| A randomised clinical trial of activity-focussed physiotherapy on patients with distal radius fractures. | |
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PMID: 16136342 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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INTRODUCTION: Physiotherapy is considered by some authorities to be an important aspect of management in patients following distal radius fractures. There is evidence of improvement in impairment with physiotherapy; however, there is no evidence to support early return of functional activity. Traditional physiotherapy management has focussed on improving impairment; however, there are no trials with emphasis on skill acquisition via motor re-learning principles. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-one participants with conservatively managed distal radius fractures were studied in a randomised, single-blinded, prospective trial. Two treatment options were compared: exercise and advice versus activity-focussed physiotherapy with measurement periods of 6 weeks after removal of cast and follow-up at 24 weeks. RESULTS: Participants allocated to the exercise and advice group consulted a physiotherapist an average of 0.9 (SD 0.4) times, while the participants allocated to the more intensive activity-focussed group consulted with physiotherapy a mean of 4.4 (SD 2.3) times. At both 6 and 24 weeks there were no significant differences between the groups for change in impairment (as measured by grip strength, range of motion of wrist flexion and extension and pain intensity), activity limitation and participation restriction, as measured by the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE). Exercise and advice given by a physiotherapist were equally as effective as activity-focussed physiotherapy in recovery both at 6 and 24 weeks. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that after removal of cast from fracture of distal radius, patients may routinely require no more than a single session of advice and exercise provided by a physiotherapist. |
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Authors:
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J S Maciel; N F Taylor; C McIlveen |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial Date: 2005-10-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery Volume: 125 ISSN: 0936-8051 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Orthop Trauma Surg Publication Date: 2005 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-10-26 Completed Date: 2006-01-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9011043 Medline TA: Arch Orthop Trauma Surg Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 515-20 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Western Hospital Physiotherapy Department, Gordon St, 3011 Footscray, VIC, Australia. Jennifer.Maciel@wh.org.au |
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Activities of Daily Living Adult Aged Exercise Therapy Female Humans Male Middle Aged Physical Therapy Modalities* Prospective Studies Questionnaires Radius Fractures / therapy* Range of Motion, Articular Single-Blind Method Wrist Injuries / therapy |
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