Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Apr 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of perceptive rehabilitation in the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain through a new tool: a randomized clinical study.
To evaluate the efficacy of a perceptive rehabilitative approach, based on a new device, with regard to pain and disability in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain. ⋯ Perceptive rehabilitation has immediate positive effects on pain. Back School reduces disabilities at follow-up.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Apr 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialThe efficacy of forward head correction on nerve root function and pain in cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: a randomized trial.
To investigate the effect of forward head posture correction on pain and nerve root function in cases of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. ⋯ Forward head posture correction using a posture corrective exercise programme in addition to ultrasound and infrared radiation decreased pain and craniovertebral angle and increased the peak-to-peak amplitude of dermatomal somatosensory evoked potentials for C6 and C7 in cases of lower cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEfficacy of electromyographic biofeedback and electrical stimulation following arthroscopic partial meniscectomy: a randomized controlled trial.
To compare the effectiveness of electromyographic biofeedback training and electrical stimulation therapy for rehabilitation following arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. ⋯ The addition of electromyographic biofeedback training to a conventional exercise programme following arthroscopic partial meniscectomy helps to speed up the rehabilitation process.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAn early botulinum toxin A treatment in subacute stroke patients may prevent a disabling finger flexor stiffness six months later: a randomized controlled trial.
The study asked whether an early botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injection in subacute stroke patients may prevent a disabling finger flexor stiffness six months later. ⋯ The results indicate an effect of early BTX-A injection on finger flexor stiffness six months later, presumably attributable to a reduced contracture development. Effect size calculation suggests inclusion of at least 17 patients per group excluding drop-outs in a warranted placebo-controlled trial.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Dec 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialShort-term effects of local microwave hyperthermia on pain and function in patients with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: a double blind randomized sham-controlled trial.
To determine the short-term effects of local microwave hyperthermia on pain and function in patients with mild to moderate idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome. ⋯ Hyperthermia provides short-term improvements in pain and function in patients with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.