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How effective are saunders traction and TENS in enhancing hand grip strength?

Spinal pain syndromes are a leading cause of ill health globally, with cervical spine issues often resulting from long-term overloads. These conditions can critically reduce the distance between vertebrae and cause radiating pain. A recent study explores the effects of two therapeutic approaches—Saunders cervical traction and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)—on improving hand grip strength in patients suffering from neck pain. In 2011, conducted by … Continue reading How effective are saunders traction and TENS in enhancing hand grip strength?

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Can supervised hip flexor stretching transform gait in frail elderly? A groundbreaking study unveils answers

In 2011, a pioneering double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial, researchers led by Jaclyn R Watt aimed to investigate the efficacy of a 10-week supervised hip flexor stretching program in frail elderly subjects. The study, sheds light on potential interventions to address age-related decline in gait function. Seventy-four frail elderly individuals participated in the study, with 41 subjects allocated to the control group and 33 subjects to … Continue reading Can supervised hip flexor stretching transform gait in frail elderly? A groundbreaking study unveils answers

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Which spinal manipulation technique is superior for tennis elbow relief?

In 2011, a clinical trial led by Josue Fernández-Carnero and colleagues, the effectiveness of cervical versus thoracic spine manipulation was investigated in patients suffering from lateral epicondylalgia (LE), commonly known as tennis elbow. The study aimed to discern the impact of these two manipulation techniques on pressure pain threshold (PPT) and pain-free grip strength among LE patients. Conducted as a single-blind randomized clinical trial, the … Continue reading Which spinal manipulation technique is superior for tennis elbow relief?

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Can workplace interventions alleviate chronic lower back pain? A french automotive industry study

In 2011, a randomized controlled trial conducted by Hala Nassif and colleagues aimed to assess the effectiveness of a specific workplace intervention for managing chronic lower back pain (LBP) among assembly workers in the French automotive industry. The study, carried out on-site at a French automotive manufacturer, recruited 75 volunteers who were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n=37) or a control group (n=38). … Continue reading Can workplace interventions alleviate chronic lower back pain? A french automotive industry study

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Orthotic strategies and exercise regimens: Optimizing treatment for tibialis posterior tendinopathy?

In 2009, researchers led by Kornelia Kulig, et. al., conducted a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effectiveness of orthoses and resistive exercise in managing early-stage tibialis posterior tendinopathy. This debilitating condition can severely impact mobility and quality of life. The study involved thirty-six adults diagnosed with stage I or II tibialis posterior tendinopathy. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) orthoses … Continue reading Orthotic strategies and exercise regimens: Optimizing treatment for tibialis posterior tendinopathy?

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