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Bert M. Chesworth
Researcher at University of Western Ontario
Publications - 87
Citations - 5543
Bert M. Chesworth is an academic researcher from University of Western Ontario. The author has contributed to research in topics: Ankle & Hip fracture. The author has an hindex of 32, co-authored 85 publications receiving 4713 citations. Previous affiliations of Bert M. Chesworth include Lawson Health Research Institute & American Physical Therapy Association.
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Patient Satisfaction after Total Knee Arthroplasty: Who is Satisfied and Who is Not?
TL;DR: A cross-sectional study of patient satisfaction after 1703 primary TKAs performed in the province of Ontario confirmed that approximately one in five (19%) primary TKA patients were not satisfied with the outcome.
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Use of the Berg Balance Scale for Predicting Multiple Falls in Community-Dwelling Elderly People: A Prospective Study
TL;DR: The predictive validity of this scale for multiple falls is superior to that for other types of falls, and the use of likelihood ratios preserves the gradient of risk across the whole range of scores.
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Comparing patient outcomes after THA and TKA: is there a difference?
TL;DR: Primary THA offers superior short-term outcomes when compared with primary TKA, and patients undergoing THA expressed higher satisfaction with pain reduction while performing activities and their ability to perform daily activities whenCompared with patients undergoing TKA.
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Quantifying the magnitude of risk for balance impairment on falls in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
TL;DR: Specific balance measurement scales were identified with associations for an increased fall risk, but further research is required to refine recommendations for their use in clinical practice.
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Age and sex effects on mobility of the human ankle.
Anthony A. Vandervoort,Bert M. Chesworth,David A. Cunningham,Donald H. Paterson,Peter A. Rechnitzer,John J. Koval +5 more
TL;DR: Functional ankle movement becomes limited with age, but could be improved by strengthening weak dorsiflexor muscles.