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Guideline recommendations for passive treatments |
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| Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement [9] |
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| Cold/heat |
Recommended |
| Compression/elevation |
Recommended |
| Massage |
Recommended if heat/cold and medications are contraindicated or not effective |
| Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) |
Recommended if heat/cold and medications are contraindicated or not effective |
| Acupuncture |
Recommended if heat/cold and medications are contraindicated or not effective |
Poitras et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2007 9:R126 doi:10.1186/ar2339 |
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