The Effect of Exercise Training on Blood Lipids: A systematic review
Summary: The Effect of Exercise Training on Blood Lipids Exercise training (ExTr) improves lipid markers such as total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipop…
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HIV and Aids Part 2
Overview HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus transmitted through sexual contact, shared needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or br…
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HIV and Aids Part 1
Overview HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus transmitted through sexual contact, shared needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or br…
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Ebola Virus Infection
Overview Ebola virus is one of at least 30 known viruses capable of causing viral hemorrhagic fever syndrome. The genus Ebolavirus currently is classified…
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Impact of isolated lumbar extension strength training on reducing nonspecific low back pain, disability, and improving function: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Overview This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of isolated lumbar extension (ILEX) strength training on nonspecific low back pain. The…
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The Associations Between Sedentary Behaviour and Neck Pain
Overview Research shows a strong link between prolonged sitting and increased neck pain risk, particularly from computer and mobile phone use. Neck pain, a co…
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The value of Clinical signs in the diagnosis of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy – A Systematic review and Meta-analysis
Overview Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a progressive spine condition and the most common cause of spinal cord dysfunction globally. Patients wi…
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Multifidus Degeneration: The Key Imaging Predictor of Adjacent Segment Disease
Overview Adjacent segment disease (ASD), which is the degeneration of the segment next to the instrumentation, is a common long-term outcome of spinal fusion…
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Physically Active Lifestyle Attenuates Impairments on Lung Function and Mechanics in Hypertensive Older Adults
Overview Physical activity attenuates hypertension in older adults, but its impact on pulmonary function and mechanics in hypertensive older adults is unknown…
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Can Foot Orthoses Benefit Symptomatic Runners? Mechanistic and Clinical Insights Through a Scoping Review
Overview Running is a popular sport with many health benefits, but it often results in musculoskeletal overuse injuries. Foot orthoses (FOs) are commonly pres…
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Influence of pain neuroscience education and exercises for the management of neck pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Overview It is elusive to combine pain neuroscience education with exercises to treat neck pain, and this meta-analysis aims to study the efficacy of pain neu…
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A Novel Approach in the Management of Tibial Plateau Fractures with Compartment Syndrome
Overview Compartment syndrome associated with tibial plateau fractures represents a significant challenge for orthopedic surgeons. The conventional approach i…
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Is Dry Needling Effective When Combined with Other therapies for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain Symptom
Overview Neck pain is the fourth ranked condition in number of years lived with disability and has a lifetime prevalence of 70% and a point prevalence of 2…
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Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Improving Pain and Function in Comparison with Other Techniques in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Overview The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the short-, mid-, and long-term effectiveness of dry needling in improving p…
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Efficacy of Patellar Taping and Electromyographic Biofeedback Training at Various Knee Angles on Quadriceps Strength and Functional Performance in Young Adult Male Athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is referred to as peripatellar or retropatellar pain, which is characterized by alterations in the physical an…
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Influence of Blood Flow restriction Training on the Aerobic Capacity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Overview Blood flow restriction training (also known as KAATSU training) uses professional equipment to apply pressure to the base of the limbs to limit th…
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Acute and Short-Term Effects of Dry Needling in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain and Hamstring Tightness: A Pilot Study
Overview Low back pain (LBP) is one of the common health conditions, with a prevalence of 1.4–20% in developed countries and a global prevalence of 9.4%. I…
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Can YouTube be used as an educational tool in lymphedema rehabilitation?
Overview Lymphedema is defined as the abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid and fibro-adipose tissues resulting from injury, infection, or congenital ab…
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Causal mechanisms of a scapular stabilization intervention for patients with subacromial pain syndrome: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Overview Causal mediation analysis is one way to bridge this gap by exploring the causal pathways of a given intervention. The aim of this study was to assess…
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Acceptability and deliverability of an auditory rhythmical cueing (ARC) training programme for use at home and outdoors to improve gait and physical activity post-stroke
Overview Although laboratory studies demonstrate that training programmes using auditory rhythmical cueing (ARC) may improve gait post-stroke, few studies hav…
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12 weeks high intensity interval training versus moderate intensity continuous training in chronic low back pain subjects: a randomised single-blinded feasibility study
Overview Currently, very little is known about the effects of an endurance high intensity interval training in chronic low back pain patients. Therefore, the…
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Effects of Resistance Training as a Behavioural Preventive Measure on Musculoskeletal Complaints, Maximum Strength and Ergonomic Risk in Dentists and Dental Assistants
Overview For dental professionals, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are common health hazards and resistance training programmes have been promising approac…
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A 20-Year Review of Biomechanical Experimental Studies on Spine Implants used for Percutaneous Surgical Repair of Vertebral Compression Fractures
A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is an injury to a vertebra of the spine affecting the cortical walls and/or middle cancellous section. The most common ri…
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Motion of lumbar endplate in degenerative lumbar scoliosis with different cobb angle in vivo: Reflecting the biomechanics of the lumbar disc
Degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) was defined as a coronal Cobb angle greater than 10°. DLS is a de novo scoliosis with no previous history and is mainly rela…
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Nerve and Arterial Supply Pattern of the Popliteus Muscle and Clinical Implications
The popliteus muscle (PM) is a small muscle that acts as a major posterolateral stabilizer of the knee joint, rotating the tibia medially under the femur under…
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The Relationship Between Additional Heads of the Quadriceps Femoris, the Vasti Muscles, and the Patellar Ligament
