Studies

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Author Publication name Journal

Score
Timing of chest tube removal after
Abramov J card Surg 2005: 20; 142-146 7
coronary artery bypass surgery
Thirty minutes of positioning reduces the
Archives Physical Medicine
development of shoulder external rotation
Ada Rehabilitation 2005;86(2):230- 8
contracture after stroke: a randomized
234
controlled trial
A Treadmill and Overground Walking
Program Improves Walking in persons Arch Phys Med Rehabil Vol 84,
Ada 7
residing in the community after stroke: a October 2003:1486-1491
placebo-controlled randomizedtrial
Decubitus direct current treatment (DDCT)
Archives Gerontology
Adunsky of pressure ulcers: results of a randomized 7
Geriatrics 2005;41(3):261-269
double-blinded placebo controlled study
Acupressure wristbands do not prevent
Can-J-Anaesth. 2000 Apr,
Agarwal postoperative nausea and vomiting after 6
47(4): 319-24
urological endoscopic surgery
A randomized double-blind dose reduction
J of Allergy & Clin
study to compare the minimal effective
Agertoft Immunology 1997 99(6 Pt 1): 7
dose of budesonide Turbuhaler and
773-80
fluticasone propionate Diskhaler
A prospective double blind placebo-
controlled randomized trial of ultrasound Rheumatology-(Oxford). 2007
Ainsworth 10
in the physiotherapy treatment of shoulder May; 46(5): 815-20
pain.
Efficacy of cold gel for soft tissue injuries:
American Journal Sports
Airaksinen a prospective randomized double-blinded 9
Medicine 2003;31(5):680-684
trial
Therapeutic effect of pulsed
electromagnetic field in conservative Clin-Rheumatol. 2007 Aug;
Aktas 8
treatment of subacromial impingement 26(8): 1234-9
syndrome.
Chest physiotherapy and post-extubation Pediatric Pulmonology 1996
Al-Alaiyan 7
atelectasis in infants Apr,21(4):227-30
Acupuncture in the prevention of
Al-Sadi Anaethesia 1997,52:658-661 7
postoperative nausea and vomiting
A pilot investigation of the hypoalgesic
effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve Clin-Rehabil. 2003 Nov; 17(7):
Al-Smadi 7
stimulation upon low back pain in people 742-9
with multiple sclerosis.
Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle

exercise therapy supplemented with a
Neurourology & Urodynamics
Alewijnse health education program to promote long- 8
2003,22(4):284-95
term adherence among women with
urinary incontinence
Alexander Randomised controlled trial of breast BMJ. 1992 Apr 18, 304(6833): 7
shells and Hoffman's exercises for inverted
1030-2
and non-protractile nipples
Effects of acupuncture treatment on
Neurorehabil-Neural-Repair.
Alexander poststroke motor recovery and physical 6
2004 Dec, 18(4): 259-67
function: a pilot study
Analgesic effect of auricular acupuncture J Clinical Oncology 2003 Nov
Alimi 8
for cancer pain: a blinded RCT 15;21(22):4120-4126
The efficacy of accupuncture in the Psychological Science
Allen 7
treatment of major depression in women 1998,9(5): 397-401
Pilot randomized controlled trial to assess
the impact of additional supported Clin-Rehabil. 2007 Jul; 21(7):
Allison 8
standing practice on functional ability post 614-9
stroke.
Air-fluidized beds or conventional therapy Annals Internal Medicine
Allman 7
for pressure sores 1987;107(5):641-648
The effect of combined therapy
Almeida (ultrasound and interferential current) on Pain. 2003 Aug, 104(3): 665-72 6
pain and sleep in fibromyalgia
Individualized developmental care for the
JAMA. 1994 Sep 21, 272(11):
Als very low-birth-weight preterm infant. 7
853-8
Medical and neurofunctional effects
Investigation of the effect of GaAs laser
Rheumatol-Int. 2005 Jan;
Altan therapy on cervical myofascial pain 7
25(1): 23-7
syndrome.
Short- and long-term smoking cessation
Psychol-Addict-Behav. 2001
Alterman for three levels of intensity of behavioral 6
Sep; 15(3): 261-4
treatment.
