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Adding Balneotherapy to Physical Therapy Improves Clinical Outcomes for Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
March 2021
Adding Balneotherapy to Physical Therapy Improves Clinical Outcomes for Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Does balneotherapy provide additive effects to physical therapy in patients with subacute supraspinatus tendinopathy? A randomized, controlled, single-blind study
Int J Biometeorol. 2021 Feb;65(2): 301-310.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety-six patients with sub-acute supraspinatus tendinopathy were randomized to receive a 3 week multimodal treatment program of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), hot pack treatment, ultrasound therapy, and Codman's exercises with additional balneotherapy (spa treatment; n=48) or without balneotherapy (n=48). The outcomes of interest included range of motion (ROM) in flexion, ab...
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