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Which approach prevails? A comparative analysis of patient outcomes in primary care physiotherapy education clinics vs. traditional hospital-based treatment

Previous studies have indicated that patients generally prefer receiving physiotherapy services in primary care settings. However, limited research has directly compared the effectiveness of hospital-based physiotherapy with primary care-based physiotherapy. In 1996, Worsfold, et. al., conducted pragmatic randomized trial aimed to compare the outcomes of general-practice-based physiotherapy education/advice clinics with traditional physiotherapy treatment provided in an acute hospital setting. The study enrolled 130 patients referred … Continue reading Which approach prevails? A comparative analysis of patient outcomes in primary care physiotherapy education clinics vs. traditional hospital-based treatment

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Which chiropractic technique reigns supreme?

In 1995, Gemmell, et. al., controlled trial conducted at a private chiropractic clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, researchers sought to compare the immediate effects of Meric and Activator adjustments on patients experiencing acute low back pain (LBP). The study aimed to determine the relative effectiveness of these two chiropractic techniques in alleviating pain in individuals with this common ailment. Thirty consecutive established patients with acute LBP … Continue reading Which chiropractic technique reigns supreme?

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Does early exercise intervention alleviate low back pain post lumbar microdiscectomy?

In 2021, a study conducted by Lorraine LeBlanc, et. al., deals the effects of early versus late exercise intervention on low back pain, fear avoidance, neurodynamic mobility, and function were investigated following a unilateral lumbar microdiscectomy. Lumbar microdiscectomy is a common surgical procedure for disc-related back issues, and exercise is often recommended postoperatively. However, the optimal timing and protocols for exercise intervention remain contentious. Forty … Continue reading Does early exercise intervention alleviate low back pain post lumbar microdiscectomy?

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Can unsupervised protocols match the therapeutic impact of supervised programs for cervical pain?

In 2019, a study conducted by Juliusz Huber and Przemysław Lisiński, researchers aimed to assess the initial effects of supervised versus unsupervised rehabilitation protocols in patients presenting with myofascial pain syndrome, disk-root conflict, and degenerative spine disease at the cervical level. The study involved three distinct groups of patients, each comprising 60 individuals with confirmed diagnoses of myofascial pain syndrome, disk-root conflict, or degenerative spine … Continue reading Can unsupervised protocols match the therapeutic impact of supervised programs for cervical pain?

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Are burn contractures preventable with an advanced rehabilitation approach?

Injury caused by burns is a distressingly common occurrence, necessitating meticulous care from rehabilitation teams to thwart the development of debilitating contractures. Central to this rehabilitation process is the indispensable role of physiotherapy in aiding the recovery of burn-afflicted patients. In pursuit of refining burn rehabilitation strategies, a comprehensive study conducted by F. Okhovatian, et. al.,(2007) undertook a comparative assessment of two distinct burn rehabilitation … Continue reading Are burn contractures preventable with an advanced rehabilitation approach?

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