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The Lower Body Positive Pressure Treadmill for Knee Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation

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PEDro: a physiotherapy evidence database.

Roberta Bronson Fitzpatrick¹

¹George F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 30 Twelfth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07101-2754, USA. fitzparb@umdnj.edu

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|October 11, 2008

Summary

The PEDro database offers quick access to physiotherapy research, including randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews. Learn how to effectively search this valuable evidence-based resource.

Area of Science:

Physiotherapy
Evidence-Based Practice
Information Science

Background:

The PEDro database is a key resource developed by the Centre for Evidence-Based Physiotherapy (CEBP) in Sydney, Australia.
It serves as a crucial tool for accessing a wide range of physiotherapy literature.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide background information on the PEDro database.
To guide users on the fundamental methods for searching the database content.

Main Methods:

This content column focuses on explaining the PEDro database.
It details how to navigate and retrieve specific information within the database.

Main Results:

Users can gain rapid access to bibliographic details and abstracts.

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The database covers randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines.

Conclusions:

Understanding PEDro's search functionality enhances access to evidence-based physiotherapy information.
Effective use of PEDro supports informed clinical decision-making in physiotherapy practice.