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Are Psychological Processes Essential in Decision-Making for Neck Pain Treatment Options?

In 2017, Groeneweg, et. al., conducted a study about psychosocial variables that play a crucial role in influencing treatment outcomes for patients with neck pain. This study aimed to investigate whether psychosocial factors, alongside clinical variables, could serve as predictive factors for treatment success in individuals with sub-acute and chronic non-specific neck pain undergoing physical therapy or manual therapy. The psychosocial factors considered in this … Continue reading Are Psychological Processes Essential in Decision-Making for Neck Pain Treatment Options?

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Ankle, Back, Clinical Tests, Foot, Hip, Knee, Legs, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar

Straight leg raise test 2

Straight Leg Raise Test 2 – Tibial Nerve Bias Purpose: To test if a modified straight leg raise test with a bias towards the tibial nerve assists in the differential diagnosis of tibial nerve pathology in people with neurologic symptoms associated with radiculopathy (1, 2). Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the patient, at the side of the limb to be tested. Procedure: … Continue reading Straight leg raise test 2

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Can Regular Yoga Practice Sustain the Benefits of Trauma-Focused Treatment for Women with PTSD?

In 2016, Rhodes, et. al., conducted study about Yoga, which gives an integrative practice combining physical postures, breath exercises, and mindfulness, has shown promise as a complementary treatment for trauma-focused therapy. In a previous randomized controlled study involving 60 women with chronic, treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and associated mental health issues, significant improvements were observed after 10 sessions of yoga. These improvements included reduced … Continue reading Can Regular Yoga Practice Sustain the Benefits of Trauma-Focused Treatment for Women with PTSD?

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Straight leg raise test 1 – Basic

Purpose of Straight leg raise test 1 – Basic: To test if the tension along the sciatic nerve, tibial nerve, L4,5,S1 nerve roots (1), conus medullaris (2) and the adjacent dura to the spinal cord (3) contribute to the neurologic symptoms associated with radiculopathy (4). Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the patient, at the side of the limb to be tested. Procedure: … Continue reading Straight leg raise test 1 – Basic

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How does a specialized physical rehabilitation program contribute to the correction of autonomic nervous system function in women with postmastectomy syndrome?

In 2016, Odinets, et. al., conducted research about Postmastectomy syndrome, which is characterized by psycho-emotional and functional disorders in various body systems, is a common consequence of breast cancer treatment. This study aimed to assess the impact of a program of differential physical rehabilitation on the functional state of the autonomic nervous system in women with postmastectomy syndrome during the stationary stage of rehabilitative treatment. … Continue reading How does a specialized physical rehabilitation program contribute to the correction of autonomic nervous system function in women with postmastectomy syndrome?

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