Showing 241-260 of 723 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Musculoskeletal 
- Ergonomic interventions for preventing work‐related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and neck among office workers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2018
Work-related upper limb and neck musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common occupational disorders worldwide. Studies have shown that the percentage of office workers that suffer from MSDs ranges from 20 to 60 per cent. The direct and ind
- Ergonomic positioning or equipment for treating carpal tunnel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
Non-surgical treatment, including ergonomic positioning or equipment, are sometimes offered to people experiencing mild to moderate symptoms from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The effectiveness and duration of benefit from ergonomic positioning or equipme
- Erythropoiesis‐stimulating agents for anemia in rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2013
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and systemic inflammatory disorder that mainly affects the small joints of the hands and feet. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents have been used to treat anemia, one of the extra-articular manifestations of RA. Althou
- Etanercept for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Apr-2013
Etanercept is a soluble tumour necrosis factor alpha-receptor disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Etidronate for the primary and secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2008
Osteoporosis is an abnormal reduction in bone mass and bone deterioration leading to increased fracture risk. Etidronate belongs to the bisphosphonate class of drugs which act to inhibit bone resorption by interfering with the activity of osteoclasts.
- Exercise and mobilisation interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-May-2012
Non-surgical treatment, including exercises and mobilisation, has been offered to people experiencing mild to moderate symptoms arising from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, the effectiveness and duration of benefit from exercises and mobilisation f
- Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Apr-2014
Current international treatment guidelines recommending therapeutic exercise for people with symptomatic hip osteoarthritis (OA) report are based on limited evidence.
- Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jan-2015
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a major public health issue because it causes chronic pain, reduces physical function and diminishes quality of life. Ageing of the population and increased global prevalence of obesity are anticipated to dramatically increase
- Exercise for preventing and treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jun-2011
Osteoporosis is a condition resulting in an increased risk of skeletal fractures due to a reduction in the density of bone tissue. Treatment of osteoporosis typically involves the use of pharmacological agents. In general it is thought that disuse (prolon
- Exercise for treating anterior cruciate ligament injuries in combination with collateral ligament and meniscal damage of the knee in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Mar-2011
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently injured ligament of the knee. The ACL may be damaged in isolation but often other ligaments and menisci are implicated. The injury may be managed surgically or conservatively. Injury causes pain,
- Exercise for treating fibromyalgia syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2008
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome expressed by chronic widespread body pain which leads to reduced physical function and frequent use of health care services. Exercise training is commonly recommended as a treatment. This is an update of a review published
- Exercise for treating isolated anterior cruciate ligament injuries in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Mar-2011
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently injured ligament of the knee. Injury causes pain, effusion and inflammation leading to the inability to fully activate the thigh muscles. Regaining muscular control is essential if the individual
- Exercise interventions for shoulder dysfunction in patients treated for head and neck cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Mar-2012
Shoulder dysfunction is a common problem in patients treated for head and neck cancer. Both neck dissections and radiotherapy can cause morbidity to the shoulder joint. Exercise interventions have been suggested as a treatment option for this population.
- Exercise interventions for upper-limb dysfunction due to breast cancer treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2010
Upper-limb dysfunction is a commonly reported side effect of treatment for breast cancer and may include decreased shoulder range of motion (the range through which a joint can be moved) (ROM) and strength, pain and lymphedema.
- Exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Oct-2019
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a serious disorder characterised by persistent postexertional fatigue and substantial symptoms related to cognitive, immune and autonomous dysfunction. There is no specific diagnostic tes
- Exercise therapy for multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jan-2005
No intervention has proven effective in modifying long-term disease prognosis in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) but exercise therapy is considered to be an important part of symptomatic and supportive treatment for these patients.
- Exercise therapy for patellofemoral pain syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jan-2015
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common problem among adolescents and young adults, characterised by retropatellar pain (behind the kneecap) or peripatellar pain (around the kneecap) when ascending or descending stairs, squatting or sitting with f
- Exercise therapy for treatment of non-specific low back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Exercise therapy is widely used as an intervention in low-back pain.
- Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2008
Exercise therapy is considered an important component of the treatment of arthritis. The efficacy of exercise therapy has been reviewed in adults with rheumatoid arthritis but not in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
- Exercise‐based cardiac rehabilitation for adults with heart failure
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2019
Chronic heart failure (HF) is a growing global health challenge. People with HF experience substantial burden that includes low exercise tolerance, poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL), increased risk of mortality and hospital admission, and high h
