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 604 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• PTOTPilot2025Wristful thinking: exploring the effects of robotic rehabilitation and cross-education for persons with multiple sclerosis.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn people with MS, robot-guided wrist training of a single arm increased wrist strength and tracking accuracy in both arms, but daily hand function scores did not change.
• Systematic Review2025A PRISMA systematic review through time on predictive musculoskeletal simulations.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationPredictive lower-limb simulations can model walking, prostheses and disease, but validation and personalization are limited, so they are not ready to guide patient care.
• PTRCT2025Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation over the primary motor cortex on short-term balance acquisition in healthy individuals.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn healthy young adults, perturbation balance training changed several joint and brain responses. Adding anodal tDCS produced extra short-term changes in forward sway and hip movement, but the study did not test patients or long-term function.
• PTOTRCT2025Effectiveness of a rehabilitation program involving functional proprioceptive stimulation for postural control and motor recovery among stroke patients: a double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationWith physiotherapy, standing practice and daily-activity training in both groups, adding real focal vibration improved balance more than sham vibration in stroke patients.
• SLPRCT2025Efficacy of a Tesla Valve Straw in a Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercise in a Normal-Voiced Population.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationStraw phonation reduced phonation threshold pressure in healthy adults, making voice production easier. However, a novel Tesla valve straw was no more effective than a standard straw. The benefit came from the semi-occlusion itself, not the specific straw design or length.
• SLPQualitative2025'Accumulating harm and waiting for crisis': Parents' perspectives of accessing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for their autistic child experiencing mental health difficulties.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceParents described autistic children accumulating trauma and worsening mental health while waiting for CAMHS. Almost half of those who sought help were rejected for assessment, and only 9% felt their child improved after contact with CAMHS.
• PTOTQualitative2025Patient Experiences of a Group Intervention Integrating Vestibular Rehabilitation, Body Awareness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Long-Lasting Dizziness: A Focus Group Study.Physical therapyParticipants with long-lasting dizziness valued the group format for peer support and shared understanding. They described gaining control by confronting avoided movements and reframing dizziness as manageable, though they emphasized that changing habits required continuous effort.
• OTQualitative2025Therapeutic-Use-of-Self as Relational Pedagogy in Occupational Therapy Education: A Qualitative Description Study.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieOccupational therapy educators and students described therapeutic-use-of-self as a relational pedagogy that humanizes the classroom and challenges power hierarchies. They reported that authenticity and vulnerability in teaching helped students feel seen and more invested in their learning.
• Other2025Improving nerve and muscle function: an exploration of targeted nerve function replacement following differential delay periods in a rat model.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn rats, nerve repair done immediately after injury gave better muscle electrical signals, strength, sensory neuron preservation, and nerve terminal marker expression than repair delayed 2 or 4 weeks. Delayed repair still beat no repair, but 2 and 4 week delays were similar.
• PTOTNarrative Review2025Transforming Care: Implications of Glucagon Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Physical Therapist Practice.Physical therapyPhysical therapists should screen for GLP-1 medication use to adjust exercise loading and prevent muscle loss. Weight loss reduces joint pain but risks lean mass decline. Resistance training and high protein intake are critical to maintain function during treatment.
• SLPCohort2025Relationships Between Aerodynamics and Voice Symptoms in Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationPatients with muscle tension dysphonia reported significantly higher vocal effort, fatigue, and discomfort than controls, but their aerodynamic measures showed no significant differences. Self-perceived symptoms did not correlate with airflow or pressure data, suggesting these are separate aspects of the disorder.
• OTCase-Control2025Mechanisms of Altered Imitation in Autism Spectrum Disorders.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchAutistic children aged 7 to 12 were less accurate at imitating gestures. Motor execution showed the strongest link to this difference, and action representation, social motivation, and executive function were also linked.
• PTCase Series2025Long-term Follow-up of Patients with Acute Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Treated Non-operatively with a Physiotherapy-led Exercise and Support Brace Intervention.International journal of sports physical therapyMost patients with acute PCL injuries treated with a brace and physiotherapy reported improved knee function five years later. Surgery was rarely needed after two years. However, multiligament injuries showed lower scores and a higher surgery rate, suggesting knee dislocations may need early surgical consideration.
