abstract：BACKGROUND:Lumbar degenerative kyphosis (LDK) is characterized by sagittal imbalance resulting from degenerative loss of lumbar lordosis. The ability of transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to activate deep lumbar stabilizing muscles has been demonstrated. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to e...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Jung GS,Chang MC,Seo SW,Lee DG,Kwak SG,Cho HK,Ahn SH

更新日期：2018-01-01 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

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:The aim of this study was to show the effects of an 8-week Neurodevelopmental Treatment based posture and balance training on postural control and balance in diparetic and hemiparetic Cerebral Palsied children (CPC). METHODS:Fifteen CPC (aged 5-15 yrs) were recruited from Denizli Yağmur Çocukl...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Tekin F,Kavlak E,Cavlak U,Altug F

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease of unknown etiology. Various cellular and molecular immunological factors are involved in the pathophysiology of RA. Recent studies suggest that neutrophils and alpha-defensins released from the neutrophils assume significant roles in the pathogenesis of RA. The aim of...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Okcu M,Oktayoglu P,Mete N,Bozkurt M,Caglayan M,Dagli AZ,Nas K

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin B12 and alpha lipoic acid (ALA) are known to promote functional and morphological recovery after peripheral nerve injury. OBJECTIVE:To compare the regenerative and neuroprotective effects of vitamin B12 and ALA treatment after sciatic nerve injury. METHODS:A total of 40 rats were randomly assigned ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Horasanli B,Hasturk AE,Arikan M,Togral G,Helvacioglu F,Dagdeviren A,Mut S,Harman F,Argun G

更新日期：2017-09-22 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: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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the biochemical parameters of the urine and blood in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients and healthy subjects. METHODS:Thirty male patients with SCI were enrolled. Biochemical features of the urine and blood of the SCI patients were compared to healthy subjects. Extracted s...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Aydin G,Demir SÖ,Ekiz T,İnanir M,Tosun A

更新日期：2017-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among all musculoskeletal disorders back pain is the most common reason for functional limitation in working age. It is due to low back pain (LBP) that the ODI has become one of the principal outcome measures for evaluation of disability and has been widely used in research as well as in clinical practice. S...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Shah S,Balaganapathy M

更新日期：2017-09-22 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：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: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:Lateral gliding cervical spine mobilisation is shown to improve shoulder pain, disability and function. However, despite common clinical-use, no study reports the effect of unilateral anterior-posterior (A-P) cervical mobilisation on shoulder pain and function, and particularly in patients after arthroscopic...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Hauswirth J,Ernst MJ,Preusser ML,Meichtry A,Kool J,Crawford RJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pes planus is a condition that can cause pain along the innerfoot due to the absence or abnormal depression of the longitudinal arch. There are few studies available that compare therapy modalities used in these patients. In our study, those treated with conservative therapies - internal and external shoe modification...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Taspinar O,Kabayel DD,Ozdemir F,Tuna H,Keskin Y,Mercimek OB,Süt N,Yavuz S,Tuna F

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An alternative approach to facilitate movement and control through the trunk and pelvis is belly dancing. Investigations of belly dancing mechanics indicate similar muscular activation patterns of those known to influence chronic low back pain (cLBP). However, no documented studies have examined its effectiv...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Castrillon T,Hanney WJ,Rothschild CE,Kolber MJ,Liu X,Masaracchio M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contrary to static and dynamic balance, there is a lack of scientific evidence on the training induced changes in reactive balance control in response to unexpected perturbations in overweight and obese individuals. OBJECTIVE:This study evaluates the effect of 3 months of resistance and aerobic training pro...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Zemková E,Kyselovičová O,Jeleň M,Kováčiková Z,Ollé G,Řtefániková G,Vilman T,Baláž M,Kurdiová T,Ukropec J,Ukropcová B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adjacent segment disease (ASD) is one of the problematic complications following anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF). The impact of additional surgery with instruments is still unknown. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to investigate the surgical outcomes of additional ACDF with instr...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Li J,Lei T,Liu Y,Wei J,Shen Y

