PRACTICE GUIDLINES AND SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
Conditions commonly seen within the Ghanaian Physiotherapy community.
GUIDELINES
Interventions to improve physical function for children and young people with cerebral palsy: international clinical practice guideline. Free Full text article
Jackman M, Sakzewski L, Morgan C et al.
Dev Med Child Neurol. 2022 May;64(5):536-549. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.15055.
Evidence-based, Implementable motor rehabilitation Guidelines for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
Control intervention design for preclinical and clinical trials: Consensus-based core recommendations from the third Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable. Free full article
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
Effectiveness of exercise interventions for children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Free Full article
Liang X, Tan Z, Yun G et al.
J Rehabil Med. 2021 Apr 1;53(4):jrm00176. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2772.
Systematic Review of Clinical Guidelines Related to Care of Individuals With Cerebral Palsy as Part of the World Health Organization Efforts to Develop a Global Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation.
Damiano DL, Longo E, Carolina de Campos A et al.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Sep;102(9):1764-1774. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.11.015.
Effectiveness of virtual reality in children and young adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trial. Free Full article
Fandim JV, Saragiotto BT, Porfírio GJM, Santana RF.
Braz J Phys Ther. 2021 Jul-Aug;25(4):369-386. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2020.11.003
Effect of muscle strength training in children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Merino-Andrés J, García de Mateos-López A, Damiano DL, Sánchez-Sierra A.
Clin Rehabil. 2022 Jan;36(1):4-14. doi: 10.1177/02692155211040199. Epub 2021 Aug 18.
Physical therapy interventions to improve sitting ability in children with or at-risk for cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Inamdar K, Molinini RM, Panibatla ST, Chow JC, Dusing SC.
Dev Med Child Neurol. 2021 Apr;63(4):396-406. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14772.
A systematic review of vestibular stimulation in cerebral palsy.
Topley D, McConnell K, Kerr C.
Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Nov;43(23):3291-3297. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1742802.
Non-surgical interventions for the treatment of masticatory muscular spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy. Systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
Rocha MM, Martimbianco ALC, Beltramin RZ et al.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2022 Jan;29:68-73. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.020.
Effects of Dynamic Suit Orthoses on the Spatio-Temporal Gait Parameters in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review. Free Text article
Belizón-Bravo N, Romero-Galisteo RP, Cano-Bravo F et al.
Children (Basel). 2021 Nov 5;8(11):1016. doi: 10.3390/children8111016
Gait-assisted exoskeletons for children with cerebral palsy or spinal muscular atrophy: A systematic review.
Cumplido C, Delgado E, Ramos J et al. et al.
NeuroRehabilitation. 2021;49(3):333-348. doi: 10.3233/NRE-210135.
Early interventions in infants with unilateral cerebral palsy: A systematic review and narrative synthesis.
Mailleux L, De Beukelaer N, Carbone MB, Ortibus E.
Res Dev Disabil. 2021 Oct;117:104058. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2021.104058.
Role and Effects of Hippotherapy in the Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Free Full article
Menor-Rodríguez MJ, Sevilla Martín M, Sánchez-García JC et al.
J Clin Med. 2021 Jun 11;10(12):2589. doi: 10.3390/jcm10122589
Effect of physical therapy interventions on spatiotemporal gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review.
Corsi C, Santos MM, Moreira RFC et al.
Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Jun;43(11):1507-1516. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1671500
Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Review in Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Spinal Cord Injury. Free Full book
Selph SS, Skelly AC, Wasson N et al.
Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2021 Oct. Report No.: 21(22)-EHC017.
Virtual Reality Intervention to Help Improve Motor Function in Patients Undergoing Rehabilitation for Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s Disease, or Stroke: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Free Full text
Amirthalingam J, Paidi G, Alshowaikh K et al.
Cureus. 2021 Jul 30;13(7):e16763. doi: 10.7759/cureus.16763..
