Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialChronic lateral epicondylitis of the elbow: A prospective study of low-energy shockwave therapy and low-energy shockwave therapy plus manual therapy of the cervical spine.
To compare the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) alone with a combination of ESWT and manual therapy of the cervical spine in treating chronic tennis elbow. ⋯ ESWT may be an effective conservative treatment method for unilateral chronic tennis elbow. The efficacy of additional cervical manual therapy for lateral epicondylitis remains questionable.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Oct 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialDisability measurement in persons with back pain: a validity study of spinal range of motion and velocity.
To evaluate the criterion validity and responsiveness to change of spine kinematic variables to assess disability in patients with low back pain. ⋯ Spine kinematics during flexion and extension of the trunk do not appear to be a valid measure of disability in patients with subacute and chronic back pain.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialRehabilitation of neck-shoulder pain in women industrial workers: a randomized trial comparing isometric shoulder endurance training with isometric shoulder strength training.
To study whether isometric shoulder endurance was more advantageous than isometric shoulder strength training in reducing pain and perceived exertion and to increase shoulder function through improved muscle endurance and strength. ⋯ Physical training programs for neck-shoulder pain may include isometric shoulder muscular strength exercise in addition to isometric shoulder endurance training, rather than endurance training only.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialInhibition of the triceps surae stretch reflex by stimulation of the deep peroneal nerve in persons with spastic stroke.
To reduce the triceps surae stretch reflex by electrical stimulation of the deep peroneal nerve. ⋯ The stretch reflex of relaxed triceps surae in persons with spastic stroke can be extensively reduced by stimulating the deep peroneal nerve at several times motor threshold of the tibialis anterior.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Jun 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialRespiratory muscle weakness and respiratory muscle training in severely disabled multiple sclerosis patients.
To evaluate the contribution of respiratory muscle weakness (part 1) and respiratory muscle training (part 2) to pulmonary function, cough efficacy, and functional status in patients with advanced multiple sclerosis (MS). ⋯ Expiratory muscle strength was significantly reduced and related to FVC, cough efficacy, and functional status. Expiratory muscle training tended to enhance inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength. In addition, subjectively and objectively rated cough efficacy improved significantly and lasted for 3 months after training cessation.