| Titre : | Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Vol. 27 - July 2021 |
| Type de document : | Bulletin : Périodique |
| Paru le : | 01/07/2021 |
| Année de publication : | 2021 |
| Langues: | Français |
| Disponible en ligne : | Non |
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Background: Idiopathic scoliosis is associated, among others, to muscular imbalance, functional limitations, and the most prevalent, back pain. The treatments usually applied are exercise, bracing or surgery. The objective of corrective exercise[...]
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Background: Proprioceptive deficits may attribute to functional Chronic ankle instability (CAI) with impairments in balance and postural control. Physical therapy interventions such as taping, bracing, manual therapy, and balance training play a[...]
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Background: A spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA) is a relatively uncommon event that occurs in children following cervical trauma primarily due to sports-related injuries or physical abuse.
Case Description: This case[...]
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Knut Birger Kvist ;
Ronnie Hilland ;
Rune Enehaug ;
Jon Schjelderup ;
Stein Atle Lie ;
Anne-Kristine Halse
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Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a disorder with a prevalence of about 5.8% for females and 0.6% for males. This study aims to determine whether intramuscular stimulation (IMS) to the pronator teres muscle subsequently reduces the sev[...]
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Mohammadreza Farazdaghi ;
Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad ;
Najmeh Abdollahian ;
Mahvash Rahimi ;
Alireza Motealleh
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Introduction: Dry needling may be an effective method to alleviate pain and improve range of motion. Controversial results have been found in previous studies using dry needling in knee problems. So, the aim of current study is to exert dry need[...]
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Background: Biomechanical muscle stiffness has been linked to musculoskeletal disorders. Assessing changes in muscle stiffness following DN may help elucidate a physiologic mechanism of DN. This study characterizes the effects of dry needling (D[...]
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Vitsarut Buttagat ;
Kanokwan Muenpan ;
Witawit Wiriyasakunphan ;
Saowalak Pomsuwan ;
Sujittra Kluayhomthong ;
Pattanasin Areeudomwong
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Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is the most common form of muscle disorders. Traditional Thai massage (TM) and muscle energy (ME) technique have been used to treat patients with MPS for long time but head-to-head comparisons of these [...]
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Introduction: Depressed level of consciousness and delirium are associated with multiple complications in cognitive, perceptual and sensory functions in the patients of the intensive care units. The present study aimed to determine the effect of[...]
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Akane Yoshimura ;
Yuta Sekine ;
Robert Schleip ;
Atsuya Furusyo ;
Kazuya Yamazaki ;
Mitsuyoshi Murayama ;
Norikazu Hirose
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Introduction: Maintaining flexibility, often defined as range of motion (ROM), is important. Recently, self-massage using a foam roller (FR) has been used in clinical and/or sports settings to effectively and immediately improve ROM. Many studie[...]
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Background: The emergence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic increased the need for an effective treatment for respiratory conditions exponentially. To meet this challenge, we reevaluated the effectiveness of our physical therapy protocols f[...]
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This study aimed to determine effects of lymphatic drainage therapy (LDT) on autonomic nervous system (ANS) responses by comparing including Hoffmann reflex (H reflex), heart rate variability (HRV), salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) and m[...]
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Background
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a new technique that has been known to be effective in reducing muscle tightness in athletics. However, little is known about its effect on the range of motion, muscle power, an[...]
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Background
Restricted shoulder fascia displacement may be an etiological factor for myofascial pain syndrome. A diagnostic ultrasound video can follow deep fascia displacement during active cervical movements. Trackers can be applied to video[...]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the utilization of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) in patients with Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) and capture patient-reported perceptions of clinical outcomes of lived treatment experiences. Two-part, lo[...]
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Introduction: This study investigated self-paced voluntary oscillations of scoliotic and non-scoliotic girls. Temporal variables and frequency coherence were calculated for the overall, low and high frequency bandwidths of the center of pressure[...]