• PTSurvey2025Entry-level physical therapist curricula in geriatric care: an Italian national survey study.Archives of physiotherapyItalian PT curricula cover fall prevention well but lack depth in dementia, chronic conditions, and communication with sensory deficits. Directors value geriatric training, yet teaching hours and internship requirements vary widely, leaving gaps in preparing students for complex older adults.
• SLPCohort2025Rapid Increases in Children's Spontaneous and Responsive Speech Vocalizations Following Cochlear Implantation: Implications for Spoken Language Development.Ear and hearingChildren with cochlear implants made rapid jumps in speech and caregiver interaction after activation. More back-and-forth talking predicted better auditory comprehension. This supports prioritizing early device use and coaching families on responsive vocal turn-taking.
• SLPOther2025Effects of Food Type on Pharyngeal Residue, Penetration, and Aspiration: A Prospective Study of 50 Dysphagic Adults.Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)In dysphagic adults undergoing FEES, saltine crackers left more residue in the oropharynx than other foods. Shortbread cookies with pudding left more residue in the hypopharynx and required fewer chews, though they were involved in most of the rare penetration events.
• OTPilot2025Real-time cortical activity during virtual reality practice in people with multiple sclerosis: a pilot fNIRS study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAverage brain blood-oxygen signal during virtual-reality dishwashing and real dishwashing did not differ in 14 people with MS. Healthy controls showed task-related signal changes, but people with MS did not.
• OTSurvey2024Early Career South African Occupational Therapists' Perceptions of Person-Environment Fit in Work-Life Areas That Influence Work Stress.Occupational therapy internationalEarly career South African occupational therapists reported workload as the main mismatch. The workload score was below the fit threshold. Control, community, fairness and values scored above the threshold, while reward fit was similar to the norm.
• OTOther2024Impact of COVID-19 on the Participation of Iranian Adolescents in Daily Life: Development and Validation of the IAPAT-C Tool.Occupational therapy internationalIranian adolescents reported changed participation after COVID-19. Leisure with friends, school activities, family activities and personal activities decreased, while relaxing and in-home activities increased. Work did not change. The reported changes were small in several domains.
• PTSLPSystematic Review2026Examining Behavioral Interventions for Infancy and Early Toddlerhood: A Systematic Review of Intervention Effects, Parameters, and Participants.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAcross 69 infant studies, contingent caregiver responses to baby sounds increased vocalizations in first-year studies. Tummy-time studies increased head lifting. Evidence was heterogeneous, and some randomized trials showed no effect.
• OTQualitative2026Exploring Family Experiences With Section 504 Plans for Their Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMost caregivers of autistic children described Section 504 school plans as negative, citing delayed evaluations, dismissive staff, and missed accommodations. Positive experiences came from responsive school staff, family advocacy, and connections to other families or therapists.
• SLPRCT2026Social Responsiveness as a Mediator in Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autistic Youth with Maladaptive and Interfering Anxiety.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdapted CBT reduced anxiety in autistic youth partly by improving their ability to connect socially. This suggests that teaching specific social skills, such as joining games or starting conversations, is a key active ingredient alongside standard exposure techniques.
• SLPPilot2026Evaluation of a Supervisor Toolkit to Support Autism Provider Use of Pivotal Response Training.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSupervisor training improved coaching for some staff but not others. Providers showed better use of difficult PRT components after feedback, though overall fidelity remained low and varied widely.
• PTOTCohort2025Symptom Duration is not Related to Central Sensitization Inventory in Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy.International journal of sports physical therapySymptom duration did not correlate with central sensitization scores in people with midportion Achilles tendinopathy. Only 4.9% of the 182 participants scored above the clinical cutoff for likely central sensitization.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2025Exploring Rehabilitation Patients' Perspectives on What Matters for the Adoption of Home-Based Rehabilitation Technology: Q-Methodology Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesPatients with brain injury hold three distinct views on home rehab tech. Some want fast recovery and simple setup. Others demand total independence and privacy. A third group relies heavily on therapist guidance and peer validation. One-size-fits-all designs fail.
