Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2015
Review Meta AnalysisEffects of whole body vibration on pain, stiffness and physical functions in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To assess the effects of whole body vibration for pain, stiffness and physical functions in patients with knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ Eight-week and 12-week whole body vibration is beneficial for improving physical functions in patients with knee osteoarthritis and could be included in rehabilitation programs.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of surgical decompression of nerves in the lower extremity in patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy on stability: a randomized controlled trial.
To investigate the effect of decompression of nerves in the lower extremity in patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy on static balance using a sensitive pressure mat system. ⋯ There is no evidence that surgical decompression of nerves of the lower extremity influences stability within one year after surgery in patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy.