Publications by authors named "Stephan Heddon"
Medicina (Kaunas)
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- * A thorough search of three databases and grey literature yielded 139 articles, but only three randomized control trials (RCTs) met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed.
- * The findings indicate no significant differences in pain reduction between TR and OB; success largely depended on the specifics of the exercise protocols, with a limit to the overall benefit a patient can achieve from additional therapy.
Medicine (Baltimore)
April 2021
Article Synopsis
- Recent research suggests elastic tape, like K-tape, may help relieve pressure on joints and alleviate pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
- This systematic review examines the effectiveness of elastic tape in reducing pain, using the WOMAC score to measure outcomes based on several studies including 6 randomized control trials with 392 participants.
- The findings indicate that while elastic tape shows some potential benefits, the reductions in WOMAC scores are too minimal to support its use as a stand-alone treatment for knee osteoarthritis.
