European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effectiveness of Kinesio Taping® after total knee replacement in early postoperative rehabilitation period. A randomized controlled trial.
The number of total knee replacements performed each year is increasing. Among the main impediments to functional recovery after these surgeries include postoperative edema, pain, lower limb muscle strength deficits, all of which point to a need to identify safe, effective postoperative rehabilitation modalities. ⋯ This finding implies for health care professionals working in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation that Kinesio Taping® method is safe and can be used as additional rehabilitation means for patients after TKR.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEvaluation of the effect of Lake Hévíz thermal mineral water in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled, single-blind, follow-up study.
Osteoarthritis is the most frequent joint disease and is a leading cause of pain and locomotor disability in elderly people. The treatment of osteoarthritis includes non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and surgical therapies. Silver level evidence has been found concerning balneotherapy in osteoarthritis. ⋯ Balneotherapy is a potentially useful treatment modality for patients with knee osteoarthritis.