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Injuries sustained at a temporary ice-skating rink: Prospective study of the Winchester experience 2007–2008Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study was undertaken to assess, prospectively, the workload created as a consequence of ice-rink injuries, when the facility was reopened over Christmas 2007.All patients attending from the ice-rink were included and their injuries reviewed. Costs of care were calculated based on ED attendance, out-patient appointments (OPA's), radiography, plaster immobilisation and government tariffs for surgical procedures.The ice-rink was open for 39 days welcoming 43,000 skaters. Sixty-two accidents were recorded in the accident book, 43 attended the ED. Radiographic investigation was necessary for 31 patients. Nineteen had diagn...
Source: Injury - November 19, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: N.K.R. Kelsall, G.W. Bowyer Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Child physiotherapy program expandedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Children older than six who require daily physiotherapy or occupational therapy will soon be able to get it at three P.E.I. schools. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Poor care in hospital is delaying discharge of patients with dementia, charity saysEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 18, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Kmietowicz, Z. Tags: Memory disorders (neurology), Stroke, Memory disorders (psychiatry), physiotherapy, Sports and exercise medicine NEWS Source Type: journals

How do we define the condition ‘recurrent low back pain’? A systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Recurrent low back pain (recurrent LBP) is a common condition, however, it is unclear if uniform definitions are used in studies investigating the prevalence and management of this condition. The aim of this systematic review was to identify how recurrent LBP is defined in the literature. A literature search was performed on MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED, and PEDro. Studies were considered eligible if they investigated a cohort of subjects with recurrent LBP or if they were measuring the prevalence of recurrent LBP. Two independent reviewers assessed inclusion of studies and extracted definitions of...
Source: European Spine Journal - November 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: European Spine Journal Source Type: journals

The gait and balance of patients with diabetes can be improved: a randomised controlled trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions/interpretation Specific training can improve gait speed, balance, muscle strength and joint mobility in diabetic patients. Further studies are needed to explore the influence of these improvements on the number of reported falls, patients’ physical activity levels and quality of life. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00637546 Funding: This work was supported by the Swiss National Foundation (SNF): PBSKP-123446/1/ Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00125-009-1592-4Authors L. Allet, Maastricht University and Caphri Research...
Source: Diabetologia - November 18, 2009 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetologia Source Type: journals

Landmines and other explosive war remnants maim or kill 20 people a dayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 17, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Zarocostas, J. Tags: Child abuse, physiotherapy, Sports and exercise medicine NEWS Source Type: journals

Cost-effectiveness of postural exercise therapy versus physiotherapy in computer screen-workers with early non-specific work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD); a randomized controlled trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Although our trial failed to find significant differences in VAS, QALYs and ICERs based on VAS and QALYs at one-year follow-up, CEACs suggest that postural exercise therapy according to Mensendieck / Cesar has a higher probability of being cost-effective compared to regular physiotherapy; however further research is required.Trial registration: ISRCTN 15872455 (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Marjon van Eijsden-BesselingSylvia GerhardsRob de BieJohan Severens Source Type: journals

More Pain Means Real Gain In Complex Regional Pain Syndrome TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC (November 12, 2009) The saying "more pain, more gain" may be true for those already in terrible pain due to a chronic and debilitating condition, contrary to received wisdom. For those with Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), working through the pain of an aggressive physiotherapy program often leads to far better results than a more cautious pain-free approach. (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - November 14, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain / Anesthetics Source Type: news

Peroneal nerve damage by bicortical tibial screw in ACL reconstructionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Arthroscopically assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is regarded as a minimally invasive surgery with low morbidity but complications still occur. Reports of neurovascular injuries related to graft harvesting, tunnel placement, or graft fixation are limited. A rare case of peroneal nerve injury related to hardware used for graft fixation in the tibial in a 28-year-old female patient who underwent an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery using a patellar tendon graft (bone-tendon-bone graft) is presented. Post-operatively, the patient presented with clinical signs of perone...
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - November 14, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy Source Type: journals

Pelvic floor function is independently associated with pelvic organ prolapse.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Body mass index, socioeconomic status, heavy occupational work, anal sphincter lacerations and PFM function were independently associated with POP, whereas joint mobility and physical activity were not. PMID: 19906017 [PubMed - in process] (Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 13, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Braekken IH, Majida M, Ellström Engh M, Holme IM, Bø K Tags: BJOG Source Type: journals

