Therapeutic ultrasound in physiotherapy
Bryant J, Milne R
Record ID 31999008357
English
Authors' objectives:
To assess the cost-effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound in physiotherapy.
Authors' recommendations:
Therapeutic ultrasound is extensively used by physiotherapists and is popular with patients. There is limited clinical research support for using it and the literature on the effectiveness of ultrasound in physiotherapy is inconclusive. Absence of evidence of effect does, however, not mean evidence of lack of effect.
The committee expressed concern about the variability of machine calibration, and highlighted the need for well conducted randomised controlled trials to establish clinical and economic benefits of therapeutic ultrasound.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.wihrd.soton.ac.uk
Year Published:
1998
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Costs and Cost Analysis
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Ultrasonic Therapy
Contact
Organisation Name:
Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
Contact Address:
Pauline King. Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development, Boldrewood Medical School, Bassett Crescent East, Highfield, Southampton. SO16 7PX Tel. +44 1703 595661 Fax +44 1703 595662
Copyright:
Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development (WIHRD)
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