Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2008
ReviewEffects of inspiratory muscle training in cystic fibrosis: a systematic review.
We performed a systematic review to determine the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on inspiratory muscle strength and endurance, exercise capacity, dyspnoea and quality of life for adolescents and adults living with cystic fibrosis. ⋯ The benefit of IMT in adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis for outcomes of inspiratory muscle function is supported by weak evidence. Its impact on exercise capacity, dyspnoea and quality of life is not clear. Future research should investigate the characteristics of the subgroup of people with cystic fibrosis that might benefit most from IMT.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialHome-centred physical fitness programme in morbidly obese individuals: a randomized controlled trial.
To assess the effectiveness of domiciliary physical fitness programmes in obese individuals. ⋯ This structured domiciliary fitness programme is feasible and provides sustained anthropometric and physiological benefits in some morbidly obese individuals.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialEarly activation or a more protective regime after arthroscopic subacromial decompression--a description of clinical changes with two different physiotherapy treatment protocols--a prospective, randomized pilot study with a two-year follow-up.
To describe clinical changes with two protocols of physiotherapy following arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASD) over two years. Reliability of Functional Index of the Shoulder was performed. ⋯ Early activation using a comprehensive, well-defined and controlled physiotherapy protocol can be used safely after arthroscopic subacromial decompression.