Physiotherapy Associates at National Workers Compensation and Disability Conference and ExpoEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Physiotherapy Associates workers compensation services encompass physical therapy, occupational therapy, functional capacity evaluations, and specialized return-to-work programs such as work conditioning. (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - November 13, 2009 Category: Disability Tags: November 2009 Events Source Type: info

A gait analysis pilot study of back pain patients before and after a multimodal pain therapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The analysis of gait parameters confirms changes in gait patterns and indicates an increase in symmetrical gait and lower stride-to-stride variability as a result of the multimodal integrative pain therapy. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: F.J. Saha, W. Kowalczyk, F. Musial, G. Dobos Source Type: journals

Resistance in therapy of the functional shoulder impingement syndrome—Pathogenesis and possibilities of treatment in complementary medicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The SEMG is a qualified method to verify hyper-/hypoactivities of the muscles in shoulder pain. It could also be used in controlling therapy effects or in feedback therapy. Segmental dysfunction of the spine/pelvis and the dysfunction of the scapula are very important in chronic shoulder pain. Without a regulation of these disturbances a normal shoulder function is not possible. Dysfuntion and triggerpoints of shoulder/scapula muscles could be initiated by diseases of liver, gall bladder, stomach or pancreas, which means that a complex treatment is necessary for successful therapy of the chronic functional impi...
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: M. Bernsdorf, U. Irlenbusch, S. Born Source Type: journals

Representation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in German treatment guidelines — An appraisalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The notification of CAM in German medical guidelines increased in the last few years. Also, some naturopathic methods beyond physical medicine are rated as positive. However, CAM is still far from being a substantial part of medical care in Germany. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: K. Kraft Source Type: journals

In Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatment, More Pain Means Real GainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The saying "more pain, more gain" may be true for those already in terrible pain due to a chronic and debilitating condition, contrary to received wisdom. For those with Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), working through the pain of an aggressive physiotherapy program often leads to far better results than a more cautious pain-free approach. That was the result of a new study in Clinical Rehabilitation, published this week by SAGE. (Source: Neurology / Neuroscience News From Medical News Today)
Source: Neurology / Neuroscience News From Medical News Today - November 13, 2009 Category: Neuroscience Tags: Pain / Anesthetics Source Type: news

In Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatment, More Pain Means Real GainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The saying "more pain, more gain" may be true for those already in terrible pain due to a chronic and debilitating condition, contrary to received wisdom. For those with Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), working through the pain of an aggressive physiotherapy program often leads to far better results than a more cautious pain-free approach. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pain / Anesthetics Source Type: news

Expectations, perceptions, and physiotherapy predict prolonged sick leave in subacute low back painEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: It appears that return to work is highly dependant on individual and cognitive factors. Patients not returning to work after the interventions were characterized by negative expectations, perceptions about pain and disability, and previous physiotherapy treatment. This is the first study reporting that previous treatment by physiotherapists is a risk factor for long-term sick leave. This has not been reported before and is an interesting finding that deserves more scrutiny. (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - November 13, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Silje RemeEli HagenHege Eriksen Source Type: journals

Efficacy and safety of steroid injections for shoulder and elbow tendonitis: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trialsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Steroid injections are well tolerated and more effective for tendonitis in the short-term than pooled other treatments, though similar to NSAIDs. No long-term benefit was shown. (Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases - November 12, 2009 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Gaujoux-Viala, C, Dougados, M, Gossec, L Tags: Unlocked, Pain (neurology), physiotherapy, Biological agents, Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases, physiotherapy, Epidemiology Clinical and epidemiological research Source Type: journals

A woman with acute myelopathy in pregnancy: case presentationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 12, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Reuss, R., Rommer, P. S, Bruck, W., Paul, F., Bolz, M., Jarius, S., Boettcher, T., Grossmann, A., Bock, A., Zipp, F., Benecke, R., Zettl, U. K Tags: Infectious diseases, Urology, Journalology, Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Pain (neurology), Spinal cord, Pregnancy, Reproductive medicine, Radiology, physiotherapy, Sports and exercise medicine, Clinical diagnostic tests, Urological surgery PRACTICE Source Type: journals

