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Is self-massage the key to reducing hand pain and improving grip strength?

In 2011, a study conducted by Tiffany Field, Miguel Diego, Jeannette Delgado, Daniel Garcia, and C.G. Funk has revealed promising results for individuals suffering from hand pain. The research, involving 46 adult participants, compared the effects of massage therapy against standard treatment methods. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a massage therapy group and a control group receiving standard treatment. Those in … Continue reading Is self-massage the key to reducing hand pain and improving grip strength?

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Can lumbar spine manipulation influence flexion-relaxation response in low back pain?

In 2009, a study conducted by Kim Lalanne, Danik Lafond, and Martin Descarreaux, the effects of spinal manipulation on the flexion-relaxation phenomenon (FRR) in individuals suffering from chronic low back pain were examined. The objective of the study was to evaluate how spinal manipulation influences the spatiotemporal parameters of the FRR. Twenty-seven adults with chronic low back pain participated in the study. They were divided … Continue reading Can lumbar spine manipulation influence flexion-relaxation response in low back pain?

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Which Physiotherapy approach prevails? Assessing chronic low back disorder treatments

In 2006, a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial, researchers led by Lucy Jane Goldby, et. al., investigated the effectiveness of various components of musculoskeletal physiotherapy in addressing chronic low back disorder. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of manual therapy versus a 10-week spinal stabilization rehabilitation program in managing this prevalent condition. The background data summarized the prevalence of musculoskeletal physiotherapy techniques, with manual therapy … Continue reading Which Physiotherapy approach prevails? Assessing chronic low back disorder treatments

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Can sciatica treatment options deliver promising results? A pilot study analysis

In 2004, a pilot study led by Gert Bronfort, et. al., aimed to assess the feasibility of recruiting patients with sciatica and evaluating their compliance for a potential larger randomized clinical trial. The study also sought to gauge the responsiveness of key outcome measures associated with different treatment modalities. Thirty-two participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: spinal manipulation (n=11), epidural steroid injections … Continue reading Can sciatica treatment options deliver promising results? A pilot study analysis

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