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Introduction: Hamstring strain injury is common among sports injuries. A previous history of this injury is considered a strong predictor of recurrent hamstring strain injury. Fascial tissue reportedly becomes stiffer after hamstring strain inju[...]
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Chaicharn Pothirat ;
Warawut Chaiwong ;
Chalerm Liwsrisakun ;
Nittaya Phetsuk ;
Theerakorn Theerakittikul ;
Woranoot Choomuang ;
Panida Chanayart
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Objective: To determine the reliability of the Thai version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients.
Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in COPD[...]
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Background: While some studies of the asymmetry of lower limbs in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis exist, there is a need for multidirectional studies conducted on hip joint range of motion and its relationship to curve patterns in idiopath[...]
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Hélio Rafael Soares ;
Ana Rita Pinheiro ;
Carlos Crasto ;
Pedro Barbosa ;
Nuno Dias ;
Paulo de Carvalho
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Background: Failure of fascial sliding may occur in cases of excessive or inappropriate use, trauma, or surgery, resulting in local inflammation, pain, sensitization, and potential dysfunction. Therefore, the mechanical properties of fascial tis[...]
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Hélio Rafael Soares ;
Ana Rita Pinheiro ;
Carlos Crasto ;
Pedro Barbosa ;
Nuno Dias ;
Paulo de Carvalho
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Background: Failure of fascial sliding may occur in cases of excessive or inappropriate use, trauma, or surgery, resulting in local inflammation, pain, sensitization, and potential dysfunction. Therefore, the mechanical properties of fascial tis[...]
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is not a disease but a mere syndrome. Many researchers have studied polycystic ovarian syndrome and found that there is no proper cause of that, it may occur due to hormonal imbalance or stress, or due to a sed[...]
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Background The aim of this study was to examine the effect of two different wrist immobilization methods on the muscle activation of the upper trapezius muscle and functional typing performance during computer typing tasks in office workers. Met[...]
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Monisa Alves Borges Silva ;
Ana Flávia Garrido Lupianhes ;
Janaine Brandão Lage ;
Luciane Aparecida Pascucci Sande ;
Rodrigo César Rosa ;
Leonardo Augusto Lombardi ;
Ana Paula Espindula
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Objective Activation of the trunk and lower limb muscles, namely the multifidus, rectus abdominis, rectus femoris, and tibialis anterior, was analyzed using surface electromyographyin 40 young, healthy, and sedentary individuals. Methods Data we[...]
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Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 4 weeks of sling-based manual therapy on the cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) area in patients with neck pain and forward head posture. Design Single-blind randomized controlled [...]
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Introduction Distinguishing intraarticular lesion from extraarticular lesion need a thorough clinical evaluation in case of atraumatic knee pain. The main objective of this case report was to describe about the clinical course of a patient with [...]
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Anna Quialheiro ;
Thaynara Maestri ;
Thiane Aparecida Zimermann ;
Rozelaine Maria da Silva Ziemann ;
Michelli Vitória Silvestre ;
Júlia Maria Batista Maio ;
André Junqueira Xavier ;
Philippe Villeneuve ;
Afonso Shiguemi Inoue Salgado ;
Frederic Jean Francois Viseux ;
Daniel Fernandes Martins
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Background The aging process reduces adaptive balance responses. Two-thirds of older adults with cognitive problems suffer at least one fall every year, a rate three times higher than that observed in older adults without dementia. This cross-se[...]
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Background The Danish Veterans Centre offers a body-orientated therapy, Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT), in addition to the psychological trauma-focused therapy to military veterans suffering from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder ([...]
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Introduction Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in the elderly. The patient experiences reduction in muscle strength, pain, joint stiffness and consequently a reduction in quality of life. Whereas high [...]
