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 529 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• PTOTPilot2024Neck muscle spasticity in patients with disorder of consciousness: a pilot study.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineNeck spasticity is very common in patients with severe brain injury and disorders of consciousness, affecting 91.7% of those studied. In patients who are unresponsive, severe neck stiffness predicted worse neurological and functional recovery after six months of rehabilitation.
• SLPOther2024County-Level Prevalence Estimates of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children in the United States.Journal of autism and developmental disordersCounty-level estimates show autism prevalence varies significantly by geography, race, and socioeconomic status. Rates were higher in the Northeast and Southeast, lower in the West and Midwest. Black and Hispanic children had higher estimated prevalence than white children. Children of parents with college degrees had lower rates than those with less education.
• OTSLPCase-Control2024Acoustic and Semantic Processing of Auditory Scenes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism detected changes in complex sounds and understood speech in noise as well as peers matched for IQ, but worse than age-matched peers. Both groups used meaning and sound cues similarly, suggesting autism alone does not impair auditory scene processing.
• SLPCohort2024The Impact of Co-occurring ADHD on Social Competence Intervention Outcomes in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersCo-occurring ADHD did not show smaller improvements after the social competence intervention period. Both groups improved on parent-reported social measures, but not on clinician observation or peer quality-of-life scores. ADHD medication was also used, so causes cannot be separated.
• Cohort2024Long-term Behavioral Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Autistic Individuals and Their Mothers.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic children's behavior worsened in the first month of the pandemic and stayed elevated a year later. This long-term worsening only happened in children whose mothers had moderate or severe anxiety. Children of mothers with low anxiety did not show significant behavioral changes.
• PTOTCohort2024Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises (PSSE-Schroth) can reduce the risk for progression during early growth in curves below 25°: prospective control study.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineAdolescents with mild scoliosis who did specific exercises five times a week had a 12.9% progression rate and 9.8% brace need, compared to 74.1% progression and 67.2% brace need in controls. Compliance was key: fully compliant patients had only 7.7% progression.
• OTSLPSurvey2024Development of core sets for deafblindness: an international expert survey on functioning and disability of individuals living with deafblindness using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineExperts named communication, daily routine, mobility, mental and sensory functions, and support and relationships as key functioning areas for people living with deafblindness. This maps what to assess, not proof that treatment works.
• OTCohort2024Visual-motor integration in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: application of the computer-aided measure of visual-motor integration.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationChildren with unilateral cerebral palsy showed poorer visual-motor integration when copying shapes. A computer-aided measure detected subtle errors in square copying that standard pass/fail tests missed. This suggests square copying is a key early indicator of visual-motor difficulties in this group.
• OTSLPCohort2024Developmental Skills Moderate the Association Between Core Autism Features and Adaptive Behaviour in Early Childhood.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThe link between social autism features and adaptive behaviour was not clearly changed by developmental skills. Developmental skills were more strongly linked to adaptive behaviour than social features were. Social features were linked only when developmental quotient was 48.33 or lower.
• PTNarrative Review2023The Use of Elastic Resistance Bands to Reduce Dynamic Knee Valgus in Squat-Based Movements: A Narrative Review.International journal of sports physical therapyElastic bands around the thighs increased hip muscle activity during squats, but they did not reduce inward knee movement during the squat. Lighter bands may help train the muscles; stronger bands can increase inward knee movement. No chronic evidence shows correction.
• SLPCohort2023Future teachers and the self-perception of vocal symptoms and knowledge about vocal health and hygiene.CoDASFuture teachers reported high vocal symptoms but low knowledge of vocal hygiene. Symptoms peaked in first-year students, while knowledge improved in later years and with age. Prior voice guidance did not significantly reduce reported symptoms, suggesting current educational interventions may be insufficient.
