Month: October 2024

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Does adaptive yoga improve mental health for individuals with spinal cord injuries?

In 2017, Curtis, K, et. al., conducted randomized controlled trial which has provided evidence that yoga could offer significant psychological benefits for individuals living with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Conducted by a team of researchers led by Kathryn Curtis, this study explored how a specialized yoga program could impact pain, mental health, and mindfulness in SCI patients. The trial involved 23 participants with SCI who … Continue reading Does adaptive yoga improve mental health for individuals with spinal cord injuries?

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Does combining dry needling and muscle energy technique enhance pain relief for upper trapezius trigger points?

In 2016, Lari, et. al., conducted clinical trial which aimed to compare the effects of combining dry needling (DN) and the muscle energy technique (MET) on latent myofascial trigger points (MTP) in the upper trapezius muscle. The study focused specifically on female patients, exploring how the combination treatment impacted pain, pressure pain threshold (PPT), and range of motion. Sixty female patients, aged 18-30, with latent … Continue reading Does combining dry needling and muscle energy technique enhance pain relief for upper trapezius trigger points?

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