Effects of traction therapy on atlantoaxial joint dislocation-induced cervical vertigo.

Cervical vertigo is a common complication of atlantoaxial joint dislocation. However, there is no consensus on the effects of different therapies on the recovery of the patients suffering cervical vertigo. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effect of traction therapy on reducing cervical vertigo induced by atlantoaxial joint dislocation.

[The effect of different intensity aerobic exercise training on blood pressure control in hypertensive patients.].

Objective: To compare the therapeutic effect of aerobic exercise training of different intensity on hypertension.

Methods: Sixty hypertensive patients were randomly allocated to 2 groups and treated with aerobic exercise training at 20% or 60% of maximal intensity. Not only were the relevant parameters of exercise capacity measured by the use of treadmill exercise test, but also was ambulatory blood pressure monitored and the quality of life recorded before and after the therapy.