European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Feb 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyCryoultrasound therapy in the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis with heel spurs. A randomized controlled clinical study.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of pain in the inferior heel and is very frequent in some running sports. It affects up to 10% of general population and accounts for 11% to 15% of all foot pain symptomatology. Several treatments have been suggested, but there is no evidence supporting a specific conservative management strategy. ⋯ Cryoultrasound therapy promises an effective and long-lasting clinical improvement in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis, granted its high therapeutic efficiency, patients' satisfaction, its limited cost and its short and repeatable protocol of use.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Feb 2014
Controlled Clinical Trial Observational StudyDaily pilates exercise or inactivity for patients with low back pain: a clinical prospective observational study.
Studies have shown the effectiveness of a few weekly pilates sessions as helping to reduce lower back pain (LBP). However many patients fear that physical activity can actually make the pain and disability worse. ⋯ Some authors underlined the possible risk of a lack of adherence to an exercise program at home. This study suggests that a daily pilates program is effective for the management of CLBP. On the other hand, the inactivity contributes to further worsening, inducing a vicious cycle in which pain and physical activity intolerance follow each other.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Feb 2014
Comparative StudyTraumatic brain injury shows better functional recovery than brain tumor: a rehabilitative perspective.
The similar symptoms seen in the brain tumor (BT) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) population. However, functional comparisons between these two diagnostic groups have been limited. ⋯ Patients with TBI will make functional gains comparable with patients with brain tumors in a similar rehabilitation setting.