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Does adding a tension night splint improve plantar fasciitis treatment outcomes?

In 1996, Batt, et. al., randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of a tension night splint (TNS) as part of a comprehensive treatment approach for managing plantar fasciitis. The study employed a randomized clinical trial design and was conducted at a university-based primary care sports medicine clinic in California. A total of 40 patients with plantar fasciitis, aged between 20 and 74 years … Continue reading Does adding a tension night splint improve plantar fasciitis treatment outcomes?

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How do home hand exercise interventions impact grip strength in rheumatoid arthritis patients?

In 1993, Hoenig, et. al., conducted randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the effects of various home hand exercise interventions on grip strength and explore their immediate or short-term impact on range of motion, pain, deformities, hand disease activity, and dexterity in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Over a 12-week period, participants engaged in home hand exercises for 10-20 minutes twice daily. The study included three … Continue reading How do home hand exercise interventions impact grip strength in rheumatoid arthritis patients?

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Is mulligan mobilization more effective than muscle energy technique?

In 2021, Manzoor, et. al., conducted quasi-experimental study, at the Physiotherapy Department of Mayo Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, aimed to compare the effectiveness of muscle energy technique and Mulligan mobilization in patients experiencing non-specific neck pain. The study, conducted from March to September 2017, involved participants of any gender with non-specific neck pain, divided into two groups. Group 1 received muscle energy technique, while Group … Continue reading Is mulligan mobilization more effective than muscle energy technique?

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Can myofascial release techniques transform muscle activity in chronic low-back pain?

In 2021, Ożóg, et. al., conducted study about Chronic low-back pain (CLBP) which poses a significant challenge globally, with lumbosacral dysfunctions and associated pain syndromes being prevalent. Emerging research suggests a potential role of thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) dysfunction in contributing to CLBP, with increased muscle resting activity observed in the TLF region of individuals with CLBP. Myofascial release (MFR) has emerged as a therapeutic option … Continue reading Can myofascial release techniques transform muscle activity in chronic low-back pain?

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Can acupuncture revolutionize postpartum pain relief?

In 2020, a randomized controlled trial led by Jia-Man Wu et. al., explores the efficacy of a novel approach to treating postpartum pelvic girdle pain. The study investigates the combined therapy of pelvic-sacral tendon-regulation needling technique of acupuncture and manipulative reduction compared to traditional manipulative therapy alone. Eighty postpartum women with pelvic girdle pain were randomly assigned to either the observation group or the control … Continue reading Can acupuncture revolutionize postpartum pain relief?

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