Rehabilitation after single-event multilevel surgery for children and young adults with cerebral palsy: A systematic review.
Guinet AL, Khouri N, Desailly E.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Aug 13. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001864. Online ahead of print
Nintendo Wii Balance Board therapy for postural control in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Montoro-Cárdenas D, Cortés-Pérez I, Zagalaz-Anula N et al.
Dev Med Child Neurol. 2021 Nov;63(11):1262-1275. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14947.
Effects of Physical Therapist Intervention on Pulmonary Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Rutka M, Adamczyk WM, Linek P.
Phys Ther. 2021 Aug 1;101(8):pzab129. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzab129.
Efficacy of early interventions with active parent implementation in low-and-Middle income countries for young children with cerebral palsy to improve child development and parent mental health outcomes: a systematic review.
Branjerdporn N, Benfer K, Crawford E et al.
Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Oct 14:1-15. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1989063. Online ahead of print
Integration of Motor Learning Principles Into Virtual Reality Interventions for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy: Systematic Review. Free Full article
Demers M, Fung K, Subramanian SK et al.
JMIR Serious Games. 2021 Apr 7;9(2):e23822. doi: 10.2196/23822
Physical therapy with hippotherapy compared to physical therapy alone in children with cerebral palsy: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Santos de Assis G, Schlichting T, Rodrigues Mateus B et al.
Dev Med Child Neurol. 2022 Feb;64(2):156-161. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.15042. Epub 2021 Aug 28
Effect of action observation therapy on motor function in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials with meta-analysis.
Abdelhaleem N, Taher S, Mahmoud M, Hendawy A et al
Clin Rehabil. 2021 Jan;35(1):51-63. doi: 10.1177/0269215520954345
Management of Muscle Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy by Means of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Corrado B, Di Luise C, Servodio Iammarrone C.
Dev Neurorehabil. 2021 Jan;24(1):1-7. doi: 10.1080/17518423.2019.1683908.
Clinical effects of assisted robotic gait training in walking distance, speed, and functionality are maintained over the long term in individuals with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Volpini M, Aquino M, Holanda AC et al.
Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Jul 7:1-11. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1942242.
Virtual motor training to improve the activities of daily living, hand grip, and gross motor function among children with cerebral palsy: Meta-regression analysis.
Zhang Y, Li R, Miao X et al.
Gait Posture. 2022 Jan;91:297-305. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.10.046.
Evidence-based position paper on the professional practice of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine for persons with cerebral palsy. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM section).
Hornáček K, Kujawa J, Varela Donoso E et al.
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2021 Dec;57(6):1020-1035. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.21.06983-5
Non-surgical interventions for the treatment of masticatory muscular spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy. Systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Free Full text article
Rocha MM, Martimbianco ALC, Beltramin RZ et al.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2022 Jan;29:68-73. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.020.
Effect of Virtual Reality on Balance Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Free Full text article
Wei L, Yuanyan H, Junfeng et al.,
Frontiers in Public Health, 10(April), 1-11.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.865474
Do physical activity interventions influence subsequent attendance and involvement in physical activities for children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review. Free Full text article
Gaela K , Brooke A , Ngaire S et al.
Disability and Rehabilitation, 44(9), 1682–1698 doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.865474
Effect of Motor Intervention for Infants and Toddlers With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Free Full Text Article
Effects of music therapy on functional ability in people with cerebral palsy: a systematic review. Free Full Text Article
Clinical course of pain intensity in individuals with cerebral palsy: A prognostic systematic review
Effects of Hippotherapy on Postural Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review.
Benefits of animal-Assisted interventions in preschool children: A systematic review. Free full text article
Addition of respiratory exercises to conventional rehabilitation for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Free full text article
The efficacy of dance interventions for the activity and participation of individuals with cerebral palsy – a systematic review and meta-analysis. Free full text article
Effects of Hippotherapy on Postural Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review.
