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Can anesthesia provide true blinding for spinal manipulation therapy? A breakthrough study reveals

In a groundbreaking study conducted at the University of Alberta Hospital, researchers have discovered a method to achieve true blinding for subjects undergoing spinal manipulative therapy (SMT). In 2009, led by Gregory N Kawchuk and his team, the study aimed to determine if short-duration anesthesia could effectively mask subjects’ awareness of whether they received SMT or not. Published in the Archives of physical medicine and … Continue reading Can anesthesia provide true blinding for spinal manipulation therapy? A breakthrough study reveals

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What is the effectiveness of combining resistance training with chiropractic treatment for fibromyalgia management?

A randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of resistance training (RES) and its combination with chiropractic treatment (RES-C) on fibromyalgia (FM) symptoms and functionality in women diagnosed with FM. In 2009, a study led by Lynn B Panton and colleagues, the study involved women with FM, with an average age of 48 years, who were randomly assigned to either the RES group (n = 10) … Continue reading What is the effectiveness of combining resistance training with chiropractic treatment for fibromyalgia management?

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Do Phantom exercises hold the key to alleviating phantom limb pain? Insights from a preliminary study

In 2009 a pilot study conducted by Ozlem Ulger and colleagues, the effectiveness of phantom limb exercises in mitigating phantom limb pain was investigated. This study aimed to shed light on the potential benefits of incorporating targeted phantom exercises into rehabilitation protocols for traumatic amputees. The study involved a cohort of 20 traumatic amputees, with ten participants receiving a regimen of phantom exercises alongside prosthetic … Continue reading Do Phantom exercises hold the key to alleviating phantom limb pain? Insights from a preliminary study

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Can individualized functional training ease chronic low back pain? A pilot study inquiry

In 2009 pilot study, conducted by Jau-Yih Tsauo and colleagues, the effectiveness of an individualized functional training program for patients suffering from chronic low back pain (LBP) was investigated. This study aimed to explore the impact of such a program on alleviating pain and improving functional capacity in individuals with non-specific LBP lasting for at least three months. The study employed a randomized, controlled trial … Continue reading Can individualized functional training ease chronic low back pain? A pilot study inquiry

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Does integrating systematic graded exposure improve chronic pain management group outcomes?

In the realm of chronic pain management, systematic graded exposure in vivo (GEXP) has emerged as a promising intervention to alleviate pain-related fear and disability. While individual cases have demonstrated its efficacy, its effectiveness within broader clinical settings, particularly in group-based treatments, remains uncertain. In 2007 a study by Vida V. Bliokas and colleagues sought to ascertain whether the integration of GEXP into a multidisciplinary … Continue reading Does integrating systematic graded exposure improve chronic pain management group outcomes?

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