• OTOther2025Psychometric properties of the Assessment of Positive Occupation 15 for individuals with physical illness.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTThe APO-15 reliably identifies limitations in well-being-enhancing occupations for adults with physical illness, mostly older adults. Scores strongly correlate with happiness but weakly with psychological distress. The test's structure fits the sample only partially, so interpret individual factors with caution.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Effective Autism Classification Through Grasping Kinematics.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchA machine learning model classified autistic from non-autistic young adults with 84% to 89% accuracy using only thumb and finger movement data. This suggests grasping kinematics could serve as an objective diagnostic marker, though it requires validation in children.
• OTSystematic Review2025Interoception and its application to paediatric occupational therapy: A scoping review.Australian occupational therapy journalInteroception is increasingly used in paediatric occupational therapy, but the evidence base is thin. Most included studies were small, uncontrolled, or opinion pieces. Structured programs exist, but rigorous research proving they improve participation or regulation is largely missing.
• SLPCohort2025Genetic and Environmental Contributions to Age-Related Hearing Loss: Results from a Longitudinal Twin Study.Trends in hearingGenetics explain about half the differences in hearing ability in men aged 56 to 68, but personal life factors explain most of the change over time. Shared environment plays a minimal role. This highlights the need for individualized monitoring rather than assuming family history dictates progression.
• PTNarrative Review2025Have the Power-Rate Capabilities of Skeletal Muscles Received the Attention They Deserve? A Historical Perspective.International journal of sports physical therapyThe author argues that muscle power-rate capabilities are often overlooked in favor of maximal strength, suggesting this gap may hinder return-to-sport outcomes after injuries like ACL surgery. No new patient data is presented.
• PTOther2025The Reliability and Validity of the Modified Butterfly Agility Test.International journal of sports physical therapyThe modified Butterfly Agility Test is reliable if athletes practice three times first. It did not correlate with balance tests or distinguish between player positions, so it cannot yet replace other assessments for return to sport decisions.
• PTPilot2025Investigating Challenges in Implementing a Digital Play Intervention in a Complex Organization Across Pediatric Departments: Non-Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesHospitalized children were often too exhausted to use a digital play app, and staff lacked time to support it. The app was not feasible as designed; children's motivation was neither positive nor negative.
• SLPCohort2025Language, Communicative Participation, and Well-Being in Young Children with (Presumed) Developmental Language Disorder.International journal of language & communication disordersChildren with better expressive grammar tended to participate more in communication and have better reported well-being. Overall links were modest, and one subgroup had more problems. Assess communication participation, not grammar alone.
• OTOther2025Daily living skill support for autistic people through a neurodiversity-affirming practice lens.Australian occupational therapy journalThis paper discusses occupational therapy values and neurodiversity but reports no study findings, patient data, or clinical outcomes. There is no evidence here to change practice.
• PTOTOther2025Community-Informed Recommendations to Developing Inclusive Dance Opportunities: Engaging Community, Dance, and Rehabilitation Experts Using a Hybrid-Delphi Method.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDCommunity experts prioritised accessible classes of fewer than 10 persons, consistent structure, sensory adjustments, and ways to reduce observation. Teachers were urged to demonstrate adaptations and teach actively. Assistants were urged to let dancers initiate movement before helping. These are expert recommendations, not tested interventions.
• SLPSystematic Review2025Social-Emotional Functioning and Quality of Life in Language Disorders: A Systematic Review of Development From Childhood to Adolescence.International journal of language & communication disordersChildren with language disorders face persistent social and emotional struggles that do not resolve with age. Peer problems and emotional difficulties often worsen through adolescence, while prosocial skills may improve. Quality of life declines in school-age children, indicating a need for long-term support.
• PTOTSLPCase Report2025A Novel Figure-Eight Taping Technique for Managing Anterior Shoulder Instability in a Recreational Pitcher: A Case Report.International journal of sports physical therapyA single figure-eight taping session plus home exercises reportedly allowed one pitcher with anterior shoulder instability to pitch pain-free four months later. This describes one person's experience and cannot show the tape caused the improvement.
