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Motion improves the general length and high quality of sleep for individuals with neurological problems th

We do not know which type, duration or intensity of training is best suited to improve sleep during neurological rehab. But a new systematic review has tried to find out. Sleep is vital for maintaining essential body functions as well as for emotional and cognitive well-being. Bad sleep is associated with a multitude of problems such as endocrine, metabolic and…

Primary studying from the rehabilitation assets repository (newest uploads)

This is the first repository of its kind and the right place for you if you need instructions and frameworks for rehabilitation. The goal of the ReLAB-HS Rehabilitation Resource Repository is to improve the findability and accessibility of high quality rehabilitation publications produced by organizations to support the development and delivery of rehabilitation services and their integration into health systems.…

Ian Horsley answered your medical questions concerning the shoulder (frozen shoulder, sternoclavicular dysfunction and subacromial impingement)

An in-depth look at shoulder disease with internationally renowned clinician Ian Horsley. Shoulders are complex structures and can cause confusion in clinical practice. If you only think of the muscles, the number is immense and intimidating, and that's not even the 17 attached to the shoulder blade. This makes clinical thinking and understanding what you see difficult to interpret. But…

Do sufferers should see a physiotherapist after knee arthroplasty? | The CORKA trial

The Community Rehabilitation after Knee Arthroplasty (CORKA) study compared standard outpatient physiotherapy with a multi-component rehabilitation program at home, but which intervention led to better results? Knee endoprosthetics (replacement) is one of the most frequently performed orthopedic interventions worldwide with largely beneficial results. However, 10-15% of patients report little or no improvement in symptoms after surgery. Improve your exercise choices…

Perceive rehabilitation as a well being technique | Finish of the primary week of the MOOC reflection

It was an exciting first week for the annual Physiopedia MOOC, which was developed this year as part of the ReLAB program “Understanding Rehabilitation as a Health Strategy”. The first MOOC course this week focused on giving a broad overview of rehabilitation. We were very fortunate to have Professor Derek Wade, Neurological Rehabilitation Advisor, Visiting Professor at Oxford Brookes University…

September High Contributor: Daphne Xuan!

Daphne is an all-round team player and well deserved to be this month's top contributor. Daphne is part of the Physioplus media team, which means she helps edit and produce the videos you see with Physioplus courses. She has an incredible eye for detail and always works meticulously and methodically. Daphne edited the video of Dr. Nicole Beamish for the…