Effect of a protective-ventilation strategy
N-Engl-J-Med. 1998 Feb 5;
Amato on mortality in the acute respiratory 7
338(6): 347-54
distress syndrome
Therapeutic approach in the rehabilitation
of chronic lower back pain. Comparative Revue-Rhum-Mal-Osteoartic.
Amor 6
study of 3 techniques of lumbar 1979 Dec, 46(12): 689-96
reeducation
The effectiveness of intensive group
Clinical Rehabilitation 2003
Analay exercise on patients with ankylosing 7
Sept;17(6):631-636
spondylitis
Can readmission after stroke be prevented?
Stroke 2000 May,31(5):1038-
Andersen Results of a RC study: a postdischarge 8
45
follow-up service for stroke servivors.
Follow-up services for stroke survivors Clinical Rehabilitation
Andersen 8
after hospital discharge - a RCT 2002;16(6):593-603
Effects of lifestyle activity vs structured
JAMA. 1999 Jan 27, 281(4): 6
Andersen aerobic exercise in obese women: a
335-40
randomized trial
Treatment of breast-cancer-related
Acta-Oncol. 2000, 39(3): 399-
Andersen lymphedema with or without manual 6
405
lymphatic drainage--a randomized study
Self-training versus physiotherapist-
supervised rehabilitation of the shoulder in
Journal of Shoulder & Elbow
Andersen patients traeted with arthroscopic 6
Surgery 1999,8(2):99-101
subacromial decompression: a clinical
randomized study
Home or hospital for stroke rehabilitation?
Stroke 2000 Vol 31(5),1024-
Anderson Results of a randomized controlled trial I: 8
1031
Health outcomes at 6 months
A comparison of osteopathic spinal
New England J of Medicine
Andersson manipulation with standard care for 7
1999 Nov 4,341(19):1426-31
patients with low back pain
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for
Spine. 2007 Feb 1; 32(3): 291-
Anema subacute low back pain: graded activity or 7
8; discussion 299-300
workplace intervention or both? A RCT
Effect of preterm infant position on
J-Pediatr-(Rio-J). 2003 May-
Antunes weaning from mechanical ventilation 7
Jun; 79(3): 239-44
[Portuguese with abstract in English]
A RCT of a geriatric assessment unit in a N-Engl-J-Med. 1990 May 31,
Applegate 6
community rehabilitation hospital 322(22): 1572-8
Developmental care does not alter sleep Pediatrics. 1997 Dec; 100(6):
Ariagno 6
and development of premature infants. E9-E15
Electromyographic biofeedback in the American J Phys Med Rehabil
Armagan 7
treatment of the hemiplegic hand 2003;82(11):856-861
Evaluation of removable and irremovable
Diabetes Care 2005;28(3):551-
Armstrong cast walkers in the healing of diabetic foot 7
554
wounds: a randomized controlled trial
Physiotherapy approaches in the treatment Neurorehabil-Neural-Repair.
Armutlu 6
of ataxic multiple sclerosis: a pilot study 2001, 15(3): 203-11
Effects of rope-jump training on the os
Med-Sci-Sports-Exerc. 2002
Arnett calcis stiffness index of postpubescent 6
Dec, 34(12): 1913-9
girls
Evaluation of home physical training soon Revista Espanola de
Aros 7
after acute myocardial infarction (Spanish) Cardiologia 1993 46(9): 544-51
Effect of a preoperative intervention on
preoperative and postoperative outcomes
Annals of Internal Medicine
Arthur in low-risk patients awaiting elective 7
2000 Aug 15,133(4):253-62
coronary artery bypass graft surgery A
RCT
A RCT of a home based exercise J-Neurol-Neurosurg-
Ashburn programme to reduce the risk of falling Psychiatry. 2007 Jul; 78(7):
8
among people with Parkinson's disease. 678-84
Effects of chest physical therapy on lung
Pediatr-Pulmonol. 1990, 9(3):
Asher function in children recovering from acute 6
146-51
severe asthma
Walking trials in postmenopausal women:
effect of low doses of exercise and Scand-J-Med-Sci-Sports. 2003
Asikainen 6
exercise fractionization on coronary risk Oct; 13(5): 284-92
factors.
Asikainen Randomised, controlled walking trials in Br-J-Sports-Med. 2002 Jun, 6
postmenopausal women: the minimum
36(3): 189-94
dose to improve aerobic fitness?
