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How effective is healing touch in reducing anxiety and opioid use in knee arthroplasty patients?

In 2012, a  study conducted by Mary E. Hardwick, et. al., the potential benefits of utilizing Healing Touch (HT) as a nurse-initiated modality in the context of bilateral total knee arthroplasty were explored. The study aimed to investigate whether the integration of HT alongside standard pharmacologic interventions could lead to reduced pain, anxiety, opioid consumption, improved ambulation, knee flexion, and enhanced patient satisfaction. A total … Continue reading How effective is healing touch in reducing anxiety and opioid use in knee arthroplasty patients?

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Can massage therapy revolutionize cardiac surgery recovery?

Cardiac surgery, a life-saving medical procedure, often comes with its share of physical and emotional challenges for patients. In 2012 groundbreaking study led by Lesley A. Braun, et. al., the potential benefits of massage therapy for cardiac surgery patients were explored. The study aimed to investigate whether massage could significantly reduce anxiety, pain, muscular tension, and enhance relaxation compared to a period of rest after … Continue reading Can massage therapy revolutionize cardiac surgery recovery?

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Is surgical repair the ultimate solution for shoulder dislocation recurrence?

In 2007, a groundbreaking study led by Bent Wulff Jakobsen and his team has shed new light on the treatment of first-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation. The research, conducted over a 10-year period, compared the long-term outcomes of two primary treatment approaches: surgical repair and conservative management. The findings suggest that surgical intervention significantly outperforms conservative treatment in preventing recurrences and ensuring better patient outcomes. … Continue reading Is surgical repair the ultimate solution for shoulder dislocation recurrence?

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How effective is plantar fascia-specific stretching for long-term relief in chronic plantar fasciitis?

In 2006, Digiovanni, et. al., conducted study about Chronic plantar fasciitis, which is a persistent and painful condition affecting the foot’s sole, has been a subject of medical investigation. A prior study engaged eighty-two patients with long-standing proximal plantar fasciitis in a randomized clinical trial, comparing a plantar fascia-stretching regimen to an Achilles tendon-stretching routine. Initial results after eight weeks favored the plantar fascia-stretching group. … Continue reading How effective is plantar fascia-specific stretching for long-term relief in chronic plantar fasciitis?

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