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How does lumbopelvic manipulation affect muscle activation in athletes with knee pain?

A randomized controlled trial suggests that lumbopelvic manipulation could offer significant benefits for athletes suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). This condition, common among athletes, is characterized by pain around the kneecap and can impair athletic performance. In 2016 the study, led by Alireza Motealleh and colleagues, investigated the immediate effects of lumbopelvic manipulation on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of key muscles around the knee, … Continue reading How does lumbopelvic manipulation affect muscle activation in athletes with knee 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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Is therapeutic touch an effective modality for managing knee osteoarthritis?

In 1998, Gordon, et. al., conducted study at a community hospital family practice residency program in Pennsylvania, researchers investigated the potential effectiveness of therapeutic touch as an alternative medicine modality for treating osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing pain and impaired function in the affected joints. With limited treatment options available, exploring alternative … Continue reading Is therapeutic touch an effective modality for managing knee osteoarthritis?

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