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The Impact Of An Inpatient Hospital Admission On Patients’ Physical Functioning And Quality Of Life In The Oncology Setting, Andrew Murnane, Justin Keogh, Fiona Magat, Sonya Imbesi, Marie Coulombe, Sharni Patchell, Allan Abbott

Allan D. Abbott

Objective: Cancer can affect an individual’s level of physical function and health related quality of life (HRQoL). Those requiring hospital admission may be at risk of further decline during hospitalisation. The aim of this study was to investigate physical functioning and HRQoL of cancer patients on admission and over the course of their hospital admission. Methods: A prospective observational study was undertaken on the inpatient wards of a specialist oncology hospital. Assessment measures were taken bi-weekly until discharge from hospital or if they became too unwell to continue. Functional outcome measures included timed-up and go test (TUG), 30 second sit …

Acute Injuries In Recreational And Competitive Surfers: Incidence, Severity, Location, Type And Mechanism, James Furness, Wayne Hing, Joe Walsh, Allan Abbott, Jeremy Sheppard, Michael Climstein

Allan D. Abbott

This is the largest surfing-specific survey that included both recreational and competitive surfers conducted in Australia to date. The shoulder, ankle, head, and face were identified as the key regions where acute injuries occur in surfers. This research may aid in reducing the occurrence of injury through musculoskeletal screening in these key injury-prone regions and through the use of sport-specific strength training and conditioning.

Reliability And Validity Of Inexpensive And Easily Administered Anthropometric Clinical Evaluation Methods Of Postural Asymmetry Measurement In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review, Ashleigh Prowse, Rodney Pope, Paul Gerdhem, Allan Abbott

Allan D. Abbott

Purpose As accurate and reproducible measurements ospinal curvature are crucial in the examination of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), this systematic review aims to report on the reliability and validity of a range of inexpensive and easily administered anthropometric methods of postural asymmetry measurement in an AIS population, to inform practice in a clinical setting. Methods A systematic search of health research databases located studies assessing reliability and validity of inexpensive and easily administered anthropometric measures. Results Fourteen studies satisfied eligibility criteria. The methodological quality of included studies ranged from low to high. Validity studies were of moderate to …

Physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation Following Lumbar Total Disc Replacement: A Retrospective Study, Adeline Green, Philippa Gilbert, Matthew Scott-Young, Allan Abbott

Allan D. Abbott

Background and Purpose. This study sought to answer the following questions: What are the outcomes of physiotherapy post lumbar total disc replacement (LTDR) compared with patient self-mediated rehabilitation? Is a difference in outcomes related to the number of physiotherapy sessions? Methods. This is a retrospective observational study of 600 patients post TDR. Patient outcomes for self-mediated rehabilitation (Group 1), 1–3 sessions of clinicbased physiotherapy (Group 2) and ≥4 sessions of clinic-based physiotherapy (Group 3) were analysed. Outcomes measures included the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMQ), Short Form-36 Physical (SF-36 PCS) and Mental Subscale Components (SF-36 MCS), …

Quality Of Life Outcomes In Surgically Treated Adult Scoliosis Patients: A Systematic Review, Jennifer Theis, Paul Gerdhem, Allan Abbott

Allan D. Abbott

Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to identify prospective studies reporting the impact of surgical intervention on health-related quality of life (HRQL) outcomes for adults with scoliosis at aminimum 2 year follow-up.

Method: An electronic database search was conducted for January 2000–November 2013 in conjunction with a reference list search of two related systematic reviews for prospective studies of adults withscoliosis reporting HRQL outcome measure. Methodological quality of included articles was assessed using the Downs and Black checklist. Cohen’s d effect size was calculated for Scoliosis Research Society Questionnaire (SRS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) outcomes for included …

Shoulder Pain And Dysfunction In Young Surf Lifesavers, Josh Carter, Nick Marshall, Allan Abbott

Allan D. Abbott

Objectives: To determine the incidence and prevalence of significantly interrupting shoulder pain (SIP) in young surf lifesavers and to determine association with training dosage and the ‘combined elevation test’. Participants: 54 surf lifesavers aged 10e18 from the Gold Coast, Australia. Methods and outcome measures: Retrospective survey of SIP and training dosage. Cross-sectional measures of the combined elevation test. Design: Retrospective. Results: 56.5% of female surf lifesavers reported a history of SIP compared to males with 48.5%. Females had a higher combined elevation score compared to males, 28.32 ± SD 8.52 cm and 26.09 ± SD 6.64 cm, respectively. Young surf …