Physiotherapy research
Physiotherapy has a large and growing base of evidence supporting it as an effective treatment. Here is a selection of recent research:
Westlake, K. & Culham, E. G. (2007). Sensory-Specific Balance Training in Older Adults: Effect on Proprioceptive Reintegration and Cognitive Demands. Physical Therapy, 87(10), pp. 1274-1283.
Physiotherapy can help individuals train their central nervous systems to maintain better balance and prevent falls.
Grant, J. A. et al. (2003). A comparison of home vs. physiotherapy-supervised rehabilitation programs following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 35(5), p.242.
Supervised physiotherapy exercises are highly successful in regaining range of motion and strength in the knee following ACL surgery.
Stewart, M.J., et al. (2007) Randomized controlled trial of exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders. Pain 128, pp. 59–68
A physiotherapist-supervised graded activity program significantly decreased pain and disability in people with long standing whiplash.
Jarit G.J. et al. (2003). The effects of home interferential therapy on post-operative pain, edema, and range of motion of the knee. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 13, pp.16-20.
This study demonstrated the efficacy of electrotherapy in relieving pain, reducing swelling and improving range of motion.
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