| Changes in stiffness following short- and long-term application of standard physiotherapeutic techniques. | |
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PMID: 8205404 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A computer-controlled MCP joint arthrograph was developed to measure the stiffness of finger joints objectively. This was used to study the short-term (one application) and long-term (multiple applications over 6 weeks) effects of several physiotherapeutic methods on the reduction in joint stiffness. The techniques used were hot wax baths, pulsed ultrasound alone, wax baths plus pulsed ultrasound and exercise. In the short-term (i.e. after each application) wax plus ultrasound produced a statistically significant reduction in elastic torque range (P < 0.01) and dissipated energy (P < 0.05). However, the reductions in these stiffness parameters were temporary. Long-term no significant reductions in stiffness were measured. In other words, stiffness was reduced by each therapy session, but it then increased again before the next session. Wax, ultrasound alone or exercise produced no short- or long-term effects. |
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Authors:
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J Bromley; A Unsworth; I Haslock |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of rheumatology Volume: 33 ISSN: 0263-7103 ISO Abbreviation: Br. J. Rheumatol. Publication Date: 1994 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-07-13 Completed Date: 1994-07-13 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8302415 Medline TA: Br J Rheumatol Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 555-61 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Centre for Biomedical Engineering, University of Durham, Middlesbrough. |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications, rehabilitation* Arthrography / instrumentation Female Hot Temperature / therapeutic use Humans Male Middle Aged Physical Therapy Modalities* Reproducibility of Results Treatment Outcome Ultrasonic Therapy Waxes |
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0/Waxes |
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