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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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Does abdominal massage hold the key to opioid-induced constipation?

Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) poses a significant challenge in patient care, warranting effective management strategies. This randomized controlled trial, conducted between February 2017 and January 2018, Yıldırım, et. al., aimed to assess the impact of abdominal massage on OIC symptoms. The study involved 204 participants experiencing OIC, randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group (n=102) received 15-minute video-guided abdominal massage training and performed … Continue reading Does abdominal massage hold the key to opioid-induced constipation?

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Do physical therapy practitioners’ perceptions align with empirical data regarding predictors of treatment outcome for neck pain?

In 2007, a study conducted by Hill, et. al., aimed to identify predictors of poor outcome in patients undergoing physical therapy for neck pain. The researchers also compared these findings with the subjective perceptions of physical therapy practitioners regarding predictors of treatment outcome. Understanding these predictors is crucial for optimizing treatment approaches and improving patient care. The study involved a secondary analysis of data obtained … Continue reading Do physical therapy practitioners’ perceptions align with empirical data regarding predictors of treatment outcome for neck pain?

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