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Anis Toumi ;
Emilie Simoneau-Buessinger ;
Jennifer Bassement ;
Franck Barbier ;
Christophe Gillet ;
Paul Allard ;
Sébastien Leteneur
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Introduction Lower limb amputation impairs postural performance that could be characterized by biomechanical parameters. This study is to investigate postural performance of persons with transfemoral and transtibial amputation compared to contro[...]
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Background Cricket is one of the prominent global team sports. With an emergence of Twenty20 tournaments, the physical preparation of elite cricket players has become complex with high match injury incidence. Yoga as a body-mind training is asso[...]
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Luciane Aparecida Pascucci Sande de Souza ;
Luciane Aparecida Pascucci Sande de Souza ;
Luana Ribeiro Ferreira ;
Ana Carolina Silva Bitencourt ;
Rodrigo Bazan ;
Gustavo José Luvizutto
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Introduction Stroke patients often exhibit an altered perception of verticality, but there are no studies evaluating verticality perception in the first 72 h after stroke and its relationship with trunk control. Therefore, this study aimed to an[...]
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Sejun Oh ;
Sejun Oh ;
SangHeon Lee
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Background When applying aquatic exercise program to patients with neurological disorder, quality of life (QOL) can be changed by physical function or psychological improvement. Methods Cochrane Database, CINAHL, Embase, Google Scholar, PEDro, P[...]
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Mohanakrishnan Jagadevan ;
Mohanakrishnan Jagadevan ;
Bhanumathy Mohanakrishnan ;
Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani ;
Deepika Shristhudhi ;
Pahinian Arumugam ;
Babu Subbiah ;
Kannadasan Chandrashekhar ;
Porchelvan Swaminathan
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Objective Being the second highest musculoskeletal problem irrespective of age, gender and occupation, the etiology of neck pain is predominantly mechanical in nature. This can lead to dysfunction with time and recurrence. Altered joint position[...]
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Abigail T. Wilson ;
Abigail T. Wilson ;
Joseph L. Riley ;
Mark D. Bishop ;
Jason M. Beneciuk ;
Mutsa Godza ;
Yenisel Cruz-Almeida ;
Joel E. Bialosky
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Introduction Pain-inducing massage results in greater pain inhibition than pain free massage, suggesting a mechanism dependent on conditioned pain modulation (CPM). The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that pain inducing massage [...]
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Tamires Cristina Campos de Almeida ;
Tamires Cristina Campos de Almeida ;
Vanessa Paes ;
Maurício Soares ;
Guilherme de Freitas Fonseca ;
Maicom Lima ;
Júlio Guilherme Silva
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Objectives To evaluate the effect of Miofascial Release (MFR) on knee extensors strength, at different duration times of application. Method 51 healthy individuals were randomly assigned to one of three groups (3min, 5min or placebo) in this ran[...]
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Thomas Patselas ;
Thomas Patselas ;
Stefanos Karanasios ;
Vasiliki Sakellari ;
Ioannis Fysekis ;
Marios I. Patselas ;
George Gioftsos
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Background Elevation and push up (Pu) exercises are considered to be beneficial for the rehabilitation of shoulder complex pathology. Despite their clinical utility, there is a lack of evidence comparing scapulothoracic muscles recruitment durin[...]
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Naoto Matsunaga ;
Naoto Matsunaga ;
Yu Okubo ;
Shunto Isagawa ;
Jyunpei Niitsuma ;
Takahiro Otsudo ;
Yutaka Sawada ;
Kiyokazu Akasaka
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Introduction Hamstring strain often occurs at the end of a match or during practice in sports activities. The gluteus maximus muscle is an important muscle for hip extension along with the hamstring. Gluteus maximus muscle dysfunction may be inv[...]
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Tarcísio Silva Coelho ;
Tarcísio Silva Coelho ;
Ana Carolina Silva Bitencourt ;
Rodrigo Bazan ;
Luciana Aparecida Pascucci Sande de Souza ;
Gustavo José Luvizutto
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Background The aim of this study was to determine whether muscle strength of the lower limb and trunk during the acute phase after stroke are predictors of motor function and disability 90 days after hospital discharge. Methods This prospective [...]
