Month: January 2024

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Does bed positioning program effectively manage knee contractures in institutionalized older adults?

In 2000, Fox, et. al., conducted study about Knee contractures which pose a significant challenge in the care of older adults residing in long-term care facilities. Despite the importance of addressing contractures, limited research has been conducted to evaluate effective interventions. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a specialized bed positioning program (BPP) in treating knee flexion contractures among institutionalized patients. Sixteen patients, … Continue reading Does bed positioning program effectively manage knee contractures in institutionalized older adults?

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Do parents prefer infant massage or crib vibrators for colic relief? A comparative analysis

In 2000, the study conducted by V. Huhtala, et. al., aimed to assess the effectiveness of infant massage as compared to the use of a crib vibrator in treating infantile colic. The participants included infants under seven weeks of age, identified as colicky by their parents, with 28 infants assigned to the infant massage group and 30 to the crib vibrator group. Both groups were … Continue reading Do parents prefer infant massage or crib vibrators for colic relief? A comparative analysis

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How do different physical activity modes impact well-being in older adults?

In 2000, a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial, led by E. McAuley, et. al., delved into the intricate interplay of physical activity modes, social support, and subjective well-being (SWB) among older adults. The study, featuring 174 participants with a mean age of 65.5 years, sought to elucidate the impact of aerobic activity and stretching/toning on SWB over a 12-month period. Furthermore, the investigation explored the pivotal … Continue reading How do different physical activity modes impact well-being in older adults?

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Reverse Impingement Test

Reverse Impingement Test or Impingement Relief Test Purpose of Reverse Impingement Test or Impingement Relief Test: To confirm the diagnosis of ‘impingement syndrome’ by reversing/relieving the painful arc and/or eliminating the ‘impingement sign’ after initially reproducing the patient’s shoulder pain with shoulder impingement tests such as Neer’s test (1-3). Patient position: Sitting upright with affected arm relaxed by the side. Examiner position: Standing beside/behind the … Continue reading Reverse Impingement Test

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Spinal manipulative therapy increases cortical drive in patients with stroke

The brain is a complex organ that can receive/process information, make decisions and execute actions via., the spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. One of the effects of stroke, a disease that impairs blood flow to the brain, is ‘hemiparesis’ – in other words, weakness on one side of the body. Stroke can cause weakness on either the left or right side of the body, including … Continue reading Spinal manipulative therapy increases cortical drive in patients with stroke

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