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Circuit class therapy or one-on-one sessions: Which benefits stroke rehabilitation best?

In 2007, controlled trial conducted by Coralie K English and colleagues, the effectiveness of circuit class therapy versus individual physiotherapy (PT) sessions in enhancing walking ability and functional balance among stroke survivors undergoing inpatient rehabilitation was examined. This non-randomized, single-blind study involved sixty-eight participants receiving inpatient stroke rehabilitation within a medical rehabilitation ward. The participants were divided into two groups: one receiving group circuit class … Continue reading Circuit class therapy or one-on-one sessions: Which benefits stroke rehabilitation best?

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Can sciatica treatment options deliver promising results? A pilot study analysis

In 2004, a pilot study led by Gert Bronfort, et. al., aimed to assess the feasibility of recruiting patients with sciatica and evaluating their compliance for a potential larger randomized clinical trial. The study also sought to gauge the responsiveness of key outcome measures associated with different treatment modalities. Thirty-two participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: spinal manipulation (n=11), epidural steroid injections … Continue reading Can sciatica treatment options deliver promising results? A pilot study analysis

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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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Which approach prevails? A comparative analysis of patient outcomes in primary care physiotherapy education clinics vs. traditional hospital-based treatment

Previous studies have indicated that patients generally prefer receiving physiotherapy services in primary care settings. However, limited research has directly compared the effectiveness of hospital-based physiotherapy with primary care-based physiotherapy. In 1996, Worsfold, et. al., conducted pragmatic randomized trial aimed to compare the outcomes of general-practice-based physiotherapy education/advice clinics with traditional physiotherapy treatment provided in an acute hospital setting. The study enrolled 130 patients referred … Continue reading Which approach prevails? A comparative analysis of patient outcomes in primary care physiotherapy education clinics vs. traditional hospital-based treatment

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What role do social and process-related aspects play in senior neck pain treatment satisfaction?

In 2014, Maiers, et. al., conducted study about Chronic neck pain which is a common issue among seniors, and finding effective treatments that are both satisfactory and valuable to older individuals is a significant concern. In a mixed-methods study conducted within the framework of a randomized clinical trial, the perceptions of spinal manipulative therapy and exercise were examined among adults aged 65 years and older … Continue reading What role do social and process-related aspects play in senior neck pain treatment satisfaction?

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