A5050186585- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Sports Performance and Training
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
2016-2025
Sulzer (Switzerland)
2020-2025
Bern University of Applied Sciences
2023-2025
Medbase
2023
University Hospital of Bern
2023
University of Bern
2023
Physiotherapy New Zealand
2017-2023
Kantonsspital Winterthur
2020
Maastricht University
2006-2020
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
2011
Lumbar multifidus muscles (LMM) are important for spinal motion and stability. Low back pain (LBP) is often associated with fat infiltration in LMM. An increasing of LMM may lead to lumbar dysfunction. The purpose this study was investigate whether there a correlation between the severity dysfunction In cross-sectional study, 42 patients acute or chronic LBP were recruited. Their MRI findings visually rated graded using three criteria accumulation LMM: Grade 0 (0–10%), 1 (10–50%) 2 (>50%)....
Background. Robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) has been suggested as an intervention to improve walking capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Objective. This study aimed evaluate whether RAGT (Lokomat) is superior over-ground terms of quality life, activity level, and gait. Methods. A total 67 MS the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) 3.0 6.5 were randomized or RAGT, addition multimodal rehabilitation. Primary outcomes speed, level (estimated metabolic equivalent,...
In the management of chronic low back pain (LBP), identifying and managing more patients who are at high risk have psychological barriers to recovery is important yet difficult.The objective this study was test physical therapists' ability allocate into stratification groups, correlations between assessments factors patient questionnaires, explore relationships self-reported competence manage with LBP.This a pragmatic, observational study.Patients completed STarT Back Tool (SBT, for...
Abstract Background Headache conditions have a high prevalence worldwide. Office workers with and demanding workload, but low physical activity levels are considered vulnerable for suffering from headache. This analysis examines whether exercise combined health promotion at the workplace is effective headache relief in office workers. Methods study reports results of secondary outcomes stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial. ( n = 120) were randomly assigned to twelve-week...
The Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale for People with Dementia (IPOS-Dem) was developed as a promising person-centred proxy measure of symptoms and concerns. We used the Swiss-German easy-read version, designed to be completed individually by family members frontline staff caring people dementia. In this secondary data analysis multicentre trial data, we investigate IPOS-Dem's structural validity internal consistency version. A total 257 dementia were assessed staff, while 118...
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of malnutrition and sarcopenia in different disciplines inpatient rehabilitation course nutritional status parameters. Design: Multi-centre cross-sectional study longitudinal observational study. Subjects/Patients: Inpatients (> 18 years) geriatric, pulmonary, cardiovascular, internal medicine/oncological, musculoskeletal, or neurological 5 centres were included. Methods: Malnutrition was assessed according to Global Leadership Initiative on...
Improving functional status preoperatively through exercise may improve postoperative outcome. Previous knowledge on preoperative in knee osteoarthritis is insufficient. The aim of the study was to compare difference change between groups lower extremity function from baseline 3 months after Total Knee Replacement (TKR) following a neuromuscular programme (NEMEX-TJR) plus school educational package (KS) or KS alone. 45 patients (55–83 years, 53% male, waiting for TKR) were randomized receive...
Abstract Background Head-eye movement control deficit is an identified problem in patients with chronic neck pain, particularly cases of whiplash associated disorders (WAD). To date, there no evidence concerning the reliability and validity visually assessed active head-eye tests. Therefore, objectives present cross-sectional study were, a) to develop a test battery; b) investigate inter-observer discriminative pain compared healthy controls. Methods The was conducted at two physiotherapy...
Gait and balance problems are common in patients with multiple sclerosis, leading to high risk for falls. Local Dynamic Stability (LDS), a non-linear gait stability index, has been advocated as an early indicator of With this longitudinal study over three weeks, we aimed assess the responsiveness rehabilitation program compare it other measures. Eighteen (mean 54 years, median EDSS score: 5) participated. They were admitted inpatient received weeks individually tailored program. performed...
We compared the impact of standard infant physiotherapy and family-centred programme, Coping with Caring for Infants Special Needs (COPCA), in infants born before 32 weeks without significant brain lesions.This randomised controlled trial was carried out patients' homes outpatient settings Switzerland between January 2016 October 2019. used data from national SwissNeoNet register an assessment battery that included family outcomes video analyses therapy sessions. The Infant Motor Profile...
Presenteeism, the phenomenon of employees working despite illness, is a significant issue globally, impacting individual well-being and organizational efficiency. This study examines presenteeism among Swiss employees, exploring its occurrence, primary factors, reasons, impact on employees' health.
We aimed to assess the efficacy of a person-centered care intervention in improving quality life (QoL) for people with dementia long-term facilities.
Objective: To validate clinical vignettes as a measure of physiotherapists’ activity and work recommendations given to patients with non-specific low back pain. Design: Validation study comparing two methods for measuring aspects health providers’ management: Clinical unannounced visits standardized (the gold standard). Setting: Outpatient physiotherapy clinics. Subjects: Physiotherapists ( N = 59) who consented see in their practice. Main measures: were used initially self-reported...
Movement control impairment reduces active of movement. Patients with this might form an important subgroup among patients mechanical cervical pain. Diagnosis is based on the observation movement tests. Although widely used clinically, few studies have been performed to determine reliability a test battery. The aim study was inter-tester [MCI] tests spine. Forty-five subjects (31 neck pain, 14 healthy controls) were videotaped while performing standardized battery consisting 13 control....