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How to Pinpoint Hip Joint Pain: Unlocking the Secrets of Diagnosis

Hip pain can have multiple causes, including non musculoskeletal, lumbosacral spine, intra-articular, and extra-articular. A consensus declaration has defined an evaluation algorithm for distinguishing the musculoskeletal causes of regional hip pain (Takla A et al. 2020). Lumbosacral and extra-articular diseases frequently coexist with intra-articular hip causes of pain (Takla A et al. 2020). As a result, a grasp of the complicated connections of the spine, … Continue reading How to Pinpoint Hip Joint Pain: Unlocking the Secrets of Diagnosis

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Do specialized exercise regimens combat flexed posture in aging individuals?

As individuals age, flexed posture becomes increasingly prevalent, often accompanied by musculoskeletal issues and diminished physical function. In 2008, to address this, a study was conducted by Benedetti, et. al., to compare the efficacy of a tailored physical activity regimen targeting flexed posture against a generic exercise program for the elderly over a three-month period. Participants were randomly assigned to either a group undertaking an … Continue reading Do specialized exercise regimens combat flexed posture in aging individuals?

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Human Energetics

Energy Expenditure

All metabolic processes in the body require energy supply (food) but depend on the use of oxygen (O2) for extraction of energy which ultimately results in heat production. There are two approaches to quantify human energy expenditure during rest and physical activity. They are: direct calorimetry and indirect calorimetry. Direct calorimetry is the method of directly quantifying the body’s rate of biologic work (energy expenditure/metabolism) by … Continue reading Energy Expenditure

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Can massage therapy improve well-being in pediatric cancer patients?

A recent study conducted at the Cancer Center, Shands Hospital, University of Florida, Gainesville, has shed light on the potential benefits of massage therapy (MT) for pediatric oncology and hematology patients. Led by Jolie N. Haun and colleagues (2009), the study aimed to assess the physical and psychological effects of MT on children with cancer or blood diseases. The research, published in a respected medical … Continue reading Can massage therapy improve well-being in pediatric cancer patients?

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Does massage alleviate stress and enhance immunity in breast cancer care?

In 2009 a study conducted by Billhult et al., the short-term effects of light pressure effleurage massage on immune function and stress levels in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer were explored. The study, a single-center, prospective, randomized, and controlled trial, aimed to assess the influence of massage therapy on circulating lymphocytes, particularly peripheral blood natural killer (NK) cells, as well as on salivary cortisol … Continue reading Does massage alleviate stress and enhance immunity in breast cancer care?

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