Physical therapy modalities for treating fibromyalgia. [PDF]
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by generalized chronic musculoskeletal pain, hyperalgesia in specific points, and psychosomatic symptoms, such as fatigue, sleep disturbances (waking unrefreshed), anxiety, depression, cognitive dysfunction ...
Araújo FM, DeSantana JM.
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A comparison of application frequency of physical therapy modalities in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. [PDF]
Objectives This study aims to evaluate the effects of physical therapy modalities five days a week versus twice a week with a three-day interval on pain, depression, and functional disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.
Altınbilek T, Murat S.
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Effects of physical therapy modalities for motor function, functional recovery, and post-stroke complications in patients with severe stroke: a systematic review update. [PDF]
Physical therapy interventions play a crucial role in the daily care of patients recovering from severe stroke. However, the efficacy of these interventions and associated modalities, including duration, intensity, and frequency, have not been fully ...
Roesner K +5 more
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High-Energy Flux Density Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Versus Traditional Physical Therapy Modalities in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized-controlled, Single-Blind Trial. [PDF]
Objectives This study aims to investigate the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on pain, sleep, fatigue, disability, depression, and quality of life (QoL) in patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).
Gezgİnaslan Ö, GÜmÜŞ Atalay S.
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Efficacy of Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise vs Physical Therapy Modalities for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]
Key Points Question Is therapeutic aquatic exercise as effective as physical therapy modalities in the management of adults with chronic low back pain? Findings In this randomized clinical trial of 113 individuals with chronic low back pain, therapeutic ...
Peng MS +9 more
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Effect of Physical Therapy Modalities on Quality of Life of Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
The objective was to describe the effectiveness of different physical therapy modalities to improve Quality of Life (QoL) in Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) survivors.
Burgos-Mansilla B +5 more
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Immunomodulatory effects of two different physical therapy modalities in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [PDF]
[Purpose] Counteracting the systemic cytokine release and its inflammatory effects by improving respiratory muscle strength and controlling lung inflammation may be important for improving immune system in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
Mehani SHM.
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Is high intensity laser therapy more effective than other physical therapy modalities for treating knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review and network meta-analysis. [PDF]
Background The use of physical therapy modalities, especially high intensity laser therapy (HILT), for individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is still controversial.
Wu M +6 more
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Comparison of the Efficacy of Conventional Physical Therapy Modalities and Kinesio Taping Treatments in Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. [PDF]
Objective The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of kinesio taping (KT) treatments and conventional physical therapy (PT) modalities that are applied to reduce pain and improve physical movements and functions of patients with sub ...
Kul A, Ugur M.
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Grade II whiplash injuries to the neck: what is the benefit for patients treated by different physical therapy modalities? [PDF]
BackgroundIn a majority of cases, whiplash injuries are a domain of conservative therapy. Nevertheless it remains unclear whether physical therapy is of medical or economic benefit in patients with whiplash injuries.MethodsSeventy patients with acute ...
Christoph Dehner +6 more
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