Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Feb 2018
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudySurgical versus non-operative treatment for lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To investigate the effects of surgical versus non-operative treatment on the physical function and safety of patients with lumbar disc herniation. ⋯ Low-quality evidence suggested that surgical treatment is more effective than non-operative treatment in improving physical functions; no significant difference was observed in adverse events. No firm recommendation can be made due to instability of the summarized data.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Feb 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialLong-term results of a randomized, controlled, double-blind study of low-level laser therapy before exercises in knee osteoarthritis: laser and exercises in knee osteoarthritis.
To assess the long-term effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), in combination with strengthening exercises in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. ⋯ We find that the immediate post-intervention improvements from LLLT plus strengthening exercises were maintained for six months.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Feb 2018
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyOccurrence and predictive factors of heterotopic ossification in severe acquired brain injured patients during rehabilitation stay: cross-sectional survey.
To report occurrence and identify patient's features and risk factors of heterotopic ossifications in patients with severe acquired brain injury in intensive rehabilitation centres. ⋯ Occurrence of heterotopic ossifications is frequent in patients with severe traumatic and non-traumatic brain-injury in rehabilitation centres. Our study confirms male gender, young age, paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity, spasticity, longer duration of coma and ventilation and longer interval between brain injury onset and admission to rehabilitation centre as possible risk factors. Further studies are necessary to investigate the role of early appropriate rehabilitation pathways to reduce occurrence of heterotopic ossifications.