More pain means real gain in complex regional pain syndrome treatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(SAGE Publications UK) A new study in Clinical Rehabilitation has shown that for sufferers of Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, working through the pain of an aggressive physiotherapy program often leads to far better results than a more cautious pain-free approach. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 12, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Physiotherapy and pregnancy in cystic fibrosis by Brenda ButtonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Physiotherapy in the planning stage, during pregnancy and the post-natal period in cystic fibrosis (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide - November 7, 2009 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Newsletter Source Type: organizations

Humanization of physiotherapy care: study with patients post-stay in the intensive care unitEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Physiotherapy care given in the intensive care unit was marked by good assistance, attention provided to the patient and quality of treatment, characterizing humanized care. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - November 6, 2009 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: journals

Nigeria: Goverment Urged to Recognise Role of PhysiotherapistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NATIONAL President of Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), Rev. Adeoluwa Jaiyesimi has called for change in the practice of physiotherapy in the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 5, 2009 Category: African Health Source Type: news

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This is a useful book for anyone engaged in academic writing, from the novice author embarking on their first paper or thesis, through to the experienced academic who provides guidance to others on productive writing strategies. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - November 4, 2009 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Michele Harms Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals

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The text of this first edition discusses issues related to non-invasive methods of ventilation, often drawing comparisons with more invasive methods. Whilst the arguments proposed by the author to support the use of this clinical technique are reasonably convincing, the text is surprisingly under-referenced. The bibliography only lists four books published between 1988 and 2001. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - November 4, 2009 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Angela Wilkinson Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals

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The authors are established practising clinicians, working at various hospitals across the UK. This book contains sound theoretical content as well as gems of practical advice. The aim of this text is essentially a quick reference for practising doctors and medical students on wards, outpatient and clinical settings. It is ordered into clear sections to aid key findings for neurological assessment, neuro-anatomy, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neurophysiology, neurological presentations and disorders. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - November 4, 2009 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Anita Watson Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals

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This book aims to provide an evidence-based text that will guide and reinforce successful physiotherapeutic management of patients in the acute care setting. The authors are American, which is reflected in some of the terminology and treatment perspectives; however, this does not affect the overall accessibility of the text. This book is well written with a logical format that is easy to follow. The first three chapters thoroughly cover assessment, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and monitoring and patient support equipment. The fourth chapter covers the subject of bed rest, deconditioning and hospital-acquired neuromuscu...
Source: Physiotherapy - November 4, 2009 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Fiona Schreuder Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals

List of Reviewers, Volume 95, 2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Physiotherapy - November 4, 2009 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: journals

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New Step Forward For Stroke PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New research, using an existing and inexpensive drug could help thousands of stroke patients to recover their mobility at a faster rate. Medical researchers are investigating whether L-Dopa (commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease) could help in this new context. There is existing evidence to show that certain nerve pathways in the brain are important in learning movement skills. The drug works by enhancing the activity of these pathways and if taken at the same time as conventional physiotherapy, could increase the effect of current treatment. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 4, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: news

Unusual inferior dislocation of shoulder: reduction by two-step maneuver: a case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present an unusual case of recurrent luxatio erecta in which the arm transformed later into an adducted position resembling the more common anterior shoulder dislocation. Such a case has not been described before in English literature. Closed reduction by the two-step maneuver was successful with a single attempt. MRI revealed posterior labral tear and a Hill Sachs variant lesion on the superolateral aspect of humeral head. Immobilisation in a chest-arm bandage followed by physiotherapy yielded excellent results. The case is first of its kind; the unusual mechanism, unique radiological findings and alternate method of t...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research - November 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Saseendar SDinesh AgarwalDilip PatroJagdish Menon Source Type: journals

[Tracheomalacia (TM) or bronchomalacia (BM) in children: Conservative or invasive therapy?]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Tracheomalacia (TM) or bronchomalacia (BM) refers to softness or weakness of the trachea or the bronchi. Its management is not evidenced-based. Conservative therapy is preferred in milder cases, since the outcome is usually favourable within the first 2 years of life. The clinical utility of non-specific treatments (anti-inflammatory agents, bronchodilators, antibiotics, physiotherapy) has not been proven by clinical trials. Treatment of symptomatic cases should be discussed on an individual basis. Airway surgery should be avoided, and non-invasive ventilation may be proposed as a temporary measure. In case of very sev...
Source: Archives de Pediatrie - November 3, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Fayon M, Donato L Tags: Arch Pediatr Source Type: journals

