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Does adding a tension night splint improve plantar fasciitis treatment outcomes?

In 1996, Batt, et. al., randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of a tension night splint (TNS) as part of a comprehensive treatment approach for managing plantar fasciitis. The study employed a randomized clinical trial design and was conducted at a university-based primary care sports medicine clinic in California. A total of 40 patients with plantar fasciitis, aged between 20 and 74 years … Continue reading Does adding a tension night splint improve plantar fasciitis treatment outcomes?

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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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Can unsupervised protocols match the therapeutic impact of supervised programs for cervical pain?

In 2019, a study conducted by Juliusz Huber and Przemysław Lisiński, researchers aimed to assess the initial effects of supervised versus unsupervised rehabilitation protocols in patients presenting with myofascial pain syndrome, disk-root conflict, and degenerative spine disease at the cervical level. The study involved three distinct groups of patients, each comprising 60 individuals with confirmed diagnoses of myofascial pain syndrome, disk-root conflict, or degenerative spine … Continue reading Can unsupervised protocols match the therapeutic impact of supervised programs for cervical pain?

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Can interdisciplinary care sustain cognitive health in elderly hip fracture patients?

Cognitive impairment is a common concern among older individuals recovering from hip fractures. However, there has been limited research into the long-term trajectories of cognitive function for these patients and the impact of interdisciplinary interventions. In 2013, a groundbreaking study conducted by Yea-Ing L Shyu, et. al., the two-year postoperative cognitive journey of older hip-fracture patients in Taiwan was explored. Moreover, the study evaluated the … Continue reading Can interdisciplinary care sustain cognitive health in elderly hip fracture patients?

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Manual Therapy vs. physical methods: Which Is superior for spinal function disturbances?

In 2012, study led by Paweł Szulc, et. al., aimed to assess the effectiveness of manual therapy in addressing functional disturbances of the spine. With an aging population and an increasing prevalence of degenerative changes in intervertebral discs leading to spinal pain, finding effective treatment methods is crucial. The study involved 40 participants aged 45 to 60, who had been diagnosed with degenerative changes in … Continue reading Manual Therapy vs. physical methods: Which Is superior for spinal function disturbances?

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