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Physical Therapy reduces conversion to surgery for carpel syndrome: a multicenter randomized trial

27-04-2020
Background:  It was demonstrated in Netherlands that the prevalence of electrophysiological confirmed CTS in the adult population was estimated by 0.6%   in men and 3.4 %in women... Read more

Costs and diagnostic value of imaging in low back pain

16-03-2020
Imaging (X-rays, CT and MRI) does not offer health benefits for patients with low back pain (LBP) and is also not recommended in clinical guidelines. It is unclear whether imaging leads to higher... Read more

Cancer Rehabilitation in the Pediatric and Adolescent/Young Adult Population

29-01-2020
The relevance of rehabilitation in children and adolescents grows exponentially as the incidence and chances of survival increase. It is estimated that in the United States there are more than... Read more

Improvement of physical activity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by pulmonary rehabilitation and pharmacological treatment

28-01-2020
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by a progressive restriction of airflow that is not fully recoverable. This leads to adverse effects on the respiratory tract and... Read more

Case report

False negative thoracic x-ray

F&W Case Report 2013; 7: 1
Patient, a man of 58 years old, consult a physiotherapist with complaints of cramp and very severe back pain level T6-T10 and radiating...

Expert opinion

Exercise adherence in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

F&W Expert Opinion 2024; 2: 1
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with an economic and...