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Exploring patient interpretation of an orthosis adherence checklist: A cognitive interview study
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Citation: Saeedi M, MacDermid JC, Ferreira L, Johari S, Szekeres M (2026) Exploring patient interpretation of an orthosis adherence checklist: A cognitive interview study. PLoS One 21(3): e0344771. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344771 Editor: Taher Babaee, Iran University of Medical Sciences, IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF Received: January 22, 2026; Accepted: February 25, 2026; Published: March 18, 2026 Copyright: © 2026 Saeedi et al.
Does orthosis improve outcomes of conservative treatment in trigger fingers? A three-arm prospective randomized controlled trial
Original ResearchArticles in PressOpen access 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Western University 2Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Western University 3Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, London ON Publication History: Received December 14, 2024; Revised May 7, 2025; Accepted May 27, 2025; Published online May 29, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2025.05.015 External LinkAlso available on ScienceDirect External Link Copyright: © 2025 Published by Elsevier Inc.
Hands Up Program: Results of a feasibility study of a randomized controlled trial of a bone health exercise and education program for adults aged 50-65 post distal radius fracture | PLOS ONE
Citation: Ziebart C, MacDermid J, Bryant D, Szekeres M, Suh N (2024) Hands Up Program: Results of a feasibility study of a randomized controlled trial of a bone health exercise and education program for adults aged 50–65 post distal radius fracture. PLoS ONE 19(11): e0313013.
Exploring the properties of the Intersectional Discrimination Index — Major in Canadian Veterans with chronic pain | Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health
Full Text References Cited by PDF EPUB Chronic pain after musculoskeletal (MSK) trauma represents tremendous burden, with low back, neck, or other MSK problems among the top 20 contributors to disability-adjusted life years globally.1 Managing chronic pain is complicated by findings that traditionally marginalized groups bear a disproportionate burden of many pain conditions.2 Military personnel are also vulnerable to chronic pain owing to their increased exposure to high-trauma environments,...
Framing Physical Literacy for Adults Through a Rehabilitation Lens: An Expert Consensus Study
From the perspectives of rehabilitation experts, there is a need to reconceptualize the current physical literacy definition to include the rehabilitation needs of aging adults. Physical literacy for adults involves increasing capacity to choose safe and enjoyable movement activities, monitoring one’s ability, identifying early loss of movement components, and knowing how to remediate mobility restrictions.
Understanding the Experiences of Clinicians Accessing Electronic Databases to Search for Evidence on Pain Management Using a Mixed Methods Approach
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by Vanitha Arumugam 1,*,†, Joy C.
Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the new region-generic version of Fremantle Body Awareness-General Questionnaire
PLOS ONE, Mar 2023 This is a preview of a remote PDF: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0282957&type=printable David M. Walton, Goris Nazari, Pavlos Bobos, Joy C. MacDermid. , PLOS ONE, 2023, Volume 18, Issue 3, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282957
Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the new region-generic version of Fremantle Body Awareness-General Questionnaire
Outcome measures Fremantle Body Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ-general). The original FreBAQ is a 9-item self-report tool that includes items such as ‘My back feels like it is not part of the rest of my body’ and ‘My back feels lopsided or asymmetrical’ with each item rated on a 5-point frequency-based scale from ‘never’ to ‘always’.
Does peak expiratory flow moderate trajectories of cognitive function among individuals with lung diseases? A longitudinal analysis of the national health and aging trends study
Chronic respiratory diseases. Prevalence and attributable health burden of chronic respiratory diseases, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. Lancet Respir. Med. Jun. 2020; 8: 585-596https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30105-3 Impaired lung function, lung disease, and risk of incident dementia. Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. Jun. 2019; 199: 1385-1396https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201807-1220OC Andreou G. Vlachos F. Makanikas K.
Exploring the contributions of sex and traditionally genderized interpersonal-expressive traits to variability in post-trauma pain ratings
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Abstract Objectives Multiple intra- and inter-individual variabilities sculpt the experience of pain. However, integration of sex and gender has been under-explored in explanatory models of pain. This study aimed to examine the role of sex and traditionally genderized interpersonal-expressive traits, and their interactions in explaining the variability of pain ratings.
Rehabilitation Interventions for Physical Capacity and Quality of Life in Adults With Post-COVID-19 Condition: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Key Points Question Are respiratory training and exercise-based rehabilitation interventions associated with improved functional exercise capacity in adults with post–COVID-19 condition?
Canadian Career Firefighters’ Mental Health Impacts and Priorities
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A Scoping Review of the Evidence regarding Assessment and Management of Psychological Features of Shoulder Pain
Background and Aim. Shoulder pain is second only to low back pain among costs associated with the care of musculoskeletal disorders. Psychological factors, social factors, and mental health can contribute to shoulder pain and resulting functional disability. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify the nature of the research that has integrated psychological assessment and treatment in the management of shoulder pain. Methods.
Quantifying physiological responses during simulated tasks among Canadian firefighters: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Barriers, facilitators, preferences and expectations of joint protection programmes for patients with hand arthritis: a cross-sectional survey
Barriers, facilitators, preferences and expectations of joint protection programmes for patients with hand arthritis: a cross-sectional survey http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5098-4840Pavlos Bobos1,2,3, Joy MacDermid1,4,5,6, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3667-4133Christina Ziebart5,6, Eleni Boutsikari7, Emily Lalone6,8, Louis Ferreira6,8, Ruby Grewal6 1Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada 2Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy...
Psychometric Properties of Performance-Based Functional Tests in Patients With Shoulder Pathologies: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract Objectives To identify, critically appraise, and synthesize the reported psychometric properties of shoulder performance-based functional tests in patients with shoulder diseases. Data Sources MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health databases from inception until March 2019 were searched.
Psychometric Properties of the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) in Patients with Shoulder Conditions. A Systematic Review
To view the full text, please login as a subscribed user or purchase a subscription. Click here to view the full text on ScienceDirect. Fig. 1 Selection of the studies for inclusion in the systematic review. ABSTRACT Background Musculoskeletal injuries (i.e. shoulder pain) is the third most commonly reported symptom. The development of the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) scale has presented clinicians and researchers with a more efficient approach in measuring function.
Treatment and re/habilitation of children with cerebral palsy in India: a scoping review
Scoping Review Treatment and re/habilitation of children with cerebral palsy in India: a scoping review Pranay Jindal Corresponding Author E-mail address: pranaymcmaster@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5961-5518 School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Correspondence to...
Differences in orthotic design for thumb osteoarthritis and its impact on functional outcomes: A scoping review
Multiple orthoses for thumb osteoarthritis are available. Although current studies support their use to improve pain and hand function, there is no evidence to support the efficacy of specific orthotic designs. Improved functional outcomes can be achieved through the use of short orthoses, providing thumb stabilization without immobilizing adjacent joints.
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