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The Bland-Altman analyses revealed no substantive differences between the two methods for the standard deviation of amplitude mediolateral and sway area for the three tasks. There was a systematic bias for the mean velocity and the standard deviation of amplitude anteroposterior displacement in the three tasks.

The baropodometer could be used to measure the displacement of the CoP in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Sway area showed an appropriate validity to measure postural stability of the participants using the baropodometer.
The baropodometer could be used to measure the displacement of the CoP in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Sway area showed an appropriate validity to measure postural stability of the participants using the baropodometer.
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is one of the most common causes of chronic musculoskeletal pain. The transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-expensive, safe, feasible modality, used recently for the treatment of MPS with promising but limited results. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of acupuncture-like TENS (AL-TENS) vs conventional TENS (C-TENS) in the treatment of active myofascial trigger points.

This randomized controlled trial study was carried out with 60 consecutive patients with active trapezius trigger points referred to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic. Participants randomly assigned to receive AL-TENS, C-TENS or sham TENS (S-TENS). The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pressure Pain Thresholds (PPTs), and neck range of motion (ROM) were measured at baseline, after the first treatment sessions, after the final treatment session, and 3 months after the end of the last treatment session. Patients function was evaluated by Disabilities of the Arm, S and functional improvement. Although both TENS techniques have similar efficiency on pain reduction, functional and pain perception improvement, the AL-TENS was the superior approach when evaluating neck lateral bending ROM.
Low back pain during pregnancy is very common and thermography seems to be a promising method of evaluation for pregnant women, because it is painless and safe. The aim of the present study was to evaluate low back pain, during pregnancy, using thermography together with artificial intelligence.

A cross-sectional study was carried out with pregnant women recruited from a university hospital. The following data were collected (a) clinical data; (b) physical assessment with mobility and low back pain provocation tests; and (c) thermograms acquisitions, in a controlled environment. Selleck Erastin Artificial intelligence and the statistical tests were used to compare the groups' mean with low back pain (LBP) and without low back pain (WLBP).

Thirty pregnant women took part, with fifteen in each group. The mean±Standard Deviation temperature of the lumbar region in both groups were 32.7±1.05°C and 32.6±1.01°C for LBP and WLBP, respectively. There was not any difference in temperature between the groups; however, the artificial intelligence software found thermogram differences between groups; furthermore, the correlation between pain intensity and functionality was found.

Thermography associated with artificial intelligence analyses demonstrated to be a promising method as an adjunct to clinical evaluation.
Thermography associated with artificial intelligence analyses demonstrated to be a promising method as an adjunct to clinical evaluation.
To compare the mobility of neck and back flexor and extensor muscle chains in women with migraine, chronic migraine and headache-free.

This is a cross-sectional study. The muscle chain test was performed based on the theoretical assumptions of the Busquet method, in women with migraine (MG, n=24), chronic migraine (CMG, n=36) and headache-free (CG, n=27). The evaluation of neck and back mobility was performed by an examiner expert in the Busquet method with the aid of cervical range of motion (CROM®) device (neck muscles) and the Tiltmeter® application (back muscles).

Compared to woman headache-free, women with migraine (MD=-12° [CI95%=-19°, -5°] and chronic migraine (MD=-15° [CI95%=-21°, -8°] present reduced mobility in the neck extensor muscle chain. Also, in the back extensor muscle chain, migraine vs headache-free (MD=-9° [CI95%=-15°, -2°]) and chronic migraine vs headache-free (MD=-10° [CI95%=-16°, -4°]) and in the back flexor muscle chain, migraine vs headache-free (MD=-6° [CI95%=-10°,-0.1°]) and chronic migraine vs headache-free (MD=-7 [CI95%=-11°, -2°]), with an effect sizes varying between 1.19 e 2.38. No difference was found between groups for neck flexor muscle chain.

Women with migraine and chronic migraine have hypomobility of the neck and back extensor muscle chains, and of the back flexor chain.
Women with migraine and chronic migraine have hypomobility of the neck and back extensor muscle chains, and of the back flexor chain.
To investigate the reliability and discriminative validity of real-time ultrasound elastography (RTE) measures of soft-tissue elasticity after calf muscle tear.

Cross-sectional, intra/inter-examiner reliability and comparative validity study.

Department of Physical Therapy.

Twenty-one recreational athletes were included and examined 6 weeks after sustaining a grade I-II calf musculature tear.

