Physiotherapy New Zealand

Effectiveness of aerobic exercise on motor function and functional capacity in children and adolescents with neuromuscular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of aerobic exercise, alone or combined with other modalities, on motor function and functional capacity in children and adolescents with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs).Materials and methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted...

Monitoring symptoms and performance in rehabilitation: Can we detect COPD exacerbation?

Background In patients with COPD, exacerbations mark disease progression, with significant reduction in quality of life and impact on mortality. Early detection is crucial to mitigate their consequences. The aim of this study was to investigate whether monitoring symptoms and exe...

Can a mindful medicine workshop improve healthcare professional well-being? A quasi-experimental study

INTRODUCTION: Burnout and psychological distress are common among healthcare professionals. Mindfulness-based strategies delivered over several weeks have been shown to improve well-being and reduce burnout. AIM: This study aimed to assess whether a brief mindfulness intervention...

Mapping therapeutic exercise interventions in temporomandibular disorders: A scoping review

OBJECTIVE: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are musculoskeletal conditions causing pain and functional limitations. This scoping review aimed to map therapeutic exercise interventions described in clinical studies on TMDs. METHODS: Following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology,...

Variations in lower‑limb body composition asymmetry and leg length discrepancy by sex and training level, and their association with performance in recreational endurance runners: a cross‑sectional study

Body composition plays a critical role in endurance running. While anthropometric characteristics have been incorporated into performance prediction models, potential inter-limb morphological asymmetries in lower-limb body composition remain largely unexplored. Therefore, this st...