Journal of physiotherapy
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Journal of physiotherapy · Jul 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyA biopsychosocial primary care intervention (Back on Track) versus primary care as usual in a subgroup of people with chronic low back pain: protocol for a randomised, controlled trial.
Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial interventions are effective at improving functional disability in people with chronic low back pain. However, these interventions are often expensive and have long waiting times before treatment starts. Therefore, implementing biopsychosocial interventions in primary care settings may be of interest. Because people with chronic low back pain show different biopsychosocial profiles, they might respond differently to specific interventions. ⋯ This study will provide useful information on a biopsychosocial intervention for chronic low back pain in primary care settings.
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Journal of physiotherapy · Jan 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyThe PACT trial: PAtient Centered Telerehabilitation: effectiveness of software-supported and traditional mirror therapy in patients with phantom limb pain following lower limb amputation: protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial.
Non-pharmacological interventions such as mirror therapy are gaining increased recognition in the treatment of phantom limb pain; however, the evidence in people with phantom limb pain is still weak. In addition, compliance to self-delivered exercises is generally low. The aim of this randomised controlled study is to investigate the effectiveness of mirror therapy supported by telerehabilitation on the intensity, duration and frequency of phantom limb pain and limitations in daily activities compared to traditional mirror therapy and care as usual in people following lower limb amputation. ⋯ Several questions concerning the study design that emerged during the preparation of this trial will be discussed. This will include how these questions were addressed and arguments for the choices that were made.
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Journal of physiotherapy · Dec 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyCombined arm stretch positioning and neuromuscular electrical stimulation during rehabilitation does not improve range of motion, shoulder pain or function in patients after stroke: a randomised trial.
Does static stretch positioning combined with simultaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in the subacute phase after stroke have beneficial effects on basic arm body functions and activities? ⋯ In people with poor arm motor control in the subacute phase after stroke, static stretch positioning combined with simultaneous NMES has no statistically significant effects on range of motion, shoulder pain, basic arm function, or activities of daily living.