In message <[log in to unmask]>, Alison Wakefield
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>Dear all
>
>I am currently writing a review about evidence based physiotherapy and would
>be grateful if anyone had any relevant information about the number of
>randomised controlled trials evaluating the role of physiotherapy in upper
>limb orthopaedic conditions. I have already consulted Medline, PEDro and
>the Centre for Evidence Based Physiotherapy (EBP)in Sydney but wondered if
>we have a national centre for EBP in the UK, or are we lagging behind other
>professions such as medicine, nursing and dental?!
>
>It would appear that many randomised controlled trials have looked at
>physiotherapy in regard to low back pain and electrotherapy modalities, but
>there seems to be few studies addressing the role of physiotherapy in many
>other common orthopaedic conditions such as upper limb fractures, shoulder
>dislocations etc. If anyone knows any different could they please let me
>know?!
>
>Many thanks in anticipation of your help!!
>
>Alison Wakefield MSc MCSP Edinburgh
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Completed trials or those underway too? I have a colleague presently
looking at early (1 week) versus late (3 weeks)
mobilisation/physiotherapy of type 1 humerus fractures (half-way through
a two year study) - if your interested I can put you in touch
--
Maggie Campbell
Neurophysiotherapist
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+44 (0)114 268 6963
Sheffield UK
and
Research co-ordinator
Directorate of Professional Services
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
(0)114 271 1750 (voice-mail)
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