Overview The quadriceps femoris consists of four muscles: the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and vastus lateralis. However, the effec…
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Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Reduces Leg Cramps in Patients of lumbar Degenerative Disorders: A Retrospective Study
Overview Muscle cramp is fundamentally a medical problem but also a sociological and an economic one. Muscle cramps which characterized by the painful, inv…
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Exercise Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care: An overview of the evidence and recommendations for implementation
Overview The poor physical health of people with mental illness has long been established. A 15–20-year mortality gap arises from factors such as the like…
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Joint-Preserving Surgery for Hyperextension Deformity of the Hallux Interphalangeal Joint in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overview Sesamoiditis secondary to gout is an extremely rare condition with few case reports in the literature. It is an important differential diagnosis beca…
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Bilateral Sesamoiditis as First Manifestation of Gout
Overview Sesamoiditis secondary to gout is an extremely rare condition with few case reports in the literature. It is an important differential diagnosis beca…
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Fabella Syndrome and Common Peroneal Neuropathy following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Overview The fabella is a sesamoid bone in the lateral gastrocnemius that is present in 10-30% of the population. Despite its high prevalence, the fabella rar…
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Effects of Deep Cervical Flexor Training on Forward Head Posture, Neck Pain, and Functional Status in Adolescents Using Computers Regularly
Overview : Teaching is one of the professions where incidence and prevalence of neck pain is high. Prolonged use of computers, which has further increased d…
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Effectiveness of an Eye-Cervical Re-Education Program in Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Overview : Proprioceptive training is popularly applied as a therapeutic exercise method in physiotherapy. Its effects on pain and range of motion are only…
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Previous History of Knee Arthroscopy in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Examination of the Effect of the Literature and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2013 Arthroscopy Guidelines on Clinical Practice
Overview The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of previous knee arthroscopy in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) before (2005-2006…
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Effect of Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Training Using Pressure Biofeedback on Pain and Forward Head Posture in School Teachers with Neck Pain: An Observational Study
Overview : Teaching is one of the professions where incidence and prevalence of neck pain is high. Prolonged use of computers, which has further increased due…
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Hypertension Part 3
Overview Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. For patients who are symptomati…
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Hypertension Part 2
Overview Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. For patients who are symptomati…
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Effects of the Multidimensional Treatment on Pain, Disability, and Sitting Posture in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of multidimensional approach model on the pain, disability, and sitting posture in patien…
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Studying the Bulging of a Lumbar Intervertebral Disc: A Finite Element Analysis
Overview The nucleus pulposus is a crucial compartment of the intervertebral disc. Low back pain is usually connected to the disc situation, how healthy the d…
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Pain Management through Neurocognitive Therapeutic Exercises in Hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
Overview The hypermobile type of Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is likely the most common hereditary disorder of connective tissue mainly characterized by join…
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Tissue Stiffness is Not Related to Pain Experience: An Individually Controlled Study in Patients with Chronic Neck and Back Pain
Overview Massage therapies such as cupping are often applied in patients with chronic neck and back pain with the assumption that they can reduce increased ti…
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Impact of Neck and Shoulder Pain on Health-Related Quality of Life in a Middle-Aged Community-Living Population
Overview Neck and shoulder pain (NSP) is very common in the general population. However, scarce information exists on the relationship between NSP and health-…
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Differences in Nonspecific Low Back Pain Between Young Adult Females with and without Lumbar Scoliosis
Overview There is no consensus as to whether NSLBP in scoliosis patients is related to scoliosis per se or is just a normal symptom that could happen in anyon…
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Comparison of Treatments for Frozen Shoulder
Overview There is a myriad of available treatment options for patients with frozen shoulder, which can be overwhelming to the treating health care professiona…
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Intra-Articular versus Subacromial Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Overview Adhesive capsulitis is one of the most well-known causes of pain and stiffness of the shoulder. Corticosteroid injections have been used for many…
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Locked-In Syndrome Following Cervical Manipulation by a Chiropractor: A Case Report
Overview Vertebrobasilar occlusion poses difficult diagnostic issues and even when properly diagnosed has a poor prognosis. Newer studies highlight a better o…
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Severe Distress – COVID 19
Overview Since the emergence of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection in December 2019, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread…
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Hypertension Part 1
Overview Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. For patients who are sympt…
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PRP Injections for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Overview Blood derivatives are increasingly used to modulate the intraarticular environment, aiming at reducing inflammatory distress and stimulating anabolis…
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The effectiveness of routine physiotherapy with and without neuromobilization on pain and functional disability in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: a randomized control clinical trial
Overview The shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) consists of the rotator cuff tendonitis and bursitis of the shoulder1. It shows the inflammation of the su…
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy
Overview Achilles tendinopathy is confirmed by a clinical symptom triad of pain, swelling, and limited function. Achilles tendon injuries are classified by…
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Guideline summary review an evidence-based clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain
Overview To improve the knowledge base concerning the diagnosis and treatment of nonspecific low back pain in adult patients, the Low Back Pain Work Group…
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Adolescent knee pain: fracture or normal? A case report.
Overview Knee injuries are the second to fourth most common injuries in youth soccer. In this population, sprains/strains, fractures and contusions are most c…
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