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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 ...
Evaluation of Depression in Subacute Low Back Pain: A Case Control Study
(American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, 2017)
[Abstract] Low back pain (LBP) is the most common musculoskeletal disorder affecting the general population and it is believed to be associated with depression. The study aim was to describe and compare the impact in a ...
Clinical Aspects of Foot Health and Their Influence on Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Case-Control Study
(Dove Press, 2017-11)
[Abstract] Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze and compare foot health and general health
in a sample of women divided into two groups: 1) those with breast cancer and undergoing
chemotherapy treatment and 2) ...
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 ...
Infrared thermography applied to lower limb muscles in elite soccer players with functional ankle equinus and non-equinus condition
(PeerJ, 2017-05)
[Abstract] Gastrocnemius-soleus equinus (GSE) is a foot-ankle complaint in which the extensibility of the gastrocnemius (G) and soleus muscles (triceps surae) and ankle are limited to a dorsiflexion beyond a neutral ankle ...
Footwear used by older people and a history of hyperkeratotic lesions on the foot : A prospective observational study
(Wolters Kluwer, 2017-04)
[Abstract] Inadequate footwear, painful and hyperkeratotic lesions (HL) are an extremely common problems amongst older people. Such problems increase the risk of falls, hamper mobility, reduction of quality of life, dignity, ...
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 ...
Comparison of Hand Grip Strength and Upper Limb Pressure Pain Threshold Between Older Adults With or Without Non-specific Shoulder Pain
(PeerJ, 2017-02)
[Abstract] Background
There is a high prevalence of non-specific shoulder pain associated with upper limb functional limitations in older adults. The purpose of this study was to determine the minimal clinically important ...
Relationship of depression in participants with nonspecific acute or subacute low back pain and no-pain by age distribution
(Dove Press, 2017-01)
[Abstract] Background and purpose: Nonspecific low back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition in various age ranges and is associated with depression. The aim of this study was to determine the Beck ...