Continuous Passive Motion Does Improve Range of Motion, Pain and Swelling After ACL Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Jaspers, T.; Taeymans, J.; Hirschmüller, A.; Baur, H.; Hilfiker, R.; Rogan, S. · NeuroTransmitter · 2019 · Heft 03 · S. 279 bis 291
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Abstract Background This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the results of empirical studies on the effects of CPM on rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction. The research question was: what are the effects of CPM on ROM, swelling and pain after ACL reconstruction? Patients/Material and Methods We searched in MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane and PEDro up to January 2018. Standardized mean differences (SMD) were expressed as Hedgesʼ g, in order to correct for overestimation of the true effect in small study samples. The 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated for both the individual studies…
