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Cross-education training improves strength and ROM after unilateral distal radius fracture
October 2013
Cross-education training improves strength and ROM after unilateral distal radius fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Cross-education for improving strength and mobility after distal radius fractures: a randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Jul;94(7):1247-55. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2013.03.005. Epub 2013 Mar 22Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Jon Farthing discusses how cross-education training improves strength and ROM after unilateral distal radius fracture
Synopsis
Fifty-one women, older than 50 years of age, with a unilateral distal radius fracture were randomized to standard rehabilitation or standard rehabilitation plus cross education strength training to compare training effects on strength and mobility of the fractured limb. Cross-education is a term for neural adaptation defined by increased strength or functional performance of the affected limb aft...
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