Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialUse of ultrasound to increase effectiveness of isokinetic exercise for knee osteoarthritis.
To investigate the effects of ultrasound (US) in isokinetic muscle strengthening exercises on functional status of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ US treatment could increase the effectiveness of isokinetic exercise for functional improvement of knee OA, and pulsed ultrasound has a greater effect than continuous US.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Jun 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe effect of real and sham acupuncture on thermal sensation and thermal pain thresholds.
To compare the effect of real and sham acupuncture and a control intervention on thermal sensation and thermal pain thresholds. ⋯ Although we observed a trend toward a decreased sensitivity to thermal pain and thermal sensation with real acupuncture, this trend did not differ significantly from the changes with control or sham interventions. Therefore, no support was provided for analgesic or placebo effects of acupuncture. The trend, combined with the relatively low power of the inferential tests applied does, however, suggest that further research is merited.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialIncreasing days at work using function-centered rehabilitation in nonacute nonspecific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate the effect of function-centered compared with pain-centered inpatient rehabilitation in patients whose absence from work is due to chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP). ⋯ Function-centered rehabilitation increases the number of work days, self-efficacy, and lifting capacity in patients with nonacute nonspecific LBP.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialEffects of home strength training and stretching versus stretching alone after lumbar disk surgery: a randomized study with a 1-year follow-up.
To assess the adherence to and effects of a 12-month combined strength and stretching home exercise regimen versus stretching alone, on patient outcome after lumbar disk surgery. ⋯ At the 12-month follow-up, no statistically significant changes were found in the physical function, pain, or disability measures between the groups. In the STG, training adherence with regard to training frequency and intensity remained too low to lead to specific training-induced adaptations in the neuromuscular system. Progressive loading, supervision of training, and psychosocial support is needed in long-term rehabilitation programs to maintain patient motivation.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialModerate-heeled shoes and knee joint torques relevant to the development and progression of knee osteoarthritis.
To determine if women's dress shoes with heels of just 1.5 in (3.8 cm) in height increases knee joint torques, which are thought to be relevant to the development and/or progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in both the medial and patellofemoral compartments. ⋯ Even shoes with moderately high heels (1.5 in) significantly increase knee torques thought to be relevant in the development and/or progression of knee OA. Women, particularly those who already have knee OA, should be advised against wearing these types of shoes.