Upper limb manual training for children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Free full text article
Effect of Trunk Targeted Interventions on Functional Outcomes in Children with Cerebral Palsy- A Systematic Review. Free full text article
Dosages of swallowing exercises in stroke rehabilitation: a systematic review
Efficacy of videogames and exergames in pediatric neurorehabilitation: a systematic review.
Gamification and neurological motor rehabilitation in children and adolescents: a systematic review.
Gamification and neurological motor rehabilitation in children and adolescents: a systematic review.
GUIDELINES
Non-Surgical Interventions for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Leading To Neurogenic Claudication: A Clinical Practice Guideline. Free Full article
Bussières A, Cancelliere C, Ammendolia C et al.
J Pain. 2021 Sep;22(9):1015-1039. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2021.03.147
The Dutch Multidisciplinary Occupational Health Guideline to Enhance Work Participation Among Low Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome Patients. Free Full article
Luites JWH, Kuijer PPFM, Hulshof CTJ et al.
J Occup Rehabil. 2021 Jul 27. doi: 10.1007/s10926-021-09993-4
Guideline Acupuncture for low back pain: a clinical practice guideline from the Hong Kong taskforce of standardized acupuncture practice
Hai-Yong Chen, Wing-Fai Yeung, Ming-Xiao Yang et al.
J Tradit Chin Med. 2022 Feb;42(1):140-147.doi: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2022.01.009
The Dutch Multidisciplinary Occupational Health Guideline to Enhance Work Participation Among Low Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome Patients. Free Full text Article
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
Evidence-based treatment recommendations for neck and low back pain across Europe: A systematic review of guidelines. Free Full article
Corp N, Mansell G, Stynes S et al.
Eur J Pain. 2021 Feb;25(2):275-295. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1679.
Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain.
Hayden JA, Ellis J, Ogilvie R et al.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Sep 28;9(9):CD009790. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD009790.pub2.
Treating low back pain in athletes: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Thornton JS, Caneiro JP, Hartvigsen J et al.
Br J Sports Med. 2021 Jun;55(12):656-662. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102723
Manual Therapy in Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Free Full article
Kuligowski T, Skrzek A, Cieślik B.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jun 7;18(11):6176. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18116176.
Effectiveness of Mechanical Traction for Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Vanti C, Panizzolo A, Turone L et al.
Phys Ther. 2021 Mar 3;101(3):pzaa231. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa231.
Effectiveness of osteopathic interventions in chronic non-specific low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Free Full article
Dal Farra F, Risio RG, Vismara L, Bergna A.
Complement Ther Med. 2021 Jan;56:102616. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102616.
Some types of exercise are more effective than others in people with chronic low back pain: a network meta-analysis. Free Full text article
Hayden JA, Ellis J, Ogilvie R et al.
J Physiother. 2021 Oct;67(4):252-262. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2021.09.004.
Posterior-Chain Resistance Training Compared to General Exercise and Walking Programmes for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Free Full text article
Tataryn N, Simas V, Catterall T et al.
Sports Med Open. 2021 Mar 8;7(1):17. doi: 10.1186/s40798-021-00306-w
PEER systematic review of randomized controlled trials: Management of chronic low back pain in primary care. Free Full text article
Kolber MR, Ton J, Thomas B, Kirkwood J et al.
Can Fam Physician. 2021 Jan;67(1):e20-e30. doi: 10.46747/cfp.6701e20
Effect of Home Exercise Training in Patients with Nonspecific Low-Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Free Full text article
Quentin C, Bagheri R, Ugbolue UC et al.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 10;18(16):8430. doi: 10.3390/ijerph1816843
The effects of myofascial release technique for patients with low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Free Full text article
Chen Z, Wu J, Wang X, Wu J, Ren Z.
