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Does arm massage improve shoulder function in women post lymph node dissection surgery?

In 2004 a randomized clinical trial, Cheryl Forchuk, et. al., investigated the potential benefits of postoperative arm massage for women undergoing lymph node dissection surgery. The study aimed to assess the usefulness of arm massage administered by a significant other as a supportive measure following surgery. The trial employed a pretest-posttest design, with data collection occurring at multiple time points: prior to surgery, within 24 … Continue reading Does arm massage improve shoulder function in women post lymph node dissection surgery?

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Can late-phase exercise programs improve recovery after total hip arthroplasty?

In 2004, a single-blind, randomized controlled trial, Elaine Trudelle-Jackson and Susan S. Smith investigated the efficacy of a late-phase exercise regimen for individuals who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) between 4 to 12 months prior. The study, conducted with a convenience sample of 34 adults, allocated participants randomly into either experimental or control groups, with 28 subjects completing the trial. The intervention spanned over 8 … Continue reading Can late-phase exercise programs improve recovery after total hip arthroplasty?

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Does early exercise intervention alleviate low back pain post lumbar microdiscectomy?

In 2021, a study conducted by Lorraine LeBlanc, et. al., deals the effects of early versus late exercise intervention on low back pain, fear avoidance, neurodynamic mobility, and function were investigated following a unilateral lumbar microdiscectomy. Lumbar microdiscectomy is a common surgical procedure for disc-related back issues, and exercise is often recommended postoperatively. However, the optimal timing and protocols for exercise intervention remain contentious. Forty … Continue reading Does early exercise intervention alleviate low back pain post lumbar microdiscectomy?

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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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Does timing of shoulder exercises impact axillary drainage after mastectomy?

In 1999, prospective study conducted by S. C. Chen, et. al., investigated the impact of timing shoulder exercises on axillary drainage following modified radical mastectomy. The study aimed to determine whether early initiation of active shoulder movement on the lesion side affects the amount of axillary drainage, with the goal of establishing optimal post-operative protocols for patients. Between 1994 and 1995, 344 consecutive patients who … Continue reading Does timing of shoulder exercises impact axillary drainage after mastectomy?

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