J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2018 Sep 10. doi: 10.3233/BMR-171016. [Epub ahead of print] Jeong ED, Kim CY, Kim SM, Lee SJ, Kim HD. Abstract BACKGROUND: Cervical spinal instability often leads to neck pain and forward head posture (FHP). To improve neck pain and FHP, both the suboccipital muscle inhibition (SMI) technique and cranio-cervical flexion exercise […]
J Multidiscip Healthc. 2013; 6: 281–291. Published online 2013 Jul 25. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S45443 PMCID: PMC3731110 PMID: 23940419 Abstract The article explains the scientific reasons for the diaphragm muscle being an important crossroads for information involving the entire body. The diaphragm muscle extends from the trigeminal system to the pelvic floor, passing from the thoracic diaphragm […]
APM&R July 2018 Volume 99, Issue 7, Pages 1352–1359 Bo Hu, PhD Abstract Objective To determine the association between quadriceps rate of force development (RFD) and decline in self-reported physical function and objective measures of physical performance. Design Longitudinal cohort study. Setting Community-based sample from 4 urban areas. Participants Osteoarthritis Initiative participants with or at […]
Cite this article as: Rastegar, S., Baradaran Mahdavi, S., Hoseinzadeh, B. et al. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) (2018) 42: 109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-017-3681-1 Abstract Introduction Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. Considering different interventions which are applied for patients with plantar fasciitis, dry needling is proposed as a new modality of treatment recently. The aim […]
Mater Sociomed. 2018 Mar; 30(1): 67–69. doi: 10.5455/msm.2018.30.67-69 PMCID: PMC5857054 PMID: 29670481 Dzenan Jahic Abstract Introduction: Exercise-associated muscle cramp (EAMC) is one of the most common conditions that occur during or immediately after the exercise, with questionable etiology. Aim: Aim of article was to present doubts about the cause of EAMC, whether it is primarily […]
March–April, 2018 Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 41, Issue 3, Pages 208–217 Simone Aparecida Penimpedo Calamita, PT, MSc Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to assess changes in upper trapezius myoelectric activity and pain in patients with nonspecific neck pain after a single session of acupuncture (ACP). Methods A blinded randomized […]
May 2018 Volume 99, Issue 5, Pages 907–913 Published online:February 09, 2018 Alessio Gallina, MSc, Michael A. Hunt, PhD, Paul W. Hodges, PhD, S. Jayne Garland, PhD Abstract Objective To compare neural drive, determined from motor unit firing rate, in the vastus medialis and lateralis in women with and without patellofemoral pain. Design Cross-sectional study. […]
Open Access Rheumatol. 2017; 9: 151–158. Published online 2017 Aug 10. doi: 10.2147/OARRR.S130688 PMCID: PMC5560239 PMID: 28860877 Koichiro Azuma Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is an increasing health problem worldwide. So far, only obesity and quadriceps weakness are identified as modifiable risk factors for knee OA. Core muscle strengthening is becoming increasingly popular among older […]
March 07, 2017 JAMA internal medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Adults with nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) were randomized to receive daily magnesium oxide capsules or placebo for 4 weeks to assess the effect of magnesium supplements on preventing NLC. There was no difference between the two groups for reduction of frequency of reported NLC, severity and duration […]
Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2016 Volume:47 Issue:1 Pages:11–20 DOI:10.2519/jospt.2017.6698 Study Design Multicenter, parallel randomized clinical trial. Background Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are implicated in shoulder pain and functional limitations. An intervention intended to treat MTrPs is dry needling. Objectives To investigate the effectiveness of dry needling in addition to evidence-based personalized […]
Authors: Atsushi Imai, PhD Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2016 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–25 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2017.6730 Study Design Controlled laboratory study; pre-test post-test. Background Diffusion-weighted (DW) imaging is a non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging technique that can be used to assess the recruitment of the psoas major (PM) and quadratus lumborum (QL). The recruitment of […]
Michael J. Callaghan, PhD, MPhil, MCSP Abstract Study Design Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Background The use of external supports has been questioned because they may lead to weakness in the surrounding muscles. To our knowledge, there is no investigation into the effect of knee supports or braces on quadriceps muscle strength and […]
Date: November 10, 2015 Source: University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Summary: Chronic exposure to arsenic can lead to stem cell dysfunction that impairs muscle healing and regeneration. More than 140 million people worldwide and 4 million Americans chronically ingest arsenic in their drinking water. The 21st most abundant metal in Earth’s crust, […]