Complement Ther Med. 2021 Jun;59:102737. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102737. Epub 2021 May 10
Sham treatment effects in manual therapy trials on back pain patients: a systematic review and pairwise meta-analysis. Free Full text article
Lavazza C, Galli M, Abenavoli A, Maggiani A.
BMJ Open. 2021 May 4;11(5):e045106. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045106
Effectiveness of treatments for acute and subacute mechanical non-specific low back pain: a systematic review with network meta-analysis. Free Full text article
Gianola S, Bargeri S, Del Castillo G et al. Br J Sports Med. 2022 Jan;56(1):41-50. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103596
The Effectiveness of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions Upon Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Free Full text article
Koukoulithras I Sr, Stamouli A, Kolokotsios S et al.
Cureus. 2021 Jan 30;13(1):e13011. doi: 10.7759/cureus.13011
Is adding pelvic floor muscle training to an exercise intervention more effective at improving pain in patients with non-specific low back pain? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Bernard S, Gentilcore-Saulnier E et al.
Physiotherapy. 2021 Mar;110:15-25. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2020.02.005
Walking, Cycling, and Swimming for Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis.
Pocovi NC, de Campos TF, Christine Lin CW et al.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2022 Feb;52(2):85-99. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2022.10612
Crenobalneotherapy for low back pain: systematic review of clinical trials.
Forestier R, Fioravanti A, Bender T et al.
Int J Biometeorol. 2022 Jan;66(1):13-23. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02188-9.
Management approach combining prognostic screening and targeted treatment for patients with low back pain compared with standard physiotherapy: A systematic review & meta-analysis.
Ogbeivor C, Elsabbagh L.
Musculoskeletal Care. 2021 Dec;19(4):436-456. doi: 10.1002/msc.1541
Vertical traction for lumbar radiculopathy: a systematic review. Free Full text article
Vanti C, Turone L, Panizzolo A et al. Free Full text article
Arch Physiother. 2021 Mar 15;11(1):7. doi: 10.1186/s40945-021-00102-5
Well-described exercises for chronic low back pain in Life Science Literature: A systematic review.
Pieri E, Bonetti F, Pellicciari L, Scipioni F.
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2021 Dec 16. doi: 10.3233/BMR-210179. Online ahead of print
Sling Exercise in the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Drummond C, Lebedeva V, Kirker K, Masaracchio M.
J Strength Cond Res. 2021 Sep 23. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004135.
The effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in treating chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Gao P, Tang F, Liu W, Mo Y.
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2022;35(1):21-33. doi: 10.3233/BMR-200306
The Use of Virtual Reality in Back Pain Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Bordeleau M, Stamenkovic A, Tardif PA, Thomas J.
J Pain. 2022 Feb;23(2):175-195. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2021.08.001
Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Acupressure on Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Free full text article
Li T, Li X, Huang F, Tian Q, Fan ZY, Wu S.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Feb 24;2021:8862399. doi: 10.1155/2021/8862399
Effectiveness of Global Postural Re-Education in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Free full text article
Gonzalez-Medina G, Perez-Cabezas V, Ruiz-Molinero C et al.
J Clin Med. 2021 Nov 16;10(22):5327. doi: 10.3390/jcm10225327
Effectiveness of Ultrasound Therapy on the Management of Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review. Free full text article
Haile G, Hailemariam TT, Haile TG.
J Pain Res. 2021 May 17;14:1251-1257. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S277574
Effects of exercise on balance in patients with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Dal Farra F, Arippa F, Arru M et al.
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2021 Oct 12. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.21.07293-2.
Digital Therapeutic Care and Decision Support Interventions for People With Low Back Pain: Systematic Review. Free full text article
Lewkowicz D, Slosarek T, Wernicke S et al.
JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol. 2021 Nov 19;8(4):e26612. doi: 10.2196/26612
What is the effect of low back pain self-management interventions with exercise components added? A systematic review with meta-analysis. Free full text article
Rathnayake APS, Sparkes V, Sheeran L.