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：BACKGROUND:Nerve cuff electrodes provide a safe technique for recording nerve signals. Defining a more realized modeling to investigate the selectivity of a cuff electrode in recording from peripheral nervous system is an interesting field of research. METHODS:A four-contact cuff electrode was modeled to evaluate sele...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Taghipour-Farshi H,Frounchi J,Ahmadiasl N,Shahabi P,Salekzamani Y

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiographic examination is the gold standard to evaluate spine curves, but ionising radiations limit routine use. Non-invasive methods, such as skin-surface goniometer (IncliMed®) should be used instead. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate intra- and interrater reliability to assess sagittal curves and mobility of the s...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Alderighi M,Ferrari R,Maghini I,Del Felice A,Masiero S

更新日期：2016-11-21 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：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：OBJECTIVE:Compare the efficacy of orthoses and patient education with and without the addition to Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT - 660 nm, 30 mW, a continuous regime and bean area of 0.06 cm2). The laser irradiation was delivered with the fluency of 10J/cm2 in patients with mild and moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Barbosa RI,Fonseca Mde C,Rodrigues EK,Tamanini G,Marcolino AM,Mazzer N,Guirro RR,MacDermid J

更新日期：2016-08-10 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：BACKGROUND:Cervical Spondylosis (CS) is a degenerative and painful pathology, which needs conservative treatment to relieve symptoms. OBJECTIVE:The aim was to investigate the effects of Mulligan's mobilization (MM) and Kinesio taping (KT) on pain, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, and function in CS. METHODS:Fo...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Copurgensli C,Gur G,Tunay VB

更新日期：2016-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a benign bone lesion manifested by local pain, swelling and deformity change. We report a case of monostotic fibrous dysplasia of the first thoracic vertebrae that treated by radical removal and reconstruction. CASE REPORT:A 29-year-old man with monostotic fibrous dys...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Ren K,Lan T,Yu Z,Chen Y,Tian CQ,Gu HS,Yang XJ

更新日期：2016-04-27 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: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:Very few studies have quantified the degree of fatigue characterized by the decline in the maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) force of the trunk extensors induced by the widely used Sørensen test. OBJECTIVE:Measure the degree of fatigue of the trunk extensor muscles induced by the Sørensen test. METHODS:E...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Demoulin C,Boyer M,Duchateau J,Grosdent S,Jidovtseff B,Crielaard JM,Vanderthommen M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychosocial risk factors are very important in the development of chronicity in low back pain. And Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (ÖMPQ) is the screening instrument concerning these psychosocial and work-related risk factors in patients with low back pain. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Öncü J,Ilişer R,Kuran B

更新日期：2016-01-01 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 AND OBJECTIVES:Spinal canal stenosis is the most common reason for spinal surgeries in patients over 65 years of age. The aim of the study was to assess static balance in patients prior to and after surgical decompression of lumbar spinal canal stenosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study population consisted o...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Truszczyńska A,Drzał-Grabiec J,Trzaskoma Z,Rachwał M,Rapała K,Górniak K

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:The muscle activity of the deep cervical flexors is emphasized more than that of the superficial cervical flexors, and it has been reported that functional disorders of the longuscolli are found in patients who experience neck pain. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to analyze the recruitment patter...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Park J,Hur J,Ko T

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) is associated with pain and decreased self-reported function. The impact of PFOA on actual physical performance is currently unknown. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of PFOA on physical performance and pain. METHODS:Eight participants aged 40-65 years with bilateral...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Hoglund LT,Lockard MA,Barbe MF,Hillstrom HJ,Song J,Reinus WR,Barr-Gillespie AE

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:The occurrence of specific low back pain (LBP) due to workplace factors has not been well described among kitchen industry workers. This study would claim various risk factors that contributing LBP among kitchen workers. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was to examine the risk factors and the prevalence o...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Shankar S,Shanmugam M,Srinivasan J

更新日期：2015-01-01 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