"Physiotherapy Management of Chronic Low Back Pain," a paper published in the October 1992 issue of the British journal Physiotherapy, makes an interesting remark in its conclusion that should send electrotherapy manufacturers reeling:
"Electrotherapy equipment, found in most physiotherapy departments, is expensive and has neither the advantage of manual therapy or exercise.The paper explores physiotherapy, manipulative therapy, exercise, nonsteroidal anti-inflamatory drugs, and rehabilitation programs. This may be another case when a hands-on approach is preferred. It also could be the beginning of third-party payers questioning the wisdom of reimbursement for care utilizing electrotherapy equipment.Research evaluating the efficacy of electrotherapy treatment is necessary."
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