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View article: Sensor Technologies and Rehabilitation Strategies in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Current Landscape and Future Directions
Sensor Technologies and Rehabilitation Strategies in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Current Landscape and Future Directions Open
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a well-established surgical intervention for the management of end-stage knee osteoarthritis. While the procedure is generally successful, postoperative rehabilitation remains a key determinant of long-term…
View article: Application Protocol of the Cyriax Method in Patients with Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Scoping Review
Application Protocol of the Cyriax Method in Patients with Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Scoping Review Open
Background The Cyriax method (CM), which combines deep friction massage with Mill’s manipulation, is applied in the treatment of lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET). However, the available scientific data present significant heterogeneity reg…
View article: Are Neuromuscular Disorders That Cause Fatigue a Contraindication to Sports Participation? A Case Report and Narrative Review of the Literature
Are Neuromuscular Disorders That Cause Fatigue a Contraindication to Sports Participation? A Case Report and Narrative Review of the Literature Open
Engaging in sports, particularly at a competitive level, requires sustained muscle contractions before the onset of physical fatigue. Fatigue is highly prevalent in neuromuscular diseases, especially those affecting neuromuscular transmiss…
View article: Virtual and Augmented Reality for Chronic Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Exploratory Meta-Analysis
Virtual and Augmented Reality for Chronic Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Exploratory Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMDs) represent a leading cause of global disability and diminished quality of life, and they are often resistant to conventional physiotherapy. Emerging technologies such as virtual reality (…
View article: High-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in the Management of Pyramidal Tract-Related Spasticity: A Systematic Review
High-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in the Management of Pyramidal Tract-Related Spasticity: A Systematic Review Open
View article: Sensor Technologies and Rehabilitation Strategies in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Current Landscape and Future Directions
Sensor Technologies and Rehabilitation Strategies in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Current Landscape and Future Directions Open
Despite these advances, several challenges persist, including measurement accuracy in unsupervised environments, the complexity of clinical data integration, and digital literacy gaps among older adults. Nevertheless, the integration of ar…
View article: Efficacy of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation in the Cardiovascular Deconditioning of Post-Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Efficacy of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation in the Cardiovascular Deconditioning of Post-Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background/Objectives: The majority of stroke survivors undergo physical therapy rehabilitation to regain functionality and improve their overall quality of life. Given the wide range of physical therapy modalities and approaches in post s…
View article: "The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in the Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review" (Preprint)
"The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in the Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review" (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMDs), such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic lower back pain, are leading causes of disability and pose significant health and economic burdens worldwide. Traditional rehab…
View article: The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Managing Pain, Strength, and Balance in Adult Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review
The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Managing Pain, Strength, and Balance in Adult Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review Open
Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic, degenerative joint disease characterized by pain, stiffness, and functional impairment, significantly affecting mobility and quality of life. Traditional rehabilitation, mainly through in-…
View article: Impact of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Sensor Technology in Knee Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review
Impact of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Sensor Technology in Knee Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review Open
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a progressive degenerative joint disorder that significantly impacts mobility, pain levels, and overall quality of life. Conventional rehabilitation methods, while effective, often suffer from limitations relat…
View article: The Lived Experience of People with Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy in Greece - A Questionnaire survey
The Lived Experience of People with Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy in Greece - A Questionnaire survey Open
View article: The Lived Experience of People with Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy in Greece - A Questionnaire survey
The Lived Experience of People with Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy in Greece - A Questionnaire survey Open
View article: Is Pilates an effective tool for the management of kinesiophobia in musculoskeletal disorders?
