Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of isokinetic exercise versus standard exercise training in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled study.
To compare the effectiveness of an isokinetic exercise programme and a standard exercise programme in patients with chronic low back pain in terms of pain, mobility, disability, psychological status and muscle strength. ⋯ Isokinetic and standard exercise programmes have an equal effect in the treatment of low back pain, with no statistically significant difference found between the two programmes. The standard exercise programme was easily performed and had a low cost, making it the preferred option for exercise.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Feb 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialAn exploratory cluster randomized controlled trial of group exercise on mobility and depression in care home residents.
To investigate the feasibility, acceptability and potential efficacy of group exercise for residents in care homes. ⋯ Group exercise can be delivered to care home residents with reduced mobility but it is not suitable for residents with severe cognitive impairment. An estimated sample size of 240 participants would be required to detect a clinically significant difference in the Rivermead Mobility Index with 90% power.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Feb 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of pulmonary rehabilitation on fatigue, functional status and health perceptions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial.
To test the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on fatigue, functional status and health perceptions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ⋯ Although the pulmonary rehabilitation programme had an immediate effect, it was not sustained.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Jan 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of intradialytic exercise training on health-related quality of life indices in haemodialysis patients.
To assess the effects of intradialytic exercise training on health-related quality of life indices in haemodialysis patients. ⋯ The results demonstrated that intradialytic exercise training improves both physical functioning and psychological status in haemodialysis patients, leading to an improvement of patients' quality of life.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Dec 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialHome rehabilitation after hip fracture. A randomized controlled study on balance confidence, physical function and everyday activities.
To investigate whether home rehabilitation can improve balance confidence, physical function and daily activity level compared to conventional care in the early phase after hip fracture. ⋯ This study indicates that home rehabilitation, focused on supported discharge and enhancing self-efficacy, improves balance confidence, independence and physical activity in community-dwelling older adults in the early phase after hip fracture.