Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialImmediate Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain and Physical Performance in Individuals With Preradiographic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To investigate the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on knee pain and comprehensive physical function in preradiographic knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ Use of TENS improved the VAS score for pain and the distance walked in the 6MWT for individuals with Kellgren-Lawrence grade 0 or 1 of the knee. Thus, TENS may be effective for long-distance walking in patients with preradiographic knee osteoarthritis.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Feb 2019
Meta AnalysisComparative Effectiveness of Injection Therapies in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review, Pairwise and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
To compare the effectiveness of diverse injections in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy using pairwise and network meta-analysis. ⋯ For patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy, corticosteroid plays a role in the short term (3-6wk) but not in long-term (over 24wk) pain reduction and functional improvement. By contrast, PRP and prolotherapy may yield better outcomes in the long term (over 24wk). On account of heterogeneity, interpreting these results with caution is warranted.