Are you ready for the 5th Anniversary of Cochrane Rehabilitation?
Since its official launch in December 2016, Cochrane Rehabilitation has been working actively to promote evidence-informed health decision-making, enhancing the awareness and use of evidence-based practices for potential rehabilitation stakeholders, including clinicians, students, policy decision-makers and health managers, and patients and caregivers. On its fifth anniversary, Cochrane Rehabilitation will celebrate the “Results of 5 years of Cochrane Rehabilitation activities,” read more...
The Latest Cochrane Systematic Reviews
Relevant to Rehabilitation
Is acupuncture a safe and effective treatment for chronic nonspecific Low Back Pain (LBP)?
Chronic nonspecific Low Back Pain (LBP) is defined as pain occurring for more than three months that is not attributable to an identifiable disease. It is very common and a major cause of disability, absenteeism, and high medical costs. People with chronic LBP often need long-term treatment, but conventional therapies like physiotherapy, exercise, or mild analgesics are not always effective. Read More..
Is exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for adults effective after heart valve surgery?
The European Society of Cardiology recommends cardiac rehabilitation (CR) that includes exercise training to treat people after heart valve surgery. However, the strength of evidence supporting this intervention is uncertain. Read More..
News and Events
Don’t miss our mini symposiumduring the next Dutch Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine!
On November 11 and 12, 2021, the Dutch Association of Rehabilitation Doctors will convene the online Dutch Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine!
The theme of the congress will be “Technology of today and the future; opportunities for rehabilitation medicine,” read more...
Partnerships
Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
The Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM) is a nationally recognized and globally accepted society of dynamic, compassionate, and highly competent Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine specialists (Physiatrists) at the forefront of comprehensive healthcare of the Filipino people.
The following Cochrane Corners were published recently:
Iolascon G. What are the benefits and harms of belimumab for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus?: A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. Int J Rheum Dis. 2021 Oct;24(10):1331-3. Pubmed link - Full text link
Sen EI. Is motor imagery effective for gait rehabilitation after stroke? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. NeuroRehabilitation. 2021 Oct;49(2):329-31. Pubmed link - Full text link
Pepin G. What is the efficacy of family approaches in the treatment of people with anorexia nervosa?: A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. Aust Occup Ther J. 2021 Oct;68(5):472-4. Pubmed link- Full text link
Cecchi F. Can Peripheral Nerve Blocks Improve Patients' Outcomes in Adults With Hip Fracture?: A Cochrane Review Summary With Commentary on Implications for Practice in Rehabilitation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Oct;100(10):e139-e41. Pubmed link - Full text link
Afridi A, Rathore FA. What are the effects of strength training and aerobic exercise training for muscle disease? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. J Rehabil Med. 2021 Sept;53(9): jrm00231. Pubmed link - Full text link
Lindley RI. Do valproate preparations improve agitation in dementia? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. Australas J Ageing. 2021 Sept;40(3):336-8. Pubmed link - Full text link
Chan SC, Patrick Engkasan J. Which antiseizure medications are effective for absence seizure in children and adolescents? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2021 Oct;63(10):1140-1. Pubmed link - Full text link
