All Outputs (34)

Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with chronic hip and knee pain: A mixed methods review (2013)
Journal Article

© 2013 The Cochrane Collaboration. This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: Overarching objective: To improve our understanding of the complex inter-relationship between pain, psychosocial effects, ph... Read More about Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with chronic hip and knee pain: A mixed methods review.

Association between glenohumeral subluxation and other post-stroke complications in people with stroke (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Myofascial trigger point therapy for triceps surae dysfunction: Acaseseries (2013)
Journal Article

Aims: The main aim of the case series was to inform further experimental research to determine the effectiveness of myofascial trigger point (MTrP) therapy for the treatment of triceps surae dysfunction. Participants: Ten participants with triceps su... Read More about Myofascial trigger point therapy for triceps surae dysfunction: Acaseseries.

The prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: A cross sectional study (2013)
Journal Article

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), specific diagnostic criteria and the association between gender and MTrP prevalence in the triceps surae and upper trapezius. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting:... Read More about The prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: A cross sectional study.

Tasks and strategies of self-management of living with antiretroviral therapy in Uganda (2013)
Journal Article

There is increasing interest in promoting and supporting self-management of HIV and antiretroviral treatment (ART), including in resource-limited settings. Although the impact of HIV and ART on people in Uganda has been explored, little attention has... Read More about Tasks and strategies of self-management of living with antiretroviral therapy in Uganda.

Effects of 7.5% CO2-induced anxiety on individual performance: During a group computer combat game (2013)
Journal Article

The inhalation of 7.5% CO2 has been shown to induce cognitive effects similar to anxiety. Sixteen healthy participants (14 male mean age 25.6 years) inhaled either a mixture of 7.5% CO2 gas or air while playing a group combat computer game. Participa... Read More about Effects of 7.5% CO2-induced anxiety on individual performance: During a group computer combat game.

Pharmacological strategies for detoxification (2013)
Journal Article

Detoxification refers to the safe discontinuation from a substance of dependence and is distinct from relapse prevention. Detoxification usually takes between a few days and a few weeks to complete, depending on the substance being misused, the sever... Read More about Pharmacological strategies for detoxification.

The immediate effect of triceps surae myofascial trigger point therapy on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion in recreational runners: A crossover randomised controlled trial (2013)
Journal Article

Objectives: To investigate the immediate effect on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), after a single intervention of myofascial trigger point (MTrP) therapy on latent triceps surae MTrPs in recreational runners. Design:... Read More about The immediate effect of triceps surae myofascial trigger point therapy on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion in recreational runners: A crossover randomised controlled trial.

Osteoarthritis and exercise: An interview with Dr Nicola Walsh, associate professor at the University of the West of England (2013)
Journal Article

The association between pre-operative pain sensitisation and chronic pain after knee replacement: An exploratory study (2013)
Journal Article

Objective: Chronic pain after total knee replacement (TKR) is a prevalent condition, affecting about 20% of patients. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between pre-operative pain thresholds and chronic pain after TKR. Design: Pati... Read More about The association between pre-operative pain sensitisation and chronic pain after knee replacement: An exploratory study.

Prone belly board device training improves geometric setup accuracy in lower GI radiotherapy (2013)
Journal Article

Background Patients having a course of radiotherapy (RT) must be appropriately immobilised for stability and accuracy. Having opened a new cancer service in June 2009 and commenced treating lower gastrointestinal cancers in 2010, a prone belly board... Read More about Prone belly board device training improves geometric setup accuracy in lower GI radiotherapy.

Changes in cardiovascular function after venlafaxine but not pregabalin in healthy volunteers: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of orthostatic challenge, blood pressure and heart rate (2013)
Journal Article

It is generally thought that venlafaxine raises blood pressure at higher doses; however, some studies have found no effect or a decrease in blood pressure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cardiovascular (CV) effects of 3 weeks of dosing wit... Read More about Changes in cardiovascular function after venlafaxine but not pregabalin in healthy volunteers: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of orthostatic challenge, blood pressure and heart rate.

Qualitative evaluation of a self-management intervention for people in the early stage of dementia (2013)
Journal Article

© 2013, © The Author(s) 2013. Self-management programs are effective for people living with chronic illnesses. However, there has been little research addressing self-management for people with dementia in the early stages. This study presents a qual... Read More about Qualitative evaluation of a self-management intervention for people in the early stage of dementia.

Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty; a pragmatic randomised controlled trial reporting outcomes up to 2year follow up (2013)
Journal Article

Background: We present a prospective, randomised, multi-surgeon, controlled trial comparing minimally invasive (MIS) and standard approach total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: Participants underwent unilateral TKA. Patients were randomised to Bris... Read More about Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty; a pragmatic randomised controlled trial reporting outcomes up to 2year follow up.

Validity of ultrasound measurements of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Selecting an appropriate SPECT/CT scanner (2013)
Book Chapter

Book Review of "music and the social model: An occupational therapist's approach to music with people labelled as having learning disabilities" Jane Q Williams (2013)
Journal Article

Funding and Commissioning issues for undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare education from 2013 (2013)
Journal Article

The model of healthcare training whereby the National Health Service (NHS) has responsibility for provision, is disappearing with the future direction being that of education providers needing to respond to commissioners’ requests and being able to e... Read More about Funding and Commissioning issues for undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare education from 2013.

Cancer-related fatigue and its impact on functioning (2013)
Journal Article

This article presents the contrasting European and American perspectives on cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and its impact on functioning in cancer survivors. The content is presented in 3 sections: state of the art, intervention studies, and future are... Read More about Cancer-related fatigue and its impact on functioning.

Cancer-related fatigue and its impact on functioning (2013)
Journal Article