• Ugeskrift for laeger · Dec 2001

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    [Evidence-based grounds of physical therapy. Focus on training/exercise therapy of musculoskeletal problems].

    • H Lund, L A Petersen, and E M Bartels.
    • Parker Instituttet, reumatologisk klinik, medicinsk center, H:S Frederiksberg Hospital, DK-2000 Frederiksberg. hans.lund@fh.hosp.dk
    • Ugeskr. Laeg. 2001 Dec 31;164(1):22-9.

    AbstractEvidence of the benefit of exercise for patients with musculoskeletal problems was examined by analysing meta-analyses and systematic reviews. The literature search was confined to studies where pain and/or function was used as the outcome measure. Twenty-three meta-analyses/systematic reviews were covered, and the methodical quality was assessed. Nine out of twelve meta-analyses showed that exercise had a positive effect on groups groups diagnosed with intermittent claudication, fibromyalgia, incontinence, low back pain, and stroke, whereas one meta-analysis (exercise to prevent falls in the elderly) showed no effect. Of the systematic reviews, six out of 12 showed a positive effect and five were inconclusive, owing to the lack of clinical trials. We conclude that much more research in the field of exercise and physiotherapy is needed.

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