EFFECT OF CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY ON OXYGEN SATURATION IN

PATIENTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS

The decreasing arterial oxygen saturation has been reported in patients with cystic
fibrosis during postural drainage when this was combined with other manoeuvres,
which did not, however, include thoracic expansion exercises or pauses for
relaxation and breathing control. When these features were included in an active
cycle of breathing techniques during postural drainage in 20 patients with cystic
fibrosis there was no fall in arterial oxygen saturation during the procedure.

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY

PRACTICE

This article discusses the potential contributions of qualitative research to

evidence-based physiotherapy practice. Although qualitative research has been
discussed previously in the physiotherapy literature, the relationship of qualitative
inquiry to evidence-based practice has received little attention.
The qualitative research is a valuable source of clinical information that should be
considered in the formulation of the best available evidence.

THE GROSS MOTOR FUNCTION MEASURE: A MEANS TO EVALUATE THE

EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

This paper reports the results of a study to validate a measure of gross motor
function in detecting change in the motor function of disabled children.
Physiotherapists used this instrument to assess 111 patients with cerebral palsy,
25 with head injury and 34 non-disabled preschool children on two occasions, the
second after an interval of four to six months.

CYRIAX PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR TENNIS ELBOW/LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS

Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is one of the most common lesions of the arm
with a well defined clinical presentation, which significantly impacts on the
community. Many treatment approaches have been proposed to manage this
condition. One is Cyriax physiotherapy. The effectiveness and reported effects of
this intervention are reviewed.

MASSAGE AS A PAIN RELIEVING METHOD

Massage is a mode of sensory stimulation consisting of systematic touch applied to

soft tissues without causing movement of a joint. It is not only one of the most
practised but also one of the most appreciated forms of sensory stimulation used
for the treatment of pain and disease and to promote well-being. Although it is in
general use