| Effectiveness of manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy in addition to advice and exercise for neck disorders: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial in physical therapy clinics. | |
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PMID: 15818640 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: To determine whether manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy, in addition to advice and exercise, provide better clinical outcome at 6 months than advice and exercise alone in primary care patients with nonspecific neck disorders. METHODS: This was a multicenter, 3-arm randomized controlled trial in 15 physical therapy departments. Of the 735 screened patients, 350 were recruited to the study (mean age 51 years) from July 2000 to June 2002. Participants were randomized to advice and exercise plus manual therapy, advice and exercise plus pulsed shortwave, or advice and exercise alone. Assessments were undertaken at baseline, 6 weeks, and 6 months. The primary outcome was the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire. Analysis was by intention to treat. RESULTS: Of the participants, 115 were allocated to advice and exercise, 114 to advice and exercise plus manual therapy, and 121 to advice and exercise plus pulsed shortwave; 98% received the allocated treatment. There was 93% followup at 6 months. The mean +/- SD fall in Northwick Park score at 6 months was 11.5 +/- 15.7 for advice and exercise alone, 10.2 +/- 14.1 for advice and exercise plus manual therapy, and 10.3 +/- 15.0 for advice and exercise plus pulsed shortwave. There were no statistically significant differences in mean changes between groups. CONCLUSION: The addition of pulsed shortwave or manual therapy to advice and exercise did not provide any additional benefits in the physical therapy treatment of neck disorders. |
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Authors:
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Krysia Dziedzic; Jonathan Hill; Martyn Lewis; Julius Sim; Jane Daniels; Elaine M Hay |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Arthritis and rheumatism Volume: 53 ISSN: 0004-3591 ISO Abbreviation: Arthritis Rheum. Publication Date: 2005 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-04-13 Completed Date: 2005-05-05 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370605 Medline TA: Arthritis Rheum Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 214-22 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Keele University, Keele, UK. k.s.dziedzic@keele.ac.uk |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Combined Modality Therapy Exercise Therapy* Female Humans Male Manipulation, Orthopedic* Middle Aged Neck Pain / physiopathology, therapy* Patient Education as Topic* Physical Therapy Modalities* Questionnaires Short-Wave Therapy* Treatment Outcome |
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