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40 patients that were eligible for inclusion were randomized to either receive manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA) or hydrodilatation as treatment for adhesive capsulitis.The results at 6 months indicate that both treatment groups had successful treatment resulting in good outcomes. However, the outcomes...
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72 patients with mechanical idiopathic neck pain were randomly assigned to a group of dry needling in a myofascial trigger point (MTrP) in the lower trapezius muscle, or a control group of non-trigger point dry needling (non-TrP-DN).The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of TrP-DN directly into an active trigger point in the lower trapezius, versus dry needling away from the site of the MTrP, to alleviate unilateral neck pain. The findings demonstrated...
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Level 1 RCT
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28 patients who had suffered a distal radial fracture (DRFs) and were undergoing occupational therapy were randomized to either perform a 6-minute repetitive wrist extension exercise protocol, or to a rest period of the same length.The purpose of this study was to assess the immediate effect of the intervention protocol on grip strength and visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores. Results demonstrated significant...
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Level 2 RCT
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Thirteen studies including 735 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing low-level laser therapy (LLLT) vs.placebo, wrist splints, or exercises.Pooled outcomes of interest included pain intensity, handgrip strength, pinch strength, and hand functionality.Meta-analysis revealed no significant differences in pain or handgrip strength between LLLT and controls, but a significant improvement in functionality. These findings suggest...
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