Walking trials in postmenopausal women:
Scand-J-Med-Sci-Sports. 2002
Asikainen effect of one vs two daily bouts on aerobic 6
Apr, 12(2): 99-105
fitness
Effect of brisk walking in 1 or 2 daily
bouts and moderate resistance training on
Phys-Ther. 2006 Jul; 86(7):
Asikainen lower-extremity muscle strength, balance, 6
912-23
and walking performance in women who
recently went through menopause: a RCT
Does an extended stroke unit service with
J-Rehabil-Med. 2006 Nov;
Askim early supported discharge have any effect 7
38(6): 368-74
on balance or walking speed?
A RCT of acupuncture compared with Ann-Intern-Med. 2005 Jul 5;
Assefi 6
sham acupuncture in fibromyalgia. 143(1): 10-9
A RCT of deep water running: clinical
Arthritis Rheumatism
Assis effectiveness of aquatic exercise to treat 8
2006;55(1):57-65
fibromyalgia
Increase in pelvic floor muscle activity
Urology. 2002 Dec; 60(6):
Aukee after 12 weeks' training: a randomized 6
1020-3; discussion 1023-4
prospective pilot study.
The effect of home biofeedback training Acta-Obstet-Gynecol-Scand.
Aukee 6
on stress incontinence 2004 Oct, 83(10): 973-7
Manual Therapy and Exercise Therapy in
SPINE 2003 Volume 28,
Aure patients With Chronic Low Back Pain A 7
Number 6, 525–532
RCT With 1-Year Follow-up
Randomised controlled trial of cardiac Eur-J-Heart-Fail. 2005 Mar 16,
Austin 8
rehab. in elderly patients with heart failure 7(3): 411-7
A randomized controlled trial of auricular Arch-Intern-Med. 2000 Aug
Avants 6
acupuncture for cocaine dependence 14-28, 160(15): 2305-12
Acupuncture for the treatment of cocaine
J-Subst-Abuse-Treat. 1995
Avants addiction. Investigation of a needle 7
May-Jun; 12(3): 195-205
puncture control
Ugeskrift for Laeger 1993 Nov
Axelsen Laser therapy of ankle sprain (Danish) 8
29,155(48):3908-11
Influence of aquatic and weight-bearing
Am-J-Phys-Med-Rehabil. 2005
Ay exercises on quantitative ultrasound 6
Jan, 84(1): 52-61
variables in postmenopausal women.
Pedro
Score
Wet nebulizer versus spacer and metered
Ba J-Asthma. 1989; 26(6): 355-8 6
dose inhaler via tidal breathing.
A randomized, controlled, parallel-group
clinical trial comparing multilayer
Cancer. 2000 Jun 15, 88(12):
Badger bandaging followed by hosiery versus 6
2832-7
hosiery alone in the treatment of patients
with lymphedema of the limb
Bagley A randomized trial evaluation of the Clinical Rehabilitation 8
Oswestry Standing Frame for patients after
2005;19(4):354-364
stroke
Routine neonatal postextubation chest Journal Paediatrics Child
Bagley 7
physiotherapy: a RCT Health 2005;41(11):592-597
Surgical treatment compared with
eccentric training for patellar tendinopathy J-Bone-Joint-Surg-Am. 2006
Bahr 7
(jumper's knee): a randomized, controlled Aug; 88(8): 1689-98
trial
The efficacy of home based progressive
Journal Rheumatology
Baker strength training in older adults with knee 7
2001;28(7):1655-1665
osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
Effects of electrical stimulation on wound Diabetes-Care. 1997 Mar,
Baker 6
healing in patients with diabetic ulcers 20(3): 405-12
Efficacy and feasibility of a novel tri-
modal robust exercise prescription in a J-Am-Geriatr-Soc. 2007 Jan;
Baker 8
retirement community: a randomized, 55(1): 1-10
controlled trial.
Ultrasound and laser therapy in the Aust-J-Physiother. 2004, 50(3):
Bakhtiary 8
treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome 147-51
Patient utilities in fibromyalgia and the J-Rheumatol. 1995 Aug, 22(8):
Bakker 6
association with other outcome measures 1536-43
The effect of the thermal mineral water of
Clin-Rheumatol. 2007 Jun;
Balint Nagybaracska on patients with knee joint 7
26(6): 890-4
osteoarthritis--a double blind study.
