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Can polarity therapy mitigate cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy?

In 2011, a pilot study conducted by Karen M. Mustian and colleagues, the potential efficacy of Polarity Therapy (PT) in mitigating cancer-related fatigue (CRF) among breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy has been investigated. CRF stands as a prevalent and distressing side effect of cancer treatment, prompting exploration into alternative therapies such as PT, an energy-based modality. The study, comprising 45 women undergoing radiation therapy … Continue reading Can polarity therapy mitigate cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy?

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Can supervised hip flexor stretching transform gait in frail elderly? A groundbreaking study unveils answers

In 2011, a pioneering double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial, researchers led by Jaclyn R Watt aimed to investigate the efficacy of a 10-week supervised hip flexor stretching program in frail elderly subjects. The study, sheds light on potential interventions to address age-related decline in gait function. Seventy-four frail elderly individuals participated in the study, with 41 subjects allocated to the control group and 33 subjects to … Continue reading Can supervised hip flexor stretching transform gait in frail elderly? A groundbreaking study unveils answers

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Do Low-strength static magnets match CranioSacral therapy in migraine credibility?

In 2011, a study examining complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments for migraine headaches, researchers faced the challenge of developing credible control groups. Led by Peter Curtis and colleagues, the study aimed to assess the perceived credibility and expectancy of an attention-control intervention, specifically low-strength static magnet (LSSM) therapy, compared to CranioSacral therapy (CST). Published in a two-arm randomized controlled trial format, the study involved … Continue reading Do Low-strength static magnets match CranioSacral therapy in migraine credibility?

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Can combined acupuncture and massage alleviate temporomandibular joint disorders?

In a recent study published in Chinese, researchers aimed to investigate the efficacy of electroacupuncture pulse stimulation and massage therapy in treating temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). TMD affects a significant number of individuals and can cause symptoms such as myofacial pain and external pterygoid muscle spasm. Ninety-six patients diagnosed with TMD, including 54 with myofacial pain and 42 with external pterygoid muscle spasm, were randomly … Continue reading Can combined acupuncture and massage alleviate temporomandibular joint disorders?

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Which spinal manipulation technique is superior for tennis elbow relief?

In 2011, a clinical trial led by Josue Fernández-Carnero and colleagues, the effectiveness of cervical versus thoracic spine manipulation was investigated in patients suffering from lateral epicondylalgia (LE), commonly known as tennis elbow. The study aimed to discern the impact of these two manipulation techniques on pressure pain threshold (PPT) and pain-free grip strength among LE patients. Conducted as a single-blind randomized clinical trial, the … Continue reading Which spinal manipulation technique is superior for tennis elbow relief?

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