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Objective: To determine the reliability of the handgrip strength (HGS) and to evaluate the association between HGS, inspiratory muscle strength and exercise capacity (EC) in hemodialysis patients. Methods: Hemodialysis patients performed HGS, maximal inspiratory pressure, and Incremental Shuttle Walking Test (ISWT) for EC evalu.. Read More
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An estimated 35,000 new-borns will acquire obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI) each year in the USA. Despite major advancements in early neurosurgical procedures resulting in peripheral re-innervation, the recovery process typically takes several years. The inability to activate the upper extremity (UE) muscles during this p.. Read More
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Objective: This study aimed to compare the outcome of two different populations, diabetes mellitus (DM) patients with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder (ACS) and those with idiopathic ACS undergoing rehabilitation treatment. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out between January 2005 and December 2016 in Physical Medi.. Read More
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Background: Articular joint diseases such as Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are quite prevalent throughout the world, particularly in adults 60 years of age and older, and result in significant costs (both financial and quality-of-life) for those that are afflicted. Owing to the lack of drugs that can halt the.. Read More
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Lower Limb Amputation at a Tertiary Hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria: A 10-Year Retrospective Survey
Background: Lower limb amputation is a psychologically devastating and ominous event that portends poor survival due to loss of function, sensation and change of body image. The incidence is on the rise in Nigeria with huge negative impacts on sufferers. Objective: The aim of this study was to ascertain lower limb amputation ty.. Read More
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Reaction time is the interval time between the presentation of a stimulus and the initiation of the muscular response to that stimulus. Reaction time measurement helps in determining sensory motor association and performance of an individual. It determines the alertness of a person because how quickly a person responds to a stim.. Read More
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Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a painful musculoskeletal condition, responsible for 5%-10% cases of low back pain, also called Sacroiliac Syndrome. It usually occurs due to hypermobility or hypomobility and pathologic conditions. The diagnosis of SIJD made by clinical features, diagnostic test, radiographic, CT scan, MRI and Ul.. Read More
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that promotes chronic and joint decrease, which is prevalent in the elderly. There are several therapeutic approaches for the treatment of pain, including therapeutic ultrasound and laser therapy, therapeutic resources are not included in the treatment of this disease. The aim of th.. Read More
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Background: Topical analgesic and anesthetic agents are indicated in the treatment of pain associated with various localized muscle, joint, or skin disorders. Phonophoresis is a therapeutic modality that is frequently used. This is because it is reported or believed to enhance the percutaneous absorption of certain pharmacologic.. Read More
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Background: The hamstring is a biarticular postural muscle that flexes the knee, extends the hip, and plays a role in activities, such as walking, running, climbing stairs, and jumping. Hamstring shortening is associated with a high incidence of muscle strain, patellofemoral pain, and poor gait. Precooling and static stretching .. Read More
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Onset of Shoulder Muscle Activation During Internal and External Shoulder Rotation
Background: Scapulae activation and the order of muscle activation tends to be changed in patients with shoulder disorder and abnormal muscle activate pattern is the risk for shoulder disability. However, previous studies have only explored shoulder elevation in regard to the order of shoulder muscle activation. Hence,.. Read More
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Hydrotherapy in the Elderly: A Review of the Literature
Introduction: Nowadays many people are aged 65 years or more. In an elderly population preventive medicine has an important role. According to the literature, hydrotherapy can help the elderly to stay independent in daily living tasks, feel less pain and maintain more muscle strength, and it is successful in reducing the ri.. Read More
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Background: Literature shows conflicting results regarding the effects of Adhesive and Kinesiology taping effect on ankle proprioception.Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of Adhesive Taping (AT) and Kinesiology Taping (KT) on the ankle proprioception on a multi axial plane of motion and compare the two methods for any.. Read More
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Effect of a Short-term Corrective Exercise Program on Chronic Knee and Hip Pain
The objective of this study was to determine the acute effect following one corrective exercise treatment and the short-term effect of a home-based two-week corrective exercise program on chronic knee and hip pain. Forty participants with chronic knee and/or hip pain (defined as pain on most days of the week for at least the pas.. Read More
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Isokinetic Profile of Elbow Flexor and Extensor Muscles in Climbers and Non-Climbers
Background: Sport climbing places high mechanical demand on the elbow, which is the third most common region to be injured in climbing. It has been suggested that overuse injuries are associated with disrupted muscle balance. However, little is known about the muscle balance around the elbow.Aim: To investigate moment and work p.. Read More
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder put in the spotlight in the last decades. Known since the 1920s, the disease is described by multiple painful points, of heightened sensitivity to touch that prevails in women, and afflict 3% to 10% of worldwide population. Fibromyalgia affects skeletal muscles and soft tissues. However, althou.. Read More
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Anterior knee pain is commonly occurring problem and it is mostly connected with middle aged people, who are involving strenuous activities and in young individuals involving in sports activities due to patellar instability. The individual with over using and repeated trauma leads to developing anterior knee pain. The purpose o.. Read More
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Could Hands be a New Treatment to Fibromyalgia? A Pilot Study
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease characterized by high-intensity pains with non-articular bases, affecting women and reaching between 3% and 10% of the world population. Fibromyalgia significantly affects the quality of life of patients, and is currently treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics that ease pain crises .. Read More
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A Case Whose Intermittent Claudication Disappeared After Weight Reduction
A 58-year-old male (162.1 cm, 76.8 kg, body mass index 29.2) suffered from intermittent claudication. At the initial visit, walking 10-100 meters caused pain in lateral part of the right lower limb, resulting in inability to walk. Xray showed mild forward slip of the fifth lumbar vertebra, however, MRI did not show narrowing of .. Read More
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Occupations that require employees to remain seated for extended periods of time are continually becoming more pervasive in today’s workforce. Those who perform office/desk work are sitting on average 8-12 hours/day during work days, and 7-9.5 hours/day on days off. These trends are particularly worrisome considering highe.. Read More
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