Ankle / foot
Gait, Pediatrics
Splinting / supports / taping
The effectiveness of serial casting and ankle foot orthoses in treating toe walking in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Pediatr Phys Ther. 2021 Apr 1;33(2):83-90. Barkocy M, Schilz J, Heimerl S, Chee M, Valdez M, Redmond K. Purpose: This proof of concept study examined the effectiveness of serial casting (SC) and ankle foot orthoses…
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Balance / dizziness, Gait, Stroke
Splinting / supports / taping
Immediate effects of ankle non-elastic taping on balance and gait ability in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized, controlled trial.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Nov-Dec 2020;43(9):922-929. Choi S, Lim C. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate effects of ankle non-elastic taping on balance and gait ability in patients with chronic…
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Arthritis
Splinting / supports / taping
Effectiveness of elastic taping in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Jun;99(6):495-503. Ye W, Jia C, Jiang J, Liang Q, He C. Purpose: To assess the effects of elastic taping on pain, physical function, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength…
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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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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Splinting / supports / taping
An ankle-foot orthosis with a lateral extension reduces forefoot abduction in subjects with stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Jan;46(1):26-33. Neville C, Bucklin M, Ordway N, Lemley F. Background: Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a common musculoskeletal problem that includes tendon degeneration and collapse of the medial arch…
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Arthritis, Patellofemoral pain
Exercise, Splinting / supports / taping
The effect of knee braces on quadriceps strength and inhibition in subjects with patellofemoral osteoarthritis.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Jan;46(1):19-25. Callaghan MJ, Parkes MJ, Felson DT. Background: The use of external supports has been questioned because they may lead to weakness in the surrounding muscles. To our knowledge,…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise, Splinting / supports / taping
Early functional rehabilitation or cast immobilisation for the postoperative management of acute Achilles tendon rupture? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Br J Sports Med. 2015 Oct;49(20):1329-35. McCormack R, Bovard J. Objective: To determine which postoperative rehabilitation regime is superior following surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture. The primary outcomes were patient safety and satisfaction.…
Read MoreCervical, Low back
Splinting / supports / taping
Effect of taping on spinal pain and disability: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Phys Ther. 2015 Apr;95(4):493-506. Vanti C, Bertozzi L, Gardenghi I, Turoni F, Guccione AA, Pillastrini P. Objective: Taping is a widely used therapeutic tool for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, nevertheless its effectiveness is still…
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Splinting / supports / taping
The effect of elastic therapeutic taping on back extensor muscle endurance in patients with low back pain: a randomized, controlled, crossover trial.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Mar;45(3):215-9. Hagen L, Hebert JJ, Dekanich J, Koppenhaver S Purpose: To examine the effects of elastic therapeutic taping (ETT) applied to the lumbar paraspinal region on back muscle endurance…
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Arthritis
Manipulation / manual therapy, Occupational therapy, Splinting / supports / taping
Mobilization with movement and elastic tape application for the conservative management of carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.
J Hand Ther. 2015 Jan-Mar;28(1):82-4; quiz 85. Villafañe J, Valdes K. Background: Mobilization with movement is a manual therapy technique described as an effective modality for pain reduction and improved function in a number of…
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Splinting / supports / taping
Use of a bivalve finger fracture orthosis for a new treatment protocol of a PIP comminuted fracture and dorsal dislocation.
J Hand Ther. 2015 Jan-Mar;28(1):77-80; quiz 81. Monasterio M, Longsworth KA, Viegas S. Purpose: As therapists and physicians, we often need to work with our patients to cater treatment accordingly. These authors describe how they…
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Splinting / supports / taping
A novel way of treating mallet finger injuries.
J Hand Ther. 2014 Oct-Dec;27(4):325-8; quiz 329. Devan D. Background: This article proposes a novel approach to treat mallet finger injuries conservatively. Mallet finger injuries often require long periods of immobilization to ensure that the…
Read MoreShoulder
Exercise, Splinting / supports / taping
A criterion based sling weaning progression (SWEAP) and outcomes following shoulder arthroscopic surgery in an active duty military population.
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Apr;9(2):179-86. Hire JM, Pniewski JE, Dickston ML, et al. Purpose: Establish an objective, criterion based protocol for accelerated sling weaning following shoulder arthroscopy. Conclusions: Early improvement in quality of…
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