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How Effective is Infrared Therapy for Alleviating Heel Pain?

In 2012, Reeboonlap, et. al., conducted the Study which Reveals the Effectiveness and Safety of Infrared Therapy for Alleviating Heel Pain. Plantar fasciitis, a leading cause of heel pain, affects a significant portion of the population. While conservative treatments have shown success, they often require extended periods to achieve the desired outcomes. However, a recent study conducted at Phramongkutklao Hospital aimed to explore a novel … Continue reading How Effective is Infrared Therapy for Alleviating Heel Pain?

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Understanding Parental Perspectives: Which Method Is Less Painful for Children during RHS Reduction?

In 2006, Green, et. al., conducted the research to compare two techniques for reducing radial head subluxation in children and explores the pain perception and parental perspectives associated with each method. When children experience radial head subluxation (RHS), a common injury causing immobility in the arm, it is crucial to find the most effective and least painful method for reduction. A recent study conducted at … Continue reading Understanding Parental Perspectives: Which Method Is Less Painful for Children during RHS Reduction?

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Which physiotherapy approach is more effective in managing chronic ankle instability: Ankle Integral or Conventional?

In 2023, Negahban et al. conducted a study to compare the effects of ankle integral physiotherapy and conventional physiotherapy on patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Chronic ankle instability is a condition that affects many individuals and can lead to pain, limited range of motion, balance issues, and disability. The study aimed to determine which approach would be more effective in improving these outcomes. The … Continue reading Which physiotherapy approach is more effective in managing chronic ankle instability: Ankle Integral or Conventional?

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How Does the Combined Intervention of Sling Exercises and Vibrations Compare to Sling Exercises Alone in Managing Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain?

A recent study conducted by Kim et al. in 2022 focused on chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP), a common condition that significantly impacts the quality of life for many individuals. With the search for effective treatments ongoing, researchers have turned their attention to combining sling exercises with targeted vibration and oscillations using a device called the Vibraoscillator (VO). This randomized controlled trial aimed to … Continue reading How Does the Combined Intervention of Sling Exercises and Vibrations Compare to Sling Exercises Alone in Managing Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain?

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Can Osteopathic Manual Treatment Be an Alternative to Invasive and Costly Treatments for Chronic Low Back Pain?

In 2013, Licciardone et al. conducted a study to determine the response to osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) for chronic low back pain (LBP) based on the baseline severity of pain. The study utilized a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, 2×2 factorial design and enrolled 455 patients with chronic LBP, out of which 269 (59%) reported low baseline pain severity (LBPS) of less than 50 mm/100 mm, while … Continue reading Can Osteopathic Manual Treatment Be an Alternative to Invasive and Costly Treatments for Chronic Low Back Pain?

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