Evaluating the impact of movement representation techniques on recovery outcomes in post-orthopaedic surgery individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although movement representation techniques has originally been used in neurological rehabilitation, growing researches suggests that it may also introduce advantageous effects to individuals with orthopaedic injuries. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of these techniques on pain, range of motion, muscle strength, functional performance and fear of movement in individuals after orthopaedic surgeries.

Method

Five electronic databases were searched until April 2024. Two reviewers independently conducted study selection and data extraction. Randomized controlled studies containing individuals after limb surgeries were identified. The quality of enrolled studies and the overall certainty of evidence was assessed by scales, respe

SUBMITTER: Yu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11916950 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature