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Research Articles (Physiotherapy): Recent submissions
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(Sage, 2025)OBJECTIVE : we aim to synthesize available evidence on the effectiveness of hormonal plus targeted therapies for post-menopausal women with hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. DATA SOURCES ...
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(SpringerOpen, 2024-05-22)BACKGROUND : Failed extubation increases the intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, hospital length of stay, and financial costs and it reduces the patient’s functional ability. Avoiding failed extubation is of utmost ...
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(Springer Open, 2024-10-08)BACKGROUND : Many stroke survivors in low- and middle-income countries such as Ghana live with various degrees of disabilities. Insight into the level of disability and its determinants in stroke survivors has become very ...
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(Taylor and Francis, 2025)OBJECTIVES : Trail running is a popular off-road sport involving running in natural environments over various terrains, often in remote locations. This study aims to investigate the epidemiology and risk factors of injuries ...
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(Elsevier, 2024-10)Dysferlin-deficient limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD R2), also referred to as dysferlinopathy, can be associated with respiratory muscle weakness as the disease progresses. Clinical practice guidelines recommend biennial ...
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(Karger Publishers, 2024-04)OBJECTIVE : This review aimed to systematically quantify the association between pre-operative total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA) and survivorship of prostate cancer (PCa). METHODS : Data sources for the review ...
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(BMJ Publishing, 2024-11)INTRODUCTION: Spinal health in children and adolescents has global implications, impacting school attendance, academic performance and physical activity. Effective school-based interventions are essential for promoting spinal ...
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(BioMed Central, 2024-12)BACKGROUND: Falls are a common problem experienced by people living with HIV yet predictive models specific to this population remain underdeveloped. We aimed to identify, assess and stratify the predictive strength of ...
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(BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-11)OBJECTIVE: To determine the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of match and training injuries among football players at an academy in Ghana. METHODS: In this prospective observational study, we followed 80 youth ...
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(BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-11)INTRODUCTION: Life satisfaction is a key indicator of successful ageing and reflects well-being. There is evidence of the association between life satisfaction and health behaviours among older adults. Therefore, ...
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(Elsevier, 2025-01)OBJECTIVES : To determine the incidence, severity, and nature of injuries sustained by female trail runners and investigate selected training variables as risk factors for injuries. DESIGN : Cross-sectional, retrospective ...
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(Wiley, 2025-01)BACKGROUND : Community reintegration is an important goal for people living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), and pain is suspected to limit reintegration due to its limitations in daily functioning, mood, and ...
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(JMIR Publications, 2024-11)BACKGROUND : Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a highly prevalent overuse knee injury in athletic populations associated with pain and functional limitations, exacerbated by activities such as running, pivoting, cycling, and ...
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(AOSIS, 2024-08-08)BACKGROUND : Progressive respiratory muscle weakness and ineffective cough contribute to morbidity and mortality in children with neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) aims to preserve or improve ...
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(Makerere University Medical School, 2024-09)BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES : Blood transfusion is an effective and proven treatment for some severe complications of sickle cell disease. Recurrent transfusions have put patients with sickle cell disease at risk of developing ...
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(Springer, 2024-10)BACKGROUND : The influence of menstrual cycle phases (MCPs), menstrual irregularities (MI) and hormonal contraceptive (HC) use on injury among female athletes has been scrutinised. Existing systematic reviews investigating ...
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(BMC, 2024-06)BACKGROUND: Concussions in Rugby Union are common with an increased risk to adolescent players. Coaches are key to injury prevention and a greater understanding of their knowledge and sentiments may guide future initiatives. ...
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(BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-07)INTRODUCTION: Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) is among the most common musculoskeletal system conditions reported worldwide; however, few studies are available from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). ...
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(Wiley, 2024-10)Transformation reflects the government's engagement and policies in restructuring higher education to cultivate the country's communal economy. Higher education is challenged in providing tertiary education to students ...
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(BMC, 2024-02)STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of Randomised controlled trials. OBJECTIVES: With the increasing incidence of back pain among children and its untold implications to their future, back education tailored in an effective ...
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