Do not use continuous passive mobilization (CPM) devices for postsurgical treatment of knee ligament reconstructions or uncomplicated hip or knee arthroplasties.
Some systematic reviews and some recent randomized clinical trials highlight the ineffectiveness of continuous passive mobilization (CPM) in patients following total knee or hip prosthesis surgery or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The only studies...Do not use mechanical or manual traction, as single treatment or in combination with other treatments, in patients with low back pain, in presence or absence of radicular pain.
Some systematic reviews and international guidelines show that tractions have no or minimal impact on pain intensity, functionality, overall improvement and return to work in patients with low back pain, in presence or absence of radicular pain. Minimal positive...
Do not follow Occidental style diets with high environmental impact. Only healthy diets such as the Mediterranean diet can guarantee the physical health of individuals and of the planet. (Green recommendation)
Food has an impact on environmental resources, in terms of consumption of water, soil, energy, as well as gas production, acidification and eutrophication. The “Occidental diets” (full of refined foods, animal fats, sugars and low in fiber) are those that...
Obese people of any age are not to be blamed. The stigma of obesity worsens the condition of those who are affected.
Weight stigma can have a negative impact on physical, psychological and social health of obese patients often belonging to fragile categories. This promotes discrimination regarding accessibility, appropriateness and quality of the offered care. To counter this...The campaign DOING MORE DOES NOT MEAN DOING BETTER – CHOOSING WISELY ITALY is promoted by Italy’s Slow Medicine
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