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Does spinal mobilization help stroke survivors walk faster?

Stroke survivors often have difficulty walking due to persistent neural deficits and thus have complex rehabilitation needs. Researchers report that about 40% of the stroke survivors are left with neurological damage resulting in long-lasting disabilities (1). Clinicians have developed a range of therapeutic strategies to improve the functional abilities of those affected with chronic stroke-related impairments, including fitness training, high-intensity therapy and repetitive-task training (2). … Continue reading Does spinal mobilization help stroke survivors walk faster?

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Which treatment reigns supreme? Unveiling the effectiveness of acupuncture, NSAIDs, and spinal manipulation in chronic spinal pain syndromes

In 1999, a prospective, randomized clinical pilot trial conducted by Giles, et. al., at the specialized spinal pain syndrome outpatient unit of Townsville General Hospital, Queensland, Australia, aimed to compare the effectiveness of needle acupuncture, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, and chiropractic spinal manipulation in managing chronic spinal pain syndromes lasting over 13 weeks. Seventy-seven eligible patients, without contraindications to manipulation or medication, were recruited for the … Continue reading Which treatment reigns supreme? Unveiling the effectiveness of acupuncture, NSAIDs, and spinal manipulation in chronic spinal pain syndromes

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What treatment factors drive early discharge to home in combined acute and rehabilitation stroke units?

In 1999, a study conducted by B. Indredavik, et. al., the effectiveness of treatment in a combined acute and rehabilitation stroke unit (SU) was compared with that in a general ward (GW). The research aimed to identify the distinctive aspects of SU care responsible for the observed improvements in short- and long-term survival, functional outcomes, and the increased likelihood of early discharge to home. Among … Continue reading What treatment factors drive early discharge to home in combined acute and rehabilitation stroke units?

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Which is superior? Unveiling the efficacy of early ankle motion vs. conventional immobilization in achilles tendon rupture recovery

In the realm of Achilles tendon rupture treatment, various protocols advocating early ankle motion have emerged since the late 1980s. Despite the prevalence of these approaches, there remains a dearth of controlled studies comparing their efficacy with the traditional method of immobilization in a cast. Addressing this gap, a prospective, randomized clinical and radiographic study was conducted by Mortensen et al.,(1999) aiming to shed light … Continue reading Which is superior? Unveiling the efficacy of early ankle motion vs. conventional immobilization in achilles tendon rupture recovery

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How cost-effective is physical therapy in reflex sympathetic dystrophy?

In 1999, Severens, et. al., conducted study about Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) which poses a challenging scenario for patients, particularly in the realm of treatment effectiveness and associated costs. In an effort to shed light on this matter, a two-center randomized clinical trial was conducted to compare the cost-effectiveness of adjuvant treatments, specifically pairwise physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and control treatment (CT). The … Continue reading How cost-effective is physical therapy in reflex sympathetic dystrophy?

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