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Is PRT as effective as medication for managing tension type headaches?

In 2012, a study by Ali Ghanbari, et. al.,  has shed light on the potential benefits of Positional Release Therapy (PRT) for managing Tension Type Headache (TTH). This common type of headache, often linked to myofascial and trigger point disorders, may find an alternative treatment in PRT, an indirect technique aimed at alleviating trigger points. The objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness … Continue reading Is PRT as effective as medication for managing tension type headaches?

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Understanding Radicular Pain: Pathophysiology and Potential Treatments

Radicular pain is caused by stimulation of the sensory root or dorsal root ganglion (DRG) of a spinal nerve (Merskey et al., 2007). Radicular pain differs from nociceptive pain in that it is caused by neural activity in the dorsal root rather than stimulation of peripheral nerve ends. As a result, it is distinct from both somatic pain and somatic-referred pain. Furthermore, radicular discomfort is … Continue reading Understanding Radicular Pain: Pathophysiology and Potential Treatments

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How does yoga affect heart rate variability in female Asthma patients?

In 2012, a study has found that yoga training can significantly improve the quality of life in women suffering from asthma. Conducted by researchers Amy J. Bidwell, Beth Yazel, David Davin, Timothy J. Fairchild, and Jill A. Kanaley, the study explored how a 10-week yoga intervention impacts both quality of life and heart rate variability (HRV) in female asthma patients. Asthma often diminishes the quality … Continue reading How does yoga affect heart rate variability in female Asthma patients?

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Can increased ankle strength help with proprioception in FAI patients?

In 2012 a study conducted by Smith, et. al., at a university athletic training research laboratory has shed light on the effects of strength training on ankle rehabilitation, specifically in individuals with functional ankle instability (FAI). Despite the widespread use of strength training in rehabilitating ankle injuries, the study reveals that while such training significantly enhances ankle strength, it does not improve proprioception, or force … Continue reading Can increased ankle strength help with proprioception in FAI patients?

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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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