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Next PEDro and DiTA updates (April 2024)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on 8 April 2024.
Systematic review found that following hip fracture surgery in older adults, a structured exercise program improved physical function, mobility and independence with ADLs compared to no exercise or regular physical activity. The certainty of evidence ranged from moderate to very low.
A decline in physical function and mobility and loss of skeletal muscle are commonly associated with aging and lead to increased falls risk. This systematic review aimed to examine the…
PEDro statistics
An analysis of the contents of PEDro in the 5 February 2024 update is presented on this page. These data will be updated annually, so the next update is planned…
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DiTA update (4 March 2024)
DiTA contains 2,462 records. In the 4 March 2024 update you will find: 2,185 reports of primary studies, and 277 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and…
PEDro update (4 March 2024)
PEDro contains 60,777 records. In the 4 March 2024 update you will find: 46,546 Reports of randomised controlled trials (45,481 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using…
Next PEDro and DiTA updates (March 2024)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on 4 March 2024.
Infographic: Systematic review found that progressive resistance exercise training increased muscle strength in people with cerebral palsy and was maintained for at least 11 weeks when compared to no intervention.
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Bania et al 2023. The review concluded that progressive resistance exercise training increased muscle strength in people with cerebral palsy and was…
DiTA update (5 February 2024)
DiTA contains 2,401 records. In the 5 February 2024 update you will find: 2,145 reports of primary studies, and 256 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and…
PEDro update (5 February 2024)
PEDro contains 60,567 records. In the 5 February 2024 update you will find: 46,430 reports of randomised controlled trials (45,322 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using…