Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Muscle Contractures in Individuals With Neurologic Disorders: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate whether nonsurgical treatment can reduce muscle contractures in individuals with neurologic disorders. The primary outcome measure was muscle contractures measured as joint mobility or passive stiffness.

Data sources

Embase, MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database in June-July 2019 and again in July 2020.

Study selection

The search resulted in 8020 records, which were screened by 2 authors based on our patient, intervention, comparison, outcome criteria. We included controlled trials of nonsurgical interventions administered to treat muscle contractures in individuals with neurologic disorders.

Data extraction

Authors, participant characteristics, intervention details, and joint mobili

SUBMITTER: Svane C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7984980 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature