EFFECTS OF MANUAL SUBOCCIPITAL MUSCLES “RELEASE” ON PAIN AND DISABILITY IN ADULTS WITH TENSIVE/CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE OR NECK PAIN: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Introduction The Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition Technique (MSIT) induces muscle relaxation in the area between occiput and cervical spine. The technique applies a pressure on suboccipital area while the patient lies supine. Suboccipital […]
Effect of botulinum toxin injection on clinical and instrumental measures of walking ability in post-stroke patients with equinus foot deviation. A prospective cohort study. Introduction Equinus foot deviation (EFD) is the most frequent lower limb acquired deformity in stroke survivors. It affects ankle stability during the stance phase of gait and hinders foot clearance during […]
Walking and fatigue in People with Multiple Sclerosis: Gait compensatory strategies to control clearance during the mid-swing phase. A qualitative study. Introduction People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) commonly experience falls or near falls, of which one-third seem to be associated with fatigue or tripping. Lately, different studies have inquired about changes in gait parameters related […]
Efficacy of telemedicine for musculoskeletal disorders: an umbrella review Introduction Telemedicine is a broad term encompassing many applications, such as diagnostic asynchronous evaluation, continuous monitoring using biosensors and synchronous video consultations, including multiple variations on each theme. This definition includes “Telerehabilitation”, “Health Technologies”, “Digital Medicine” and other similar keywords (1, 2). In addition, in recent […]
Are there sex and gender differences in low back pain interventions of randomized controlled trials? A meta-research study Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of Years Lived with Disability worldwide. The global prevalence of LBP is higher among females compared with males across all age groups (1). To improve LBP management, various […]
Performance of ChatGPT compared to clinical practice guidelines in making informed decisions for low back pain and sciatica: A cross-sectional study Introduction ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI that is trained to generate human-like text based on large amounts of data and has the potential for role-playing during informed decisions. We aim to […]
The Berg Balance Scale is a proper tool to measure balance in persons with Multiple Sclerosis and an advanced walking disability: evidence from Rasch analysis Introduction Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) are at high risk of falling, and falls are proven to be consistently associated with balance impairment. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is one […]
EFFECTIVENESS OF EXERCISE IN THE CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT OF PERIPHERAL OBLITERANT ARTERIOPATHY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Introduction The Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a vascular pathology characterized by a stenosis or a narrowing of the arteries of the lower limb, caused by the atherosclerotic disease with which shares the major risk factor. The primary symptom is claudicatio […]
The Early Functional Abilities-revised may bridge the measurement gap between the disorder of consciousness and the functional independence scales: a Rasch analysis study Introduction A measurement gap between the disorder of consciousness (DoC) and functional independence scales is present, as both cannot measure the recovery of early functional changes occurring on emergence from DoC. The […]
Immediate effects of trunk rotator stretching exercise on gait parameters in subjects with Parkinson’s disease: a randomized clinical trial Introduction Reduced trunk rotation and pelvic mobility, which are associated with a higher risk of falling and one of the best predictors of gait improvement following rehabilitation [ 1 ], are characteristics of subjects with Parkinson’s […]
