Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Nov 2017
Meta AnalysisEffects of yoga on chronic neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The aim of this review was to systematically assess and meta-analyze the effectiveness of yoga in relieving chronic neck pain. ⋯ Yoga has short-term effects on chronic neck pain, its related disability, quality of life, and mood suggesting that yoga might be a good treatment option.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Aug 2017
Review Meta AnalysisA systematic review and meta-analysis of pneumonia associated with thin liquid vs. thickened liquid intake in patients who aspirate.
To investigate whether drinking thin liquids with safety strategies increases the risk for pneumonia as compared with thickened liquids in patients who have demonstrated aspiration of thin liquids. ⋯ There was no significant difference in the risk of pneumonia in aspirating patients who took thin liquids with safety strategies compared with those who took thickened liquids only. This result, however, is generalizable only for patients with low risk of pneumonia.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Apr 2017
Review Meta AnalysisIntra-articular injections of botulinum toxin a for refractory joint pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To assess the benefit of intra-articular injection of Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) for chronic refractory joint pain regardless of joint or pathology. ⋯ As compared with conventional therapy, BoNT-A intra-articular injection have beneficial effects with improved pain score and WOMAC score in adult patients with refractory joint pain.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Aug 2016
Review Meta AnalysisTai Chi for improving cardiopulmonary function and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To examine the effect of Tai Chi on cardiopulmonary function and quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ⋯ Tai Chi may improve exercise capacity in the short, mid, and long terms. However, no significant long term differences in pulmonary function and quality of life were observed for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Jun 2016
Review Meta AnalysisThe efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A for limb spasticity on improving activity restriction and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis using the GRADE approach.
A systematic review and meta analysis using the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of Botulinum Toxin type A for limb spasticity on improving activity restriction and quality of life outcomes. ⋯ Botulinum Toxin A may improve active outcomes in the upper limb but further evidence is needed. No conclusion can be drawn about the effect on active outcomes for the lower limb or for quality of life measures in either limb.