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One hundred and nineteen patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy were randomized to received extracorporeal shockwave therapy with eccentric exercise (ESWT +EE) (n=58) or eccentric exercise (EE) and sham therapy (n=61).The primary outcome was function measured by the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles questionnaire (VISA-A).Secondary outcomes of interest included pain scores, the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), recurrence and failure of treatment.Both groups demonstrated significant improvements from baseline.No differences in the VISA-A, FAOS or SF-12 were found at any time point between groups. The EWST+EE group...
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One hundred five patients with clinically diagnosed knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive a 6-week internet-based exercise and education program (n=48) or routine self-management care (n=57).The primary outcome of interest was change in self-reported knee pain using a numerical rating scale at 6 weeks.Secondary outcomes included physical function tests (30-second sit-to-stand, Timed Up-and-Go), WOMAC subscales (pain, stiffness, physical function), muscle strength, and quantitative sensory testing.Outcomes were assessed at baseline and 6 weeks.Overall, the results of the study revealed a significantly greater improvement in pain, function, and hamstring strength in the internet-based intervention group compared to usual care. These findings suggest...
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Improved Pain & Function With 8 Weeks of Electroacupunture or Manual Acupuncture vs Sham for Knee OA
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Four hundred and eighty patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to receive electroacupuncture (EA; n=160) or manual acupuncture (MA; n=160) or sham (n=160) for a total of 8 weeks, 3 times/week.The primary outcome of interest was the response rate which consisted of patients improving at least 2 points on the numeric rating scale (NRS) for pain and 6 points on the WOMAC function subscale.Secondary outcomes of interest included the following: NRS pain at weeks 4, 16, and 26; WOMAC function at weeks 4, 16, and 26; WOMAC pain; WOMAC stiffness; quality of life using the 12-item Short Form (SF-12) health survey (i.e., mental health and physical health); incidence of paracetamol; and patient’s global assessment (PGA).WOMAC stiffness, SF-12 , and PGA scores were measured at 4, 8, 16, and 26 weeks follow-up.Also, incidence of adverse events were reported.Results revealed that the response rate, at 8 weeks, was statistically significantly higher in the EA compared to sham (n=0.023) but this was not observed when comparing MA to sham (n=0.051).Furthermore, the response rate at 4, 16, and 26 weeks follow-up was statistically significantly favored in the EA vs sham group but this was observed for MA vs sham only at weeks 16 and 26 (p<0.05).The total incidence of adverse events included 18, 22, and 17 patients in the EA, MA, and sham groups, respectively.NRS scores were statistically significantly improved in the EA vs Sham and MA vs sham groups for all timepoints.WOMAC function and pain were statistically significantly improved in the EA vs sham for all timepoints; yet, for WOMAC function, MA vs sham was only statistically significantly improved at 16 weeks follow-up (p<0.05).For WOMAC pain, a statistical significant improvement in scores was observed for weeks 8,16, and 26 (p<0.05).Moreover, WOMAC stiffness did not statistically significantly differ in MA vs sham groups for all timepoints, but EA vs sham was statistically improved at weeks 8 and 26 (p<0.05).For SF-12 physical health, a statistical significant improvement for EA and MA when compared to sham were observed only at 16 weeks follow-up (p=0.009 for EA vs sham; p=0.026 for MA vs sham).Finally, SF-12 mental health scores statistically significantly favored the EA compared to sham group only at week 26 (p=0.01) whereas MA was favored at both weeks 16 and 26 compared to sham (p=0.024; p=0.001, respectively). Finally, 4, 2...
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80 patients with distal radius fractures were randomized to receive either a 4-week (n=40) or a 6-week immobilization program.The primary outcome of interest was Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) scores at one year.Secondary outcomes of interest included QuickDASH scores at 3 and 6 months, incidence of adverse events, and range of motion in radial and ulnar deviation, dorsiflexion, and palmar flexion.All outcomes were comparable between the two groups at all time points. Therefore, a shorter...
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Fifty-one college students with chronic patellar tendinopathy were randomized to receive either combined heavy slow resistance (HSR) training and high-dose therapeutic ultrasound (TUS) (n=17), HSR alone (n=17), or TUS alone (n=17).The primary outcome of interest was the VISA-P score.Secondary outcomes included VAS pain scores, Y-Balance Test, Modified Thomas Test, maximum isometric muscle strength, horizontal jump distance, and musculoskeletal ultrasound measures.Outcomes were assessed at baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and at 16 weeks for VISA-P.Overall, the results of the study revealed that the combined group demonstrated the greatest improvement in VISA-P scores, pain reduction, quadriceps flexibility, and muscle strength. The findings suggest...
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One hundred forty-two patients with full-thickness small to large rotator cuff tears were randomized to receive either abduction brace immobilization (n=65) or sling immobilization (n=66) for 6 weeks following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.The primary outcome was the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at 6 weeks postoperatively.Secondary outcomes included anxiety (Self-rating Anxiety Scale), pain levels, patient satisfaction, functional scores (ASES), and tendon healing assessed via ultrasonography at 6 weeks and 1 year.
Overall, the results of the study revealed that at 6 weeks, the sling group had significantly better sleep quality, less anxiety, less pain, and higher satisfaction compared to the brace group.However, no differences were found in any outcomes at 1 year, including tendon healing. These findings suggest...
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Six studies involving 517 patients with neck pain were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis, comparing cervical manipulations to thoracic or cervicothoracic manipulations.Pooled outcomes of interest included pain intensity, neck disability, and cervical range of motion.The analysis revealed no significant differences in pain reduction, disability improvement, or cervical range of motion between the intervention groups. Moderate to very...
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Level 1 Meta Analysis
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Five randomized controlled trials (189 patients) comparing platelet-rich plasma (PRP) against conservative treatment for chronic Achilles tendinopathy were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis.Outcomes of interest included the Victorian Insitute of Sport Assessment (VISA-A) score, pain during activity on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Achilles tendon thickness.VISA-A scores at 6 weeks favored the PRP group.Tendon thickness also favored the PRP group. All other outcomes...
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Forty-seven patients with single-level cervical radiculopathy were randomized to receive either BRYAN CDA (cervical disk arthroplasty; n=22) or ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion; n=25) in a prospective, randomized, controlled trial conducted as a Food and Drug Administration Investigational Device Exemption trial.The primary outcomes of interest included visual analog scales (VAS) for neck and arm pain, neck disability index (NDI), and reoperation rates.The follow-up rate was 91.3%.Both groups demonstrated significantly improved NDI, VAS arm pain, and VAS neck pain scores at 20 years compared to preoperative scores.However, there were no significant differences between CDA and ACDF groups at 20 years for NDI, VAS arm pain, and VAS neck pain scores.Reoperations were reported in 41.7% of ACDF patients and 10.0% of CDA patients. Both CDA and...
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Ninety-three patients with severe knee or hip osteoarthritis were randomized to receive either high-intensity interval training (HIIT; n=30), passive heat therapy (Heat; n=30), or home-based exercise (Home; n=33) as prehabilitation before total hip or knee arthroplasty.The primary outcome of interest was peak oxygen consumption (peak 𝑉𝑂2).Secondary outcomes included the anaerobic threshold, physical function measures, and subjective health assessments.Outcomes were assessed over a 12-week period.Overall, the results revealed that HIIT significantly improved peak 𝑉𝑂2V and the anaerobic threshold compared to the other groups.Heat therapy also increased the anaerobic threshold but not peak 𝑉𝑂2. These findings suggest...
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