Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2025.11.011
Linkun Shen, Sheng Li
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2025.11.005
Gabriela da Silva Matuti , Sandra Regina Alouche
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2025.12.008
Augusto Boening , Louise Ada , Maria Tereza M Alvarenga , Aline A Scianni , Lucas R Nascimento
Question
Is mirror therapy, using only the intact upper limb (unilateral), superior to the same amount and type of practice without the mirror at reducing upper limb impairments or activity limitations? Is mirror therapy, using the intact and the affected upper limb (bilateral), superior to the same amount and type of practice without the mirror at reducing upper limb impairments or activity limitations?
Design
Systematic review of randomised trials with meta-analysis.
Participants
Adults at any time after stroke of any severity.
Intervention
Supervised mirror therapy for the upper limb.
Outcome measures
Motor impairments and/or activities.
Results
A total of 19 trials, involving 618 participants, were included. The mean PEDro score of the trials was 6 (range 3 to 8). Low-level evidence indicates that unilateral mirror therapy may have a moderate effect on motor recovery (SMD 0.48, 95% CI 0.14 to 0.82) and moderate level evidence indicates that this is similar in terms of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (MD 5 out of 66 points, 95% CI 0 to 10). Moderate-level evidence indicates that bilateral mirror therapy has little or no effect on motor recovery (SMD 0.15, 95% CI –0.07 to 0.38) and moderate level evidence indicates that this is similar in terms of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (MD 2 out of 66 points, 95% CI –1 to 6).
Conclusion
This systematic review suggests that unilateral mirror therapy may improve motor recovery after stroke. In contrast, bilateral mirror therapy appears to offer little benefit compared with practice without the mirror.
Registration
PROSPERO (CRD420251038374).
问题:仅使用完整上肢(单侧)的镜像疗法在减少上肢损伤或活动限制方面是否优于不使用镜像的相同数量和类型的练习?镜像疗法,使用完整的和受影响的上肢(双侧),在减少上肢损伤或活动限制方面是否优于相同数量和类型的无镜像练习?设计:采用荟萃分析对随机试验进行系统评价。参与者:任何严重程度中风后的任何时间的成年人。干预:上肢监督镜像治疗。结果测量:运动障碍和/或活动。结果:共纳入19项试验,618名受试者。试验的平均PEDro评分为6分(范围3至8分)。低水平证据表明,单侧镜像治疗可能对运动恢复有中等影响(SMD 0.48, 95% CI 0.14至0.82),中等水平证据表明,这与Fugl-Meyer评估(MD 5 / 66分,95% CI 0至10)相似。中等水平的证据表明,双侧镜像治疗对运动恢复的影响很小或没有影响(SMD为0.15,95% CI为-0.07至0.38),中等水平的证据表明,这与Fugl-Meyer评估(dm2 / 66分,95% CI为-1至6)相似。结论:本系统综述提示单侧镜像治疗可改善脑卒中后的运动恢复。相比之下,双侧镜像治疗与不使用镜像的治疗相比似乎没有什么好处。注册:普洛斯彼罗(CRD420251038374)。
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2025.11.004
Elaine Menezes de Oliveira , Gabriela da Silva Matuti
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2025.11.010
Marte Charlotte Dobbertin Gram, Morten Wang Fagerland, Kari Bø
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2025.12.007
Tatiana de Bem Fretta , Kari Bø , Pauliana Carolina de Souza Mendes , Mirella Dias , Daiane Leite da Roza , Cristine Homsi Jorge
Question
How effective is a telerehabilitation program in reducing reports of pelvic floor dysfunction in women after gynaecological cancer treatment?
Design
Randomised controlled trial with blinded assessors, concealed allocation and intention-to-treat analysis.
Participants
Fifty-eight women reporting urinary incontinence (UI) after treatment for gynaecological cancer.
Interventions
Experimental group participants were allocated to undertake telerehabilitation sessions including pelvic floor muscle training once a week for 12 weeks. The control group received usual care.
Outcome measures
The primary outcome was the prevalence of UI on the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF). The secondary outcomes were: the impact of UI on quality of life (ICIQ-UI-SF), sexual function (Female Sexual Function Index), dyspareunia (numerical assessment scale), self-esteem (Rosenberg), pain (numerical assessment scale), faecal incontinence, stool consistency, vaginal stenosis, quality of life (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire) and level of physical activity. After 12 weeks, the telerehab group also responded about treatment satisfaction, adherence and system usability.
