Rehabilitation News

A literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons claims a diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis is “vague,” noting there are many factors that contribute to motion loss in the shoulder.

The results of a level 1 study show superior wrist function in patients who performed surgeon-directed independent exercises after volar plating for distal radius fracture than those who had formal occupational therapy.

DUBLIN — Manipulation under anesthesia increases the range of motion after total knee replacement procedures that yield stiff postoperative results, according a presentation by David Yeoh at the British Orthopaedic Association and the Irish Orthopaedic Association Combined Meeting 2011, here.

The position of the foot just before ground contact during running and walking may put individuals at risk for ankle sprains, according to a study published in the June online edition of the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden —Patients with chronic low back pain who participated in exercise therapy sessions during a randomized controlled trial responded equally well to motor control exercises and graded activities regarding pain, function and other key outcomes, according to investigators.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Two approaches thought to improve back surgery results — postoperative educational materials and rehabilitation programs — had no different effect on long-term outcomes with spinal discectomy or decompression surgery, according to a study presented here.

Women recover from total knee arthroplasty more quickly than men, according to an article published online in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research by German investigators.

COPENHAGEN — Mobilization without the use of aids after total hip replacement may be prescribed without an increased risk of complications, according to a study presented at the 12th EFORT Congress 2011 here.

Starting physical therapy within 24 hours of total knee arthroplasty led to better range of motion, superior muscle strength and significantly shorter hospital stays in patients who had osteoarthritis than later rehabilitation, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial published in Clinical Rehabilitation.

Patients who underwent total knee replacement and took a 400 mg cyclooxygenase-2 selective NSAID daily for 6 weeks following their discharge from the hospital had significantly better recovery than those who took a placebo, based on results of a double-blind study.