Patient guided Piezo-electric Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy as treatment for chronic severe patellar tendinopathy: A pilot study.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this pilot study was to test the generally believed hypothesis that intervertebral disc degeneration is a prerequisite for degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS). METHODS:This cross-sectional study was an ancillary project to the Framingham Study. A sample of 3529 participants aged 40-80 years had a...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Kalichman L,Hunter DJ,Kim DH,Guermazi A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posture and physical function have been quantified in mature adults, but not in elderly females. OBJECTIVE:To quantify standing posture and measures of physical function in community-dwelling women over the age of 65 years, and to examine relationships between these variables. METHODS:Fifty-three women wer...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Ota S,Goto H,Noda Y,Fujita R,Matsui Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of primary knee osteoarthritis on the risk of falling. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred participants (50 with knee osteoarthritis and 50 healthy controls) were included in this study. Primary knee osteoarthritis was diagnosed according to the American Col...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Tasci Bozbas G,Sendur OF,Aydemir AH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Current evidence suggests that lumbosacral transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) is an effective treatment for lumbosacral radicular pain. However, practitioners may be reluctant to attempt this intervention in obese patients because of a perceived reduction in the chance of provid...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： McCormick Z,Plastaras C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although low to moderate intensity exercise therapy is a predominant part of rehabilitation in nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP), effect sizes are small and optimal exercise modalities/intensities are unclear. Conversely, effects of high intensity training have not yet been investigated in this popu...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Verbrugghe J,Agten A,O Eijnde B,Olivieri E,Huybrechts X,Seelen H,Vandenabeele F,Timmermans A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most methods assessing soft tissue stiffness are associated with high costs and considerable technical effort. A previous study demonstrated that the tissue compliance meter represents an affordable alternative with straightforward handling. However, little data exists describing its measurement properties. ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Wilke J,Vogt L,Pfarr T,Banzer W

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Tension tests or neurodynamic techniques assess the mobility of the peripheral nerves and provide a guide for planning and managing physiotherapy treatments of entrapment syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). One of the upper limb tension tests (ULTT) is ULTT1 that evaluates the effic...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Talebi GA,Oskouei AE,Shakori SK

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing number of physicians from a variety of disciplines are specializing in the treatment of patients with pain, and reporting treatment success using disparate interventions. Due to the lack of standardized evaluations of patients with pain, however, it has been impossible to reasonably assess the claims of ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Marcus NJ

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The effect of the absence or presence of the Palmaris longus tendon on pinch and grip strength was investigated in this study. Similarly, the effect of the presence or absence of the fifth superficial flexor digitorum on grip strength in the hand was studied. The aim of the present study was to assess the ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Sadeghifar AR,Karbalaeikhani A,Saied AR

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid, thorough and cost effective radiologic evaluation of the traumatized spine can be performed through a tailored sequential approach. The radiologic evaluation is performed in conjunction with clinical management, and therefore communication between clinical and radiological services is essential. Judicious use o...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Hayes CW

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper rib manipulative therapy appears to be effective on primary complaint of shoulder pain, but its efficacy has not been evaluated in subjects with whiplash-associated disorders. OBJECTIVE:To assess the immediate changes on neural and muscular mechanosensitivity after first-rib manipulation in patients w...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Peña-Salinas M,Oliva-Pascual-Vaca J,Heredia-Rizo AM,Rodriguez-Blanco C,Ricard F,Oliva-Pascual-Vaca Á

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal accessory nerve (SAN) injury can be an overlooked cause of scapular winging and shoulder dysfunction. The most common etiology is iatrogenic injury following surgical procedures at the posterior triangle of the neck. We present three cases of isolated injury to the SAN following trauma. OBJECTIVE:To ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Macaluso S,Ross DC,Doherty TJ,Doherty CD,Miller TA

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to compare the plantar foot pressure and the center of pressure (COP) pathway of normal and flat feet while crossing an obstacle at different heights. METHODS:Nineteen subjects (10 normal feet, 9 flat feet) participated in this study. The plantar foot surface was divided into the...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Han JT,Lee JH,Lee EJ,Lim CH,Kim WB

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy of High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in low back pain (LBP). METHODS:Forty patients aged between 18 to 60 were included in this study. The patients were randomized into two groups as TENS (Group I) and HILT (Group II). The s...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Ozkaraoglu DK,Tarakci D,Algun ZC

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cranio-cervical flexion exercise (CCFE) is a representative exercise that activates the deep muscles of neck pain patients. However, there is a lack of studies that propose specific exercise methods to examine the more effective activity level of the deep cervical flexor. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this stu...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Park J,Ko DH,Her J,Woo J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the short-term effect of prolotherapy and conservative terapy for the Tietze syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From 2013 to 2014, twenty-one patients underwent prolotherapy (group 1) and thirteen underwent conservative therapy with analgesics (group 2). A visual analogue score (VAS) was recorded for me...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Senturk E,Sahin E,Serter S