Effect of amitriptyline vs. physiotherapy in management of fibromyalgia syndrome: What predicts a clinical benefit?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions : Therapy with amitriptyline or physiotherapy is equally effective in improving outcome in patients of fibromyalgia over a period of six months. (Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine)
Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine - November 2, 2009 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: journals

Obesity and recovery from low back pain: a prospective study to investigate the effect of body mass index on recovery from low back pain.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that BMI does not influence the overall recovery from low back pain in patients undergoingphysiotherapy treatment. PMID: 19887022 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England)
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - November 2, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Mangwani J, Giles C, Mullins M, Salih T, Natali C Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: journals

The addition of mechanical insufflation/exsufflation shortens airway-clearance sessions in neuromuscular patients with chest infection.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: This is a short-term study of the use of in-exsufflation as a supplement to standard NIV plus physiotherapy in a small group of patients with neuromuscular disease. The addition of mechanical in-exsufflation shortened airway-clearance sessions. The device appeared to be safe and well tolerated, and may provide additional benefit to patients with neuromuscular disease and upper-respiratory-tract infection; further studies are indicated. PMID: 19863831 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Respiratory Care)
Source: Respiratory Care - November 1, 2009 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chatwin M, Simonds AK Tags: Respir Care Source Type: journals

Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Literature Review of Its Definition and Clinical PresentationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: There are marked inconsistencies in the current evidence base surrounding the etiology and clinical presentation of CES, with 17 definitions identified. Subclassifications of the definition of CES are ambiguous and should be avoided. From reviewing 105 articles, a single definition of CES is proposed. For a diagnosis of CES, one or more of the following must be present: (1) bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, (2) reduced sensation in the saddle area, and (3) sexual dysfunction, with possible neurologic deficit in the lower limb (motor/sensory loss, reflex change). (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 1, 2009 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Stuart Fraser, Lisa Roberts, Eve Murphy Tags: Review Article Source Type: journals

Therapy, Vitamin D Reduce Falls, ReadmissionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DENVER — Extended physiotherapy significantly reduced the rate of falls among patients with a prior hip fracture, and high-dose vitamin D significantly reduced the rate of hospital readmissions in a study of 173 patients. (Source: Internal Medicine News)
Source: Internal Medicine News - November 1, 2009 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: KERRI WACHTER Tags: Endocrinology Source Type: journals

Manual Therapy for the Horse—A Contemporary PerspectiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article outlines types of manual therapy techniques applicable to the horse and the evidence that is available for mechanisms of action and efficacy of these techniques. Examples of techniques are given where possible. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 1, 2009 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lesley M. Goff Tags: Clinical Techniques Source Type: journals

Chest physiotherapy with positive expiratory pressure breathing after abdominal and thoracic surgery: a systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A variety of chest physiotherapy techniques are used following abdominal and thoracic surgery to prevent or reduce post-operative complications. Breathing techniques with a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) are used to increase airway pressure and improve pulmonary function. No systematic review of the effects of PEP in surgery patients has been performed previously. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effect of PEP breathing after an open upper abdominal or thoracic surgery. A literature search of randomised-controlled trials (RCT) was performed in five databases. The trials included were systemati...
Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - October 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: J. ÖRMAN, E. WESTERDAHL Source Type: journals

Development of a framework for reporting health service models for managing rheumatoid arthritisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract The purpose of this study was to develop a framework for reporting health service models for managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We conducted a search of the health sciences literature for primary studies that described interventions which aimed to improve the implementation of health services in adults with RA. Thereafter, a nominal group consensus process was used to synthesize the evidence for the development of the reporting framework. Of the 2,033 citations screened, 68 primary studies were included which described 93 health service models for RA. The origin and meaning of the labels given to t...
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - October 28, 2009 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Clinical Rheumatology Source Type: journals

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in sports medicine: guidelines for practical but sensible useEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: NSAID are probably most useful for treating nerve and soft-tissue impingements, inflammatory arthropathies and tenosynovitis. They are not generally indicated for isolated chronic tendinopathy, or for fractures. The use of NSAID in treating muscle injury is controversial. Conditions in which NSAID use requires more careful assessment include ligament injury, joint injury, osteoarthritis, haematoma and postoperatively. (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - October 28, 2009 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Paoloni, J A, Milne, C, Orchard, J, Hamilton, B Tags: Editor's choice, physiotherapy, Asthma, Degenerative joint disease, Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Musculoskeletal syndromes, Osteoarthritis, physiotherapy, Trauma, Injury Occasional pieces Source Type: journals

SportsMedUpdateEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - October 28, 2009 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Schwellnus, M. P Tags: BJSM Sports med update, Achilles tendinitis, physiotherapy, Trauma, Injury SportsMedUpdate Source Type: journals

Airways disease: just nosing around?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Thorax)
Source: Thorax - October 28, 2009 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Scadding, G. K, Kariyawasam, H. H Tags: Patients, TB and other respiratory infections, Child health, Inflammation, physiotherapy, Asthma, Cystic fibrosis, Sports and exercise medicine, Ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology Editorials Source Type: journals

The role of rehabilitation in deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus for Parkinson's disease: A pilot studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is an efficacious therapeutic option in the treatment of advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). The procedure may be however associated with functional impairment of different types and intensity. In this paper we describe the functional impairments detected in a group of 34 subjects with PD who were submitted to DBS. These patients belonged to a cohort of 75 consecutive PD patients who underwent the surgical procedure. The rehabilitation program included physiotherapy exercises for recovery/maintenance of the range of motion, active exercises, e...
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - October 27, 2009 Category: Neurology Authors: Cristina Tassorelli, Simona Buscone, Giorgio Sandrini, Claudio Pacchetti, Anna Furnari, Roberta Zangaglia, Michelangelo Bartolo, Giuseppe Nappi, Emilia Martignoni Tags: Papers Source Type: journals

Does regional anaesthesia improve outcome?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: There is conclusive evidence that regional anaesthesia techniques provide a quality of postoperative analgesia that is better than systemic opioid techniques. Continuous, effective postoperative analgesia is a worthwhile humanitarian aim in its own right, but regional anaesthesia also has the potential to improve the functional outcome from surgery. Proving that regional anaesthesia can influence the outcome of surgery is challenging; many studies are inconclusive with methodological weaknesses making comparison difficult and offering conflicting evidence. Large systematic reviews offer better evidence that regio...
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - October 27, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Barrie Fischer Tags: Regional anaesthesia Source Type: journals

ME AND MY OPERATION: Surgeons shaved away the gristle in my kneecap - now I'm pain-freeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Treatment for knee pain traditionally involved painkillers and physiotherapy, but Glenn Bailey, 46, had an operation that reduces the risk of arthritis. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 27, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The effect of physiotherapy on sit-to-stand movements in a child with spastic diplegia.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. These findings lead us to conclude that the effect of PT on STS movement before and after PT showed objective kinematic data. PMID: 19852706 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - October 26, 2009 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Yonetsu R, Shimizu J, Surya J Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: journals

The EQUATOR Network and the PRISMA Statement for the reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analysesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Systematic reviews have become the keystone of research in health care. Through the formative work of the Cochrane Collaboration, they have become an integral part of the research process, and many papers report a systematic review as a starting point for innovative work or the development of clinical guidelines. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 26, 2009 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Michele Harms Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals

Comments on Jessep SA, Walsh NE, Ratcliffe J, Hurley MV. Long-term clinical benefits and costs of an integrated rehabilitation programme compared with outpatient physiotherapy for chronic knee pain. Physiotherapy 2009; 95:94–102Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We read Jessep et al.’s article on the cost-effectiveness of rehabilitation for chronic knee pain with great interest . We agree with the authors that a study of the cost-effectiveness of an integrated group rehabilitation programme compared with an ordinary outpatient programme is interesting and worthwhile. (Source: Physiotherapy)
Source: Physiotherapy - October 26, 2009 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: J. Verbeek, T. Vihtonen, M. Pulliainen, J. Ruotsalainen Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

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We thank Verbeek et al. for their interest in our work. Our study found that relative to outpatient physiotherapy, the ESCAPE-knee pain programme was associated with marginally greater incremental improvements in EQ-5D scores and lower incremental costs . Hence, from the health service perspective, we concluded that the programme was potentially more cost-effective. The finding that these differences were not statistically significant is not uncommon within economic evaluations undertaken alongside clinical trials, because (i) clinical trials are rarely powered to detect a statistically significant difference in economic o...
Source: Physiotherapy - October 26, 2009 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: M.V. Hurley, J. Ratcliffe, S. Jessep, N. Walsh Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals