Knee
Arthritis
Modalities
New guidelines for electrical stimulation parameters in adult patients with knee osteoarthritis based on a systematic review of the current literature.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Aug;99(8):682-688. Novak S, Guerron G, Zou Z, Cheung G, Berteau JP. Purpose: The goal of this systematic review is to provide guidelines for treatment parameters regarding electrical stimulation by…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Modalities, Occupational therapy, Splinting / supports / taping
Comparison of the effectiveness of orthotic intervention, kinesiotaping, and paraffin treatments in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a single-blind and randomized controlled study.
J Hand Ther. 2019 Jul – Sep;32(3):297-304. Mansiz Kaplan B, Akyuz G, Kokar S, Yagci I. Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare different conservative treatments in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).…
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Plantar fasciitis
Modalities
Additive effect of therapeutic ultrasound in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Nov;48(11):847-855. Katzap Y, Haidukov M, Berland OM, Itzhak RB, Kalichman L. Background: Plantar fasciitis is the main cause of pain in the plantar surface of the heel. One of…
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ACL injury and rehabilitation
Modalities
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation superimposed on movement early after ACL surgery.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2018 Mar;50(3):407-416. Labanca L, Rocchi JE, Laudani L, et al. Purpose: Quadriceps weakness and asymmetrical loading of lower limbs are two major issues following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The aim…
Read MoreBell's palsy
Modalities
Role of electrical stimulation added to conventional therapy in patients with idiopathic facial (Bell) palsy.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Mar;94(3):222-8. Tuncay F, Borman P, Taşer B, Ünlü İ, Samim E. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of electrical stimulation when added to conventional…
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Arthritis
Exercise, Modalities
Does neuromuscular electrical stimulation enhance the effectiveness of an exercise programme in subjects with knee osteoarthritis? A randomized controlled trial.
Clin Rehabil. 2013 Mar;27(3):246-57. Elboim-Gabyzon M, Rozen N, Laufer Y. Purpose: To determine whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation applied to the quadriceps femoris muscle will enhance the effectiveness of an exercise programme in patients with knee…
Read MoreLow back
Radiculopathy
Modalities
Extension traction treatment for patients with discogenic lumbosacral radiculopathy: a randomized controlled trial.
Clin Rehabil. 2013 Jan;27(1):51-62. Moustafa IM, Diab AA. Purpose: To investigate the effects of lumbar extension traction in patients with unilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy due to L5-S1 disc herniation. Conclusion: The traction group receiving lumbar extension…
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