Thanks for asking- when there’s a RCT with the device versus a shame device, we
will have a better answer. The vast majority of devices for pain and sensory
issues and manual therapies are placebo effects. There is Nothing wrong with
that at all. The body heals itself more than we give it credit for in Medicine
(I’m not talking about chemotherapy right?). Placebos are healing, not a system
of tricking the patient. Placebos are legitimate- read some of the sham back
surgery studies for example. Thus, the good news is that we may be able to
achieve a similar result for no money..,
that’s my only point here.
-Heidi
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On Dec 3, 2021, at 2:33 PM, alane curry <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Deb: the question in the thread is:
-Is the Rebuilder an effective treatment for CIPN?
-Potential Journal articles that may support this modality as a viable
treatment.
Thanks so much,
Alane Curry
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On Dec 3, 2021, at 2:33 PM, Deborah Doherty <doherty@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Heidi
I'm confused. In the email string about the Rebuilder, Perry Ashley stated:
Basically the device is utilized to help refill blood capillaries and help
regain sensation through the legs and feet. However, you are stating it is a
placebo effect. Does this device provide a true physiological effect or a
placebo effect. Or maybe I missed some of the conversation.Thank you for
helping me understand this.
Deb
On Fri, Dec 3, 2021 at 10:21 AM heidi engel <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
And the greater the patient compliance and attention to the protocol use of
the device, the stronger the placebo effect. Chances are the same sort of
neuropathic distractive effect with placebo could be delivered in a variety
of ways at less expense. Be creative or design a RCT with a placebo device!
-Heidi Engel, PT, DPT
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On Dec 3, 2021, at 6:37 AM, Perry Ashley <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
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Deb Doherty, PT, PhD
she/her/hers
Associate Professor
Chair of Human Movement Science Department
Chair Interprofessional Education Task Force
Coordinator of the Graduate Certificate in Oncology Rehabilitation
Oakland University
Physical Therapy Program
3176 Human Health Building Room
433 Meadowbrook Road
Rochester, Michigan 48309
Phone: (248) 364-8683; FAX: (248) 364-8660
E-mail: doherty@xxxxxxxxxxx