Month: November 2023

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Can Baduanjin exercise preserve lung function in mild COPD?

In 2020, Yang, et. al., conducted study about Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which poses a significant threat to both the quality of life and overall well-being of affected individuals, with a progressive decline in lung function being a hallmark of the disease. Early-stage COPD, in particular, witnesses a rapid deterioration in lung function, emphasizing the crucial need for effective interventions to mitigate this decline. … Continue reading Can Baduanjin exercise preserve lung function in mild COPD?

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Which physiotherapy approach reigns supreme?

In 2020, Zaidi, et. al., conducted study about Chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) which poses a significant challenge in the realm of physical therapy. This study aimed to rigorously compare the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Maitland Mobilisations, both complemented by lumbopelvic stability exercises, in alleviating pain and reducing disability in patients with SIJD. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial, this research spanned … Continue reading Which physiotherapy approach reigns supreme?

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Can wuqinxi exercise revolutionize hand dexterity in parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that often leads to motor impairments, including reduced hand dexterity. Exercise interventions have been explored as potential strategies to address these symptoms. In 2020, the study investigates the impact of Wuqinxi, et. al., a traditional Chinese exercise, on hand dexterity in individuals with mild-to-moderate PD. Forty-six elderly participants with PD were randomly assigned to either the Wuqinxi group … Continue reading Can wuqinxi exercise revolutionize hand dexterity in parkinson’s disease?

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Arms, Clinical Tests, Shoulder

Crank test (glenoid labral tears)

Purpose of Crank test (glenoid labral tears): To detect a labral pathology (glenoid labral tears) of the shoulder joint. Patient position: Sitting or supine lying. Examiner position: Stand facing the patient’s affected side. Procedure: Abduct the patient’s arm up to 160 degrees in the scapular plane (1) and then flex the elbow joint up to 90 degrees. Apply a gentle axial load to the glenohumeral … Continue reading Crank test (glenoid labral tears)

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Can baseline psychological measures predict the success of trauma-sensitive yoga in PTSD treatment?

This study serves as a follow-up to the groundbreaking work of van der Kolk et. al., (2014), conducted at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute, which established the efficacy of trauma-sensitive yoga as an adjunctive treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As the sole randomized controlled trial in this domain, our research delves into the nuanced factors moderating treatment outcomes. Sixty-four women, each with … Continue reading Can baseline psychological measures predict the success of trauma-sensitive yoga in PTSD treatment?

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