Physiotherapy and occupational therapy
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy has been studied in 1 paper since 2016: 1 trial in people. The newest paper, Jan 19, 2016: “Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy vs No Therapy in Mild to Moderate Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial”.
1 paper studies it1 findingUpdated
See all 1 papers on physiotherapy and occupational therapy
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 1 lab in 1 country.
“there was no difference between groups in NEADL total score (difference, 0.5 points; 95% CI, -0.7 to 1.7; P = .41)”
- 1 lab in 1 country
- Funders: Department of Health and 1 more
- Human trial1
Studies in people
1 study gave physiotherapy and occupational therapy to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
no change: Has no effect on activities of daily living0.5 points; 95% CI -0.7 to 1.7; P = .41 | Randomized trial3 months after randomization | 762 peoplemean 70 yearsOlder adults; mild to moderate Parkinson disease | JAMA neurology, Jan 19, 2016 |
What did studies of physiotherapy and occupational therapy find?
1Studies of physiotherapy and occupational therapy measured one outcome, activities of daily living.
Activities of daily living
no changein humans1
1 study
Activities of daily living
no changein humans1
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy showed no clear effect on activities of daily living in humans (mild to moderate Parkinson disease) (0.5 points; 95% CI -0.7 to 1.7; P = .41).
“there was no difference between groups in NEADL total score (difference, 0.5 points; 95% CI, -0.7 to 1.7; P = .41)”
Human trialmild to moderate Parkinson diseasemedian 4 visits of 58 minutes over 8 weeks3 months after randomizationn = 762
JAMA neurology