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1 October is International Day of Older Persons
International Day of Older Persons aims to raise awareness about the contributions of older people and the challenges they face in an ageing world, as well as encouraging societies to…
PEDro update (7 September 2026)
PEDro contains 70,384 records. In this update you will find: 52,061 reports of randomised controlled trials (50,044 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale)…
Systematic review found that for adults with stroke, modified constraint induced movement therapy may improve upper-limb function compared to conventional therapy
Approximately 55-75% of people experience reduced upper limb function following stroke. Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) involves using the affected limb intensively over multiple weeks, while restricting the use…
World PT Day 2026: Physiotherapy, physical activity and cardiovascular health
On 8 September, the global physiotherapy community comes together to celebrate World PT Day and recognise the important contributions physiotherapists make to the health and wellbeing of people around the…
Do physiotherapists have enough high-quality scientific evidence to guide their decisions when treating fractures?
A recent publication from Ferreira AM et al aimed to map the profile of current research on fracture management. Using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database, PEDro to access high-quality evidence evaluating…
This Systematic review found that early rehabilitation 48-72hours post ICU admission or initiation of mechanical ventilation can improve clinical outcomes in patients
Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) requiring mechanical ventilation often experience functional decline and complications attributable to reduced activity. Early rehabilitation could potentially improve functional outcomes and length of…
PEDro at the World Physiotherapy Africa Regional Congress 2026
The World Physiotherapy Africa Regional Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, provided an excellent opportunity to engage with physiotherapists, researchers, educators and professional leaders from across the continent. PEDro Co-Director and scientific…
PEDro update 1 June 2026
PEDro contains 68,847 records. In this update you will find: 50,883 reports of randomised controlled trials (49,732 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale)…
DiTA update 1 June 2026
DiTA contains 2575 records. In the 1 June 2026 update you will find: 2273 reports of primary studies, and 302 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and…
