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Can specialized pillows or exercises improve infant head shapes?

In 2013, a clinical trial researchers evaluated the effectiveness of two preventative methods for positional head deformities in infants: stretching exercises and the use of specialized bedding pillows. The study, led by Jan-Falco Wilbrand and colleagues, included 50 children aged 5 months or younger who had been diagnosed with either plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, or a combination of both conditions. The participants were randomly assigned to two … Continue reading Can specialized pillows or exercises improve infant head shapes?

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Is physical therapy the key to reducing work absenteeism in dental professionals?

Musculoskeletal disorders are a common occupational hazard in the field of dentistry, impacting the daily lives and productivity of practitioners. In 2013, a study spearheaded by Dan Nemes and his team, has shed light on the effectiveness of physical therapy combined with medical treatment in alleviating these conditions. This two-year prospective study involved 390 dentists diagnosed with a range of ailments, including low back pain, … Continue reading Is physical therapy the key to reducing work absenteeism in dental professionals?

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Clinician Generated Forces

Clinician generated forces refer to the external forces exerted by the clinician on a patient’s body segment to diagnose, treat, and/or to facilitate recovery. Clinician generated forces can be exerted through various techniques, such as joint glides, thrusts, or the use of mechanical devices to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of various conditions. For example, sustained pressure or repetitive joint glides may help … Continue reading Clinician Generated Forces

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Patient Generated Forces

Patient generated forces refer to the internal muscular forces produced by the patient through their own voluntary actions or physiological processes. These forces include voluntary movements such as pushing or pulling, breathing, and the body’s inherent / involuntary ability to self-correct. Such internal forces exerted by the patients on their own body segments as an intervention are called as ‘patient generated forces’. For example, muscle … Continue reading Patient Generated Forces

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Training Load Metrics

Understanding Training Load Metrics in Rehabilitation In rehabilitation, training load is a key variable that therapists adjust to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. This load can be categorized into two primary types: external load and internal load. External Load (Demand) External load refers to measurable aspects that exist outside the patient, such as the physical work load prescribed during rehabilitation. In the context of resistance training, … Continue reading Training Load Metrics

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