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A critical appraisal of "The effectiveness of core stabilization exercise in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomized control trial"
(2018-01-23)Background: Core stabilization training is used to improve postural balance in musculoskeletal problems. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of stabilization training in adolescent ... -
A Critical Appraisal of: Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization vs Natural History in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: A Pilot Study by Marc-André Blanchette, DC, MSc, and Martin C. Normand, DC, PhD
(2018-01-17)Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization or IASTM/ASTM is a relatively new treatment for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. This critical review sought to identify if IASTM can decrease pain and recovery time ... -
A critical appraisal of "Use of an Anti-Gravity Treadmill for Early Postoperative Rehabilitation After Total Knee Replacement: A Pilot Study to Determine Safety and Feasibility"
(2018-01-16)The critical appraisal seeks to find clinical significance and validity of the study to determine if an anti-gravity treadmill is a beneficial treatment for gait training of patients with total knee replacements. Each ... -
A critical appraisal of "Testing the feasibility and safety of the Nintendo Wii gaming console in orthopedic rehabilitation: a pilot randomized controlled study "
(2018-01-04)The Nintendo Wii is a gaming device, which requires the movement and skill of performing a task in reference to a visual field. It is mostly used for recreational gaming, but recently in the field of physical therapy, has ... -
A critical appraisal of "The effect of ankle bracing on knee kinetics and kinematics during volleyball-specific tasks"
(2017)The research question being researched is "For high school and college volleyball players, what is the effect of wearing ankle braces on ACL tears as opposed to not wearing ankle braces?" Out of 3 different search databases, ... -
A critical appraisal of "Combined Exercise and Motivation Program: Effect on the Compliance and Level of Disability of Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
(2017-11-14)Researchers and clinicians agree that therapeutic exercise is a critical tool in decreasing pain and disability. It is particularly difficult however, to motivate patients to complete an exercise treatment program even if ... -
Critical Appraisal of "Menstrual Cycle, Sex Hormones, and Anterior Cruciate Ligament"
(2017-11-13)Critical appraisal of 'anterior cruciate ligament, sex hormones and menstrual cycle' article. -
A critical appraisal of "A School-Based Injury Prevention Program to Reduce Sport Injury Risk and Improve Healthy Outcomes in Youth: A Pilot Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial"
(2017-11-14)Introduction: With an evidence-based approach in medicine, one must utilize critical analysis of scientific literature to effectively determine its potential application. This critical appraisal focuses on a specific article ... -
Critical Appraisal of "Effects of an Interactive Computer Game Exercise Regimen on Balance Impairment in Frail Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
(2017-11-13)Fulfilling a requirement for a Doctor of Physical Therapy Evidence Based Practice course, as well as answering a clinical question regarding the use of interactive video gaming for older adults with balance issues, the ... -
A Critical Appraisal of "Effectiveness of a Neuromuscular and Proprioceptive Training Program in Preventing the Incidence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes"
(2017-11-13)Over a course of 10 weeks, this term paper was developed, step-by-step, and concluded in this critical appraisal. The idea of evidence-based practice was brought to first year PT students, and this paper is one of the ... -
A critical appraisal of "Effects of Deep AND superficial heating in the Management of Frozen Shoulder"
(2017-11-13)Adhesive capsulitis is a condition that results in the pain and tightening of the shoulder capsule, greatly limiting ROM for as long as 4 years. In this literature, it was examined whether heat application for frozen ... -
A Critical Appraisal of "Vaginal Cone for Postmenopausal Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence; Randomized, Controlled Trial"
(2017)This term paper attempts to answer a clinical question involving vaginal cones and pelvic floor muscle testing (PFMT). More specifically, which of these would be most impactful on stress urinary incontinence and should be ... -
A Critical Appraisal of "Surgery versus Physical Therapy for a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis"
(2017-11-13)"Surgery versus Physical Therapy for a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis" effectively employs a randomized, controlled trial and uses credible outcome measures and statistical analyses. Current literatures from primary ... -
A Critical Appraisal of "The effect of taping versus semi-rigid bracing on patient outcome and satisfaction in ankle sprains: a prospective, randomized controlled trial"
(2017-11-13)The following critical appraisal looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the research articles introduction, methods, results and discussion. The appraisal further considers the clinical relevance of the research conducted ... -
A critical appraisal of "Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical Outcomes of Laser Therapy, Ultrasound Therapy, and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
(2017-11-13)This is an appraisal of an article analyzing the effectiveness of laser therapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and ultrasound in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. This article was chosen for appraisal because it ... -
A critical appraisal of "Effectiveness of dry needling versus a classical physiotherapy program in patients with chronic low-back pain: a single-blind, randomized, controlled trial".
(2017-11-12)Abstract: This critical appraisal looks into an article that studied the effect of dry needling on trigger point pain in the low back. This study is of interest to the physical therapy world due to the prevalence of low ... -
A critical appraisal of "Effect of Lumbar Stabilization and Dynamic Lumbar Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain"
(2017-11-12)This critical appraisal addresses the article "Effect of Lumbar Stabilization and Dynamic Lumbar Strengthening Exercises in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain" and its ability to answer clinical questions related to ... -
A critical appraisal of "Conservative Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: a 2-Year Follow-Up"
(2017-11-10)This article is a critical appraisal of a 1997 article titled "Conservative Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: a 2-Year Follow-Up." It explains what the study involved and how it is applicable to modern physical therapy. -
A critical appraisal of "A Critical Effect of Laser Therapy on Chronic Osteoarthritis of the Knee in Older Subjects"
(2017-11-09)Angelo State University Physical Therapy requires first year students to partake in an Evidencebase Practice Seminar. This course allows SPTs to focus on evidence-base practice and clinical research that will be used in ... -
A critical appraisal of "Hydrotherapy Versus Conventional Land-Based Exercise for the Management of Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized Clinical Trial".
(2017-11-09)Within this critical appraisal, the background information of a study regarding hydrotherapy versus land-based methods for management of osteoarthritis (OA) knee pain, the strengths and weaknesses of each section, and ...
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