On the Origins of Netball
The international game of netball can trace its popularity and codification to a unique college of Swedish gymnastics in the United Kingdom at the turn of the nineteenth century. The all-female college was also at the heart of the development…
Dr Bum’s Famous Institute of Mechanotherapy
The term ‘mechanotherapy’ was introduced by Swedish physician Gustav Zander to define a method of treating certain illnesses through massage and exercise, particularly using mechanical equipment. The exercises were drawn from the work of countryman Pehr Henrik Ling, but the…
Highlights from PEDro at World Physiotherapy Congress 2025
Thanks for Visiting PEDro at #WorldPhysio2025! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by the PEDro stall at #WorldPhysio2025! It was a pleasure connecting with so many physiotherapists, educators, researchers, and students from around the world. We loved hearing…
Destaques do PEDro no Congresso Mundial de Fisioterapia 2025
Obrigado por visitar o PEDro no #WorldPhysio2025! Um sincero agradecimento a todos que passaram pelo estande do PEDro no #WorldPhysio2025! Foi um prazer conectar-nos com tantos fisioterapeutas, educadores, pesquisadores e estudantes de todo o mundo. Adoramos ouvir como o PEDro…
A fadiga relacionada ao câncer é o sintoma mais comum e grave do câncer e do seu tratamento
A fadiga relacionada ao câncer é o sintoma mais comum e grave do câncer e do seu tratamento. A prevalência varia entre 50% e 90% e está associada à redução da qualidade de vida. Esta revisão sistemática teve como objetivo…