How do massage and isometric exercises compare in reducing dysmenorrhea pain and anxiety?

In 2015, Azima, et. al., conducted study about dysmenorrhea which is a common cyclic pelvic pain, significantly impacts the quality of life for many women. In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of massage therapy and isometric exercises on primary dysmenorrhea. The research was conducted as a randomized controlled trial among 102 students with primary dysmenorrhea, residing in the dormitories of Shiraz University. … Continue reading How do massage and isometric exercises compare in reducing dysmenorrhea pain and anxiety?

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