Autore: Edra SpA

The Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance Training Program Enhances Postural Control in Soccer Players with and without Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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SUMMARY Objective. The purpose of the present study was to investigate and compare the effect of prevent injury and enhance performance (PEP) training program on the center of pressure (CoP) displacement in soccer players with and without anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Materials and methods. Twenty-one soccer players (male; median age 25.43 years) 15.12 months post- ACLR, and twenty-on … Continued

ChatGPT Provided Excellent or Satisfactory Answers to Questions about de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, but still Requires Verification by Health Care Professionals

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SUMMARY Objective. ChatGPT, an AI chatbot by OpenAI, is increasingly utilized in patient and resident education due to its ability to provide information across various medical topics. However, the accuracy and reliability of its responses, particularly for specialty-specific conditions, are still being evaluated. This study aims to assess ChatGPT’s accuracy in answering standardized questions on de Quervain’s tenosynovitis … Continued

Possible Relationship between the Spine Curvatures and the Presence of Scapular Dyskinesis: A Possible Association

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SUMMARY Background. Scapular dyskinesia is defined as an abnormality in the static or dynamic position of the scapula during movements of the shoulder complex, being classified as dysrhythmia, winging or mixed. It is speculated that this abnormality may be associated with the positioning of the spine, pain in the shoulders or cervical spine, as several muscles cross these same … Continued

Acute Capsaicin Supplementation may not Be Effective in Improving the Physical and Cognitive Performance of Taekwondo Athletes and Para Athletes

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SUMMARY Purpose. The present study aimed to investigate the acute effect of capsaicin supplementation on Taekwondo performance. Methods. This was a crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that evaluated 13 Taekwondo athletes (24.8 ± 10.6 years; 64.5 ± 10.9 kg; 171 ± 9.16 cm), male (n = 10) and female (n = 3), athletes (n = 8) and para athletes … Continued

Anatomy of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament: A Meta-Analysis

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SUMMARY Purpose. To consolidate the anatomical data on medial patellofemoral ligament’s (MPFL) morphology and relationships with surrounding structures of the knee and contribute towards facilitating planning reconstruction surgeries. Methods. Electronic databases were searched for articles containing quantitative data regarding MPFL’s morphology and distances to surgically relevant radiographic and anatomic landmarks from inception to April 2025. To synthesize … Continued

J-Stroke Myofascial Release Offers Greater Pain Relief than Foam Rolling in Patients with Plantar Fasciopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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SUMMARY Background. In plantar fascia and nearby muscles, trigger points can reduce the pain threshold, causing increased sensitivity and discomfort in individuals with plantar fasciitis that lies superficial to plantar muscles of foot usually causes pain in inferior medial region of calcaneus during first few steps in the morning. Objective. The purpose of this study was to … Continued

Management of Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials with Meta-Analysis

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SUMMARY Introduction. This systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatments for post-traumatic elbow stiffness in improving pain, functionality, and quality of life. Methods. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted for English-language studies up to April 2024. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) focusing … Continued

Combined Effect of Core and Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Position of Scapula and Bowling Speed among Cricket Bowlers with Scapular Dyskinesis: A Pilot Study

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SUMMARY Background and objective. Scapular dyskinesis refers to the deviation in the normal positioning of the scapula. Its prevalence among cricket fast bowlers is estimated to be around 10%. The relationship between scapular and core stability is crucial, as weakness of scapular muscles which is the main cause for scapular dyskinesis, subsequently reduces core strength. This not only impacts … Continued

Effects of Physical Exercise on Bone Mineral Density in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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SUMMARY Objective. Verify the effects of different physical exercises on bone mineral density in the olders. Methods. The PRISMA criteria were followed, and the study was registered with PROSPERO. The databases used were MEDLINE (via PubMed), Scopus, Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase, and Pedro. Results. A total of 4,118 publications were found from the database search, and 13 RCTs … Continued

Association Between Primary Dysmenorrhea and Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity Metrics in Nulliparous Women of the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-sectional Study

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SUMMARY Background. Dysmenorrhea and menstrual characteristics significantly impact physical activity patterns, yet few studies have objectively measured these associations using accelerometers. This study aimed to investigate the association between dysmenorrhea severity, menstrual characteristics, and accelerometer-measured physical activity levels in nulliparous women in the UAE. Methods. An observational study was conducted among 46 women aged 18-45 years, with … Continued