Results
After 12 weeks, the experimental group had better outcomes than the control group in several areas: prevalence of UI (RD –0.45, 95% CI –0.62 to –0.23); total ICIQ-UI-SF score (MD –9.5, 95% CI –11.8 to –7.1); pelvic pain (MD –3.1, 95% CI –4.7 to –1.4); self-esteem (MD 2.9, 95% CI 0.7 to 5.1); and measures of vaginal stenosis and quality of life.
Conclusion
A 12-week telerehabilitation program was effective in reducing reports of UI, severity of UI, pelvic pain and dyspareunia in women after the treatment of gynaecological cancer.
问题:远程康复计划在减少妇科癌症治疗后妇女盆底功能障碍报告方面有多有效?设计:随机对照试验,采用盲法评估,隐蔽分配和意向治疗分析。参与者:58名报告妇科癌症治疗后尿失禁(UI)的妇女。干预措施:实验组参与者被分配进行远程康复课程,包括盆底肌肉训练,每周一次,持续12周。对照组接受常规护理。结果测量:主要结果是尿失禁国际咨询问卷-尿失禁简表(ICIQ-UI-SF)中尿失禁的患病率。次要结局是:尿失禁对生活质量(ICIQ-UI-SF)、性功能(女性性功能指数)、性交困难(数值评估量表)、自尊(Rosenberg)、疼痛(数值评估量表)、大小便失禁、大便一致性、阴道狭窄、生活质量(欧洲癌症研究与治疗组织生活质量问卷)和身体活动水平的影响。12周后,远程治疗组也对治疗满意度、依从性和系统可用性做出了回应。结果:12周后,实验组在几个方面优于对照组:尿失禁患病率(RD -0.45, 95% CI -0.62 ~ -0.23);ICIQ-UI-SF总分(MD -9.5, 95% CI -11.8 ~ -7.1);盆腔疼痛(MD -3.1, 95% CI -4.7 ~ -1.4);自尊(MD 2.9, 95% CI 0.7 ~ 5.1);以及阴道狭窄和生活质量的测量。结论:12周的远程康复治疗可有效减少妇科癌症患者术后尿失禁、尿失禁严重程度、盆腔疼痛和性交困难的报告。注册:巴西临床试验登记处(ReBEC) RBR-8ht5nqq。
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2025.12.002
Rafael Zambelli Pinto , Alice Kongsted , Samuel Silva , Jill A Hayden , Aron Downie , Bruno T Saragiotto
Introduction
This paper highlights research relating to diagnosis and prognosis in low back pain (LBP) published between January 2020 and September 2025.
Methods
To identify studies for inclusion, we searched Medline, CINAHL and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Search results were screened and relevant studies were grouped according to their topic area. From those results, we selected studies that were perceived to be of great clinical importance, particularly high quality and/or controversial.
Findings
This narrative review synthesised five key themes in LBP research. For Theme 1 (Serious pathologies presenting as LBP), we found that serious spinal conditions are rare, and clinicians should assess overall concern using a combination of alerting features rather than isolated red flags. In Theme 2 (Imaging in LBP management), we discussed the limited role of imaging, noting its continued overuse and frequent inappropriate application. In Theme 3 (Diagnostic uncertainty), we highlighted that LBP often lacks a clear anatomical cause and that embracing uncertainty while focusing on modifiable factors can help patients feel more supported and in control. Theme 4 (Clinical course and pain trajectories) showed that although recovery is common in recent onset LBP, recurrences are frequent; even long-lasting pain can improve. Traditional labels such as ‘acute’ and ‘chronic’ often fail to capture the fluctuating nature of LBP. Finally, in Theme 5 (Prognostic factors and prediction models), we presented patient characteristics related to delayed recovery but highlighted that current prediction models are not yet ready for clinical implementation. We provided direction for future research across all themes. The identified themes help clinicians make informed, evidence-based decisions and navigate current uncertainties in diagnosis and prognosis.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2025.08.001
Cherie Zischke
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2025.11.008
Yvonne C Learmonth
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