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What is the cost effective physiotherapy treatment option for neck pain? A comparative economic study

In 2007, a study led by M. Lewis and a team of researchers, the economic aspects of three physiotherapy treatments for non-specific neck disorders were thoroughly examined alongside a randomized trial. The study aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of advice and exercise plus manual therapy (MT) and advice and exercise plus pulsed shortwave diathermy (PSWD), in comparison with advice and exercise alone (A&E), … Continue reading What is the cost effective physiotherapy treatment option for neck pain? A comparative economic study

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Which therapy triumphs: Manipulation or TENS for cervicogenic headache relief?”

In 2007, a study conducted by Chen Li, et. al., the effectiveness of manipulation treatment and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for alleviating cervicogenic headache was compared. Cervicogenic headache, characterized by pain originating from the cervical spine, is a common condition affecting many individuals. Seventy patients with cervicogenic headache were randomly assigned to either receive manipulation treatment or TENS treatment. Both treatments were administered every … Continue reading Which therapy triumphs: Manipulation or TENS for cervicogenic headache relief?”

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Can distension therapy revolutionize treatment for chronic pelvic pain in women?

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP), characterized by persistent non-cyclic pain lasting over six months, presents a therapeutic challenge due to the absence of established treatments. In response to this unmet need, a team led by J. Heyman, et. al.,(2006) conducted a randomized study to investigate the efficacy of distension therapy on specific pelvic structures in women suffering from CPP, as well as its impact on various … Continue reading Can distension therapy revolutionize treatment for chronic pelvic pain in women?

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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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Can a prescriptive extension-mobilization category revolutionize treatment for acute low back syndrome?

In 1993, A. Delitto, et. al., conducted a recent study, the prescriptive validity of a treatment-oriented extension-mobilization category for patients with acute low back syndrome (LBS) was thoroughly investigated. The primary goal was to assess the effectiveness of this approach in the conservative management of selected patients with LBS. A total of 39 patients with LBS referred for physical therapy participated in the study. Among … Continue reading Can a prescriptive extension-mobilization category revolutionize treatment for acute low back syndrome?

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