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Does ankle mortise separation adjustment outperform detuned ultrasound therapy in treating subacute and chronic grade I and grade II ankle inversion sprains?

In 2001, Pellow, et. al., conducted study aimed to assess the efficacy of ankle mortise separation adjustment in the treatment of subacute and chronic grade I and grade II ankle inversion sprains through a single-blind, comparative, controlled pilot study. A pilot study was conducted at the Technikon Natal Chiropractic Day Clinic, employing a single-blind, comparative, controlled design. Thirty participants with subacute and chronic grade I … Continue reading Does ankle mortise separation adjustment outperform detuned ultrasound therapy in treating subacute and chronic grade I and grade II ankle inversion sprains?

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Do parents prefer infant massage or crib vibrators for colic relief? A comparative analysis

In 2000, the study conducted by V. Huhtala, et. al., aimed to assess the effectiveness of infant massage as compared to the use of a crib vibrator in treating infantile colic. The participants included infants under seven weeks of age, identified as colicky by their parents, with 28 infants assigned to the infant massage group and 30 to the crib vibrator group. Both groups were … Continue reading Do parents prefer infant massage or crib vibrators for colic relief? A comparative analysis

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Which manipulative technique prevails? Assessing the efficacy of supine cervical rotatory vs. lateral break manipulation in treating mechanical neck pain

A randomized, comparative clinical trial conducted by R. van Schalkwyk and G. F. Parkin-Smith (2000) aimed to assess the potential therapeutic effects of supine cervical rotary manipulation and supine lateral break manipulation in treating mechanical neck pain. The study involved two groups of 15 subjects each diagnosed with mechanical neck pain, with interventions performed over a 4-week period. The primary objective was to evaluate the … Continue reading Which manipulative technique prevails? Assessing the efficacy of supine cervical rotatory vs. lateral break manipulation in treating mechanical neck pain

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Which therapy triumphs: Acupuncture or physiotherapy for pregnancy-related low-back and pelvic pain?

In 2000, Wedenberg, et. al., randomized study aimed to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture compared to physiotherapy in alleviating low-back and pelvic pain during pregnancy. Sixty pregnant women were randomly assigned to either acupuncture or physiotherapy groups. Pain severity was self-assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 10, while disability in performing twelve common daily activities was measured using a disability-rating … Continue reading Which therapy triumphs: Acupuncture or physiotherapy for pregnancy-related low-back and pelvic pain?

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Which is superior? Unveiling the efficacy of early ankle motion vs. conventional immobilization in achilles tendon rupture recovery

In the realm of Achilles tendon rupture treatment, various protocols advocating early ankle motion have emerged since the late 1980s. Despite the prevalence of these approaches, there remains a dearth of controlled studies comparing their efficacy with the traditional method of immobilization in a cast. Addressing this gap, a prospective, randomized clinical and radiographic study was conducted by Mortensen et al.,(1999) aiming to shed light … Continue reading Which is superior? Unveiling the efficacy of early ankle motion vs. conventional immobilization in achilles tendon rupture recovery

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