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Do treadmill and resistance exercises offer unique benefits for parkinson’s disease?

In 2013, a study published by Lisa M. Shulman and colleagues investigated the effects of different exercise regimens on patients with Parkinson’s disease, focusing on gait speed, cardiovascular fitness, and muscle strength. Conducted at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the University of Maryland and the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the study was a randomized, single-blinded clinical trial involving 67 patients experiencing … Continue reading Do treadmill and resistance exercises offer unique benefits for parkinson’s disease?

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Which exercise regimen is more effective for low back pain: full ROM or limited ROM?

In 2013, a randomized controlled trial has shed light on the effectiveness of different exercise regimens for individuals suffering from chronic low back pain. Conducted by James Steele and colleagues, the study compared the impacts of full range of motion (ROM) versus limited ROM isolated lumbar extension exercises on key outcomes such as lumbar extension strength, perceived pain, and disability. Chronic low back pain is … Continue reading Which exercise regimen is more effective for low back pain: full ROM or limited ROM?

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Patient Generated Forces

Patient generated forces refer to the internal muscular forces produced by the patient through their own voluntary actions or physiological processes. These forces include voluntary movements such as pushing or pulling, breathing, and the body’s inherent / involuntary ability to self-correct. Such internal forces exerted by the patients on their own body segments as an intervention are called as ‘patient generated forces’. For example, muscle … Continue reading Patient Generated Forces

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What role does physiotherapy play in enhancing connective tissue mobility for MPS patients?

Recent research sheds light on the significant impact of physiotherapy on patients suffering from myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in the cervical region. In 2012, the study led by Başak Acar and Oznur Tunca Yılmaz, explored how electrotherapy and exercise influence pain intensity and connective tissue mobility in these patients. The study involved 60 patients, randomly assigned to one of three groups. The first group received … Continue reading What role does physiotherapy play in enhancing connective tissue mobility for MPS patients?

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Is biofeedback the key to long-term relief from computer-related neck pain?

In 2011, a study led by Chao Ma, Grace P Szeto, and colleagues has unveiled promising results in the treatment of work-related neck and shoulder pain, particularly among individuals with prolonged computer use. The randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of biofeedback, active exercise, and passive treatment against a control group, revealing that biofeedback significantly outperforms the other methods. The trial included 60 participants who … Continue reading Is biofeedback the key to long-term relief from computer-related neck pain?

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