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Management of Sciatic Scoliotic List in Lumbar Disc Herniation: Physical Therapy Approaches and Considerations

Sciatic scoliotic list (SSL) [Matsui H, et al. 1998; Krishnan KM, and Newey ML. 2001], also referred to as sciatic scoliosis [Krishnan KM, Newey ML. 2001; Kim R, et al. 2015; Zhang Y, et al. 2019], trunk list [Gillan MG, et al. 1998], or trunk shift [Wu W, et al. 2019], is observed in 13.2-17.7% of adults with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) [Kim R, et … Continue reading Management of Sciatic Scoliotic List in Lumbar Disc Herniation: Physical Therapy Approaches and Considerations

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Can delaying physical therapy improve rotator cuff healing rates?

In 2012, a study has investigated the impact of early versus delayed postoperative physical therapy on patient outcomes and rotator cuff healing following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Conducted by Derek J. Cuff and Derek R. Pupello, the research focused on whether the timing of passive motion exercises influences recovery and tissue healing. The study enrolled 68 patients, with an average age of 63.2 years, all … Continue reading Can delaying physical therapy improve rotator cuff healing rates?

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Imaging and Management Insights for Lumbar Disc Herniation and Radicular Syndrome

Imaging Features and Early Outcomes: Research has shown that the characteristics of lumbar disc herniation on imaging can predict the early outcomes of conservative management. Saal et al. (1990) found that the largest extrusions showed the most resorption, while contained protrusions had the least. Similar findings were reported by Delauche-Cavallier (1992), Maigne (1992), Bush (1992), and Cowan (1992), who noted that young patients often exhibited … Continue reading Imaging and Management Insights for Lumbar Disc Herniation and Radicular Syndrome

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Decoding Disc Displacements: Key Insights from Research on Diagnosis and Symptom Severity

Disc displacements, often linked to back pain, can manifest as diffuse bulges or more localized herniations. Herniations are categorized into protrusions, which remain within the outer annular fibers, and extrusions, which break through the annulus fibrosus. Typically, extrusions are larger than protrusions (Fries et al., 1982). A study by Jensen et al. (1994) involving 98 asymptomatic volunteers and 27 back pain patients found that disc … Continue reading Decoding Disc Displacements: Key Insights from Research on Diagnosis and Symptom Severity

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How effective Is Qigong in managing fibromyalgia pain and fatigue?

In 2012, a pilot study has shed light on the potential benefits of Qigong exercise for patients suffering from fibromyalgia (FM), a condition characterized by widespread chronic pain and other debilitating symptoms. Conducted by researchers including Wen Liu, Laura Zahner, Molly Cornell, Tung Le, Jessica Ratner, Yunxia Wang, Mamatha Pasnoor, Mazen Dimachkie, and Richard Barohn, the study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of … Continue reading How effective Is Qigong in managing fibromyalgia pain and fatigue?

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