European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Oct 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy and safety of a fixed combination of intramuscular diclofenac 75 mg + thiocolchicoside 4 mg in the treatment of acute low back pain: a phase III, randomized, double blind, controlled trial.
The management of acute low back pain (LBP) is directed to obtain early and maximum relief of the local and regional pain, and to improve mobility and physical function. ⋯ The new diclofenac+thiocolchicoside FDC formulation may allow treating effectively acute LBP while reducing the number of injections and hence the risk of local adverse reactions, and improving the patient's compliance.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Oct 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialMuscle stretching exercises and resistance training in fibromyalgia: which is better? A three-arm randomized controlled trial.
Exercise therapy is an effective component of fibromyalgia (FM) treatment. However, it is important to know the effects and specificities of the different types of exercise: muscle stretching and resistance training. ⋯ The trial included a control group and two intervention groups, both of which received exercise programs created specifically for patients with FM. In clinical practice, we suggest including both modalities in an exercise therapy program for FM.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Jun 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialVirtual reality to augment robot-assisted gait training in non-ambulatory patients with a subacute stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Active performance is crucial for motor learning, and, together with motivation, is believed to be associated with a better rehabilitation outcome. Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative approach to engage and motivate patients during training. There is promising evidence for its efficiency in retraining upper limb function. However, there is insufficient proof for its effectiveness in gait training. ⋯ VR might be a promising approach to enrich and improve gait rehabilitation after stroke.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Jun 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe effect of interferential current therapy on patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study.
Although interferential current (IFC) is a common electrotherapeutic modality used to treat musculoskeletal pain, there is not any randomized controlled trial investigating its clinical efficacy in subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS). ⋯ Our study responds to the needs of the lack of evidence in the field of rehabilitation. IFC therapy does not provide additional benefit for the treatment of SAIS.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Jun 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialOne year results of a randomized controlled trial on radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment, with predictors of pain, disability and return to work in patients with subacromial pain syndrome.
Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (rESWT) is increasingly used to treat patients with subacromial pain syndrome despite conflicting evidence of its effectiveness. Better knowledge regarding prognostic factors may contribute to the improvement in treatment and prognosis for the patients. ⋯ Radial ESWT should not be recommended for patients with subacromial pain syndrome. Clinicians should assess patient`s outcome expectations, and if possible reduce the use of pain medication and sick leave in this patient group.