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2021 Dec;56:102469. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102469
Virtual Reality in the Treatment of Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Free full text article
Brea-Gómez B, Torres-Sánchez I, Ortiz-Rubio A et al.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Nov 11;18(22):11806. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182211806
Does Motor Control Exercise Restore Normal Morphology of Lumbar Multifidus Muscle in People with Low Back Pain? – A Systematic Review. Free full text article
Pinto SM, Boghra SB, Macedo LG et al.
J Pain Res. 2021 Aug 20;14:2543-2562. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S314971.
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training reduces pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Arcanjo FL, Martins JVP, Moté P et al.
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2022 Feb;46:101505. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101505
Prevention strategies to reduce future impact of low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Free full text article
de Campos TF, Maher CG, Fuller JT et al.
Br J Sports Med. 2021 May;55(9):468-476. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101436
Effectiveness of fitness for work interventions for workers with low back pain: A systematic review. Free full text article
Ishimaru T, Chimed-Ochir O, Arphorn S, Fujino Y.
J Occup Health. 2021 Jan;63(1):e12261. doi: 10.1002/1348-9585.12261.
Meta-Analysis of Tai Chi Chuan in Treating Lumbar Spondylosis and Back Pain.
Zhang F, Zhao J, Jiang N, Zhai Q, Hu J, Zhang J. Free Full text article
Appl Bionics Biomech. 2022 Feb 7;2022:2759977. doi: 10.1155/2022/2759977.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Free Full text article
Yue L, Sun MS, Chen H, Mu GZ, Sun HL.
Biomed Res Int. 2021 Nov 15;2021:5937250. doi: 10.1155/2021/5937250
Non-operative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: an updated systematic review. Free Full text article
Ammendolia C, Hofkirchner C, Plener J et al.
BMJ Open. 2022 Jan 19;12(1):e057724. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057724.
Effectiveness of smartphone apps for the self-management of low back pain in adults: a systematic review.
Didyk C, Lewis LK, Lange B.
Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Dec 2:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.2005161
Effects of physical exercise on low back pain and cortisol levels: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Barros Dos Santos AO, Pinto de Castro JB et al.
Pain Manag. 2021 Jan;11(1):49-57. doi: 10.2217/pmt-2020-0020
Effects of Low Back Pain Exercises on Pain Symptoms and Activities of Daily Living: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Zhang SK, Yang Y, Gu ML, Mao SJ, Zhou WS.
Percept Mot Skills. 2022 Feb;129(1):63-89. doi: 10.1177/00315125211059407
Psychological interventions for reducing fear avoidance beliefs among people with chronic back pain.
Vergeld V, Martin Ginis KA, Jenks AD.
Rehabil Psychol. 2021 Nov;66(4):386-403. doi: 10.1037/rep0000394
A systematic review of the effectiveness of mass media campaigns for the management of low back pain.
Suman A, Armijo-Olivo S, Deshpande S et al.
Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Dec;43(24):3523-3551. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1743777
The Efficacy and Effectiveness of Education for Preventing and Treating Non-Specific Low Back Pain in the Hispanic Cultural Setting: A Systematic Review. Free Full text article
Kovacs FM, Burgos-Alonso N, Martín-Nogueras AM, Seco-Calvo J.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jan 12;19(2):825. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19020825.
The efficacy of kinesio taping as an adjunct to physical therapy for chronic low back pain for at least two weeks: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Free Full text article
Sun G, Lou Q.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Dec 10;100(49):e28170. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000028170.
Comparative efficacy of 12 non-drug interventions on non-specific chronic low back pain in nurses: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Sun W, Zhang H, Lv C, Tang L, Tian S.
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2021;34(4):499-510. doi: 10.3233/BMR-200147
Exercise interventions can improve muscle strength, endurance, and electrical activity of lumbar extensors in individuals with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Free Full text article
Clael S, Campos LF, Correia KL et al.
