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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

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How does Tai Chi training affect subgroups of participants with varying levels of physical function?

A recent study led by Fuzhong Li, et. al., (2002) aimed to investigate the impact of Tai Chi training on physical function in older adults. By re-analyzing a dataset from a randomized controlled trial, the researchers sought to determine whether specific subgroups within the study sample exhibited varying responses to the intervention. This research is particularly valuable as it sheds light on the potential of … Continue reading How does Tai Chi training affect subgroups of participants with varying levels of physical function?

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