BACKGROUND: The treatment-related burden for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) may be relieved by physical exercises. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to summarize and analyze the evidence provided by randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on physical exercise interventions …

Background. Few data are available on predictors for a favorable outcome in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP). Purpose. The aim of this study was to assess prognostic factors for pain intensity, disability, return to work, quality of life, and global perceived effect in patients …

Achtergrond: Functiestoornissen van de schoudergordel kunnen een mogelijke oorzaak zijn van subacromiale schouderimpingement4,5. Op basis daarvan zou de behandeling gericht moeten zijn op het reduceren van de functiestoornissen, waarmee fysiotherapeutische oefentherapie de meest logische optie zou zijn13. …

Chest physical therapy (CPT) is a widely used intervention for patients with airway diseases. The main goal is to facilitate secretion transport and thereby decrease secretion retention in the airways. Historically, conventional CPT has consisted of a combination of forced expirations (directed cough …