• PTOTRCT2025The impacts of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with aquatic neuromuscular training on pain, function, kinesiophobia, knee instability, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind randomized trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAdding brain stimulation to water exercises didn't reduce pain more than placebo at six weeks, but it improved knee stability and function. Both groups got better, so the stimulation didn't add a pain benefit over the exercise alone.
• OTOther2025The responsiveness and clinical utility of the Australian therapy outcome measure for indigenous clients.Australian occupational therapy journalIn 34 urban First Australian adults, ATOMIC goal ratings rose from 1.82 to 8.00 on a 0 to 10 transformed scale post-intervention, and clients and clinicians described the tool as flexible, culturally responsive, and useful for goal setting.
• OTSurvey2024Association between occupational participation and depressive symptoms among middle-aged adults: A cross-sectional study in Hokkaido, Japan.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTMiddle-aged adults with lower participation in productive activities (work, chores, caregiving) reported more depressive symptoms. Satisfaction with leisure also linked to fewer symptoms, but self-care participation showed no significant association with depression.
• OTRCT2024Psychological and physiological benefits of horticultural therapy for Chinese older adults.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTIn 100 older women, ten minutes watering indoor plants lowered blood pressure, reduced anxiety and raised relaxation scores versus a seated card game, but pulse, some brainwave measures and attention did not differ.
• OTOther2024Advancing readiness for change in substance use for people with substance use disorders using the Kawa model based intervention program: A quasi-experimental study.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTA four-week Kawa Model group increased readiness to change drug use compared to lectures, but did not improve self-esteem, craving, or quality of life. The benefit was limited to motivation, not broader health outcomes.
• OTOther2024Classification of life satisfaction by occupational gaps and its characteristics among older adults with care needs.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTFor older adults with care needs, life satisfaction was best classified by the number of social activities they actually do and want to do. If they had fewer than three such activities, the number of household tasks they wanted to do but could not predicted dissatisfaction.
• PTOTSurvey2024Burnout and occupational stress of home care rehabilitation professionals transitioning out of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada.The British journal of occupational therapyDifficulty coping, unexpected events, and anger from lost control were reported as associated with high burnout among home care rehabilitation professionals. Emotional exhaustion and feeling worn out were associated with high job stress.
• Narrative Review2026Autism and Dementia: A Summative Report from the 2nd International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThis consensus report synthesizes current knowledge on autism and dementia but presents no new data. It highlights that while autistic adults with intellectual disabilities may face higher dementia risks, the direct link between autism and specific dementia types remains unclear.
• OTSLPCohort2026Co-occurring Conditions and Quality of Life in Autistic Children Attending General Education or Special Education Schools.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic children in special education had more co-occurring conditions than those in general education. School type alone did not predict quality of life. However, special education students with externalizing conditions had lower quality of life than expected, suggesting their specific needs may not be met there.
• OTSLPRCT2026Mixed Methods Findings from a Stepped Wedge Hybrid Implementation Trial of ATTAIN NAV: A Mental Health Family Navigation Intervention for Autistic Youth.Journal of autism and developmental disordersStandard family navigation for autistic youth without added messaging or dashboards gave caregivers higher satisfaction, faster first mental health appointments, and greater child behaviour improvements than technology-enhanced navigation. Technology-enhanced navigation produced more contacts and referrals.
• PTOTCohort2025Bilateral hand use during infancy in very low birth weight infants.Journal of physical therapy scienceVery low birth weight infants under 1,000 g reached toy transfer later than infants with birth weight 1,000 to 1,499 g, with middle ages of 6.4 and 5.8 months. No clear difference was seen for playing with both hands together or grasping two toys.
• PTRCT2025Effect of the Kickstart exoskeleton lower extremity walking system on improving lower extremity walking ability in subacute stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn subacute stroke, adding Kickstart to conventional rehab improved lower-limb motor scores more at 4 and 8 weeks, but gait speed, stride length and symmetry did not differ between groups.
• OTSystematic Review2025Family Experiences of Integrated Care for Children With Medical Complexity: A Scoping Review.Child: care, health and developmentParents and carers of medically complex children valued having one care coordinator as a single contact, smoother navigation and better communication. But they also reported fragmented services, unclear coordinator roles and safety concerns about records not being shared.