Soft-tissue elasticity was measured by two experienced assessors using RTE assessments in both the longitudinal and transverse planes of the athletes' injured and uninjured calf muscles. Elasticity was estimated by using the strain ratio (SR), which was calculated by dividing the strain (displacement) value taken at the medial gastrocnemius-soleus myotendinous junction (reference) by the strain value taken at the centre of the injury (index) as visualized on B-mode sonogram. Intra- and inter-observer reliability was estimated calculating intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs) and standard error of measureme mechanical behaviour of soft tissues during healing process.With aging comes a reduction in neuromuscular and neuromotor function. Different strategies have been used to mitigate these functional losses. Certain manual therapy techniques and interventions have been explored with regard to their ability to improve functional capability and balance in an older adult population. The purpose of this study was to analyze the acute effects of two massage techniques on functional capability and balance performance in recreationally trained older adult women. Twenty-eight older adult women (66.74 ± 4.61 years) completed three interventions a) stick massage followed by functional capability and balance performance tests (MMS), b) manual massage followed by functional capability and balance performance tests (MM), c) no MMS or MM (control condition (CC)) - only performed the functional capability and balance performance tests. Functional capability was assessed by four tests that are part of the Senior Fitness Test the 6-min walk (W6), the chair sit-and-reach (CSR), the 8-foot up-and-go (8FUG), and the 30s-chair stand (30s-CS). link2 Balance was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Significant differences (p less then 0.001) were observed between MM and MMS compared to CC among 30s-CS, W6, CSR, and 8FUG. BBS showed a significant difference between MM and CC (p = 0.041). Both MM and MMS demonstrated significant acute improvements in the functional capability of recreationally trained elderly women and may be included in an exercise program.
Our review is aimed to find out the efficacy of Myofascial Release Technique (MFRT) based on the Randomised Controlled Trials, on flexibility when given along superficial back line (SBL) structures and to compare it with other soft tissue release techniques.

A systematic literature search on MEDLINE (Pubmed), Google Scholar, Science direct, Cochrane Library, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) and Clinical Trial Database in English; up to April 2020 was undertaken.

PRISMA (The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols) was used for screening the relevant citations and reviewing the relevant studies. The literature searched total of 6,938 articles, however, only 68 were screened for eligibility. In the further screening, 16 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria for our systematic review.

Data were extracted into a table containing sample size, mean age of subjects, types of intervention, area to be treated, outcome measures used, and results of the accepted stufor improving flexibility. However, in comparison with other soft tissue release techniques, this therapy becomes less successful. More research is needed regarding its effectiveness.
To determine the effect of a 7-week Hatha yoga intervention on hamstrings flexibility using a digital goniometer. It was hypothesized that hamstring flexibility will increase in a young healthy adult population.

Thirty-one college-aged males and females (Mage= 21 ± 2.62) years participated in 110 minutes twice per week for a 7-week progressive yoga intervention. link3 Pre and post-test measurements were taken to determine hamstring flexibility on the right and left leg using a digital goniometer.

A paired samples t-test indicated a significant difference in the pre and post-test on hamstring flexibility (p < .05). Results for the right leg pre-test (t(30)= -6.64, p <0.05, 95% CI (-6.14, -3.25), d= 0.77. p < 0.05 as well as a significant difference in the left pre and post-ROM (t(30)= -6.93, p <0.05, 95% CI (-2.97, -6.79), d= 0.52, p < 0.05 indicated an improvement after the intervention. Average range of motion increase was 4 degrees in both legs.

Hamstring flexibility can be improved with a progressive 7-week Hatha yoga session and may be used as a modality to improve flexibility and function in activities of daily living as well and athletic performance.
Hamstring flexibility can be improved with a progressive 7-week Hatha yoga session and may be used as a modality to improve flexibility and function in activities of daily living as well and athletic performance.Inexpensive and practical equipment to assess muscle strength can disseminate objective measures, which can provide valid information to implement effective treatment and exercise training. The purpose of the study was to examine the instrumental validity of the hanging scale (HS) to assess the muscle strength during knee flexion and extension by comparing the peak force values to a standard equipment (laboratory-grade load cell [LLC]). Knee isometric strength was assessed on thirty-two subjects (16 women and 16 men, 22 [5] years, 171 [9] cm, 69 [15] kg, 23 [4] kg/m2). The knee flexion was tested by placing the volunteer's body in prone with the knee flexed at 90°. Knee extension was assessed with the volunteer seated on a chair with the feet resting on the floor, knees, and hips flexed at 90°. No differences were observed comparing the isometric peak forces between a laboratory-grade load cell and a HS (p > 0.05). The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC)1,1 returned values above 0.90. The Cronbach's α test also returned values above 0.90 for all comparisons. Bland-Altman results showed high levels of agreement with low risk of bias. The HS appears to be a valid method to assess the knee isometric strength. The portability, the cost-effectiveness and the simple user-friendly system provides an effective way to assess the knee isometric strength.
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