Effects of acupuncture in moderate, stable J-Intern-Med. 1990 Jan,
Ballegaard 7
angina pectoris: a controlled study 227(1): 25-30
Acupuncture in severe, stable angina Acta-Med-Scand. 1986,
Ballegaard 7
pectoris: a randomized trial 220(4): 307-13
Resistance weight training during caloric
Am-J-Clin-Nutr. 1988 Jan;
Ballor restriction enhances lean body weight 6
47(1): 19-25
maintenance
A comparison of active and simulated
Balon chiropractic manipulation as adjunctive 7
1998 Vol 339(15):1013-1020
treatment for childhood asthma
Comparison of supervised exercise with Journal of Orthopaedic &
6
Bang and without manual physical therapy for Sports Physical Therapy
patients with shoulder impingement. 2000;30(3):126-137
Treatment with continuous positive airway
pressure is not effective in patients with Ann-Intern-Med. 2001 Jun 5;
Barbe 7
sleep apnea but no daytime sleepiness. A 134(11): 1015-23
randomized, controlled trial.
RCT of emergency department
Chest. 2006 Feb; 129(2): 257-
Baren interventions to improve primary care 7
65
follow-up for patients with acute asthma.
A randomized, controlled trial of a simple
emergency department intervention to
Ann-Emerg-Med. 2001 Aug;
Baren improve the rate of primary care follow-up 8
38(2): 115-22
for patients with acute asthma
exacerbations.
Out-of-hospital auricular acupressure in
Academic Emergency
Barker elder patients with hip fracture: a 9
Medicine 2006;13(1):19-23
randomized double-blinded trial
Pulsed magnetic field therapy for tibial
Barker Lancet 1984;1(8384):994-996 7
non-union
Pulsed magnetic field therapy for tibial
Lancet 1984 May
Barker non-union Interim results of a double-blind 7
5,1(8384):994-6
trial
A double-blind Clin trial of low power
Physiotherapy 1985 De
Barker pulsed shortwave therapy in the treatment 8
71(12):500-4
of a soft tissue injury
Community-based group exercise
improves balance and reduces falls in at- Age Ageing 2003
Barnett 8
risk older people: a randomised controlled July;32(4):407-414
trial
The COSTAR wheelchair study: a two-
Barrett centre pilot study of self-propulsion in a Clin Rehab 2001, 15: 32-41 7
wheelchair in early stroke rehabilitation
A comparison of community-based
Australian J of Physiotherapy
Barrett resistance exercise and flexibility exercise 8
2002 48(3): 215-219
for seniors
Intensive education improves knowledge,
Diabet-Med. 1991 Feb-Mar;
Barth compliance, and foot problems in type 2 6
8(2): 111-7
diabetes.
A randomized controlled evaluation of Arch of Physical Medicine &
Basford 7
low-intensity laser therapy: plantar fasciitis Rehab 1998 Mar,79(3):249-54
Laser therapy: A RCT of the effects of
Arch of Physical Medicine &
Basford low- intensity Nd:YAG laser irradiation on 8
Rehab 1999 Vol 80(6):647-652
musculoskeletal back pain
Low-energy helium neon laser treatment of Arch of Physical Medicine &
Basford 8
thumb osteoarthritis Rehab 1987 Nov,68(11):794-7
Laser therapy: a randomized, controlled
7
trial of the effects of low intensity Arch-Phys-Med-Rehabil. 2000
Basford 7
Nd:YAG laser irradiation on lateral Nov, 81(11): 1504-10
epicondylitis
Shared responsibility for ongoing
Clin Rehab 1999 Feb,13(1):23- 8
Baskett rehabilitation: a new approach to home-
33
based therapy after stroke
TTM-based counselling in physiotherapy
does not contribute to an increase of
Eur-J-Pain. 2007 Jan; 11(1):
Basler adherence to activity recommendations in 8
31-7
older adults with chronic low back pain--a
randomised controlled trial.
Archives of Physical Medicine
EMG feedback treatment of upper limb in
Basmajian & Rehabilitation 1982 6
hemiplegic stroke patients: a pilot study
Dec;63(12):613-616
Bastiaenen Effectiveness of a tailor-made intervention BMC-Musculoskelet-Disord. 8
for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle and/or 2006; 7: 19
low back pain after delivery: short-term
results of a randomized clinical trial
The effect of aerobic training on Arch of Physical Medicine &
Bateman rehabilitation outcomes after recent severe Rehab 2001 February 8
brain injury: A RC evaluation 82(2):174-182
Is cough as effective as chest
Bateman physiotherapy in the removal of excessive Thorax. 1981 Sep, 36(9): 683-7 6
tracheobronchial secretions?
