BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Recent Submissions
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Exploring non-healthcare university students’ expectations, perceptions and beliefs of physiotherapy: A qualitative study
(2018)Study design: Qualitative research with semi-structured interviews and open-ended questions. Objectives: This study aims to understand and explore the source of expectations, beliefs and perceptions of non-clinical ... -
Evaluation of walking speeds required at signal-controlled pedestrian crossings in Edinburgh: an observational study
(2018)Objective: To evaluate the walking speeds required at signal-controlled pedestrian crossings in Edinburgh. Design: Non-experimental, quantitative and observational. Setting: 101 signal-controlled crossings (Pelican, ... -
A test-retest reliability and between-methods agreement study comparing the Infrared Optoelectronic volumetry and Infrared Depth volumetry against the Water Displacement volumetry, for the measurement of lower limb volumes in healthy individuals.
(2018)Question: Does infrared optoelectronic volumetry and infrared depth volumetry demonstrate higher test-retest reliability and agreement when compared to the reference standard water displacement volumetry for the measurement ... -
Validity of the Fitbit Charge 2 for measuring steps taken at moderate to fast walking speeds in healthy adults
(2018)Purpose: To explore the validity of the Fitbit Charge 2 during treadmill walking in a healthy adult population. Design: A validation study with a within-subjects design. Participants: 26 healthy adults (18 females and ... -
Water Displacement and Vertically Aligned Perometer’s Have Excellent Test-Retest Reliability but Poor Concurrent Validity: a reliability and between-methods agreement study.
(2018)Objective: How much test-retest reliability and concurrent validity does a vertically aligned perometer have compared to the reference standard- water displacement? Design: Test-retest reliability and between-methods ...