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Physical activity promotion in physiotherapy practice: A systematic scoping review of a decade of literature (2016)
Journal Article
Lowe, A., Gee, M., McLean, S., Littlewood, C., Lindsay, C., & Everett, S. (2016). Physical activity promotion in physiotherapy practice: A systematic scoping review of a decade of literature. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52, 122-127. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096735

Background: The health benefits of physical activity (PA) have been extensively documented. Globally PA levels are low with only a small proportion of the population reaching recommended levels. Insufficient PA is seen as a major public health proble... Read More about Physical activity promotion in physiotherapy practice: A systematic scoping review of a decade of literature.

Association of psychological variables and outcome in tendinopathy: A systematic review (2016)
Journal Article
Mallows, A., Debenham, J., Walker, T., & Littlewood, C. (2016). Association of psychological variables and outcome in tendinopathy: A systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51, 743-748. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096154

Objective: Fear, anxiety, depression, distress and catastrophisation are all factors known to affect pain and disability levels. To date, the association of such psychological factors has yet to be established in tendinopathy. Therefore, the purpose... Read More about Association of psychological variables and outcome in tendinopathy: A systematic review.

Effectiveness of scapula-focused approaches in patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2016)
Journal Article
Bury, J., West, M., Chamorro-Moriana, G., & Littlewood, C. (2016). Effectiveness of scapula-focused approaches in patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Manual Therapy, 25, 35-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2016.05.337

Background: Rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCSP) is common with a range of conservative treatments currently offered. Evidence supporting superiority of one approach over another is lacking. Scapula focused approaches (SFA) are frequently prescr... Read More about Effectiveness of scapula-focused approaches in patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.