If you Build it, Will they Come? Patient and Provider Use of a Novel Hybrid Telehealth Care Pathway for Low Back Pain
CONCLUSION: In implementing a hybrid care pathway for low back pain, the authors observed consistency in the delivery of core components (ie, pain modulation, use of physical activity training, and risk stratification to PiP), notable variability in telehealth calls, high use of PiP components, and increased referrals with tailored provider engagement.IMPACT: These findings describe variability occurring within a hybrid care pathway and can inform future implementation efforts.PMID:37756618 | DOI:10.1093/ptj/pzad127 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - September 27, 2023 Category: Physics Authors: Trevor A Lentz Cynthia J Coffman Tyler Cope Zachary Stearns Corey B Simon Ashley Choate Micaela Gladney Courtni France S Nicole Hastings Steven Z George Source Type: research
If you Build it, Will they Come? Patient and Provider Use of a Novel Hybrid Telehealth Care Pathway for Low Back Pain
CONCLUSION: In implementing a hybrid care pathway for low back pain, the authors observed consistency in the delivery of core components (ie, pain modulation, use of physical activity training, and risk stratification to PiP), notable variability in telehealth calls, high use of PiP components, and increased referrals with tailored provider engagement.IMPACT: These findings describe variability occurring within a hybrid care pathway and can inform future implementation efforts.PMID:37756618 | DOI:10.1093/ptj/pzad127 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - September 27, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Trevor A Lentz Cynthia J Coffman Tyler Cope Zachary Stearns Corey B Simon Ashley Choate Micaela Gladney Courtni France S Nicole Hastings Steven Z George Source Type: research
Do Electrical Stimulation Devices Reduce Pain and Improve Function? —A Comparative Review
ConclusionTen of 13 reviewed forms of ES have only limited quality evidence for clinically significant reduction of pain or improvement of function across different patient populations. NMES and FES have reasonably demonstrated effectiveness, albeit for specific clinical rehabilitation indications. HWDS was associated with the most clinically significant outcomes, in terms of functional improvement combined with reduction of pain and medication use. More rigorous long-term clinical trials are needed to further validate appropriate use and specific indications for most forms of ES.Level of EvidenceII. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - September 26, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of the effect of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) on function, muscle strength, range of motion, pain level, and femoral cartilage thickness in knee osteoarthritis: randomized controlled study
In conclusion, there was no statistically significant difference between HILT + exercise and placebo laser + exercise observed. However, the exercise program performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist has been shown to be effective in improving all parameters. (Source: Lasers in Medical Science)
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - September 25, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation combined with levofloxacin and tamsulosin for patients with chronic prostatitis: clinical efficacy and changes in serum factors
CONCLUSION: Compared to medication alone (levofloxacin and tamsulosin), the combination of TENS with levofloxacin and tamsulosin can reduce the levels of inflammatory and pain-causing factors in patients, and improve the efficacy. Importantly, it has been observed that this combination therapy does not lead to an increase in adverse reactions and is considered to be safe for patients.PMID:37692965 | PMC:PMC10492048 (Source: American Journal of Translational Research)
Source: American Journal of Translational Research - September 11, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Guohu Xiao Minjie Weng Ping Wang Source Type: research
