Dr. Cathi Dennehy from the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California San Francisco has reviewed the evidence.
I was surprised by her assessment of black cohosh for menopausal symptoms.
Here’s a summary of her findings.
Category Archives: Knee Replacement
Acupuncture in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis awaiting knee replacement
Researchers from The Great Western Hospital in the UK report that acupuncture achieved short-term improvement in function. Continue reading Acupuncture in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis awaiting knee replacement
Music therapy in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
Dr. Dan Rudin from Statin Island University Hospital in New York looked at past studies and concluded it’s a “safe and cost-effective measure not to be overlooked.” Continue reading Music therapy in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
Music-exercise video aids recovery from total knee replacement
Following total knee replacement, patients must perform exercises several times a day. It’s a painful part of recovery.
Here’s an innovative application of music therapy developed by Dr. Thomas Ryan from Michigan State University to help motivate patients do their exercises.
Continue reading Music-exercise video aids recovery from total knee replacement
Effectiveness of physical therapy exercise programs after knee replacement
A literature review reveals there are short-term benefits following elective primary total knee replacement (arthroplasty) for osteoarthritis. Continue reading Effectiveness of physical therapy exercise programs after knee replacement