Topics:
General
Arm
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| What is the evidence of resting splint in treating radial nerve injury?
Cantero-Téllez, R, Miguel, G & Cristina, L 2016, 'Effects on Upper-Limb Function with Dynamic and Static Orthosis Use for Radial Nerve Injury: A Randomized Trial', Journal of Neurological Disorders, vol. 4, no. 265, p. 2. |
| For adults diagnosed with CVA, what is the effectiveness of using BIT (bilateral arm training) to improve upper limb function?
Wu, C, Chuang, L, Lin, K, et al. 2011, ‘Randomised trial of distributed constraint-induced therapy versus bilateral arm training for the rehabilitation of upper-limb motor control and function after stroke’, Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 130-139. |
| What interventions are effective in reducing oedema and improving function in patients with hand swelling or oedema?
Knygsand-Roenhoej, K & Maribo, T 2011, ‘A randomized clinical controlled study comparing the effect of modified manual edema mobilization treatment with traditional edema technique in patients with a fracture of the distal radius’, Journal of Hand Therapy, vol. 24, pp. 184-194. |
Back
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| What is the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound in improving symptoms in patients with low back pain?
Costa, L, Maher, C, Latimer, J et al. 2009, ‘Motor control exercise for chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial’, Physical Therapy, vol. 89, no. 12, pp. 1275-1286. |
| What is the impact of multidisciplinary rehabilitation compared to medical management alone?
Durmus, D, Durmaz, Y & Canturk, F 2010, ‘Effects of therapeutic ultrasound and electrical stimulation program on pain, trunk muscle strength, disability, walking performance quality of life, and depression in patients with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial’, Rheumatology International, vol. 30, no. 10, pp. 901-910. |
Leg
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| What are the effects of day zero mobilisation and physiotherapy exercise on length of stay, range of movement and mobility post total knee replacement?
Guerra, M, Singh, P & Taylor, N 2015, 'Early mobilization of patients who have had a hip or knee joint replacement reduces length of stay in hospital: a systematic review', Clinical rehabilitation, vol. 29, no. 9, pp.844-854. |
| Does hydrotherapy lead to better outcomes than land therapy in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty?
Giaquinto, S, Ciotola, E, Dall’Armi, V & Margutti, F 2010, ‘Hydrotherapy after total hip arthroplasty: A follow-up study’, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, vol. 50, pp. 92-95. |
| What is the efficacy of pre-fabricated orthosis to treat lower limb problems such as knee pain?
Barton, C, Munteanu, S, Menz, H & Crossley, K 2010, ‘The efficacy of foot orthoses in the treatment of individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A systematic review’, Sports Medicine, vol. 40, no. 5, pp. 377-395. |
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