Drs. CL Peiris and N.F. Taylor et al writing in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 09/01/2011 have established that extra physical therapy reduces patient length of stay and improves functional outcomes and quality of life in people with acute or subacute conditions.They investigated whether extra physical therapy intervention reduces length of stay and improves patient outcomes in people with acute or subacute conditions.
In randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of extra physical therapy on patient outcomes were included for review. Two reviewers independently applied the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and any disagreements were discussed until consensus could be reached. Searching identified 2826 potentially relevant articles, of which 16 randomized controlled trials with 1699 participants met inclusion criteria.
The conclusions drawn were that extra physical therapy decreases length of stay and significantly improves mobility, activity, and quality of life. Future research could address the possible benefits of providing extra services from other allied health disciplines in addition to physical therapy.
The most effective physical therapy for joint rehabilitation available for post stroke, head and spinal injuries as well as Parkinson’s, CP, MS, Brachial Plexus injury and many other diseases and injuries is with the use of the HandTutor, ArmTutor, LegTutor and 3DTutor. These innovative devices, already in use in leading U.S. and foreign hospitals and clinics, use an ergonomic glove or brace that has been designed to detect motion and physical impairment. The information is recorded and documented allowing the therapist to fully customize the system to the patient’s ability. Powerful dedicated software provides the challenging objectives to the patient as well as giving the therapist the required information to assist the patient. The devices are available by children and adults and can be used at home via telerehabilitation.
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