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Acute Hamstring Injuries in Swedish Elite Football: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing Two Rehabilitation Protocols (2013)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
authors included 75 elite soccer players with acute hamstring injuries and randomized them to two protocols. Thirty-seven players utilized three exercises that emphasized rehabilitation at long muscle lengths while lengthening the muscle; 38 players utilized three conventional exercises with less emphasis on lengthening. To be included, the player had to have had acute sudden pain […]
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The Effect of NMES on Functional Status and Quality of Life After Knee Arthroplasty (2015)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a commonly used surgical intervention to primarily address the consequences of osteoarthritis. While this procedure provides significant benefits in terms of decreased pain and improved function, patients are often left with post- operative weakness of the quadriceps. This weakness is not solely a result of the procedure; even prior to […]
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High-Load Strength Training Improves Outcome in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis (2014)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A total of 48 subjects with ultrasound verified plantar fasciitis and symptoms of at least 3 month duration were randomized into every other day strength training or daily plantar fascia specific stretching groups. Subjects were recruited from three recruitment sites in Denmark. Strength training included calf raises with the use of the windlass mechanism to […]
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Association of Occupational and Physical Therapy With Duration of Prescription Opioid Use After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Medicare Enrollees (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This retrospective study included 14,068 patients from January 2010 to December 2015. All patients were 66 years or older and received an inpatient total hip or knee arthroplasty. The primary outcome variable was duration of prescription opioid use after surgery. Opioid use secondary to the surgical intervention was defined as a prescription filled between the […]
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Effectiveness of Eccentric Strengthening in the Treatment of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Of 3880 articles found in the initial database search, 39 articles underwent a full-text review to assess for eligibility, of which eight articles met the inclusion criteria for the review. Results: The eight studies had a total of 504 patients (218 patients in the experimental group, 286 patients in the control group). Of these, five […]
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A Randomized Single-Blinded Trial of Early Rehabilitation Versus Immobilization After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
RTSA surgeries have gained acceptance for managing end-stage rotator cuff tear arthropathy, large irreparable rotator cuff tears, proximal humeral fractures, failed hemiarthroplasty or total shoulder replacements, and proximal humeral tumors. Despite the increased use of RTSA, standard rehabilitation protocols do not exist. Controversy exists regarding prolonged immobilization versus early ROM. In this study, patients were […]
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Effectiveness of the Graded Motor Imagery to Improve Hand Function in Patients with Distal Radius Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Distal radius fractures (DRFx) are one of the most common types of fractures. Rehabilitation for DRFx may be complicated due to challenges associated with recovery times, discomfort, pain, and decreased mobility. The pain intensity score during the acute stage postinjury has been shown to determine the patient’s profile for rehabilitation and recovery. Therefore, pain control […]
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Motivational Interviewing Increases Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy in People Living in the Community After Hip Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Older people returning home after hip fracture often have poor outcomes, with high mortality rates, poor quality of life, high fall risk, and low balance confidence. MI has led to health behavioral change in non-hip fracture populations and the goal of this study was to examine the effect of MI among older adults after hip […]
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Return to Recreational Sporting Activities Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The final study population consisted of 165 patients with a mean age of 64 years (range, 18-82 years) and a mean follow-up of 3.7 years (range, 2-10 years). Pre and post-operative measurements included: the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score; Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score; 12-item Short […]
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The Therapeutic Role of Motor Imagery During the Acute Phase After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Pilot Study (2019)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The aim of this study was to measure physical and functional outcomes during the acute postoperative recovery in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Motor imagery has been shown to decrease pain and promote functional recovery after both neurological and peripheral injuries. Yet, whether motor imagery can be included as an adjunct effective method […]
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