Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyLong-Term Specialized Physical Therapy in Cervical Dystonia: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a specialized physical therapy (SPT) program on disability in cervical dystonia (CD) compared to regular physical therapy (RPT). ⋯ SPT revealed no significant differences compared to RPT after 12 months of treatment on the TWSTRS disability scale. Both groups showed similar improvements compared to baseline. Positive results in the SPT group were higher patient perceived effects and general health perception. Treatment costs were lower in the SPT group. With lower costs and similar effects, the SPT program seems to be the preferred program to treat CD.