Key result
Among 25 patients with cardiac rhythm devices receiving various physiotherapy modalities over 230 visits, 0% experienced complications.
Why the study?
Do physiotherapy modalities cause complications in patients with cardiac rhythm devices?
Population
25 patients with cardiac rhythm devices (22 pacemaker and 3 ICD patients) receiving physiotherapy treatments
Design
Review
Follow-up
2 years
Authors
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Supports safety of most modalities in device patients; leaves open need for larger prospective studies before guideline changes.
Do physiotherapy modalities cause complications in patients with cardiac rhythm devices?
Despite a lack of specific international guidelines, most physiotherapy modalities appear safe for patients with cardiac rhythm devices, though active collaboration with device clinics is recommended for modalities like TENS and diathermy.
Digby et al. (2009) conducted a review in Cardiac rhythm devices (pacemakers and/or ICDs) (n=25). Physiotherapy modalities (including TENS, ultrasound, acupuncture, laser, manual therapy) was evaluated on Complications. Among 25 patients with cardiac rhythm devices receiving various physiotherapy modalities over 230 visits, 0% experienced complications.
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