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Can prolonged stretching with splints significantly improve knee flexion contractures in the elderly?

In 1995, a recent study conducted by T. M. Steffen, et. al., the effectiveness of prolonged stretch therapy, implemented through the use of a splint, was assessed in comparison to a conventional program involving passive range of motion (PROM). The primary objective was to determine whether prolonged stretch could yield superior outcomes in reducing knee flexion contractures in a cohort of nursing home residents. A … Continue reading Can prolonged stretching with splints significantly improve knee flexion contractures in the elderly?

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Manual therapy relieves dyspnoea in patients with Asthma

Difficulty breathing is commonly reported by patients with Asthma. Dyspnoea is a common symptom in asthmatics and is defined as a ‘subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consists of qualitatively distinct sensations that vary in intensity (1). Up to 27% reported having dyspnoea in a large population-based cross-sectional study (n = 9484) that included people from 15 countries who had diagnosed obstructive lung disease (2). … Continue reading Manual therapy relieves dyspnoea in patients with Asthma

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Does early ambulation improve patient comfort and reduce back pain after cardiac angiogram?

In 1994, Barkman, et. al., conducted a pilot study at a Western Canadian University-affiliated tertiary care hospital, we aimed to investigate the effects of early ambulation (at 3 hours post-cardiac angiogram) compared to standard ambulation time (at 6 hours post-cardiac angiogram) on delayed bleeding, pain levels, and anxiety in patients. The study involved thirty-nine patients who underwent cardiac angiograms, randomly assigned to either the experimental … Continue reading Does early ambulation improve patient comfort and reduce back pain after cardiac angiogram?

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How do lymphocyte profiles unveil insights into chronic low back pain treatment?

In 1994, Research led by P.C. Brennan, et. al., have delved into the lymphocyte profiles of patients enrolled in a clinical trial focusing on manipulative therapies for chronic low back pain (LBP) with mechanical origins. The study, conducted at a chiropractic teaching clinic in suburban Chicago, aims to contribute valuable insights into the immune system’s role in chronic LBP. The randomized controlled trial involved baseline … Continue reading How do lymphocyte profiles unveil insights into chronic low back pain treatment?

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Is intensive supervised endurance training superior to home training post-lumbar diskectomy?

In 1994, Johannsen, et. al., aimed to assess the efficacy of intensive supervised training versus home training in patients following their first lumbar diskectomy. In a randomized clinical trial, forty patients post-first lumbar diskectomy were assigned to either a supervised training group, participating in supervised sessions twice a week for three months at an outpatient clinic, or a home training group, provided with two hours … Continue reading Is intensive supervised endurance training superior to home training post-lumbar diskectomy?

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