Ortopedia, traumatologia, rehabilitacja
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · Dec 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialA Triple Application of Kinesio Taping Supports Rehabilitation Program for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RoCT) is a common pathology among adults. Kinesio-taping (KT) represents a possible rehabilitative treatment. The aim of the present study is to investigate the efficacy of a combination of three different applications of KT combined with a standardized protocol of rehabilitative exercises in reducing pain and in functional recovery in patients affected by RoCT. ⋯ 1. KT application combined with conventional rehabilitative treatment can facilitate immediate pain reduction during rehabilitative treatment. 2. KT application combined with conventional rehabilitative treatment can increase function recovery. 3. KT application combined with conventional rehabilitative treatment can increase strength recovery. 4. Our findings however are not strong enough to recommend the application of KT during rehabilitative treatment for RoCT. 5. These results are the basis for future prospective, randomized controlled trials of larger samples of patients.
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · Dec 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyOperative Management of Distal Tibial Extra-articular Fractures - Intramedullary Nail Versus Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Plate Osteosynthesis.
The ideal treatment of distal tibial extra articular fractures remains controversial. Minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis and intramedullary nailing are the two most commonly used methods. We did a prospective randomized controlled study to assess the functional outcome of distal tibial extra articular tibial fractures by comparing these treatment methods. ⋯ MIPPO and intramedullary nailing are effective treatment options in the management of distal tibial extra particular fractures, with comparable functional outcomes.
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · Nov 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of Saunders traction and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the cervical spine range of motion in patients reporting neck pain - pilot study.
It is estimated that about 80% of the general population occasionally experience spinal pain, with as many as 50% reporting pain in the cervical spine. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of treatment of cervical spine pain with the Saunders traction device and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) by assessing their impact on the cervical spine range of motion in the sagittal, coronal and horizontal planes. ⋯ The best therapeutic effect was obtained by combining traction with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · May 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEvaluation of perifacet injections and paraspinal muscle rehabilitation in treatment of low back pain. A randomised controlled trial.
Lumbar paraspinal muscle dysfunction and Low Back Pain are strongly correlated. The best treatment for non-specific Low Back Pain is still controversial. ⋯ Perifacet injection and back education including a gym ball exercise program may be more effective than back education alone in relieving pain and improving physical capacity respectively. Back education including gym ball exercise could be used for non-specific Low Back Pain, as the ultimate goal should be to restore function.