Month: November 2023

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Which stretching device prevails? A comparative analysis of theraBite® and dynasplint for trismus in head and neck cancer patients

In 2020, van der Geer, et. al., conducted study about Trismus, characterized by restricted mouth opening, is a common issue in head and neck cancer patients. This study aimed to assess and compare the effectiveness of two stretching devices, the TheraBite® Jaw Motion Rehabilitation System™ and the Dynasplint Trismus System®, in improving maximal mouth opening (MMO) in this patient population. A randomized controlled trial was … Continue reading Which stretching device prevails? A comparative analysis of theraBite® and dynasplint for trismus in head and neck cancer patients

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Can acupuncture revolutionize postpartum pain relief?

In 2020, a randomized controlled trial led by Jia-Man Wu et. al., explores the efficacy of a novel approach to treating postpartum pelvic girdle pain. The study investigates the combined therapy of pelvic-sacral tendon-regulation needling technique of acupuncture and manipulative reduction compared to traditional manipulative therapy alone. Eighty postpartum women with pelvic girdle pain were randomly assigned to either the observation group or the control … Continue reading Can acupuncture revolutionize postpartum pain relief?

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Which treatment triumphs? Unraveling the effectiveness of diverse therapies in plantar fasciitis: A comprehensive study

In 2020, Gupta, et. al., conducted study about the realm of plantar fasciitis treatment, various modalities such as rest, stretching, orthotics, and anti-inflammatory agents have been recommended. However, a noticeable gap exists in the literature—there is a lack of studies comparing the individual effectiveness of these treatments without their concurrent use. Addressing this void, our study aims to rigorously examine and compare different treatment modalities … Continue reading Which treatment triumphs? Unraveling the effectiveness of diverse therapies in plantar fasciitis: A comprehensive study

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Home, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar, Research Summaries, Training Principles

The Deadlift exercise: Understanding Biomechanics, different types, & how to implement it in people with low back pain

Introduction The deadlift is a multi-joint resistance exercise that can be done in a number of training environments. The lifter must grab a barbell at mid-shank level in a squat stance and extend the lower back, hip, knee, and ankle joints to elevate the weight. Any activity that requires strong knee, hip, and trunk extensors could benefit from including the deadlift in the training regimen. … Continue reading The Deadlift exercise: Understanding Biomechanics, different types, & how to implement it in people with low back pain

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Arms, Clinical Tests, Shoulder

Bony Apprehension Test

Purpose of Bony Apprehension Test: To test if bony lesions are contributing to the cause of anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint (1). The bony lesions one should consider in this context are an osseous glenoid deficiency i.e., a bony bankart lesion of at least 25% of the glenoid and/or an engaging hill-sachs lesion of at least 2 cm in engagement length (1). Patient position: … Continue reading Bony Apprehension Test

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