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How does exercise intensity impact rehabilitation success in knee replacement recipients?

In 2012, Naylor, et. al., conducted a study about Patients who undergo total knee replacement (TKR) often face challenges related to deconditioning and multiple medical co-morbidities that are typically associated with low fitness levels. Given these challenges, there’s a strong case for incorporating cardiovascular fitness into rehabilitation programs for these patients. However, questions remain about the ability of TKR recipients to engage in and benefit … Continue reading How does exercise intensity impact rehabilitation success in knee replacement recipients?

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What predicts successful outcomes in chronic low back pain treatments?

In 2012, a study conducted by a team of researchers, including F. Cecchi, S. Negrini, and others, has shed new light on the effectiveness of different conservative treatments for chronic low back pain (cLBP). The study, which analyzed data from a randomized trial involving 210 outpatients, aimed to identify the predictors of response to three common treatments: back school (BS), individual physiotherapy (IP), and spinal … Continue reading What predicts successful outcomes in chronic low back pain treatments?

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Occupational therapy vs. independent exercises: Which improves distal radius fracture outcome?

In 2011, a prospective randomized controlled trial conducted by J. Sebastiaan Souer, Geert Buijze, and David Ring, the efficacy of formal occupational therapy following open reduction and volar plate fixation for distal radial fractures was investigated. The study aimed to discern whether formal therapy provided any significant advantage over independent exercises in terms of wrist function and arm-specific disability six months post-surgery. Ninety-four patients with … Continue reading Occupational therapy vs. independent exercises: Which improves distal radius fracture outcome?

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Orthotic strategies and exercise regimens: Optimizing treatment for tibialis posterior tendinopathy?

In 2009, researchers led by Kornelia Kulig, et. al., conducted a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effectiveness of orthoses and resistive exercise in managing early-stage tibialis posterior tendinopathy. This debilitating condition can severely impact mobility and quality of life. The study involved thirty-six adults diagnosed with stage I or II tibialis posterior tendinopathy. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) orthoses … Continue reading Orthotic strategies and exercise regimens: Optimizing treatment for tibialis posterior tendinopathy?

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Does immediate exercise post-surgery hasten recovery for lumbar microdiscectomy patients?

In 2009, a preliminary study conducted by R. J. Newsome and colleagues, the potential benefits of initiating exercise immediately following lumbar microdiscectomy surgery were investigated. The objective was to assess whether this early exercise regimen could lead to quicker independent mobility for patients without increasing the risk of complications. The study, a randomized, single-blind, controlled trial, took place at a secondary care teaching hospital in … Continue reading Does immediate exercise post-surgery hasten recovery for lumbar microdiscectomy patients?

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