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Study design Case Report. Background Groin pain in athletes is considered a common condition among males participating in sports that require sprinting, twisting, pivoting and kicking activities. While the condition is considered self-limiting, [...]
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Introduction Different approaches are used in physical therapy when treating patients with peripheral nerve paralysis and pain syndrome, such as neuro-mobilization techniques, manual therapy, muscle strengthening, active mobilization and relaxat[...]
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Introduction Growing interest is being paid to the lumbar multifidus (LM) intramuscular fatty infiltrations and fibrosis that are secondary to low back pain as well to the remodeling of perimuscular connective tissues (fasciae) such as the thora[...]
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Ariane Hidalgo Mansano Pletsch ;
Ariane Hidalgo Mansano Pletsch ;
Nathalia Cristina de Souza Borges ;
Duany Maria Villar ;
Ana Laura Franzini Sutilo ;
Elaine Caldeira de Oliveira Guirro ;
Francisco José Albuquerque de Paula ;
Rinaldo Roberto de Jesus Guirro
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Objective To evaluate the effect of supervised and home sensorimotor training on static postural balance (SPB), quality of life (QL), and neuromuscular responses of Type 2 Diabetics (DM-2). Design Randomized controlled blind study with DM-2 pati[...]
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Samara Sousa Vasconcelos Gouveia ;
Samara Sousa Vasconcelos Gouveia ;
Guilherme Pertinni de Morais Gouveia ;
Leydnaya Maria Souza ;
Bruno Cunha da Costa ;
Bruno Iles ;
Vanádia Almeida Pinho ;
Samila Sousa Vasconcelos ;
Jand Venes Rolim Medeiros ;
Rosangela Lago da Silva ;
Luiz Gonzaga Porto Pinheiro
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Introduction The Pilates method is an approach to body and mind exercises that has as its foundation the gain of stability, strength and flexibility, and the work of muscular control, posture and breathing, which can generate repercussions on ox[...]
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Chen-Ya Yang ;
Chen-Ya Yang ;
Yun-An Tsai ;
Pi-Keng Wu ;
Sih-Ying Ho ;
Chih-Yi Chou ;
Shih-Fong Huang
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Purpose To investigate the effects of Pilates exercise on improving health-related quality of life in people living with chronic low back pain. Methods This was a single-blind, randomised clinical trial. Thirty-nine physically active subjects ag[...]
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Purpose This review aimed to evaluate the certainty of evidence for the use of cryotherapy in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Methods PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and AMED were searched from January 2000 to January 2018 (update June[...]
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Vanessa Alves Leite ;
Leonardo da Costa Silva ;
Alef Gustavo de Oliveira ;
Wallace Machado ;
Michel Silva Reis
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Introduction There is controversy about the repercussions of high speed-low amplitude thrust (HVLAT) manipulation in the thoracic region on the autonomic nervous system. Objective: To evaluate the immediate effects of the HVLAT in the high thora[...]
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Ritchele R. Marchese ;
Ritchele R. Marchese ;
Alexande Severo do Pinho ;
Caroline Mazutti ;
Kátia Daniele Rech ;
Marcel Grzebellus ;
Carsten Schäfer ;
Leandro Giacometti da Silva ;
Aline de Souza Pagnussat
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Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) in promoting muscle irradiation to the lower limbs and to relate these findings with muscle activation during the sit-to-stand task. M[...]
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Background Kinesiotape (KT) is a technique commonly used in sports practice. It may be beneficial in enhancing muscle function by additional cutaneous afferent stimulation. The objective of this study was to analyse the effect of KT on countermo[...]
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Introduction Recurrent ankle sprains are common in soccer players, characterized by restricted range of motion, pain, and decreased proprioception, strength, and postural control. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of a fascial ther[...]
