SUMMARY Background. Kyphosis is a prevalent condition in older women that can significantly impact their mobility. Various therapeutic approaches and modalities can be used to treat hyperkyphosis. Cervicothoracic fascia stretching reduces kyphotic angle, decreases cervical pain, and improves various dimensions of thoracic mobility. Purpose of the study. The aim of this study is to evaluate … Continued
SUMMARY Objective. To investigate the effect of kinesio tape applied to the supraspinatus muscle on shoulder scaption muscle strength and upper extremity stability in healthy women. Methods. 26 healthy female volunteers aged 20-30 years were included in the study. Individuals were randomized into two groups, kinesio taping (n = 13) and sham taping (n = … Continued
SUMMARY Introduction. Considering that stretching can reduce neural impulses, this study aimed to verify whether stretching to paravertebral muscles changes the electromyographic activity characteristics of the lumbar multifidus. Methods. The volunteers (n = 46) were randomly allocated to four experimental conditions performed in 4 visits: control and three paravertebral stretching interventions sustained for 10, 30, … Continued
SUMMARY Introduction. Isometric deload resistance training is both short set high load and long set low load, combining the implementation so-called “recovery” or “light” weeks to expose stress load strain energy generation, enabling to isometric load time set curve – indeed controversial and previously uncleared – on undulation, different set configuration and repetition zone working. … Continued
SUMMARY Objective. To evaluate the ability of Single Leg Squat (SLS) and Vertical Drop Jump (VDJ) tests to predict lower limb injuries in professional footballers. Methods. In a prospective cohort study SLS and VDJ scores were recorded before the start of the season and the lower limb injuries were recorded as followed up during a … Continued
SUMMARY Background. The purpose of the study was to describe the most sensitive and specific radiological parameter to diagnose symptomatic adult acquired flatfeet deformity (AAFD) with weight bearing radiographs in Indian population. Methods. A retrospective study was conducted in which 50 consecutive patients with 100 flat feet were included at department of orthopedics from August … Continued
SUMMARY Background. The fabella, a sesamoid bone in the posterolateral aspect of the knee, induces clinical conditions. Considering its ethnic variations and surgical importance, we measured the dimensions and recorded the prevalence of fabella in a Saudi population. This study aims to compare the features of fabella in Saudis with other populations and to test … Continued
SUMMARY Background. Ankle sprains and Chronic ankle instability (CAI) are extremely common traumatic conditions that have a negative impact. Today, there is no accredited diagnostic protocol for identify and classify CAI patients. The purpose of this study is to report the most reliable clinical assessments in the literature on ankle instability and to try to … Continued
SUMMARY Background. Prolonged joint immobilization causes muscle hypotrophy and joint stiffness, which worsen as the immobilization time increases. Muscle remobilization is essential to restore muscle mass and activity as soon as possible. There are various treatments for muscle remobilization, but therapeutic ultrasound has proved to be a promising technique, with thermal and athermic actions, generating … Continued
SUMMARY Objective. The present study aimed to analyze the variables that could serve as evidence of rhabdomyolysis, such as room temperature, global temperature, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), urine color (myoglobinuria) and urine density, clinical and physical symptoms in a military police operational course conducted in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Methods. Forty-nine male … Continued