes how knee cartilage rehab has evolved from strict restrictions to more permissive protocols. It highlights trends in weight bearing, bracing, and return-to-sport testing but reports no original data or outcomes.
• PTOTOther2023Spatiotemporal parameters from remote smartphone-based gait analysis are associated with lower extremity functional scale categories.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesSmartphone-recorded gait speed, cadence, and stride length closely tracked self-reported lower limb function in people recovering from hip or knee replacement. Asymmetry measures did not track function well. The app data supports monitoring recovery outside the clinic.
• PTOther2023Trunk, Mass Grasp, Knee, and Hip Muscle Performance in CrossFit Participants: Reference Values According to Participants' Sex and Limb Dominance.International journal of sports physical therapyCrossFit athletes show lower hamstring strength relative to quadriceps, with a ratio below 60%. This imbalance suggests a potential injury risk. Males have greater strength than females. Dominant limbs are slightly stronger, but the difference is too small to be clinically relevant.
• PTOTRCT2023Robotic arm training in neurorehabilitation enhanced by augmented reality - a usability and feasibility study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA prototype robot arm plus HoloLens game was safe and usable in patients with upper limb weakness, but patients rated reliability lower than established arm robots.
• OTQualitative2023'I left feeling different about myself': What students learn on their first practice placement.The British journal of occupational therapyStudents described their first placement as a personal journey, not just skill acquisition. They learned to manage emotions and build professional identity alongside clinical tasks. Educators should expect this self-development and plan for it when designing simulated placements.
• PTPilot2023Combining spinal neuromodulation and activity based neurorehabilitation therapy improves sensorimotor function in cerebral palsy.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesSix children with cerebral palsy showed greater motor function gains after eight weeks of spinal neuromodulation combined with therapy than after sham neuromodulation with therapy. Gains persisted ten weeks later. This tiny study cannot separate the device's contribution from the activity-based therapy.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2023The role of lung volume recruitment therapy in neuromuscular disease: a narrative review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesLung volume recruitment reliably increases cough strength and lung inflation during the manoeuvre, but recent randomised trials show no long-term benefit on lung function or quality of life. It is not proven to prevent infections or slow disease decline.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Learning challenges in Physical Therapy, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, and Occupational Therapy undergraduate programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.CoDASPT, OT, and SLP students and their professors mostly preferred in-person learning and rated it essential. They saw some remote-learning benefits, but students rated professional and communication skill gains lower than professors did.
• OTQualitative2023The Kawa Model: A Self-Reflection Tool for Occupational Therapy Student Development in Practice Placements in Australia.Occupational therapy internationalSix occupational therapy students described using the Kawa Model with peer and educator support to notice barriers, set goals, and review progress during remote placements. Some found the river metaphor hard.
• SLPOther2023Auditory assessment and central auditory processing script for preschool children.CoDASA new script was created to screen preschool auditory processing and language risks. Experts reviewed it, removed age-inappropriate tasks and suggested additions. No children were assessed, so it is not known to identify problems correctly.
• PTCohort2023Measuring the Average Peak Timing of Kinematic Variables in Youth and Adolescent Baseball Pitchers.International journal of sports physical therapyYouth pitchers peaked in key throwing movements about 10% earlier in their delivery than adults. They also used shorter strides, which may explain the timing difference. These biomechanical differences could increase injury risk in developing arms.
• PTOther2023The Golfer's Fore, Fore +, and Advanced Fore + Exercise Program: An Exercise Series and Injury Prevention Program for the Golfer.International journal of sports physical therapyThis paper describes three progressive exercise programs for golfers but provides no data on whether they work. It offers no evidence to change clinical practice.
• OTOther2023Sensory Processing and Autistic Traits: Mediation Effect of Frontal Alpha Asymmetry.Occupational therapy internationalIn 73 neurotypical adults, sensation avoiding predicted autistic traits directly and indirectly through relative right-sided cortical activity. This brain pattern partially mediated the link, suggesting withdrawal motivation may underpin how sensory avoidance relates to autistic features.