更新日期：2017-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:According to previously conducted studies, people with Low Back Pain (LBP) present with static balance deficiencies. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to compare static, as well as dynamic balance ability between Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) and healthy subjects. METHODS:The CLBP group comprised 1...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Tsigkanos C,Gaskell L,Smirniotou A,Tsigkanos G

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comparing the distal sensory latencies of median and ulnar nerve over wrist-to-ring finger (RF) segment is a sensitive conduction parameter in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However to the best of our knowledge, there is not any research questioning whether the RF studies are useful in gradin...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Alemdar M

更新日期：2016-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim was to analyze the effect of one session and three sessions of strength training (ST) on pain in women with fibromyalgia (FM). METHOD:Twenty-three women with FM performed three sessions of ST for a week. Each training session worked the main muscle groups and lasted 60 min. Three sets of 12 repetitio...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Andrade A,de Azevedo Klumb Steffens R,Sieczkowska SM,Coimbra DR,Vilarino GT

更新日期：2020-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Osteitis pubis refers to a painful, inflammatory condition involving the pubic bones, pubic symphysis, and adjacent structures. So, the aims of the study were to evaluate the strength of trunk muscles of soccer players suffering from osteitis pubis, and to compare the agonist/antagonist ratio ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Sayed Mohammad W,Ragaa Abdelraouf O,Abdel-aziem AA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ankle rigidity is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting the talocrural joint, which can impair weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion (WBADF) and daily-life in people with or without history of ankle injuries. Our objective was to compare the immediate effects of efficacy of Mulligan Mobilization with Moveme...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Hidalgo B,Hall T,Berwart M,Biernaux E,Detrembleur C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have been a number of recent studies showing the effectiveness of lumbosacral transforaminal steroid epidural injections used in the treatment of radicular pain. The studies include retrospective, prospective and randomized controlled studies. Thus, the data is valuable with regard to identifying evide...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Benny B,Azari P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with Low Back Pain (LBP) among employee working at a package producing industry. METHODS:A sample of 111 male blue-collar workers, between the ages of 18 to 50 years old and 31 white-collar workers between the ages of 17 to 50 years old completed ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Yildirim Y,Gunay S,Karadibak D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lumbar lordosis is required for bipedalism. OBJECTIVES:To investigate age-related changes in lumbar lordosis and to clarify the relationships between lumbar lordosis and vertebral wedging and disc degeneration. METHODS:A total of 300 women were included in this retrospective study, 50 in each of six age gr...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Yildiz HK,Ekin EE

更新日期：2017-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Muscle synergies contribute to scapular position during arm movement. The trapezius and serratus anterior (SA) muscles are the main stabilizers and are therefore the main target muscles of therapeutic exercises. OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the current literature investigating the optimal activation r...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Mendez-Rebolledo G,Morales-Verdugo J,Orozco-Chavez I,Habechian FAP,Padilla EL,de la Rosa FJB

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies report a relationship between poor static posture (SP) and low back pain (LBP). This study examined the effects of a biofeedback postural training program on pre-existing LBP, changes to level of physical activity and workability in participants. OBJECTIVE:To determine if static posture trainin...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Park S,Hetzler T,Hammons D,Ward G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patellar tendinopathy is a common injury in jumping athletes. Little is known about work-related etiological factors for patellar tendinopathy and related work limitations. The aim of this study was to identify work-related etiological factors for patellar tendinopathy and to determine the relation between patellar te...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： van der Worp H,Zwerver J,Kuijer PP,Frings-Dresen MH,van den Akker-Scheek I

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The intervertebral disc degeneration changes and paraspinal muscles changes are believed to be risk factors for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis (LDS). But there is limited quantitative information about this progression. This study is to reveal their changes the in the progression of LDS....

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Wang G,Karki SB,Xu S,Hu Z,Chen J,Zhou Z,Fan S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationship of previous lower extremity injury and the measured ratio of hip abduction to extension strength in collegiate athletes. DESIGN:Cohort study of college athletes at time of pre-participation screening physical. SETTING:An NCAA Division I college. PARTICIPANTS:Two hundred and th...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Nadler SF,Malanga GA,Solomon JL,Feinberg JH,Foye PM,Park YI

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a growing need to identify patient pre-treatment characteristics that could predict adherence and outcome following specific interventions. OBJECTIVE:To identify predictors of adherence and outcome to outpatient multimodal rehabilitation in chronic low back pain (CLBP). METHODS:A total of 273 CLBP...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Dhondt E,Van Oosterwijck J,Cagnie B,Adnan R,Schouppe S,Van Akeleyen J,Logghe T,Danneels L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00