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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Self-Management Exercise Intervention on Wound Healing, Functional Ability and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Adults With Venous Leg Ulcers: A Randomised Controlled Trial (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The presently examined study sought to determine if home exercise that targets ankle movements leads to improved healing in people with venous leg ulcers compared to usual care alone. Sixty three participants were recruited and were randomized into two groups. Participants were included if they had venous ulcers on the lower leg with no causative […]
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Bracing Superior to Neuromuscular Training for the Prevention of Self-Reported Recurrent Ankle Sprains: A Three-Arm Randomised Controlled Trial (2014)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The presently examined study sought to determine if bracing, neuromuscular training, or a combination of bracing and neuromuscular training is superior for reducing the recurrence rate of ankle sprains after 1 year. It was a three arm randomized controlled trial with a 12 month follow-up period. Participants were eligible if they had a lateral ankle […]
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Rehabilitation Exercises for Athletes With Biceps Disorders and SLAP Lesions a Continuum of Exercises With Increasing Loads on the Biceps (2014)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors of the presently examined study sought to determine which exercises placed the most tension on the biceps brachii (BB) and other shoulder muscles to better inform rehabilitation for those with long head biceps and/ or superior labral pathology. The EMG activity of the biceps and other shoulder muscles was recorded with surface electromyography […]
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A Comparative Study of Treatment Interventions for Patellar Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A randomized controlled trial design was chosen to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling with eccentric exercise, dry needling with percutaneous electrolysis (PNE) and eccentric exercise, and placebo needling with eccentric exercise for patellar tendinopathy. The study was blinded to assessors and subjects. Subjects were people aged 18-45 years old with anterior knee pain located […]
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Move It or Lose It? The Effect of Early Active Movement on Clinical Outcomes Following Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors sought to determine if early active shoulder movement within the first 6-weeks after rotator cuff repair surgery was associated with improved outcomes, improved muscle power, improved pain, improved quality of life, rotator cuff integrity, range of motion, and return to work compared to delayed active movement. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted […]
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Barriers to Home-Based Exercise Program Adherence With Chronic Low Back Pain: Patient Expectations Regarding New Technologies (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A qualitative interview study was conducted. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in a sample of 29 patients with chronic lower back pain who had been recommended home-based exercise for at least 2 months. The age of the sample ranged from 20-85 years old and 17 of the 29 patients were women.  Multiple individuals participated in the […]
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Cognitive-Behavioral-Based Physical Therapy for Patients With Chronic Pain Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Participants undergoing lumbar laminectomy with or without fusion were recruited. To be included participants needed to fulfill the following criteria: undergoing a laminectomy with or without arthrodesis for a lumbar degenerative condition, 21 years of age or older, English speaking, have back and/or lower extremity pain for at least 6 months, no history of neurological […]
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Effectiveness of Progressive Tendon-Loading Exercise Therapy in Patients with Patellar Tendinopathy: A Randomised Clinical Trial (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The presently examined study sought to determine if progressive tendon loading exercise (PTLE) or eccentric exercise therapy (EET) was superior for improving outcomes for people with patellar tendinopathy. Included subjects were 18 to 35 years old with a history of patellar tendon pain, regular participation in sports, structural changes in the patellar tendon assessed by […]
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Clinical Effects of Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Activation in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A total of 30 participants with chronic neck pain were enrolled in the study. To be included in the study they needed to meet the following criteria: have neck pain lasting >3 months, have a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of <15 points, have symptoms not exacerbated by exercise, no surgical history, not be taking […]
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The Effectiveness of Mechanical Traction Among Subgroups of Patients With Low Back Pain and Leg Pain: A Randomized Trial (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A randomized controlled trial was conducted. Participants were eligible if they were 18-60 years old, had leg pain radiating into the leg, had positive straight leg raise or a diminished myotome, dermatome, or reflex consistent with nerve root compression, and had a Oswestry disability score of at least 20 or more. Participants were excluded if […]
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