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Efficacy of quadriceps vastus medialis dry needling in a rehabilitation protocol after surgical reconstruction of complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture
(Wolters Kluwer, 2017-04)
[Abstract] Background:
Several new rehabilitation modalities have been proposed after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Among these, trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) might be useful in the treatment of ...
Impact of the quality of life related to foot health in a sample of pregnant women A case control study
(Wolters Kluwer, 2017-03)
[Abstract] Pregnancy women coincide with numerous anatomical and physiological changes, which are believed to have a harmful effect on the quality of life related to foot health. The goal of this research was to identify ...
Effectiveness of Eccentric Exercise and a Vibration or Cryotherapy Program in Enhancing Rectus Abdominis Muscle Thickness and Inter-Rectus Distance in Patients with Chronic Mid-Portion Achilles Tendinopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(Ivyspring, 2018)
[Abstract] Purpose: Abdominal muscles are key in maintaining body stability and balance and an improvement in the functioning of these muscles could influence the rehabilitation process in lower limb pathologies such as ...
Effect of generalized ligamentous hyperlaxity related of quality of life in the foot: a case controlled study
(Associação Médica Brasileira, 2018-09)
[Abstract] Generalized ligamentous hyperlaxity (GLH) has been shown to predispose an individual to a number of orthopaedic conditions. Little is known about how GLH affects people’ foot health-related quality of life. This ...
Specific foot health-related quality-of-life impairment in patients with type II versus type I diabetes
(Wiley, 2019-02)
[Abstract] The aims of this research were to evaluate and compare the effect in a matched sample of patients with type II and type I diabetes scores using a specific quality-of-life (QoL) tool related to overall and foot ...
The concurrent validity and reliability of the Leg Motion system for measuring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in older adults
(PeerJ, 2017-01)
[Abstract] Background
New reliable devices for range of motion (ROM) measures in older adults are necessary to improve knowledge about the functional capability in this population. Dorsiflexion ROM limitation is associated ...
Ultrasonography features of abdominal perimuscular connective tissue in elite and amateur basketball players: an observational study
(Associação Médica Brasileira, 2018-10)
[Abstract] The purpose of this study was to assess and compare with rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) the perimuscular connective tissue (PMCT) and interrecti distance (IRD) between elite and amateur basketball ...
Ultrasound evaluation of intrinsic plantar muscles and fascia in hallux valgus : A case-control study
(Wolters Kluwer, 2016-11)
[Abstract] A cross-sectional area (CSA) and thickness reduction of the abductor hallucis (AbH) is shown in subjects with hallux valgus (HV). To date, other soft-tissue structures have not been researched in relation with ...
The Relationship between Shoe Fitting and Foot Health of Persons with Down Syndrome: A Case Control Study
(MDPI, 2018-05)
[Abstract] Background: Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality and a cause of intellectual disability. It is also associated with orthopaedic and musculoskeletal problems of the locomotive apparatus, ...