Arthritis and rheumatism
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Arthritis and rheumatism · Apr 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialPhysical activity for osteoarthritis management: a randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating hydrotherapy or Tai Chi classes.
To determine whether Tai Chi or hydrotherapy classes for individuals with chronic symptomatic hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) result in measurable clinical benefits. ⋯ Access to either hydrotherapy or Tai Chi classes can provide large and sustained improvements in physical function for many older, sedentary individuals with chronic hip or knee OA.
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Arthritis and rheumatism · Apr 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialA brief pain management program compared with physical therapy for low back pain: results from an economic analysis alongside a randomized clinical trial.
Guidelines for the management of acute low back pain in primary care recommend early intervention to address psychosocial risk factors associated with long-term disability. We assessed the cost utility and cost effectiveness of a brief pain management program (BPM) targeting psychosocial factors compared with physical therapy (PT) for primary care patients with low back pain of <12 weeks' duration. ⋯ PT is a cost-effective primary care management strategy for low back pain. However, the absence of a clinically superior treatment program raises the possibility that BPM could provide an additional primary care approach, administered in fewer sessions, allowing patient and doctor preferences to be considered.
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Arthritis and rheumatism · Apr 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyGabapentin in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial.
To assess the efficacy and safety of gabapentin in patients with fibromyalgia. ⋯ Gabapentin (1,200-2,400 mg/day) is safe and efficacious for the treatment of pain and other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.