Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Aug 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes high-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy have any impact on the infective exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? A randomized controlled single-blind study.
To investigate the impact of high-frequency chest wall oscillation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with infective exacerbation. ⋯ The application of high-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy offers no additional advantages on infective exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Aug 2013
Botulinum toxin type A in chronic plantar fasciitis: clinical effects one year after injection.
To determine whether the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A in chronic plantar fasciitis was maintained for more than six months after treatment. ⋯ In patients with chronic plantar fasciitis, the positive effect detected six months after treatment with botulinum toxin type A was maintained at 12 months and there was a further improvement in pain and foot function.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Aug 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of balance training on functional outcome after total knee replacement in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate the effectiveness of additional balance training on mobility and function outcome in patients with knee osteoarthritis after total knee replacement. ⋯ Additional balance training exerted a significant beneficial effect on the function recovery and mobility outcome in patients with knee osteoarthritis after total knee replacement.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Jul 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialPulmonary function and physical performance outcomes with preoperative physical therapy in upper abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
Investigation of the effects of preoperative physical therapy on pulmonary function and physical performance before and after upper abdominal surgery. ⋯ Preoperative physical therapy improved pulmonary function and physical performance in the pre- and postoperative periods among patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Jun 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialShort-term effects of spinal thrust joint manipulation in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.
To compare the effects of an isolated application of cervical spine thrust joint manipulation vs. the application of cervical, cervico-thoracic junction and thoracic manipulation on neck pain, disability and cervical range of motion in chronic neck pain. ⋯ In patients with chronic mechanical neck pain, manipulation of the cervical and thoracic spine leads to a greater reduction in disability at one week than after manipulation of the cervical spine alone, whereas changes in pain and range of motion are not affected differently.