• PTOther2023High Compliance with the 11+ Injury Prevention Program Results in Better Win-Loss Records.International journal of sports physical therapyCollegiate soccer teams that used the 11+ injury prevention warm-up more frequently had better win-loss records than teams that used it less or not at all. High compliance was linked to more wins and fewer losses than moderate compliance, but not significantly fewer losses than low compliance.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Injury, Training, Biomechanical, and Physiological Profiles of Professional Breakdancers.International journal of sports physical therapyElite breakers reported knee, elbow and shoulder injuries. They trained about 24 hours weekly, mostly breaking, with little strength work. Shoulder strength exceeded overhead sport norms, but hip and jump tests showed no clear injury links. Data is pilot-only, not clinical guidance.
• SLPOther2023Association between risk of dysphagia and signs suggestive of sarcopenia, nutritional status and frequency of oral hygiene in hospitalized elderly.CoDASHospitalized elderly with signs of muscle loss, poor nutrition, or infrequent oral hygiene were significantly more likely to report swallowing difficulties. Screen for these factors to identify patients at risk of dysphagia.
• PTOther2023Reliability of Upper Extremity Functional Performance Tests for the Non-overhead Athlete.International journal of sports physical therapyThree upper extremity tests showed excellent consistency when repeated in healthy athletes. The seated medicine ball and stability tests were very reliable. The hands-release push-up test was less consistent in males, so interpret changes in that group with extra care.
• SLPOther2023Avazum app usability testing.CoDASPatients found the Avazum tinnitus app easy to use and would recommend it. However, they reported the referral function was unclear and the professional list incomplete. This means the app works well for self-assessment but needs fixing before it can reliably direct patients to care.
• SLPCohort2023Comparison of the introduction of consistencies in complementary feeding introduction between preterm and full-term newborns - Cohort from 0 to 12 months.CoDASPreterm and full-term infants in this cohort showed no difference in how they handled food textures or oral motor function. However, infants who had invasive oral procedures or used bottles were significantly more likely to have oral motor difficulties, regardless of gestational age.
• SLPOther2023Phonological Assessment Instrument: evidence of content validity and response processes.CoDASMost words in this speech test were easy for children to name spontaneously, but seven items caused confusion or required heavy prompting. Experts agreed the test content is suitable for assessing children's speech, though some words need changing.
• PTCohort2023Changes in Running Kinematics and Kinetics Following a 10 km Run.International journal of sports physical therapyExperienced runners showed no significant change in form or ground forces after a 10 km run at their usual training pace. Unlike studies where runners push to exhaustion, a standard training distance did not alter biomechanics in this group of 19 participants.
• PTOther2023Concurrent Validity of The Expanded Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (E-CAST).International journal of sports physical therapyThe E-CAST video checklist matched 3D movement measures during a planned cut in female athletes. Sagittal items matched well; static knee valgus matched poorly.
• SLPCohort2023Association between tongue, lips position and breathing in newborns.CoDASNewborns with greater or absent nasal mirror flow in one nostril more often had a low tongue at rest, repeated tongue forward movements, and maternal reports of breathing difficulty. Symmetrical flow was linked with a high tongue and closed lips.
• SLPCohort2023Self-efficacy and breastfeeding outcomes in mothers of premature and term infants: a longitudinal study.CoDASA breastfeeding confidence score taken soon after birth did not predict exclusive breastfeeding at 30, 120, or 180 days. Mothers of preterm babies had higher exclusive breastfeeding at 30 days than mothers of term babies.
• PTOTCohort2024Prefrontal Cortex Activity During Gait in People With Persistent Symptoms After Concussion.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairAdults with persistent concussion symptoms showed greater prefrontal cortex activity during walking than healthy controls. This increased brain activity correlated with worse symptom severity and specific gait variability measures, suggesting the brain is working harder to maintain automatic walking patterns.
• Other2024Economic Evaluation of anti-epileptic Medicines for Autistic Children with Epilepsy.Journal of autism and developmental disordersCarbamazepine is the most cost-effective first treatment for autistic children with focal epilepsy. Family costs far exceed healthcare costs, reaching 46 times higher in Ireland over 15 years. Optimal second-line drugs vary by country.
• PTOTSLPMeta-Analysis2024The effects of visual skills training on cognitive and executive functions in stroke patients: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationVisual skills training improved global cognition and daily living tasks, but showed only small effects on executive functions. The evidence is inconsistent and often confounded by other therapies, so do not assume visual training alone drives these gains.
• SLPCohort2024Wellbeing After Stroke (WAterS): Feasibility Testing of a Co-developed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention to Support Psychological Adjustment After Stroke.Clinical rehabilitationOnline Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for stroke survivors was feasible to deliver with high attendance and no serious adverse events. Staff without prior ACT experience could be trained to run the groups, though the study was not designed to test if the therapy improved wellbeing.
• PTOTSLPRCT2024Repetitive temporal interference stimulation improves jump performance but not the postural stability in young healthy males: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationRepetitive temporal interference stimulation improved vertical jump height in healthy young men but did not improve dynamic postural stability. The stimulation appeared to enhance transient explosive power without affecting fatigue resistance or balance control.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2024Exploring the sexual experiences and challenges of individuals with cerebral palsy.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineMost adults with cerebral palsy in this survey had sexual experience, but positioning difficulty and pain were common barriers. Participants reported that healthcare providers rarely discuss sexuality, despite a strong desire for body-positive guidance and practical solutions.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Occupational performance one to five years after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage: a cohort study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineMost patients rated as having a good recovery after a brain haemorrhage still reported difficulty with daily activities one to five years later. These problems persisted regardless of initial severity scores, affecting leisure and work most heavily.
• PTOTRCT2024Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation-Enhanced Physical Therapist Intervention for Functional Posterior Shoulder Instability (Type B1): A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.Physical therapyAdding motion-triggered electrical stimulation to physical therapy improved shoulder instability scores more than physical therapy alone. The stimulation group reached 64% versus 51% for standard care, a difference large enough to change patient-reported function and satisfaction.
• SLPQualitative2024Examining Cultural and Linguistic Sensitivity of Pathways Early Autism Intervention with Hispanic Families.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSome Hispanic parents found Pathways home visits convenient, but all said following the child’s lead, waiting, and limiting demands clashed with respeto.
• SLPSurvey2023Social distancing and choral singing during the Covid-19 pandemic: challenges and vocal symptoms of chorists.CoDASOlder choristers reported more voice problems during remote rehearsals. Younger choristers reported fewer throat symptoms but more anxiety about singing alone. Both groups struggled with concentrating on video calls and reduced practice time.
• PTOther2023HipScreen mobile app for the measurement of hip migration percentage in children with cerebral palsy: Accuracy, reliability, and discriminatory ability.Developmental medicine and child neurologyTrained users measured hip displacement risk in children with cerebral palsy with an average error of 5.72% versus an expert measurement, but the app correctly cleared only 66% of hips not above the 30% referral threshold.
• PTOther2023On Putting an End to the Backlash Against Electrophysical Agents.International journal of sports physical therapyThis is a professional commentary defending electrophysical agents against public criticism and calling for ethical debate. It reports no patients, no methods, and no outcomes, so there is no clinical finding to act on.
• PTOther2023Clinical Commentary: A Criteria-Based Testing Protocol for Return to Sport Post Hip Arthroscopy for Impingement.International journal of sports physical therapyThis paper proposes a criteria-based testing protocol for return to sport after hip arthroscopy, covering range of motion, strength, and functional tests. It is a clinical commentary, not a study. It reports no patient outcomes, so it offers no evidence that this protocol works.
• PTQualitative2023Perceptions of Physical Therapy and The Role of Physical Therapists  In Injury Prevention Among Professional Basketball Players: A Qualitative Study.International journal of sports physical therapyProfessional basketball players view physical therapists mainly for post-injury rehab, not prevention. They trust athletic trainers for prevention due to constant presence and expertise. Players often did not know if their team had a PT on staff.
• PTSurvey2023Higher Levels of Income and Education are Associated with More Specialized Sport Participation Behaviors: Results from a Representative Sample of Youth Sport Parents from the United States.International journal of sports physical therapyHigher-income and more-educated parents were more likely to report specialized youth sport behaviors such as club teams, multiple teams, and single-sport play. Not every behavior differed, and the survey cannot prove causes.
