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Robert L. Matekel
Researcher at Baylor University
Publications - 4
Citations - 946
Robert L. Matekel is an academic researcher from Baylor University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Randomized controlled trial & Evidence-based medicine. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 4 publications receiving 918 citations.
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Effectiveness of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise in Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Gail D. Deyle,Nancy E. Henderson,Robert L. Matekel,Michael G. Ryder,Matthew B. Garber,Stephen Allison +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors evaluated the effectiveness of physical therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee, applied by experienced physical therapists with formal training in manual therapy, applied to the knee as well as to the lumbar spine, hip, and ankle as required.
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Effectiveness of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise in Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Gail D. Deyle,Nancy E. Henderson,Robert L. Matekel,Michael G. Ryder,Matthew B. Garber,Stephen Allison +5 more
TL;DR: The hypothesis was that physical therapy consisting of manual therapy to the knee, hip, ankle, and lumbar spine combined with range-of-motion, strengthening, and cardiovascular exercises would be more effective for improving function, decreasing pain and stiffness, and increasing the distance walked in 6 minutes.
Annals of Internal Medicine Effectiveness of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise in Osteoarthritis of the Knee A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Gail D. Deyle,Nancy E. Henderson,Robert L. Matekel,Michael G. Ryder,Matthew B. Garber,Stephen C. Allison +5 more
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Is manual physical therapy distinct from physical therapy clinical practice
Gail D. Deyle,Nancy E. Henderson,Matthew B. Garber,Robert L. Matekel,Michael G Ryder,Stephen C Allison +5 more
TL;DR: It is perplexing that the authors of the Philadelphia Panel reported “one RCT was excluded because manual therapy was used as the comparison intervention”, and the statement is notably ambiguous.