Month: October 2023

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Can a brief back massage improve sleep in dementia patients?

In 2012, Harris, et. al., aimed to investigate the potential benefits of a brief 3-minute slow-stroke back massage (SSBM) on the total duration of nighttime sleep among individuals aged 65 years and older, living with dementia, and experiencing sleep disturbances in nursing homes. Conducted as a pilot randomized controlled trial, the study involved 40 participants who were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n … Continue reading Can a brief back massage improve sleep in dementia patients?

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Can yoga improve lung function in COPD patients?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a challenging condition, often accompanied by heightened levels of depression and anxiety among patients. In the pursuit of holistic approaches to managing COPD, researchers have turned to yoga as a potential solution. While the physical and mental benefits of yoga are well-documented, its impact on lung function, specifically diffusion capacity, has been less explored. To fill this knowledge gap, … Continue reading Can yoga improve lung function in COPD patients?

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Arms, Clinical Tests, Shoulder

Anterior Drawer Test

Purpose of Anterior Drawer Test (anterior glenohumeral instability): To test if there is an anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint. Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Stand facing the patient’s affected side. Procedure: Place the patient’s affected shoulder just over edge of the examination table. Assuming the patient’s left shoulder is being tested, fix the patient’s left hand in the examiner’s right axilla by adducting … Continue reading Anterior Drawer Test

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Back, Cervical, Clinical Tests, Neck Pain, Thoracic, Upper Back Pain

Spurling’s test

Spurling’s Test: The purpose is to identify the presence of cervical radiculopathy among patients with upper quadrant pain. (1, 2). Patient Position: Sitting upright. Examiner Position: Standing beside or behind the patient. Procedure: Move the patient’s head into lateral flexion/rotation to the unaffected side. Carefully apply axial compression vertically downwards through the head. Repeat the same on the affected side. Bradley et al. suggestions: Compress the head in neutral position. … Continue reading Spurling’s test

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Is yoga the missing link in enhancing well-being for schizophrenia patients?

Scientific studies have consistently highlighted the positive effects of yoga on various health conditions, including stress, anxiety, and physical illnesses. However, limited research has explored its potential benefits for individuals diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia. In 2012, a study conducted by Babu Paikkatt, et. al., aimed to investigate the efficacy of yoga therapy in improving the subjective well-being and basic living skills of hospitalized schizophrenic patients. … Continue reading Is yoga the missing link in enhancing well-being for schizophrenia patients?

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