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How effective are stretching exercises in alleviating pain in fibromyalgia patients?

In a recent study led by L. A. Matsutani and colleagues (2007), the effectiveness of a treatment regimen consisting of muscle stretching exercises, with or without laser therapy at tender points, was examined in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM). The primary objective was to gauge the impact of these interventions on improving the quality of life for individuals with FM. The study, which involved twenty … Continue reading How effective are stretching exercises in alleviating pain in fibromyalgia patients?

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Does Jingjin therapy offer a non-medical solution to migraine management? A comparative analysis

In 2006, a study by Jin-jun Huang, et. al., the efficacy of Jingjin therapy in treating migraine was investigated, aiming to explore a non-medical approach for managing this debilitating condition. The study involved 100 migraine patients randomly allocated into two groups: an observation group and a control group, with 50 participants each. The observation group received Jingjin therapy, while the control group was administered oral … Continue reading Does Jingjin therapy offer a non-medical solution to migraine management? A comparative analysis

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Which rehabilitation protocol prevails: Assessing efficacy in acute hamstring strain treatment?

In 2004, a prospective randomized study conducted by Marc A. Sherry, et. al., the effectiveness of two distinct rehabilitation programs for acute hamstring strains was rigorously evaluated. The study aimed to assess the time required for athletes to return to sports and the incidence of reinjury within the first two weeks and over the course of one year following their return to sport. Additionally, the … Continue reading Which rehabilitation protocol prevails: Assessing efficacy in acute hamstring strain treatment?

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Which treatment triumphs? Evaluating thoracic manipulations vs. physiotherapeutic exercises for neck-shoulder pain

In 2004, a randomized controlled trial conducted by Aslak Savolainen, et. al., the efficacy of two treatment modalities for neck-shoulder pain in occupational health care settings was investigated. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of thoracic manipulations against instructions for physiotherapeutic exercises in alleviating neck pain. Seventy-five participants, aged between 30 to 55 years and selected from a pool of 241 employees of the … Continue reading Which treatment triumphs? Evaluating thoracic manipulations vs. physiotherapeutic exercises for neck-shoulder pain

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Can functional electrostimulation enhance muscle strength in osteoarthritis knee patients?

In 2004, Rosemffet, et. al., conducted study about Osteoarthritis (OA) which means the knee often leads to chronic disability, primarily due to weakness in the quadriceps muscles. Functional electrostimulation (FES) combined with exercise has been suggested as a potential treatment to address this issue at the muscle level. This pilot study aimed to compare the effects of FES and exercise on quadriceps muscle strength, pain, … Continue reading Can functional electrostimulation enhance muscle strength in osteoarthritis knee patients?

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