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Which exercise components are most effective in preventing falls and injuries in the elderly?

In 1995, Province, et. al., investigated the impact of short-term exercise on falls and fall-related injuries among the elderly population. The study focused on the Frailty and Injuries: Cooperative Studies of Intervention Techniques (FICSIT), which comprised seven independent, randomized, controlled clinical trials. These trials assessed the efficacy of various interventions in mitigating falls and frailty in elderly patients, with all interventions incorporating exercise components lasting … Continue reading Which exercise components are most effective in preventing falls and injuries in the elderly?

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Is there any evidence to support the effectiveness of physical therapy for treating adhesive capsulitis?

Adhesive capsulitis is a condition that affects about 1% of the general population. There is not enough research available to give clear instructions on how much manual therapy and exercise treatment someone with this condition should receive. In other words, doctors and physical therapists may not know the best amount of therapy to recommend to patients with adhesive capsulitis because there is not enough research … Continue reading Is there any evidence to support the effectiveness of physical therapy for treating adhesive capsulitis?

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Can osteopathic manipulation relieve dizziness? Findings from a meta-analysis

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a type of manual therapy that has been used by osteopathic clinicians to manage dizziness that is caused by neuro-otologic disorders. However, there is currently no comprehensive review that provides an overall assessment of the effectiveness of OMT in treating dizziness. To our knowledge, there is no current systematic review that has evaluated the impact of OMT on dizziness. Such … Continue reading Can osteopathic manipulation relieve dizziness? Findings from a meta-analysis

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Manual Therapy for Scoliosis: Does it Really Work?

Growing adolescents and teenagers are frequently affected by the disorder known as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), which affects the spine. It is characterized by lateral spinal curvature, which may cause discomfort, spinal abnormalities, and a decreased quality of life. The effectiveness of manual therapy (MT), a frequently utilized method for the management of AIS, has been called into question. To better demonstrate the effectiveness of … Continue reading Manual Therapy for Scoliosis: Does it Really Work?

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