Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Sep 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of two exercise regimes; motor control versus endurance/strength training for patients with whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized controlled pilot study.
To compare the effect of exercise regimes with focus on either motor control training or endurance/strength training for patients with whiplash-associated disorders in subacute phase. ⋯ The changes associated with motor control training and endurance/ strength training of neck muscles were similar for reduced disability, pain and for improving physical performance. With a low number of participants and no control group, however, we cannot be sure whether the improvements are due to interventions or other reasons.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Sep 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized controlled trial of a controlled breathing protocol on heart rate variability following myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
To determine whether a controlled breathing programme increases heart rate variability following an acute myocardial infarction and/or coronary artery bypass graft surgery. ⋯ Results suggest participation in the controlled breathing programme offered no additional benefit in increasing heart rate variability following myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass graft surgery. However, 77% of study patients were on heart rate-lowering medications, which may have masked changes in heart rate variability.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Jun 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialTai Chi Qigong for the quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis: a pilot, randomized, waiting list controlled trial.
To evaluate the effects of Tai Chi Qigong training on the quality of life and physical function of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. ⋯ Tai Chi Qigong training appears to have beneficial effects in terms of the quality of life and physical functioning of elderly subjects with knee osteoarthritis. However, more rigorous trials are needed to confirm the efficacy of this training for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of isokinetic exercise versus standard exercise training in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled study.
To compare the effectiveness of an isokinetic exercise programme and a standard exercise programme in patients with chronic low back pain in terms of pain, mobility, disability, psychological status and muscle strength. ⋯ Isokinetic and standard exercise programmes have an equal effect in the treatment of low back pain, with no statistically significant difference found between the two programmes. The standard exercise programme was easily performed and had a low cost, making it the preferred option for exercise.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Feb 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of pulmonary rehabilitation on fatigue, functional status and health perceptions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial.
To test the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on fatigue, functional status and health perceptions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ⋯ Although the pulmonary rehabilitation programme had an immediate effect, it was not sustained.