Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2014
ReviewWhat do we really know about the safety of tai chi?: A systematic review of adverse event reports in randomized trials.
To systematically review the frequency and quality of adverse event (AE) reports in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of tai chi (TC). ⋯ TC is unlikely to result in serious AEs, but it may be associated with minor musculoskeletal aches and pains. However, poor and inconsistent reporting of AEs greatly limits the conclusions that can be drawn regarding the safety of TC.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2014
ReviewIntraexaminer reliability of hand-held dynamometry in the upper extremity: a systematic review.
To summarize and appraise the literature on the intraexaminer reliability of hand-held dynamometry (HHD) in the upper extremity. ⋯ Intraexaminer reliability of HHD in upper extremity muscle strength was acceptable only for elbow measurements in healthy subjects. We provide specific recommendations for future research. Physical therapists should not rely on HHD measurements for evaluation of treatment effects in patients with upper extremity disorders.