Preliminary comparison of treatments of shoulder injuries using the FitLinxx computer feedback system and standard physical therapy.
Men and women suffering from various shoulder injuries (n = 28) were recruited to test the efficacy of a computer feedback system during physical therapy. Measures of physiological progress were statistically equivalent between the Standard Treatment and FitLinxx supported groups. Although compliance was uniformly high between groups, the FitLinxx-supported patients were more likely to continue exercise after termination of treatment. Considerably less total professional time was required for FitLinxx-supported therapy. Suggestions were made to replicate and extend the present preliminary findings.
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Wellness Advancement, YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. jamesa@ymcaatl.org
D000328:Adult; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D005246:Feedback; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026761:Physical Therapy Specialty / Q000379:methods*; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013997:Time Factors; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*