Effectiveness of a group exercise program Journal American Medical
Baum in a long-term care facility: a randomized Directors Association 8
pilot trial 2003;4(2):74-80
The feasibility of Whole Body Vibration in
institutionalised elderly persons and its BMC Geriatrics 2005 Dec
Bautmans 7
influence on muscle performance, balance 22;5:article number 17
and mobility: a randomised controlled trial
A double-blind cross-over study to
evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure at Complementary Therapies
Bayreuther 7
pericardium 6 (P6) in the treatment of Medicine 1994 Apr;2(2):70-76
early morning sickness (EMS)
Increased Velocity Exercise Specific to
Task (InVEST) training: a pilot study
J-Am-Geriatr-Soc. 2004 May,
Bean exploring effects on leg power, balance, 6
52(5): 799-804
and mobility in community-dwelling older
women.
Weighted stair climbing in mobility- J-Am-Geriatr-Soc. 2002 Apr,
Bean 6
limited older people: a pilot study 50(4): 663-70
Proprioception enhancement for anterior
Journal of Bone & Joint
cruciate ligament deficiency. A prospective
Beard Surgery - British Volume 1994 6
randomised trial of two physiotherapy
Jul;76(4):654-659
regimes
Exercise can reverse quadriceps
sensorimotor dysfunction that is associated Rheumatology-(Oxford). 2002
Bearne 6
with rheumatoid arthritis without Feb, 41(2): 157-66
exacerbating disease activity
The effect of a preoperative exercise and
education program on functional recovery,
Beaupre health related quality of life, and health 7
2004;31(6):1166-1173
service utilization following primary total
knee arthroplasty
Exercise combined with continuous
passive motion or slider board therapy
Physical Therapy 2001
Beaupre compared with exercise only: a 8
Apr,81(4):1029-37
randomized controlled trial of patients
following total knee arthroplasty
The efficacy of thermocoagulation of the
tibial nerve and a polypropylene ankle-foot Clin Rehab 1996 May
Beckerman 7
orthosis on spasticity of the leg in stroke 10(2):112-20
patients: results of a RCT
Beckerman Walking ability of stroke patients: efficacy Arch-Phys-Med-Rehabil. 1996 6
of tibial nerve blocking and a Nov, 77(11): 1144-51
polypropylene ankle-foot orthosis
Treatment outcome of chronic non-
malignant pain patients managed in a Pain. 2000 Feb, 84(2-3): 203-
Becker 6
danish multidisciplinary pain centre 11
compared to general practice: a RCT.
Effects of mellow and frenetic music and
Percept-Mot-Skills. 1995 Apr,
Becker stimulating and relaxing scents on walking 6
80(2): 411-5
by seniors
Implementation of clinical guidelines on
physical therapy for patients with low back
Phys-Ther. 2005 Jun; 85(6):
Bekkering pain: randomized trial comparing patient 6
544-55
outcomes after a standard and active
implementation strategy.
Effect on the process of care of an active
strategy to implement clinical guidelines Quality Safety Health Care
Bekkering 7
on physiotherapy for low back pain: a 2005;14(2):107-112
cluster randomised controlled trial
Journal American College
Exercise training intervention after
Belardinelli Cardiology 2001;37(7):1891- 7
coronary angioplasty: the ETICA trial
1900
Exercise training improves left ventricular
diastolic filling in patients with dilated Circulation 1995 Jun
Belardinelli 6
cardiomyopathy. Clinical and prognostic 1;91(11):2775-2784
implications
Effects of moderate exercise training on
thallium uptake and contractile response to
Circulation 1998 Feb
Belardinelli low-dose dobutamine of dysfunctional 7
17,97(6):553-61
myocardium in patients with ischemic
cardiomyopathy
Randomized, controlled trial of long-term
moderate exercise training in chronic heart Circulation 1999 Mar
Belardinelli 6
failure: effects on functional capacity, 9;99(9):1173-1182
quality of life, and clinical outcome
Low dose dobutamine echocardiography
predicts improvement in functional
J Am Coll Card 1998 Apr;
Belardinelli capacity after exercise training in patients 6
31(5): 1027-34
with ischemic cardiomyopathy: prognostic
implication.
