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Are community-based exercise programs worthwhile for the elderly? A cost-benefit analysis

In 2004, Munro, et. al., conducted study to evaluate the cost effectiveness of a community-based exercise program targeting older adults as a population-wide public health initiative. This study employed a pragmatic, cluster-randomized community intervention trial design, conducted across 12 general practices in Sheffield. Four practices were randomly assigned as intervention populations, while eight served as control populations. The study enrolled individuals aged 65 and above … Continue reading Are community-based exercise programs worthwhile for the elderly? A cost-benefit analysis

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Does spinal manipulative therapy modulate the brain circuitry?

Manual therapy is commonly used to relieve joint stiffness, muscle tension and spasm which can restrict mobility and cause pain. Spinal manipulative therapy is a specific form of manual therapy that is used to deliver high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) force on a spinal vertebral segment. Research evidence suggests that spinal manipulative therapy is effective in relieving spinal pain (1), and that the effects of a single … Continue reading Does spinal manipulative therapy modulate the brain circuitry?

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O’Brien’s Active Compression Test

Purpose of O’Brien’s Active Compression Test: To detect superior glenoid labral lesions and/or type 2 superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions (which is fraying of the superior glenoid labrum along with detachment of the biceps anchor) on the shoulder joint (1-3). Patient position: Standing position, with affected arm in forward flexion at 90 degrees and slight adduction at 10-15 degrees towards the midline of … Continue reading O’Brien’s Active Compression Test

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Does sports massage accelerate recovery from eccentric exercise? A critical evaluation

The utilization of sports massage within the athletic community is widespread, yet its therapeutic benefits remain a subject of limited empirical evidence. In 2004, the investigation conducted by Sven Jönhagen, et. al.,  sought to elucidate the potential of sports massage in augmenting recovery following eccentric exercise, a common modality in athletic training. The hypothesis posited that sports massage intervention could mitigate the adverse effects of … Continue reading Does sports massage accelerate recovery from eccentric exercise? A critical evaluation

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How effective is massage therapy in enhancing neuroendocrine function in breast cancer survivors?

In 2004, a study led by Maria Hernandez-Reif, et. al., delved into the potential benefits of massage therapy for women diagnosed with Stage 1 or 2 breast cancer. The findings, published in a renowned journal, shed light on the multifaceted effects of massage therapy on mood enhancement and biological markers associated with emotional well-being. The study, which included 34 women with breast cancer, explored the … Continue reading How effective is massage therapy in enhancing neuroendocrine function in breast cancer survivors?

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