Soccer players incur injuries that typically affect their performance. Injuries are caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors call for multifactorial preventive interventions. The study examines the impact of FIFA 11+ warm up programme on incidence severity in second division soccer Rwanda.Twelve teams (309 players) were randomised intervention group 12 (317 control using a cluster randomized controlled trial with as unit randomization. Intervention implemented specific warm-up during...

Background and Purpose Sexual violence has been identified as one of the most common predictors posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This case report describes emergence delayed PTSD symptoms, disclosure history sexual trauma, influence re-experiencing, avoidance, hyperarousal symptoms on physical therapy treatment. Case Description A 60-year-old woman was seen for treatment low back pain. Discussion a discord between fear falling no balance impairments led to assault by physician at 19...

The influence of self-selected unsupported seated posture on cervical range motion (ROM) has not been widely studied. Cervical ROM in habitual (HAB) compared to erect (ER) adults 50 or older with pain was investigated.Individuals chronic neck participated this within-subject observational study. and (sagittal distances from the nose occiput, C7, thoracic width relative a projected laser plumb line) were measured CROM device two postures. Test-retest reliability, standard error measurement...

Objectives:The cervical range of motion device (CROM) has been shown to provide reliable forward head position (FHP) measurement when the upper angle (UCA) is controlled. However, without UCA standardization reflective habitual patterns. Criterion validity not reported. The purposes this study were establish: (1) criterion CROM FHP and compared Optotrak data, (2) relative reliability minimal detectable change (MDC95) in patients with pain, (3) compare pain postures.Methods:(1)...

Purpose. Rehabilitation agencies, policy makers and donors are faced with the choice of level rehabilitation provider to promote in developing countries. This is particularly case after conflict when new systems considered need for becomes a priority. The complete decimation medical services Cambodia highlights effects both social change development agency impact on establishment services. paper discusses factors that led four types physical therapy levels goal providing framework these...

Continuing professional development is an important component of capacity building in low resource countries. The purpose this case study to describe the use a contextual instructional framework guide processes and design choices for series continuing courses physiotherapists Rwanda.Four phases project are described: (1) program proposal, needs assessment planning, (2) organization design, (3) delivery (4) evaluation. Contextual facilitating factors informed each phase.The model resulted...

Background and Rationale: This paper presents an overview of the activities outcomes Leadership Institute (LI), a short-term leadership development professional course offered to physiotherapists in low resource country. Previous studies have provided examples benefits such programs medicine nursing but this has yet be documented rehabilitation literature. The prototype presented may provide guidance for similar trainings other countries offer community opportunity build on model construct...

Background and Purpose. Early opportunities for students to develop clinical skills professional attributes are important maximize learning. Student-run pro bono clinics have the potential provide early contextual exposure. This article describes impact of required compared voluntary participation in a student-run clinic on performance during first full-time internship. Method/Model Description Evaluation. Students University Florida Doctor Physical Therapy program were assigned one four...

Background:Associative learning is the theory that two stimuli can be paired to produce similar behavioral responses. In this model, a previously innocuous stimulus become with noxious point result in perception of pain.Objectives:This review discusses concepts related neural activation and structural alterations presence both chronic pain post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The role associative protective memory-based responses explored provide framework inform clinical management...

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to: 1) investigate the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability use Flexicurve for measurement spinal length (L), thoracic (TL) lumbar (LL), (TW) width (LW), 2) q

Objectives: This study aimed to elucidate graduate perceptions of how fellowship training impacted their post-training professional and personal lives.Methods: Interviews were conducted with 13 graduates a hybrid (e.g. blended-learning) program. All participants at least 1 year post completion limit recall bias allow for development. Qualitative analysis was performed on interview transcriptions using directed content two coders other than the interviewers, followed by discussion until...

Introduction. This study examined physical therapist students' perceptions of their learning from a year-long, community-based, client-focused, interprofessional education experience (IPE) involving nine disciplines. Methods. Sixty-nine Doctor Physical Therapy students ( n = 69) completed reflection paper at the end an IPE, consisting small group visits four different health care disciplines, with families in homes, larger structured discussions faculty, and wellness project. The...

A new surgical option (hip resurfacing arthroplasty) is now available for younger patients with hip osteoarthritis. more aggressive rehabilitation program than the typical total arthroplasty protocol needed active individuals. This case report describes interventions used to maximize function in a 46-year-old professional dancer after progressive therapeutic exercise program. Exercise choices were selected address dance-specific requirements while respecting healing of posterior capsular...