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Slavko Rogan ;
Slavko Rogan ;
Jan Taeymans ;
Beatrice Eggertswyler ;
Stefan Zuber ;
Patric Eichelberger
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Introduction Previous studies have analyzed the effects of manual therapy techniques (MTT) in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Clinicians treat patients according the finding-oriented MTT approach. This approach is seldom pursued i[...]
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Fábio J. Lanferdini ;
Francesca Chaida Sonda ;
Isabel A. Paz ;
Luma Z. Oliveira ;
Edgar S. Wagner Neto ;
Talita Molinari ;
Daniele C.S. Gomes ;
Graciele Sbruzzi ;
Marco A. Vaz
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Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the intra and inter-rater and inter-analyzer reliability of neuromuscular variables and functional tests. Methods Cross-sectional crossover design. Two independent raters and analyzers evaluated[...]
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Salman Nazary-Moghadam ;
Salman Nazary-Moghadam ;
Esmaeel Imani ;
Sayyed Hadi Sayyed Hosseinian ;
Afsaneh Zeinalzadeh ;
Samira Karimpour ;
Hosein Negahban
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Objective Although many studies indicated a decreased reaction time in post-traumatic complaints including ACL injury, no study has been devoted to measure reaction time in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The purpose of the pr[...]
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Introduction Osteoarthritis is the most common synovial joint disease and is characterized by progressive destruction of the articular cartilage. This study aimed to compare the effect of Pilates and suspension training in patients with knee Ost[...]
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Hafiz Syed Ijaz Ahmed Burq ;
Hafiz Syed Ijaz Ahmed Burq ;
Hossein Karimi ;
Ashfaq Ahmad ;
Syed Amir Gilani ;
Asif Hanif
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Objective To assess the effect of Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) and Routine Physiotherapy (RP) on obstacle crossing and stair negotiation time in chronic stroke patients. Methods The current study was randomized, parallel-group, assessor-blinded, c[...]
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Introduction Altered movement patterns during weight-bearing activities have been associated with knee injuries and can be clinically assessed using the lateral step-down test (LSD). It is possible that verbal feedback can improve movement patte[...]
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Nathanael Lutz ;
Nathanael Lutz ;
Silvia Zuckerman ;
François Seel ;
Yvonne Ott-Senn ;
Slavko Rogan ;
Helmut Rasch
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Background Mechanical forces and joint misalignment are considered risk factors for the development of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Early detection of KOA and distinction between lateral and medial compartment overloading (CO), might be important [...]
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J. Alexander ;
J. Jeffery ;
D. Rhodes
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Introduction The effectiveness of different forms of cryotherapy and combined compression (cryo-compression) commonly used in sport to enhance recovery following exercise are not fully understood. Therefore, the exploration of protocols that use[...]
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Khadijeh Kazemi ;
Khadijeh Kazemi ;
Feryal Saadi ;
Khodabakhsh Javanshir ;
Shahin Goharpey ;
Mohammad Jafar Shaterzadeh-Yazdi ;
Seyyed Shirmard Miraali ;
Gholamhossein Nassadj
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Background Ankle sprain is a common problem among active people and athletes. It causes reduces their activity of daily living and quality of life. Because of the impaired muscle strength and neuromuscular and postural control, it seems that the[...]
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Juliana Siega ;
Juliana Siega ;
Dielise Debona Iucksch ;
Adriano Zanardi Da Silva ;
Talita Gianello Gnoato Zotz ;
Vera Lucia Israel
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Objective Analyze the effects of a multicomponent aquatic exercise program on motor aspects, functional mobility, muscle function and aquatic motor skills of people with PD. Methods Eighteen people with a PD diagnosis were assessed before and af[...]