• OTQualitative2023Losing Life's Sparkle: Experiences of Canadian Choral Musicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieChoral musicians reported that pandemic restrictions turned music-making into a source of fear and isolation. Masks and distancing blocked the social connection and audience feedback they rely on for mental health and identity, making rehearsals feel unsatisfying and disconnected.
• SLPOther2023Translation into Brazilian Portuguese and transcultural adaptation of the Apraxia of Speech Rating Scale 3.5.CoDASA Brazilian Portuguese version of the Apraxia of Speech Rating Scale was translated and adapted with high agreement among 18 speech therapists. It is a rating sheet for observing apraxia features, and it was not tested here for diagnosing patients.
• OTOther2023Enhancing Telehealth Competency: Development and Evaluation of Education Modules for Older Adults.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthOlder adults who completed custom telehealth training modules reported feeling more competent and confident using video visits. The study measured self-perception, not actual skill, so results indicate increased confidence rather than proven ability.
• SLPOther2023Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Noise Exposure Questionnaire (NEQ) to Brazilian Portuguese.CoDASThe Brazilian Portuguese NEQ and NEQ-S were understood by 60 workers who tested them. They ask about noise exposure and risk, but this paper does not show they diagnose hearing loss.
• SLPOther2023Relationship-based intervention for children who were prenatally alcohol exposed in South Africa.Research in developmental disabilitiesHome visits improved the caregiving environment for all children, especially in how parents responded to them. Child development scores only improved for those who started with the lowest abilities. There was no control group, so these gains cannot be proven to be caused by the intervention.
• PTOTPilot2023Reliability, Validity and Minimal Detectable Change of a Power Leg Press Test in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy.Physical & occupational therapy in pediatricsA modified leg press test reliably measures leg power in children and adults with cerebral palsy. To detect true change, average peak power must improve by more than 10.7% in adults or 19% in children. This test takes 15 minutes and costs about $6,500.
• PTOther2023Evaluation of the Back-in-Action test Battery In Uninjured High School American Football Players.International journal of sports physical therapyUninjured high school football players performed worse on balance and agility tests than untrained peers, despite having higher power output. Most failed to meet the strict limb symmetry standards required for return-to-sport clearance, suggesting current benchmarks may be unrealistic for this population.
• Case-Control2023A multi-omic approach identifies an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) regulatory complex of functional epimutations in placentas from children born preterm.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchPlacental gene expression patterns in extremely preterm infants were linked to later ASD diagnosis. High levels of specific genes predicted increased odds of ASD, while low levels of others were associated with higher risk. These biological markers cannot yet be used to screen or diagnose children.
• OTSurvey2023Telehealth Utilization Among Occupational Therapists in Oncology: Results From a National Survey.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthMost oncology OTs believed telehealth was a good idea for treatments and consultation, but only 4% reported actually using it. They saw it as best for education, quality of life, and psychosocial support, while preferring in-person care for hands-on physical treatment.
• SLPOther2023Centering the Inner Experience of Autism: Development of the Self-Assessment of Autistic Traits.Autism in adulthoodAutistic-led researchers built a 58-item self-report questionnaire for people aged 16 and older. It asks about sensory, communication, routine, daily-life, and discrimination experiences in autistic people's own words. It is not yet tested as a clinical tool.
• PTSurvey2023Implementation of 2D Running Gait Analysis in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics.International journal of sports physical therapyMost therapists found the free smartphone running analysis easy and useful for patient education, but half stopped using it within six months because caseload and clinic setup got in the way.
• PTOTOther2023Implementation of best practice goal-setting in five rehabilitation services: A mixed-methods evaluation study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineGoal-setting changed unevenly across 5 rehabilitation services. Sites 1 and 2 improved common goals and gave clients written goals, but client-centeredness barely changed and specificity decreased by 3 months.
• SLPCohort2023Evaluation of the maximum tongue and lip pressure in individuals with Class I, II, or III Angle malocclusions and different facial types.CoDASAdults with Class I, II, or III bite problems showed no difference in tongue or lip strength. Vertical facial types had lower posterior tongue pressure than mesofacial types. Do not expect malocclusion alone to predict orofacial muscle strength.