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Forty-two sport-active patients with chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy were randomized to low tendon compression rehabilitation (LTCR; n=20) or high tendon compression rehabilitation (HTCR; n=22).The primary outcome was VISA-A at 12 and 24 weeks.Secondary outcomes included patient satisfaction, return-to-sport, pain on hopping (VAS-HOP) and during ADLs (VAS-ADL), single-leg heel-raise repetitions, and ultrasound tendon thickness; outcomes were assessed at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks.Overall, the results of the study revealed larger VISA-A gains with LTCR at both 12 weeks and 24 weeks, alongside higher satisfaction and better pain metrics. In short, limiting...
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Seventy-two patients with unilateral plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive extracorporeal shock‐wave therapy (ESWT)(n=36) or Low-Dye taping (LDT) with sham ESWT (n=36).The primary outcome of interest was pain (VAS).Secondary outcomes included FAOS subscales (Symptoms, Pain, Activities of Daily Living, Sport & Recreation, and Quality of Life).Outcomes were assessed at baseline, immediately post-treatment, and at six-week follow-up.Overall, the results of the study revealed significant within-group improvements in both arms for VAS and all FAOS subscales, with no between-group differences at any time point. The study concludes...
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One hundred eight patients with tricompartmental knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to gel cold pack (n=36), cryo-cuff (n=36), or mobile cold compression device (MCCD) (n=36) applied immediately post-TKA and refreshed every 6 hours until discharge.The primary outcome was pain intensity at prespecified intervals through 72 hours and again at 2 weeks.Secondary outcomes included morphine consumption (24/48/72 h), knee ROM (flexion, extension lag), knee swelling (girth change), length of stay, and patient satisfaction (SAPS-based).Outcomes were assessed up to 72 hours and at 2 weeks.Overall, the results showed lower pain at 8 hours with MCCD versus gel cold pack and versus cryo-cuff, while cryo-cuff produced less swelling at 72 hours than gel cold pack and MCCD. In conclusion, MCCD...
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Thirty-two adolescent female basketball players with chronic ankle instability were cluster-randomized to hop-stabilization training (n=16) or traditional balance training (n=16).The primary outcome was self-reported ankle stability (Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool, CAIT) and sport-specific performance (T-test, lateral hop, figure-8 hop).Secondary outcomes included static balance (center-of-pressure ellipse area and velocity), dynamic balance (Star Excursion Balance Test), and isometric ankle strength (dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, eversion).Outcomes were assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks (3×/week, 20-min sessions).Overall, the results showed both groups improved CAIT and balance, but hop training produced greater gains in agility/hopping tests and larger increases in dorsiflexion and eversion strength. These findings suggest...
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One hundred twenty patients with symptomatic tibiofemoral knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren–Lawrence grade 2–3) were randomised to receive a single intra-articular injection of autologous micro-fragmented adipose tissue (n=60) or placebo isotonic saline (n=60) following abdominal liposuction.The primary outcome of interest was KOOS4 at 6 months.Secondary outcomes included KOOS subscales (Pain, Symptoms, ADL, Sports/Recreation, QoL), Tegner activity score, proportion achieving the KOOS4 MCID, treatment failure, return to work and sport, adverse events, and treatment-related discomfort, assessed at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months.Overall, the results of the study revealed no statistically significant or clinically important between-group differences in KOOS4 at any time point (6-month between-group difference in change 1.7, 95% CI −3.6 to 7.1; p=0.52), nor in Tegner scores or other secondary outcomes, although both groups showed substantial and sustained improvements from baseline over 2 years. These findings suggest...
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Sixty patients with primary knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive intra-articular ozone therapy at 40 µg/mL (n=20), 20 µg/mL (n=20), or oxygen as control (n=20).The primary outcome was pain reduction, measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and WOMAC pain subscale.Secondary outcomes included functional mobility (WOMAC function, FROM, TUG, and 6MWT).Outcomes were evaluated at baseline, two weeks, one month, and two months post-intervention.Overall, both ozone groups showed significantly greater reductions in pain and improvements in function compared to the control, with no significant differences between the two ozone concentrations. The findings suggest...
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One hundred and twenty-one patients undergoing a hip arthroscopy procedure were randomized to receive 90 days of automated text messages on post-operative instructions and general health guidance (n=57) or no added intervention (n=64).Outcomes of interest included pain and physical function on the Hip Disability Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS), patient compliance, and patient satisfaction with the intervention.Results revealed no significant differences between the two groups in pain, physical function, or compliance at 90 days. Patients who received...
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Two hundred fifteen patients with inflammatory knee osteoarthritis (OA) and MRI effusion-synovitis were randomized to methotrexate up to 15 mg weekly (n=108) or identical placebo (n=107).The primary outcome of interest was change in knee VAS pain and effusion-synovitis maximal area over 52 weeks.Secondary outcomes of interest included WOMAC (pain, stiffness, function, total), MRI effusion-synovitis volume, infrapatellar fat pad signal metrics, OMERACT-OARSI response, PHQ-9, SF-12, and structural MRI scores.Outcomes were assessed repeatedly to 52 weeks, with MRI at baseline and week 52. Overall, the results...
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Two hundred thirty-one patients with chronic lateral epicondylosis were randomized to physiotherapy (n=58), extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) (n=62), prolotherapy (n=56), or platelet-rich plasma (PRP)(n=55).The primary outcome was the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH); the secondary outcome was a 6-point Subjective Satisfaction Score (SSS).Outcomes were assessed at baseline, 3, 6, 18, and 24 months, with 24 months pre-specified as primary.Overall, the results of the study revealed that PRP achieved the largest DASH improvement at 24 months (−31.18) and the highest SSS (4.60±0.90), with prolotherapy also outperforming physiotherapy and ESWT on both outcomes; all groups exceeded the DASH MCID. These findings suggest...
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Forty adults with unilateral functional ankle instability (FAI) were randomized to receive isokinetic eccentric training (n = 20) or isokinetic concentric training (n = 20) targeting ankle dorsiflexor and evertor muscles using a Biodex dynamometer, three times per week for twelve weeks.The primary outcome of interest was postural control of the affected limb (static sway area and length; dynamic total offset index) assessed on the Pro-Kin 254P platform.Secondary outcomes included ankle dorsiflexion and eversion relative peak torque (RPT) and dorsiflexion/plantarflexion (D/P) and eversion/inversion (E/I) torque ratios at 60°/s and 180°/s.Outcomes were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks.Overall, the results of the study revealed that eccentric training produced larger improvements in dynamic postural control (notably a 23.8% reduction in total offset index), static sway area, dorsiflexion and eversion strength, and D/P and E/I torque ratios than concentric training, whereas sway length did not differ significantly between groups. These findings suggest...
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