A RCT to evaluate the efficacy of
J of Rheumatology 1998
Bell community based physical therapy in the 7
Feb,25(2):231-7
treatment of people with RA
Incentive spirometry to prevent acute New England Journal of
Bellet pulmonary complications in sickle cell Medicine 1995;333(11):699- 6
diseases 703
Medicine & Science in sports
Exercise training below and above the
Belman & Sports Exercise 6
lactate threshold in the elderly
1991;23(5):562-568
Does 12 weeks of regular standing prevent Australian Journal
Ben loss of ankle mobility and bone mineral Physiotherapy 2005;51(4):251- 8
density in people with recent SCIs? 256
Multidisciplinary intensive treatment for
Cleveland Clinic Journal of
Bendix chronic low back pain: a randomized, 6
Medicine 1996;63(1): 62-69
prospective study
High-intensity strength training of patients
Journal of Cardiopulmonary
Beniamini enrolled in an outpatient cardiac 6
Rehabilitation 1999;19(1):8-17
rehabilitation program
Efficacy of physiotherapy management of
Annals of the Rheumatic
Bennell knee joint osteoarthritis: a randomized, 8
Diseases 2005;64:906-912
double blind, placebo controlled trial
A comparison of 2 continuous passive
J-Arthroplasty. 2005 Feb;
Bennett motion protocols after total knee 6
20(2): 225-33
arthroplasty: a controlled and RS
Motivational interviewing to increase
Nurs-Res. 2007 Jan-Feb; 56(1):
Bennett physical activity in long-term cancer 7
18-27
survivors: a randomized controlled trial.
An evaluation of a self-management Clinical Nursing Research
Berg 6
program for adults with asthma 1997;6(3):225-238
A randomized comparison of group
cognitive--behavioral therapy, surface
Bergeron EMG biofeedback, and vestibulectomy in Pain 2001;91(3):297-306 6
the treatment of dyspareunia resulting
from vulvar vestibulitis
Efficacy of physical therapeutic modalities
Berghmans Eur Urology 2002 41(6): 581-7 8
in women with proven bladder overactivity
Efficacy of biofeedback when included
Neurourology & Urodynamics
Berghmans with pelvic floor muscle exercise treatment 8
1996 Vol 15(1):37-52
for genuine stress incontinence
Manipulative therapy in addition to usual
medical care for patients with shoulder Annals of Internal Medicine
Bergman 8
dysfunction and pain: a randomized, 2004 Sep 21,141(6):432-439
controlled trial
Effect of high- versus low-frequency
Journal Cardiopulmonary
exercise training in multidisciplinary
Berkhuysen Rehabilitation 1999;19(1):22- 6
cardiac rehabilitation on health-related
28
quality of life
A randomized trial of acupuncture as an
Rheumatology (Oxford) 1999
Berman adjunctive therapy in osteoarthritis of the 7
Apr,38(4):346-54
knee
Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive
Ann-Intern-Med. 2004 Dec 21,
Berman therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee: a 7
141(12): 901-10
RCT
Randomised trial of impact of model of
British Medical Journal
Bernabei integrated care and case management for 6
1998;316(7141):1348-1351
older people living in the community
The effect of physiotherapy treatment on
Aust-J-Physiother. 2003; 49(2):
Berney oxygen consumption and haemodynamics 6
99-105
in patients who are critically ill.
Berry Clinical study comparing acupuncture, Current Medical Research 6
physiotherapy, injection and oral anti- Opinion 1980;7(2):121-126
inflammatory therapy in shoulder-cuff
lesions
Transcutaneous electrical nerve
Academic Emergency
Bertalanffy stimulation reduces acute low back pain 8
Medicine
during emergency transport
Physiotherapy after fracture of the
Scandinavian J of Rehab
Bertoft proximal end of the humerus Comparison 7
Medicine 1984,16(1):11-6
between two methods
No clinical effect of back schools in an
Berwick Spine 1989 Mar;14(3):338-344 6
HMO. A randomized prospective trial
Efficacy of traction for non-specific low Lancet 1995 Dec
Beurskens 8
back pain: a randomised Clin trial 16,346(8990):1596-600
The efficacy of physiotherapy upon
Beurskens shoulder function following axillary BMC-Cancer. 2007; 7: 166 7
dissection in breast cancer, a RCT
Efficacy of traction for nonspecific low
Spine 1997 Dec 1,22(23):2756-
Beurskens back pain 12-week and 6-month results of 9
62
a randomized clinical trial
A prospective, randomized clinical
Am-J-Sports-Med. 2006 Sep; 6
Beynnon investigation of the treatment of first-time
34(9): 1401-12
ankle sprains.
