The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jul 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialPilates-based therapeutic exercise: effect on subjects with nonspecific chronic low back pain and functional disability: a randomized controlled trial.
A randomized controlled trial, prestest-posttest design, with a 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up. ⋯ The individuals in the specific-exercise-training group reported a significant decrease in LBP and disability, which was maintained over a 12-month follow-up period. Treatment with a modified Pilates-based approach was more efficacious than usual care in a population with chronic, unresolved LBP.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomized controlled trial of calcaneal taping, sham taping, and plantar fascia stretching for the short-term management of plantar heel pain.
Prospective, experimental, randomized, single-factor, pretest/posttest design. ⋯ Calcaneal taping was shown to be a more effective tool for the relief of plantar heel pain than stretching, sham taping, or no treatment.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Nov 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe influence of experience and specialty certifications on clinical outcomes for patients with low back pain treated within a standardized physical therapy management program.
Secondary analysis of a randomized trial. ⋯ With the standardized protocol utilized in this study, it appears that the therapist-related factors of increased experience and specialty certification status do not result in an improvement in patients' disability associated with low back pain.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jul 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialInitial effects of elbow taping on pain-free grip strength and pressure pain threshold.
Single-blind, placebo control, randomized, crossover, experimental study with repeated measures. ⋯ This preliminary study demonstrated an initial ameliorative effect of a taping technique for lateral epicondylalgia and suggests that it should be considered as an adjunct in the management of this condition.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jul 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe immediate effects of a cervical lateral glide treatment technique in patients with neurogenic cervicobrachial pain.
Randomized clinical trial. ⋯ When a cervical dysfunction can be regarded as a cause of the neurogenic disorder or as a contributing factor that impedes natural recovery, a cervical lateral glide mobilization has positive immediate effects in patients with subacute peripheral neurogenic cervicobrachial pain. This movement-based approach seems preferable to ultrasound.