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How effective are non-pharmacological treatments for dementia symptoms?

Researchers from the University of Extremadura have found promising results in the use of massage therapy and ear acupuncture to improve the behavior and participation in occupational therapy among elderly dementia patients. In 2014, a study conducted by Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla and colleagues, aimed to assess the impact of these treatments on behavior, sleep disturbances, and participation in rehabilitation and eating activities. In this controlled, randomized … Continue reading How effective are non-pharmacological treatments for dementia symptoms?

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Occupational therapy vs. independent exercises: Which improves distal radius fracture outcome?

In 2011, a prospective randomized controlled trial conducted by J. Sebastiaan Souer, Geert Buijze, and David Ring, the efficacy of formal occupational therapy following open reduction and volar plate fixation for distal radial fractures was investigated. The study aimed to discern whether formal therapy provided any significant advantage over independent exercises in terms of wrist function and arm-specific disability six months post-surgery. Ninety-four patients with … Continue reading Occupational therapy vs. independent exercises: Which improves distal radius fracture outcome?

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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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