Moderately intensive exercise in a
temperate pool for patients with Rheumatology-(Oxford). 2005
Bilberg 6
rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized Apr; 44(4): 502-8
controlled study.
Is therapeutic ultrasound effective in BMJ 1985 Feb
Binder 7
treating soft tissue lesions? 16,290(6467):512-4
Effects of extended outpatient JAMA. 2004 Aug 18, 292(7):
Binder 7
rehabilitation after hip fracture: a RCT 837-46
Anti-inflammatory drug therapy after
Journal of Bone Joint Surgery
arthroscopy of the knee. A prospective,
Birch British Volume 1993;75-B:650- 6
randomised, controlled trial of diclofenac
652
or physiotherapy
Effect of a positional release therapy Physiotherapy Canada 2004
Birmingham 6
technique on hamstring flexibility Summer;56(3):165-170
Team midwifery care in a tertiary level
Biro Birth 2000;27(3):168-173 6
obstetric service: a RCT
Comparative study of budesonide as a
Respir-Med. 1998 Jan; 92(1):
Bisgaard nebulized suspension vs pressurized 6
44-9
metered-dose inhaler in adult asthmatics.
Mobilisation with movement and exercise,
BMJ. 2006 Nov 4; 333(7575):
Bisset corticosteroid injection, or wait and see for 8
939-944
tennis elbow: randomised trial
Objective criteria for the evaluation of
Bitterli chiropractic treatment of spondylotic Nervenarzt 1997;48:259-262 6
headache [German]
Bjordal A randomised, placebo controlled trial of Br-J-Sports-Med. 2006 Jan; 7
low level laser therapy for activated 40(1): 76-80; discussion 76-80
Achilles tendinitis with microdialysis
measurement of peritendinous
prostaglandin E2 concentrations.
Does a short period of rehabilitation in the
Clin-Rehabil. 2006 Dec;
Bjorkdahl home setting facilitate functioning after 7
20(12): 1038-49
stroke? A randomized controlled trial.
Bottle-blowing in hospital-treated patients Scandinavian J of Infectious
Bjorkqvist 7
with community-acquired pneumonia Diseases 1997,29(1):77-82
Group and single-subject evaluation of a
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Blair programme to promote self-care in elderly 6
1996 Dec;24(6):1207-1213
nursing home residents
Prevention of deep-vein thrombosis after
total knee replacement: randomised
J of Bone & Joint Surgery -
comparison between a low-molecular-
Blanchard British Volume 1999,81 8
weight heparin (nadroparin) and
(4):654-659
mechanical prophylaxis with a foot-pump
system
Scandinavian J of
7
Bliddal Soft-laser therapy of rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatology 1987,16(4):225-
8
Manual therapy with steroid injections--a
new approach to treatment of low back
Blomberg Spine 1994 Mar 1,19(5):569-77 7
pain A controlled multicenter trial with an
evaluation by orthopedic surgeons
A controlled, multicentre trial of manual
therapy with steroid injections in low-back Clinical Rehabilitation
Blomberg 6
pain: functional variables, side effects and 1993;7(1):49-62
complications during 4 months follow-up
A randomized study of manual therapy
with steroid injections in low-back pain
Blomberg Eur Spine J 1994,3(5):246-54 8
Telephone interview follow-up of pain
disability recovery and drug consumption
Manual therapy with steroid injections in
Scandinavian Journal of
low-back pain. Improvement of quality of
Blomberg Primary Health Care 6
life in a controlled trial with four months'
1993;11(2):83-90
follow-up
Prospective double blind controlled trial of
intensive physiotherapy with and without Physiotherapy 1991 Vol
Blowman 7
stimulation of the pelvic floor in treatment 77(10),661-664
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