Sci Rep. 2021 Aug 19;11(1):16842. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-96403-7.
Meta-Analysis of Tai Chi Chuan in Treating Lumbar Spondylosis and Back Pain.
Zhang F, Zhao J, Jiang N, Zhai Q, Hu J, Zhang J. Free Full text article
Appl Bionics Biomech. 2022 Feb 7;2022:2759977. doi: 10.1155/2022/2759977.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Free Full text article
Yue L, Sun MS, Chen H, Mu GZ, Sun HL.
Biomed Res Int. 2021 Nov 15;2021:5937250. doi: 10.1155/2021/5937250
Non-operative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: an updated systematic review. Free Full text article
Ammendolia C, Hofkirchner C, Plener J et al.
BMJ Open. 2022 Jan 19;12(1):e057724. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057724.
Effectiveness of smartphone apps for the self-management of low back pain in adults: a systematic review.
Didyk C, Lewis LK, Lange B.
Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Dec 2:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.2005161
Effects of physical exercise on low back pain and cortisol levels: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Barros Dos Santos AO, Pinto de Castro JB et al.
Pain Manag. 2021 Jan;11(1):49-57. doi: 10.2217/pmt-2020-0020
Effects of Low Back Pain Exercises on Pain Symptoms and Activities of Daily Living: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Zhang SK, Yang Y, Gu ML, Mao SJ, Zhou WS.
Percept Mot Skills. 2022 Feb;129(1):63-89. doi: 10.1177/00315125211059407
Psychological interventions for reducing fear avoidance beliefs among people with chronic back pain.
Vergeld V, Martin Ginis KA, Jenks AD.
Rehabil Psychol. 2021 Nov;66(4):386-403. doi: 10.1037/rep0000394
A systematic review of the effectiveness of mass media campaigns for the management of low back pain.
Suman A, Armijo-Olivo S, Deshpande S et al.
Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Dec;43(24):3523-3551. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1743777
The Efficacy and Effectiveness of Education for Preventing and Treating Non-Specific Low Back Pain in the Hispanic Cultural Setting: A Systematic Review. Free Full text article
Kovacs FM, Burgos-Alonso N, Martín-Nogueras AM, Seco-Calvo J.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jan 12;19(2):825. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19020825.
The efficacy of kinesio taping as an adjunct to physical therapy for chronic low back pain for at least two weeks: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Free Full text article
Sun G, Lou Q.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Dec 10;100(49):e28170. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000028170.
Comparative efficacy of 12 non-drug interventions on non-specific chronic low back pain in nurses: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Sun W, Zhang H, Lv C, Tang L, Tian S.
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2021;34(4):499-510. doi: 10.3233/BMR-200147
Exercise interventions can improve muscle strength, endurance, and electrical activity of lumbar extensors in individuals with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Free Full text article
Clael S, Campos LF, Correia KL et al.
Sci Rep. 2021 Aug 19;11(1):16842. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-96403-7
Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Conservative Care for Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.
Chen L, Ferreira ML, Beckenkamp PR et al.
Phys Ther. 2021 Feb 4;101(2):pzaa200. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa200.
Efficacy of extracorporeal shock waves in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical studies Free Full text article
Tao Wu , Sha Li , Jing Ren et al.
Ann Transl Med. 2022 Feb;10(4):165. doi: 10.21037/atm-22-295
Non-operative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: an updated systematic review
Free Full text article
Carlo Ammendolia , Corey Hofkirchner , Joshua Plener et al
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Non-invasive brain stimulation for improving gait, balance, and lower limbs motor function in stroke
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Impact of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) on Functional Ambulation in Stroke Patients-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Free Full text article
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Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programmes: a systematic scoping review and analysis using the TIDieR checklist for reporting interventions Free Full text article
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A systematic review examining the effect of vitamin D supplementation on functional outcomes post-stroke. Free Full text article
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