Is Pilates an effective tool for the management of kinesiophobia in musculoskeletal disorders? Open
BACKGROUND Kinesiophobia is a common condition often manifested in patients with musculoskeletal disorders within the process of rehabilitation. Recently, the literature has been investigating whether Pilates could contribute to the manage…
View article: Effectiveness of Pilates exercises in sports
Effectiveness of Pilates exercises in sports Open
Participation in sports is spreading all around the world in an attempt of the community to stay active, healthy, prevent health issues and conditions and to ensure quality of life while there is life expectancy and population is getting m…
View article: It Is Time to Use New Provocation Tests for the Clinical Diagnosis of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
It Is Time to Use New Provocation Tests for the Clinical Diagnosis of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy Open
View article: Ηand dexterities assessment in stroke patients based on augmented reality and machine learning through a box and block test
Ηand dexterities assessment in stroke patients based on augmented reality and machine learning through a box and block test Open
View article: Excessive Knee Internal Rotation during Grand Plié in Classical Ballet Female Dancers
Excessive Knee Internal Rotation during Grand Plié in Classical Ballet Female Dancers Open
Classical ballet dancers are exposed daily to physically demanding movements. Among these, the Grand Plié stands out for its biomechanical complexity, particularly the stress applied to the knee joint. This study investigates the knee kine…
View article: Editorial: The effect of Cyriax method on the treatment of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
Editorial: The effect of Cyriax method on the treatment of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy Open
Lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) is the most common chronic disease of the elbow joint [1], affecting almost 1-3% of the general [2, 3]. Its incidence increases with age and is highest in the 35-60 age group [2, 4]. Extensor carpi radialis…
View article: The official Greek version of the National Institutes of Health - Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies
The official Greek version of the National Institutes of Health - Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies Open
Purpose: The aim of this study was the official translation into Greek of the “National Institutes of Health - Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies” (NIH-QATOCCs) proposed by the American National In…
View article: Comparability of the Effectiveness of Different Types of Exercise in the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review
Comparability of the Effectiveness of Different Types of Exercise in the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review Open
Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common condition both in athletes and the general population. The purpose of this study is to highlight the most effective form of exercise in managing pain-related symptoms and functional capacity as well a…
View article: The Effectiveness of Thermal Mode of 448 kHz Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency in the Continuous Wave in Patients with Chronic Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy. A Pilot Clinical Trial
The Effectiveness of Thermal Mode of 448 kHz Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency in the Continuous Wave in Patients with Chronic Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy. A Pilot Clinical Trial Open
The aim of the present clinical trial was to compare the clinical results of the use of an exercise program with those of an exercise program and thermal (thermia or hyperthermia) mode of 448 kHz Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequen…
View article: Letter to the editor regarding “Nonoperative treatment of lateral epicondylitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis”
Letter to the editor regarding “Nonoperative treatment of lateral epicondylitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis” Open
View article: The Best Arm Position for Therapeutic Ultrasound Application in Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy Patients
The Best Arm Position for Therapeutic Ultrasound Application in Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy Patients Open
Objectives: To determine which is the best arm position for Therapeutic Ultrasound (TUS) application in Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET) patients. Patients and Methods: A randomized clinical trial was carried out with 33 patients who had L…
View article: The Effectiveness of Electrophysical Agents in the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET)
The Effectiveness of Electrophysical Agents in the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET) Open
View article: Could the pilates method be used effectively in the rehabilitation of the achilles tendinopathy?
Could the pilates method be used effectively in the rehabilitation of the achilles tendinopathy? Open
Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is one of the most common tendon pathologies caused by excessive and repetitive loading [1], affecting both high and medium-level athletes as well as the general population [2,3]. It is a degenerative disorder re…
View article: Isometric Exercise for the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
Isometric Exercise for the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy Open
The most common tendinopathy in the elbow area and one of the two most common tendinopathies in the upper limb is Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET) [...]
View article: The aim of this study was to record the perceptions and practices of Greek physiotherapists regarding the use of therapeutic ultrasound in chronic PETA
The aim of this study was to record the perceptions and practices of Greek physiotherapists regarding the use of therapeutic ultrasound in chronic PETA Open
Aim: The aim of this study was to record the perceptions and practices of Greek physiotherapists regarding the use of therapeutic ultrasound in chronic PETA. Methods: A contemporary descriptive study was conducted using an online questionn…
View article: Do We Need Psychological Outcome Measures in the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET)?
Do We Need Psychological Outcome Measures in the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET)? Open
Many outcome measures have been developed in the evaluation of LET [...]
View article: Issues Related to the Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
Issues Related to the Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy Open
One of the most popular recommended physical therapy modalities for the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) is extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) [...]
View article: Is Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy an Appropriate Clinical Diagnostic Term When the Condition Is Persistent?
Is Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy an Appropriate Clinical Diagnostic Term When the Condition Is Persistent? Open
Lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) seems to be the most appropriate term to use in clinical practice because previous terms such as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow, lateral epicondylalgia, epicondylosis, enthesopathy, Father of the Bride…