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Can trigger point management enhance the effectiveness of migraine therapy?

Migraine is one of the most common types of headaches, often exacerbated by cervical myofascial and trigger point disorders. Positional Release Therapy (PRT) is an indirect technique designed to treat these trigger points. In 2015, Ghanbari, et. al., conducted the study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of managing trigger points through PRT combined with routine medical therapy compared to routine medical therapy alone in treating … Continue reading Can trigger point management enhance the effectiveness of migraine therapy?

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How effective is yoga for improving sleep and HRQoL during chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is often accompanied by a range of treatment-related symptoms, including fatigue, sleep disturbances, and a decline in health-related quality of life (HRQoL). While the potential benefits of yoga in alleviating these symptoms post-treatment have been recognized, its impact during chemotherapy has remained underexplored. In 2015, a study led by Suzanne C. Danhauer and her colleagues aimed to address this gap by assessing the feasibility … Continue reading How effective is yoga for improving sleep and HRQoL during chemotherapy?

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Does the frequency of yoga sessions impact pain relief for chronic low back pain sufferers?

In the realm of nonpharmacological treatments like yoga, blinding participants in clinical trials is notoriously challenging, raising questions about how expectations might influence the effectiveness of such therapies. A study led by Huong H. Tran, along with colleagues Janice Weinberg, Karen J. Sherman, and Robert B. Saper, sought to investigate whether patient preferences and expectations regarding the frequency of yoga sessions could affect outcomes in … Continue reading Does the frequency of yoga sessions impact pain relief for chronic low back pain sufferers?

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Is massage therapy the key to reducing knee arthritis pain and sleep disturbances?

In 2015, research has revealed that moderate pressure massage therapy may be a promising approach to alleviating knee arthritis pain and improving mobility. The study, conducted by researchers Tiffany Field, Miguel Diego, Gladys Gonzalez, and C.G. Funk, explored the effects of massage therapy on both pain reduction and range of motion (ROM) in individuals suffering from knee arthritis. While previous studies have shown that massage … Continue reading Is massage therapy the key to reducing knee arthritis pain and sleep disturbances?

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Is exercise the key to managing parkinson’s disease symptoms?

In 2015, a pilot study led by a team of researchers, including Alessandro Carvalho and colleagues, highlights the potential benefits of strength training (ST) and aerobic training (AT) as supplementary treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study, published in [Journal Name if known], aimed to compare the effects of these exercise programs with traditional physiotherapy on motor symptoms, functional capacity, and brain activity in patients … Continue reading Is exercise the key to managing parkinson’s disease symptoms?

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