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Renata do Nascimento Silva ;
Renata do Nascimento Silva ;
Sabrina Vilela Afonso ;
Luana Rosseto Felipe ;
Rafael Almeida Oliveira ;
Lislei Jorge Patrizzi Martins ;
Luciane Aparecida Pascucci Sande de Souza
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Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention with dual task based on trail making test on gait, cognition and daily activities execution in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Design Randomized controlled trial. Methodology 10 in[...]
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Background Fencing is a combat sport, which depends of lower limbs muscular strength and neuromuscular function. Because of that, approximately half of all injuries occur in lower limbs, especially in ankle. Thus, the objective of this study was[...]
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Can lower extremity anatomical measures and core stability predict dynamic knee valgus in young men?
Esmaeil Mozafaripour ;
Esmaeil Mozafaripour ;
Foad Seidi ;
Hooman Minoonejad ;
Seyed Hamed Mousavi ;
Mohammad Bayattork
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Introduction Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) is a risk factor for lower extremity injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament and patellofemoral pain syndrome. Purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between lower extremity an[...]
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You-Sin Kim ;
You-Sin Kim ;
Namju Lee
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Background There are not so many Pilates studies related to muscle activation. Since the effectiveness and efficiency of the Pilates Hundred to muscle activation has recently emerged, it is necessary to investigate the effects of the Pilates Hun[...]
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Guillaume Leonard ;
Nicole Paquet ;
Paulette Guitard ;
Karine Toupin-April ;
Sabrina Cavallo ;
Gail Paterson ;
Sibel Z. Aydin ;
Sibel Bakirci ;
Alexia Coulombe-Lévêque ;
Lucie Brosseau
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Background Exercise therapy is effective in reducing symptoms and disability associated with hand osteoarthritis (HOA) but often has low adherence. An intervention consisting in a meaningful occupation, such as knitting, may improve adherence to[...]
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Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo ;
Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo ;
Larissa Raphaela de Souza Veloso ;
Márcia Maria Oliveira Lima ;
Carlos Filipe Delmondes Vieira ;
Frederico Lopes Alves ;
Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda ;
Vanessa Pereira Lima ;
Vanessa Gomes Brandão Rodrigues ;
Emílio Henrique Barroso Maciel ;
Henrique Silveira Costa
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Purpose To investigate the validity of the 30-seconds sit-to-stand test (STS-30) and its reliability in hemodialysis patients. Methods Patients receiving hemodialysis treatment three times a week for at least six months were evaluated using STS-[...]
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Marcelo Peduzzi de Castro ;
Marcelo Peduzzi de Castro ;
Heiliane de Brito Fontana ;
Marina Costa Fóes ;
Gilmar Moraes Santos ;
Caroline Ruschel ;
Helio Roesler
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Background Hip internal and external rotation exercises are usually performed in clinical practice. However, given the synergies required to stabilize the hip in the frontal plane, it is not clear how the activation of target muscles will differ[...]
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Patrícia Lopes-Souza ;
Patrícia Lopes-Souza ;
Carla Fontoura Dionello ;
Camila Leite Bernardes-Oliveira ;
Eloá Moreira-Marconi ;
Renata Marques Marchon ;
Ygor Teixeira-Silva ;
Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos ;
Danúbia da Cunha Sá-Caputo ;
Vinicius Layter Xavier ;
Anke Bergmann ;
Evandro Mendes Klumb ;
Mario Bernardo-Filho
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Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex rheumatic autoimmune disease characterized by periods of exacerbations that can present damage in organs with important clinical manifestations. Objective: The aim of this study was to e[...]
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Mariana Borges ;
Mariana Borges ;
Anelize Cini ;
Francesca Chaida Sonda ;
Emmanuel Souza da Rocha ;
Cassiele Janina Felappi ;
Marco Aurélio Vaz ;
Cláudia Silveira Lima
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Objective To verify the effect of 10-min static stretching on the triceps surae mechanical properties. Design: Quasi-experimental one-group pre test-post test study compared the time points of before, after, and minute by minute of one session o[...]
