Does delaying postoperative physiotherapy reduce seroma incidence after mastectomy?

In 1997, Schultz, et. al., conducted study about Seromas and compromised shoulder function which are common complications following modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer. Early postoperative physiotherapy is often employed to mitigate shoulder dysfunction. This prospective randomized study aimed to assess whether delaying postoperative shoulder exercises could decrease the frequency of seromas without adversely affecting shoulder function. A total of 163 breast cancer patients undergoing … Continue reading Does delaying postoperative physiotherapy reduce seroma incidence after mastectomy?

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?

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

Which therapy triumphs? Unraveling the efficacy of manual therapy vs. physiotherapy in persistent back and neck complaints

In 1993, Koes, et. al., conducted a randomized clinical trial in primary health care settings in the Netherlands, researchers aimed to assess the effectiveness of manual therapy and physiotherapy in subgroups of patients with persistent back and neck complaints. Additionally, the study sought to explore the correlation between three crucial outcome measures employed in the trial. The study enrolled 256 patients experiencing nonspecific back and … Continue reading Which therapy triumphs? Unraveling the efficacy of manual therapy vs. physiotherapy in persistent back and neck complaints

Is mulligan mobilization more effective than muscle energy technique?

In 2021, Manzoor, et. al., conducted quasi-experimental study, at the Physiotherapy Department of Mayo Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, aimed to compare the effectiveness of muscle energy technique and Mulligan mobilization in patients experiencing non-specific neck pain. The study, conducted from March to September 2017, involved participants of any gender with non-specific neck pain, divided into two groups. Group 1 received muscle energy technique, while Group … Continue reading Is mulligan mobilization more effective than muscle energy technique?