Month: June 2023

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Do Ultrasound and Ischemic Compression Improve Range of Motion and Reduce Pain in Trapezius MTrPs?

In 2009, randomized controlled study conducted by Aguilera, et. al., from CEU-Cardenal Herrera University in Valencia, Spain, aimed to investigate the immediate effects of ultrasound (US) and ischemic compression (IC) as treatment methods for myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the trapezius muscle. This study focused on healthy subjects diagnosed with latent MTrPs and explored various outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of these therapeutic modalities. … Continue reading Do Ultrasound and Ischemic Compression Improve Range of Motion and Reduce Pain in Trapezius MTrPs?

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Can Structured Exercise Improve Health Parameters of Male Inmates with Chronic Illnesses?

In 2008, study conducted within a correctional facility in New South Wales, Australia, Cashin, et. al., aimed to assess the effectiveness of a health and fitness program for male inmates with chronic illnesses. The program targeted individuals with chronic illnesses, two risk factors for developing such conditions, or those aged 40 years and above. This article presents the findings of a 12-week structured exercise intervention, … Continue reading Can Structured Exercise Improve Health Parameters of Male Inmates with Chronic Illnesses?

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Lumbar Facetogenic pain

If your patients are having low back pain, it might be due to a number of factors, including lumbar facetogenic back pain. Facetogenic pain refers to discomfort that originates in the spine’s zygapophyseal joints. Prevalence: The prevalence of zygapophyseal joint pain has been estimated to be 15% of 76 (Schwarzer et al., 1994b) and 40% of 63 (Schwarzer et al., 1995b) chronic back pain patients. … Continue reading Lumbar Facetogenic pain

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Can Early Active Motion Enhance Postoperative Recovery Following Extensor Indicis Tendon Transfer?

In 2008, Megerle, et. al., conducted prospective randomized trial, which aimed to assess the outcomes and complications associated with two distinct postoperative treatment protocols after extensor indicis tendon transfer. The study compared the efficacy of dynamic motion, involving passive extension using a rubber band system, with early active motion, which initiated active thumb extension. The evaluation included active range of motion in the interphalangeal (IP) … Continue reading Can Early Active Motion Enhance Postoperative Recovery Following Extensor Indicis Tendon Transfer?

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Does Adding Osteopathy-Based Manual Physical Therapy to Standard Treatment Enhance outcomes in Pediatric Dysfunctional Voiding?

In 2008, Nemett, et. al., conducted the study about Pediatric dysfunctional voiding (DV). DV is a condition that poses physical and emotional challenges to children, while also carrying the risk of progression to renal disease. While manual physical therapy and osteopathic treatment have been effective in addressing DV in adult women, there is a lack of research on the effectiveness of manual physical therapy based … Continue reading Does Adding Osteopathy-Based Manual Physical Therapy to Standard Treatment Enhance outcomes in Pediatric Dysfunctional Voiding?

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