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Lucas Vinicius Dias ;
Lucas Vinicius Dias ;
Marina Aleixo Cordeiro ;
Ramon Schmidt de Sales ;
Matheus Matheus Bieberbach Rodrigues dos Santos ;
Raciele I.G. Korelo ;
Audrin Said Vojciechowski ;
Ana Carolina Brandt de Mace do
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Objective To compare the immediate analgesic effect of transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) and interferential current (IFC), with different combinations of parameters, in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methodology 280 individ[...]
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According to various side effects of medication in low back pain, respecting conservative therapy, owing to the widespread use of laser therapy in recent decades, related therapeutic outcomes were different and contradictory. The current study a[...]
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Background General ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) cannot be flexibly adjusted to volumetric change in the lower leg because the molding is custom-fit. Thus, we developed a flexible assistive device called elastic neutral AFO (EN-AFO) to help stroke p[...]
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Cristina Faustino Cuviena ;
Cristina Faustino Cuviena ;
Carla Silva Perez ;
Victória Carrer Nardo ;
Lais Mara Siqueira das Neves ;
Flávia Belavenuto Rangon ;
Elaine Caldeira de Oliveira Guirro
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Introduction Breast cancer affects women of different ages, and comorbidities resulting from treatment can affect postural stability. The study aimed to evaluate the influence of age and lymphedema on the postural balance of women undergoing bre[...]
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Pawel Niewiadomy ;
Katarzyna Szuscik-Niewiadomy ;
Michal Kuszewski ;
Agnieszka Kurpas ;
Michal Kochan
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Background Trunk rotations are important functional movements which form the foundations of human motion pattern, especially in the functions of walking and running. They prevent the functional impairments and structural lesions resulting from a[...]
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Caio Augusto M. Carvalho ;
Caio Augusto M. Carvalho ;
Agnes R. Guirelli ;
Júlia Maria dos Santos ;
Lilian Ramiro Felicio
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Introduction It is possible to quantify changes in movement patterns through kinematic analysis of landing, especially to quantify changes in pre and post exhaustion situations, however the reliability of this post exhaustion analysis is not kno[...]
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Daniela Faustino ;
Adriane Vieira ;
Cláudia Tarragô Candotti ;
Emanuelle Francine Detogni Schmit ;
Morgana Franciele Rios Xavier ;
Victória Alcantara Lunelli ;
Jefferson Fagundes Loss
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Introduction Although the pressure biofeedback unit (PBU) is used for muscular assessment and training, there is little evidence of its reproducibility and repeatability. Objective This study aims to assess intra- and inter-rater reproducibility[...]
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Purpose To investigate and compare the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation of respiratory muscles with that of inspiratory muscle training as a preventive measure on respiratory muscle strength, chest expansion, spirometry, and f[...]
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Background Endometriosis is one of the most widespread gynecological disorders and a very common condition amongst fertile women, thus it has to be considered one of the possible sources of lumbopelvic pain. Endometriosis is commonly related to [...]
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Background The BackAche Disability Index (BADIX) is a 2-section test: (a) the BackAche Index encompassing 5 active back movements, evaluated on a 4-point Likert-type rating scale; (b) the morning Back Stiffness Score, choosing the most fitting s[...]
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Introduction Constipation and sleep disturbances commonly affect elderly population results in compromised physical and mental health. Mind-body interventions like yoga not only address the mental and physical health but also promote healthy age[...]
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Introduction Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is the most common cause of anterior knee pain in athletes, which affects their performance especially during single leg activities. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of whole-body vibration [...]
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Introduction To investigate the effect of the Kinesio Tape on the muscle power of the elite weightlifters. Methods A randomized controlled trial, single blind. Forty-two male weightlifters were randomly assigned to the experimental Kinesio Tape [...]