• SLPCase-Control2023Videofluoroscopic measures of swallowing in people with stable COPD compared to healthy aging.CoDASIn stable COPD, swallowing showed shorter airway closure, earlier and shorter upper esophageal sphincter opening, and weaker pharyngeal squeeze compared with matched healthy adults. Penetration-aspiration was absent, so these differences may raise aspiration risk.
• SLPOther2023Implementing Strengths-Based Dialogue to Reframe Clinical Education and Community Engagement.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsThere are no study results here. It is a conceptual argument about reframing clinical education and community engagement through dialogue.
• PTCohort2023Hop to It! The Relationship Between Hop Tests and The Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Return to Sport Index After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in NCAA Division 1 Collegiate Athletes.International journal of sports physical therapyAfter ACL reconstruction in collegiate athletes, hop symmetry scores moved with psychological readiness scores, especially single hop and crossover hop. The timed 6-meter hop did not move with them. This is association, not proof a hop test predicts safe return.
• PTSurvey2023Scientific approach and attitudes among clinically working physiotherapists in Sweden -a cross sectional survey.Archives of physiotherapySwedish physiotherapists rated scientific evidence as their top guide for treatment, yet most felt general practice ignores it. Lack of time was the biggest barrier. Specialists read more papers and felt more skilled at interpreting statistics than non-specialists.
• SLPCohort2023Associations Between Physiological Correlates of Cochlear Synaptopathy and Tinnitus in a Veteran Population.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRVeterans with tinnitus had smaller envelope following response (EFR) magnitudes than non-Veteran controls. The authors estimate this reduction is equivalent to 21 to 27 years of aging. Auditory brainstem response (ABR) wave I amplitude did not show a clear difference after statistical adjustment.
• PTNarrative Review2023Ligament Healing After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture: An Important New Patient Pathway?International journal of sports physical therapyNo new patient outcomes or study findings are reported here. This narrative review summarizes ACL healing evidence but does not provide a basis to change practice.
• SLPOther2023Performance in decoding and writing of children with Developmental Language Disorder: preliminary data.CoDASChildren with developmental language disorder decoded words and non-words much more slowly and made more errors than matched peers. Their dictation showed many spelling errors, especially natural spelling errors.
• SLPCohort2023Hearing rehabilitation with Baha® transcutaneous and percutaneous systems.CoDASBoth bone-anchored hearing systems significantly improved speech recognition in silence and noise immediately after activation, with results stable at three months. The percutaneous system offered better high-frequency audibility, but this advantage in speech-in-noise performance disappeared over time.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Treatment of balance with Computerised Dynamic Posturography therapy in chronic hemiplegic patients.The South African journal of physiotherapyAdding computerized balance training to standard therapy did not improve overall balance scores in stroke patients with a history of falls. Only one specific sensory test score improved. Standard therapy alone produced similar changes, so the computer's added value is unproven.
• SLPProtocol2023Assessment protocol for acquired apraxia of speech.CoDASA draft Brazilian Portuguese acquired apraxia of speech protocol was built from controlled word lists and standard tasks, but it has not yet been tested in patients or healthy speakers.
• OTRCT2024Parent, child, and family outcomes following Acceptance And Commitment Therapy for parents of autistic children: A randomized controlled trial.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceA three-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy workshop reduced parent depression and family distress. These gains were maintained at four-month follow-up. However, the workshop did not improve child mental health or overall family functioning.
• PTOTCase Report2024Use of an upright power wheelchair in spinal cord injury: a case series.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesFour people with spinal cord injuries used a standing wheelchair for 12 weeks. It was safe and users felt stable and comfortable standing, but transferring was difficult. Bowel, bladder, and pain outcomes varied widely between individuals, with no consistent improvement.
• PTOTCohort2024Improved Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores after myoelectric arm orthosis use at home in chronic stroke: A retrospective study.Prosthetics and orthotics internationalIn 19 adults with chronic stroke, using a myoelectric arm orthosis at home was associated with a mean DASH score improvement of 18.07 points. Most participants reported better function, but this uncontrolled study cannot confirm the device caused the change.