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Acupuncture as an Adjuvant Modality With Physical Therapy for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Medical Acupuncture, 2009Abstract Context: Knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent condition that is often accompanied by pain and limited mobility. Acupuncture has been suggested as a potential treatment for osteoarthritis, particularly in conjunction with other modalities such as physical therapy (PT). Objective: To critically evaluate the literature investigating the efficacy of
Jun Mao +5 more
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Physical Therapy Modalities in Children with Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease: Narrative Review
The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 2021Abstract Background: Physical therapy is playing an important role in enhancing and promoting health related quality of life in children with thalassemia and sickle cell disease by de-creasing the associated disease symptoms as pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue and enhancing the cardiopulmonary system, bone mass index, ferritin and serum levels by ...
Duaa Saleh Soliman Mohamed +1 more
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Physical Therapy Management of Patients through Cross Modality
Physical Therapy, 1976Cross modality is a method for channeling therapeutic services from various health disciplines (modalities) through a single therapist who provides direct treatment and care. A pilot project at the University of Michigan's Institute for the Study of Mental Retardation and Related Disabilities tested this method in three mental retardation institutions.
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EFFICACY OF ESWT FOR LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS TREATMENT: COMPARISON WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES
Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, 2018Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a common condition characterized by pain in the lateral side of the elbow with tenderness on lateral epicondyle, caused by repetetive overuse of extensor muscles of the wrist. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is used in musculoskeletal problems with the possible mechanism of action including hyperstimulation ...
Günşah Şahin +3 more
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Manual therapy with or without physical medicine modalities for neck pain: a systematic review
Manual Therapy, 2010Manual therapy interventions are often used with or without physical medicine modalities to treat neck pain. This review assessed the effect of 1) manipulation and mobilisation, 2) manipulation, mobilisation and soft tissue work, and 3) manual therapy with physical medicine modalities on pain, function, patient satisfaction, quality of life (QoL), and ...
Ted Haines +8 more
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The Pros and Cons of Passive Physical Therapy Modalities for Neck Disorders
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, 1996Objectives: To present the pros and cons of passive physical therapy modalities, on the basis of the existing body of evidence, for the management of neck disorders namely whiplash-associated disorders and all other nonspecific neck disorders and complaints. Findings: The existing body of evidence on effectiveness is extremely disappointing.
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The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2019
Physical therapy (PT) modalities are used in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Acupuncture is a treatment option often sought after by FMS patients. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of PT modalities with those of acupuncture on pain, daily function, and quality of life in FMS patients.A comparative effectiveness study.Forty ...
Sacide Nur Saracgil Cosar +3 more
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Physical therapy (PT) modalities are used in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Acupuncture is a treatment option often sought after by FMS patients. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of PT modalities with those of acupuncture on pain, daily function, and quality of life in FMS patients.A comparative effectiveness study.Forty ...
Sacide Nur Saracgil Cosar +3 more
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Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 1986
Fifty-three patients diagnosed as having one of several types of extensor mechanism disorders of the knee were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups to assess the effects of one of four different modalities (ice, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, and ultrasound/ice contrast).
Matthew C. Morrissey +4 more
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Fifty-three patients diagnosed as having one of several types of extensor mechanism disorders of the knee were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups to assess the effects of one of four different modalities (ice, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, and ultrasound/ice contrast).
Matthew C. Morrissey +4 more
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Manual physical therapy as a novel treatment modality for Autism spectrum disorder – A pilot study
Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 2020Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) fall under neurodevelopmental disorders and are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.
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Developing Unit Costs for Physical Therapy Modalities
Physical Therapy, 1962Robert J. Hickok, David A. Gee
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