Reliability of upper limb tension test 1 in normal subjects and patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

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:Exercise of the spinal muscles is recommended for a variety of rehabilitative reasons but it is not always clear whether interventions are effective in improving the performance of the muscles or whether their benefit is elicited via other mechanisms. OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects of an exercise interven...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Fulford J,Juroskova V,Meakin JR,Barker AR

更新日期：2017-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compared the effectiveness of regenerative injection therapy (RIT), i.e. prolotherapy, and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This study included 120 female, age-matched fibromyalgia patients. All patients underwent a...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Abd Elghany SE,Al Ashkar DS,El-Barbary AM,El Khouly RM,Aboelhawa MA,Nada DW,Darwish NF,Hussein MS,Rageh ES,Abo-Zaid MH,Eldesoky IF,Afifi S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many previous studies have explored the effects of manual massage on back muscle fatigue, and most of the mechanical massage techniques imitate manual massage. However, it is unknown whether mechanical and manual massage have the same functions for exercise-induced back muscle fatigue. OBJECTIVE:To investig...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Zhong H,Eungpinichpong W,Wang X,Chatchawan U,Wanpen S,Buranruk O,Wang C

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To summarize the current knowledge relating to diagnosing and treating Scheuermann's disease. Scheuermann's disease is the most common cause of structural kyphosis in adolescence. METHODS:A literature-based narrative review of English language medical literature. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:Recent studies have...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Bezalel T,Carmeli E,Been E,Kalichman L

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Deconditioning is a prevalent problem in our sedentary society and is increasingly contributing to functional mobility problems in older adults. Information about exercise and appropriate exercise programs are increasingly available. Physicians and other health care professionals should identify when deconditioning is...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Siebens H

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The STarT Back Screening Tool (SBT) is a multidimensional questionnaire consisting of physical and psychological factors which categorizes the patients in the low, medium or high risk subgroups. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between SBT-based subgrouping and clustering of patients with LBP using...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Yadollahpour N,Zahednejad S,Yazdi MJS,Esfandiarpour F

更新日期：2020-01-01 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 AND OBJECTIVE:Calcific tendinitis is commonly found in the rotator cuff; however, it is very rare in the long biceps tendon (LBT). Furthermore, calcific tendinitis involving the LBT in the hemiplegic shoulder after a stroke has not been previously reported. MATERIALS AND METHOD:We present a case of a 63-yea...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Cho JH,Jung SH,Yang SM,Park H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Shortened hamstring muscle length has been noted in persons with low back pain (LBP). Prolonged sitting postures, such as those adopted during different work settings and sedentary lifestyle has been associated with hamstring shortness and LBP. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Arab AM,Nourbakhsh MR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

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 (CCFE) have been used. However, little is known regarding the validity of hamstring flexibility in ne...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Jeong ED,Kim CY,Kim SM,Lee SJ,Kim HD

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systematic reviews have confirmed the effectiveness of work-related rehabilitation with significant cognitive-behavioural components for patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In Germany, however, work-related rehabilitation focuses mainly on functional capacity training and less on psychosocial wor...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Bethge M,Herbold D,Trowitzsch L,Jacobi C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Body height (BH) measurement is an important part of the clinical evaluation of children with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) as its progression is defined based on the observation of a growth spurt. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study is to assess diurnal variation of BH in children with IS. METHODS:BH was measured ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Czaprowski D,Tyrakowski M,Bloda J,Waś J,Dembińska A,Ewertowska P,Kotwicki T

更新日期：2019-01-01 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

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: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:Whole Body Vibration (WBV) has been reported to change neuromuscular activity which indirectly assessed by electromyography (EMG). Although researches regarding the influence of WBV on EMG activity of the upper extremity muscles are in their infancy, contradictory findings have been reported as a result of d...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Ashnagar Z,Shadmehr A,Hadian M,Talebian S,Jalaei S

更新日期：2016-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purposes of this study were to: 1) investigate the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of use of the Flexicurve for measurement of spinal length (L), thoracic (TL) and lumbar length (LL), thoracic (TW) and lumbar width (LW), and 2) quantify measurement error and minimal detectable change at the 95% CI (...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Dunleavy K,Mariano H,Wiater T,Goldberg A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diaphragm is an important component of spinal stability. In presence of low back pain, there may be some alterations in this muscle like other muscles that are responsible for lumbal stabilization. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on diaphragm muscle thickness and m...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Dülger E,Bilgin S,Bulut E,İnal İnce D,Köse N,Türkmen C,Çetin H,Karakaya J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The common description of muscular fatigue is the failure of muscle in maintaining a target force. Even in sustained contraction, when muscle force is held at a stable level, physiological, biomechanical and electromyographic changes can occur. The purpose of this study is to compare the effec...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Ghasemi M,Olyaei G,Bagheri H,Talebian S,Shadmehr A,Jalaei S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Morel-Lavallée Lesion (MLL) of the knee is an uncommon cause of knee swelling usually due to high-energy impact or in patients on anticoagulation. MLL of the knee due to low-energy non-athletic associated trauma in patients without antithrombotic therapy is rare. Early diagnosis can be achieved...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Tay MRJ,Haw OJ

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neural mobilization is an effective technique in the management of cervical radiculopathy (CR). However, the difference between active versus passive upper extremity (UE) neural mobilization techniques in the management of cervical radiculopathy is not well established. OBJECTIVE:To determine the role of ac...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Ayub A,Osama M,Ahmad S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most women are unaware of the risk factors for osteoporosis (OP). In an effort to prevent the development of OP, women need to have a raised awareness on this issue. The aims of this study were to determine any differences in the level of awareness and knowledge about OP between pre- and postmenopausal women...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Okumus M,Ceceli E,Tasbas O,Kocaoglu S,Akdogan S,Borman P

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Patients with neurological disorders present therapists with complex challenges for treatment, including weakness, hypertonicity, voluntary movement deficit, limited range of motion, sensory loss, incoordination, and postural instability. The presence of one or more of these impairments negatively influences these pat...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Morris DM

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：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：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:Kinesio taping (KT) is a new taping modality frequently used in the clinical setting. However there is contradictory evidence about its effectiveness in patients with neck pain. OBJECTIVE:To determine the effectiveness of KT as a supplementary treatment in addition to conventional rehabilitation in patients...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Puerma-Castillo MC,García-Ríos MC,Pérez-Gómez ME,Aguilar-Ferrándiz ME,Peralta-Ramírez MI

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00