Physical therapy
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Review Meta Analysis
Effect of taping on spinal pain and disability: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Taping is a widely used therapeutic tool for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, nevertheless its effectiveness is still uncertain. ⋯ Although different types of taping were investigated, the results of this systematic review did not show any firm support for their effectiveness.
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Review Meta Analysis
Effect of taping on spinal pain and disability: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Taping is a widely used therapeutic tool for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, nevertheless its effectiveness is still uncertain. ⋯ Although different types of taping were investigated, the results of this systematic review did not show any firm support for their effectiveness.
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Clinicians are faced with using the current best evidence to make treatment decisions, yet synthesis of knowledge translation (KT) strategies that influence professional practice behaviors in rehabilitation disciplines remains largely unknown. ⋯ The modest-to-low methodological quality assessed in the studies underscores the gaps in KT strategies used in rehabilitation and highlights the need for rigorously designed studies that are well reported.
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Review Meta Analysis
Effect of therapeutic aquatic exercise on symptoms and function associated with lower limb osteoarthritis: systematic review with meta-analysis.
Current management of osteoarthritis (OA) focuses on pain control and maintaining physical function through pharmacological, nonpharmacological, and surgical treatments. Exercise, including therapeutic aquatic exercise (TAE), is considered one of the most important management options. Nevertheless, there is no up-to-date systematic review describing the effect of TAE on symptoms and function associated with lower limb OA. ⋯ The results indicate that TAE is effective in managing symptoms associated with lower limb OA.