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Is pharmacologic treatment better than neural mobilization for cervicobrachial pain? A randomized clinical trial
(Ivyspring, 2018)
[Abstract] Purpose: This study aim was to compare the effectiveness of the median nerve neural mobilization (MNNM) and cervical lateral glide (CLG) intervention versus oral ibuprofen (OI) in subjects who suffer cervicobrachial ...
The QardioArm Blood Pressure App for Self-Measurement in an Obese Population: Validation Study Using the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol Revision 2010
(JMIR, 2018-10)
[Abstract] Background:
Obesity and high blood pressure (HBP) pose high cardiovascular risks, and they are frequent causes of cardiovascular disease.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to validate the mobile app ...
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, ...
The influence of heel height related on quality of life on the foot in a sample of women
(Associação Médica Brasileira, 2018-04)
[Abstract] Many women have worn high-heel shoes (HHS) at some point in their lives and many wear them on a daily basis, with higher prevalence between 39% and 78% observed in institutional and clinical settings. The purpose ...
Effectiveness of median nerve neural mobilization versus oral ibuprofen treatment in subjects who suffer from cervicobrachial pain: a randomized clinical trial
(Termedia, 2018)
[Abstract] Introduction:
Oral ibuprofen (OI) and median nerve neural mobilization (MNNM) are first line treatments for patients who suffer cervicobrachial pain (CP). OI may produce side effects which are not tolerated by ...
Clinical Aspects of Foot Health in Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease
(MDPI, 2018-02)
[Abstract] Alzheimer’s disease (AD) shows a marked presence of physiologic changes and the start or aggravation of underlying diseases such as physical frailty in diverse anatomical regions. It is believed to have a ...
Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging of the bilateral intrinsic plantar muscles and fascia in post-stroke survivors with hemiparesis: A case-control study
(Ivyspring, 2018)
[Abstract] Purpose: The study main aim was to compare the cross-sectional area (CSA) and thickness of the plantar muscles and fascia in the hemiparesis and contralateral feet of poststroke survivors with respect to healthy ...
Foot health and quality of life among university students: cross-sectional study
(Associação Paulista de Medicina, 2018-03)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Foot problems are believed to reduce quality of life and are increasingly present. Even among young adults of university age, untreated foot problems can lead to postural and mobility problems. ...
Dry Needling on the Infraspinatus Latent and Active Myofascial Trigger Points in Older Adults With Nonspecific Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(Wolters Kluwer, 2018)
[Abstract] Background and purpose: Shoulder pain is a prevalent condition in older adults. Some authors associate nonspecific shoulder pain with myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the infraspinatus muscle. Dry needling ...
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 ...