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Using intervention mapping to develop a theory-driven, group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS) (2016)
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Hurley, D. A., Murphy, L. C., Hayes, D., Hall, A. M., Toomey, E., McDonough, S. M., …Matthews, J. (2016). Using intervention mapping to develop a theory-driven, group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS). Implementation Science, 11, Article 56. https://doi.org/10.1186/S13012-016-0418-2

© 2016 Hurley et al. Background: The Medical Research Council framework provides a useful general approach to designing and evaluating complex interventions, but does not provide detailed guidance on how to do this and there is little evidence of how... Read More about Using intervention mapping to develop a theory-driven, group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS).

Comparison of group-based outpatient physiotherapy with usual care after total knee replacement: A feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial (2016)
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Blom, A. W., Beswick, A. D., Artz, N., Dixon, S., Wylde, V., Marques, E., …Gooberman-Hill, R. (2017). Comparison of group-based outpatient physiotherapy with usual care after total knee replacement: A feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 31(4), 487-499. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215516642503

© The Author(s) 2016. Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial comparing group-based outpatient physiotherapy with usual care in patients following total knee replacement. Design: A feasibility study for a ra... Read More about Comparison of group-based outpatient physiotherapy with usual care after total knee replacement: A feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial.

A focus group consultation round exploring patient experiences of comfort during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (2016)
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Latour, J. M., Goldsworthy, S. D., Goldsworthy, S., Tuke, K., & Latour, J. M. (2016). A focus group consultation round exploring patient experiences of comfort during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 15(2), 143-149. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1460396916000066

© Cambridge University Press 2016. Purpose: The aim of this study was to consult patients about their experiences of comfort while wearing a thermoplastic mask during head and neck radiotherapy before designing a study to develop a comfort scale for... Read More about A focus group consultation round exploring patient experiences of comfort during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.

The acceptability to patients of PhysioDirect telephone assessment and advice services; A qualitative interview study (2016)
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Foster, N. E., Pearson, J., Richardson, J., Calnan, M., Salisbury, C., & Foster, N. (2016). The acceptability to patients of PhysioDirect telephone assessment and advice services; A qualitative interview study. BMC Health Services Research, 16, Article 104. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-016-1349-y

© 2016 Pearson et al. Background: In response to long waiting lists and problems with access to primary care physiotherapy, several Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) (now Clinical Commissioning Groups CCGs) developed physiotherapy-led telephone assessment a... Read More about The acceptability to patients of PhysioDirect telephone assessment and advice services; A qualitative interview study.

Sensorimotor dysfunction after limb fracture – An exploratory study (2016)
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McCabe, C. S., Atkins, R. M., Rowett-Harris, J., Palmer, S., Llewellyn, A., Hall, J., …McCabe, C. (2016). Sensorimotor dysfunction after limb fracture – An exploratory study. European Journal of Pain, 20(9), 1402-1412. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.863

© 2016 European Pain Federation - EFIC ® Background: Chronic pain is often associated with sensorimotor dysfunction but little is known about the early impact of limb fracture on sensory and motor performance. This exploratory study sought to assess... Read More about Sensorimotor dysfunction after limb fracture – An exploratory study.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016 (2016)
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Dommerholt, J., Hooks, T., Finnegan, M., & Grieve, R. (2016). A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 20(2), 397-408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.02.015

The worldwide interest in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and trigger points (TrPs) is reflected in the increasing number of publications. In this overview of the literature, we included 26 studies, case reports and review articles by authors from 18... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016.

Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: a UK-wide survey of current practice (2016)
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Grieve, R., & Palmer, S. (2017). Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: a UK-wide survey of current practice. Physiotherapy, 103(2), 193-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2016.02.002

© 2016 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Objectives To identify how United Kingdom (UK) physiotherapists currently diagnose, assess and manage plantar fasciitis in routine practice. Design Online questionnaire survey. Participants Practising physiot... Read More about Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: a UK-wide survey of current practice.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – January 2016 (2016)
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Dommerholt, J., Finnegan, M., Grieve, R., & Hooks, T. (2016). A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – January 2016. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 20(1), 156-167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.12.014

© 2016 Elsevier Ltd. Reflecting on the past year, the number of publications on myofascial pain continues to increase in a steady rate. The current review includes 30 basic and clinical studies, case reports, reviews, and reports from fifteen differe... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – January 2016.

Deep vein thrombosis resolution, recurrence and post-thrombotic syndrome: A prospective observational study protocol (2016)
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Cramp, F., Bonfield, M., Pollock, J., Bonfield, M., Cramp, F. A., & Pollock, J. (2016). Deep vein thrombosis resolution, recurrence and post-thrombotic syndrome: A prospective observational study protocol. BMC Hematology, 16(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12878-016-0063-7

© 2016 The Author(s) Background: Reasons for the variation in response of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) to anticoagulation treatmenot known. Some patients develop complications such as post-thrombotic syndrome or recurrent DVT but othmake a full recover... Read More about Deep vein thrombosis resolution, recurrence and post-thrombotic syndrome: A prospective observational study protocol.

The feasibility of using sonoelastography to identify the effect of joint hypermobility syndrome on elasticity of gastrocnemius muscle (2016)
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Al-Sirri, N. F., Cramp, M., Barnett, S., & Palmer, S. (2016). The feasibility of using sonoelastography to identify the effect of joint hypermobility syndrome on elasticity of gastrocnemius muscle. Rheumatology, 55(S1), i134. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew136

Background: Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) is a heritable connective tissue disorder in which multiple synovial joints demonstrate a painful and extraordinary range of motion. Genetically there are abnormal changes in the connective tissue matrix... Read More about The feasibility of using sonoelastography to identify the effect of joint hypermobility syndrome on elasticity of gastrocnemius muscle.

Theory-driven group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain in primary care physiotherapy: Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial (SOLAS) (2016)
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Hurley, D. A., Hall, A. M., Currie-Murphy, L., Pincus, T., Kamper, S., Maher, C., …Matthews, J. (2016). Theory-driven group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain in primary care physiotherapy: Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial (SOLAS). BMJ Open, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010728

Introduction: International clinical guidelines consistently endorse the promotion of selfmanagement (SM), including physical activity for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and osteoarthritis (OA). Patients frequently receive individual trea... Read More about Theory-driven group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain in primary care physiotherapy: Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial (SOLAS).

Developing a web-based version of an exercise-based rehabilitation program for people with chronic knee and hip pain: A mixed methods study (2016)
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Pearson, J., Walsh, N., Carter, D., Koskela, S., & Hurley, M. (2016). Developing a web-based version of an exercise-based rehabilitation program for people with chronic knee and hip pain: A mixed methods study. JMIR Research Protocols, 5(2), https://doi.org/10.2196/resprot.5446

Abstract Background: Osteoarthritis is highly prevalent and has enormous personal and socioeconomic impact. Enabling Self-management and Coping with Arthritic Pain through Exercise (ESCAPE-pain) is an integrated rehabilitation program that helps peo... Read More about Developing a web-based version of an exercise-based rehabilitation program for people with chronic knee and hip pain: A mixed methods study.

Physiotherapy for adults with joint hypermobility syndrome: A pilot randomised controlled trial (2016)
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Palmer, S., Cramp, F. (., Clark, E. M., Lewis, R., Brookes, S., Hollingworth, W., …Horwood, J. (2016). Physiotherapy for adults with joint hypermobility syndrome: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Rheumatology, 55(S1), i112-i113. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew130.007

Background: Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) is a heritable disorder associated with laxity and pain in multiple joints. Physiotherapy is the mainstay of treatment but there is little research investigating its effectiveness. The aim of this study... Read More about Physiotherapy for adults with joint hypermobility syndrome: A pilot randomised controlled trial.