Physical performance measurement in persons with patellofemoral osteoarthritis: A pilot study.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Measurement of the femoral cartilage thickness by using in-vivo musculoskeletal ultrasonography (MSUS) has been previously shown to be a valid and reliable method in previous studies; however, to our best notice, normative data has not been provided before in the healthy population.The aim of ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Özçakar L,Tunç H,Öken Ö,Ünlü Z,Durmuş B,Baysal Ö,Altay Z,Tok F,Akkaya N,Doğu B,Çapkın E,Bardak A,Çarlı AB,Buğdaycı D,Toktaş H,Dıraçoğlu D,Gündüz B,Erhan B,Kocabaş H,Erden G,Günendi Z,Kesikburun S,Omaç ÖK,Taş

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise programs in the treatment of chronic lumbar pain are quite diverse, but it has been proven that stabilization exercises are the most effective. OBJECTIVE:We compared the lumbar stabilization exercise program in a closed and open kinetic chain (LSCO) and lumbar stabilization exercises and thoracic m...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Kostadinović S,Milovanović N,Jovanović J,Tomašević-Todorović S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the prerequisite physical features of classical ballet education. METHODS:Students who enrolled and were rejected for the applications of State Conservatory Ballet Main Art Branch in the academic year 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 were compared with their exam results. This s...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Uygur AG,Polat S,Ayvazoğlu S,Yücel AH

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the principles of cross-training and periodization will assist the coach and team physician in designing training programs that maximize performance while minimizing risk of injury. Cross-training is defined as simultaneous training for two or more sports or the use of multiple modes of training to enhan...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Brennan DK,Wilder RP

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lumbar mobilizations are used to clinically treat the lumbar and hamstring region. However, evidence is limited regarding the effectiveness of specific mobilization methods. OBJECTIVE:To compare central and unilateral posterior-anterior mobilizations (CPA, UPA) of the lumbar spine on lumbar and hamstring ra...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Chesterton P,Payton S,McLaren S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to evaluate the effect of high intensity laser therapy (HILT) in patients with lumbar disc protrusion (LDP). METHODS:This study included 63 patients suffering from protrusion of lumbar intervertebral disc; they were divided into Groups 1 (n= 32) and 2 (n= 31). Group 1 was treated with HILT an...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Chen L,Liu D,Zou L,Huang J,Chen J,Zou Y,Lai J,Chen J,Li H,Liu G

更新日期：2018-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSES:To investigate the responses of the craniovertebral (CV) angle to backpack loadings in adolescents with and without neck pain and to explore the relationships between CV angle, relative backpack weight, neck pain and disability. METHODS:A cross-sectional single-blinded study was conducted on 60 adolescents (3...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Cheung CH,Shum ST,Tang SF,Yau PC,Chiu TT

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear whether bone quality associates with severity and prognosis of back pain. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between bone quality and back pain severity at baseline, and whether low bone quality is a prognostic factor for persistent back pain in patients aged over 55 years at 1-year fol...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Kim JH,Koes BW,Enthoven WTM,Bierma-Zeinstra SMA,Luijsterburg PAJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study was conducted to assess the relation between bone mineral density (BMD) and clinic-demographic properties and life quality during postmenopausal period. METHODS:The study group consisted of 172 postmenopausal women who applied to the physical therapy and rehabilitation outpatient clinic at a trai...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Aktaş Ö,Kaplan S,Sezer N

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercises are usually prescribed in association with orthotic intervention for management of idiopathic scoliosis, however the role of these exercises on the efficacy of brace and/or balance is not clear yet. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the role of exercise (the Blount and Moe protocol) on static balance and ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Bidari S,Kamyab M,Ahmadi A,Ganjavian MS

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:The flexion-relaxation phenomenon (FRP) in standing is a specific and sensitive diagnostic tool for low back pain. Seated flexion as an alternative could be beneficial for certain populations, yet the behavior of the trunk extensors during seated maximum flexion compared to standing flexion remains unclear. ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Ang C,Nairn BC,Schinkel-Ivy A,Drake JD

更新日期：2016-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To date etiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis appears complex and still remains unclear. A distorted body schema has been proposed to be a part of a sequence of pathological events in the development of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the awareness of trunk misalignment in ad...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Picelli A,Negrini S,Zenorini A,Iosa M,Paolucci S,Smania N

更新日期：2016-01-01 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 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：OBJECTIVES:The Flexi-Bar and Bodyblade are oscillatory tools used in rehabilitation centers worldwide to enhance muscle activity. Because of a lack of reports on the Flexi-Bar, this study focused on erector spinae (ES) muscle activation under different conditions. METHODS:Twelve university students (age 21 ± 2.5 years...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Doroudian A,Roostayi MM,Naimi SS,Rahimi A,Baghban AA

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：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：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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The aim of this prospective, randomized controlled 6-month interventional trial was to investigate the effects of strengthening and high-impact exercise training on bone mineral density (BMD), bone turnover markers and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in postmenopausal women. MATERIAL AN...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Basat H,Esmaeilzadeh S,Eskiyurt N

更新日期：2013-01-01 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: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：: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 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:Physical therapists are particularly vulnerable to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs). OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the prevalence, causes and impact of WRMDs among physical therapists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS:A cross-sectional study of physical therapists using a valid and reliab...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Muaidi QI,Shanb AA

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The skeletal dysplasias are a large, heterogeneous group of genetic disorders characterised by abnormal growth, development and remodelling of the bones and cartilage that comprise the human skeleton. They typically present with disproportionate short stature in childhood, or premature osteoarthritis in adulthood. The...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Sewell MD,Chahal A,Al-Hadithy N,Blunn GW,Molloy S,Hashemi-Nejad A

更新日期：2015-01-01 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: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:Femoral nerve injury is not a common complication of the abdominopelvic surgical procedures. OBJECTIVE:To present a case of femoral neuropathy after nephrectomy. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 71-year-old female patient with a right-sided congenital hip dysplasia developed numbness, tingling and burning p...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Kesikburun B,Ekşioğlu E,Akyüz EÜ,Demirel F,Çakcı A

更新日期：2015-01-01 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