[Physical medicine--a field between empiricism and science].
Physical Medicine is more deeply rooted in empiricism than most other medical fields. This causes problems and the demand for scientific testing of its methods. Selected examples are given relating to prevention, therapy and rehabilitation. They show that scientific testing is possible also in Physical Medicine and can lead to positive results.
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Klinik für Physikalische Medizin und Rehabilitation, Universität, Wien.
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010810:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012046:Rehabilitation
Physikalische Medizin--ein Fach zwischen Empirie und Wissenschaft.