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Juliana Buch Rufo ;
Milene Eloise Callegari Ferreira ;
Brenda Lima Camargo ;
Luciane Fernanda Rodrigues Martinho Fernandes
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Background Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints of patients with musculoskeletal disorders in the shoulder and is usually caused by the Subacromial Impact Syndrome. Muscle imbalances can contribute to this syndrome leading to disor[...]
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Background Dry needling has been found to be effective in various myofascial pain syndromes and musculoskeletal conditions. However, there is a need to evaluate the effects of dry needling techniques in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Hence, [...]
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Introduction Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a common ailment causing pain and functional limitations. There is an inadequate understanding of its etiopathogenesis. Involvement of the radial nerve (RN) as the primary causative factor for this cond[...]
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Background Hamstring strain is one of the most common among sports injuries. A previous history of this injury is considered a strong predictor of recurrent hamstring strain injury. It has been suggested that fascial tissue alters after muscle s[...]
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Nathália Alves Oliveira Saraiva ;
Arthur Sa Ferreira ;
Jannis Vasileios Papathanasiou ;
Fernando Silva Guimaraes ;
Agnaldo José Lopes
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Background A better understanding of gait kinematics during the 6-min walk test (6MWT) may facilitate the development of rehabilitation strategies for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Aim To evaluate gait kinematics du[...]
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Sarah Bohunicky ;
Sarah Bohunicky ;
Zachariah J. Henderson ;
Nathaniel Simon ;
Mark Dacanay ;
Trisha D. Scribbans
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Introduction Shoulder pain increases excitation of the upper trapezius (UT) and reduces excitation in the lower trapezius (LT). Despite inconclusive evidence, kinesio-tape (KT) is often used to modify muscular excitation within the UT and/or LT [...]
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Ítalo Caldas Silva ;
Ítalo Caldas Silva ;
Débora Fortes Marizeiro ;
Elizabeth De Francesco Daher ;
Tainá Veras de Sandes-Freitas ;
Gdayllon Cavalcante Meneses ;
Gabriela Freire Bezerra ;
Alexandre Braga Libório ;
Alice Maria Costa Martins ;
Nataly Gurgel Campos
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Introduction Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may present impaired functional capacity due to peripheral muscle involvement. Oxidative stress and inflammation are probably involved in this pathophysiology. This study aimed to evaluate [...]
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Introduction Dynamic balance devices are costly and uncommon, requiring dedicated space for use. Thus, studies often utilize smartphones to measure dynamic balance by attaching them to body parts, as they are inexpensive, small, and readily avai[...]
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Agnes Ramos Guirelli ;
Júlia Maria dos Santos ;
Estêvão Mállon Gomes Cabral ;
João Pedro Camilo Pinto ;
Gabriel Alves De Lima ;
Lilian Ramiro Felicio
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Introduction Performance tests of the upper limb have been frequently used in the evaluation of individuals to identify risk of injury and to determine improvement in physical performance. Understanding the variables related to the performance o[...]
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Introduction Basketball is a dynamic team sport which involves skilled movement and activities. Shooting is considered to be an essential part of the game for scoring points. The core strength is an important preconditioning for the sport, and i[...]
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Background Maitland and Mulligan mobilization techniques are two manual therapy methods to increase the range of motion following immobility treatment. The present study was conducted to compare two therapeutic methods, namely mobilization and m[...]
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Background/aims The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of core stability-based corrective exercises, on gait parameters in elite soccer players diagnosed with middle crossed syndrome. Methods 15 male elite soccer play[...]
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Mariana.D.V. Pessoa ;
Mariana.D.V. Pessoa ;
Francisco Xavier de Araujo ;
Maurício S. Schell ;
Marcelo Faria Silva ;
Fabricio Edler Macagnan
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Objective To analyze the influence of acute aerobic exercise (AE) plus thoracic mobilization in pain perception and autonomic nervous system response in healthy adults. Design Randomized clinical trial. Methods Forty-eight asymptomatic adults we[...]
