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Can home-based strength training transform the long-term physical function in early rheumatoid arthritis? A five-year follow-up study

In 2004, a comprehensive study conducted by Arja Häkkinen, et. al., the impact of a 2-year home-based strength-training program on physical function in individuals with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was investigated. The study further evaluated the sustainability of the observed benefits over a 3-year follow-up period. Seventy participants with early RA were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (EG) performing strength training or the … Continue reading Can home-based strength training transform the long-term physical function in early rheumatoid arthritis? A five-year follow-up study

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Can spinal manipulative therapy alleviate mechanical thoracic spine pain? A pilot study investigation

In 2000, Schiller, et. al., conducted study at the Technikon Natal Chiropractic Clinic in Durban, South Africa, aimed to explore the efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in treating mechanical thoracic spine pain, an area where substantiated studies are currently lacking. The primary objective was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy against a placebo treatment in addressing mechanical thoracic spine pain. … Continue reading Can spinal manipulative therapy alleviate mechanical thoracic spine pain? A pilot study investigation

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Can a six-month shoulder exercise protocol relieve pain in long-term wheelchair users?

In 1999, a study conducted by K. A. Curtis et. al., the effectiveness of a 6-month exercise protocol on mitigating shoulder pain among long-term wheelchair users was investigated. The purpose of the research was to analyze the impact of a specific set of shoulder exercises on pain experienced during functional activities in this population. Forty-two wheelchair users, comprising 35 males and seven females, with an … Continue reading Can a six-month shoulder exercise protocol relieve pain in long-term wheelchair users?

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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 does physiotherapy impact postural performance and symptomatology in cervical-origin dizziness: A randomized controlled trial?

In 1996, Karlberg, et. al.,  sought to assess postural performance in patients experiencing dizziness suspected to originate from cervical factors. After excluding extracervical causes in 22 patients (15 women, 2 men, mean age 37 years), physiotherapy interventions were employed, and their effects on postural performance and subjective complaints of neck pain and dizziness were evaluated. The study, conducted at primary care centers and a tertiary … Continue reading How does physiotherapy impact postural performance and symptomatology in cervical-origin dizziness: A randomized controlled trial?

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