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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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What impact does 6 months of kinesitherapy have on shoulder joint mobility in young athletes?

Overhead sports, characterized by dynamic movements above the head, demand robust humero-scapular muscles and exceptional shoulder joint mobility. In 2011, study conducted by Kaćanski, et. al., examines the impact of a 6-month kinesiology treatment on shoulder joint mobility in young male athletes engaged in overhead sports. The research incorporates two comprehensive exercises to assess their efficacy. A cohort of 100 male athletes, aged 14 to … Continue reading What impact does 6 months of kinesitherapy have on shoulder joint mobility in young athletes?

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