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View article: Thoracic Manual Therapy With or Without Exercise Improves Pain and Disability in Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials
Thoracic Manual Therapy With or Without Exercise Improves Pain and Disability in Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials Open
Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of thoracic manual therapy with or without exercise for improving clinical outcomes (pain, disability, range of motion (ROM), quality of life (QoL) and satisfa…
View article: Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability of Ultrasound Imaging to Measure Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle Size
Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability of Ultrasound Imaging to Measure Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle Size Open
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to develop a procedure to measure the cross-sectional area and thickness of tensor fasciae latae muscle, and examine the intra- and inter-rater reliability of this procedure in healthy particip…
View article: Comparison of psychological factors between healthy athletes and those suffering from chronic ankle instability
Comparison of psychological factors between healthy athletes and those suffering from chronic ankle instability Open
Background: Ankle sprain is the most common traumatic injury among handball players, which usually leads to the development of Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI). There is much evidence regarding the mechanical component about this condition;…
View article: ICF based comparison of musculoskeletal health in regions of Poland and Spain
ICF based comparison of musculoskeletal health in regions of Poland and Spain Open
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is the framework for describing disability. The aim of the study was to compare differences in health status between the populations of the Podkarpackie region of…
View article: Is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Clinically Superior to Sham or Placebo for Patients with Neck or Low-Back Pain? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Clinically Superior to Sham or Placebo for Patients with Neck or Low-Back Pain? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Open
Objectives: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for somatic dysfunctions was more effective than sham or placebo interventions in improving pain intensity, dis…
View article: Is Stretching Effective for Reducing Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Is Stretching Effective for Reducing Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
The primary aim of this was to assess the effectiveness of stretching for improving shoulder range of motion (ROM) in overhead athletes with glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD). The secondary aims were to compare whether the comb…
View article: Comparative analysis of the musculoskeletal health in Poland and Spain: a cross-sectional study using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
Comparative analysis of the musculoskeletal health in Poland and Spain: a cross-sectional study using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Open
Background:The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is the framework for describing disability. The aim of the study was to make an ICF-based comparison between musculoskeletal health in Poland and Spain…
View article: Comparative analysis of the musculoskeletal health of the populations of Poland and Spain: a cross-sectional study using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
Comparative analysis of the musculoskeletal health of the populations of Poland and Spain: a cross-sectional study using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Open
Background Musculoskeletal disorders affect approximately 1.71 billion people worldwide and are a growing cause of disability. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is the current framework for descri…
View article: Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients before and after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients before and after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
(1) Objective: To examine the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) training on muscle strength, cross-sectional area and knee-related function in patients selected for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). (2) Methods: A lit…
View article: Is Craniosacral Therapy Effective? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Is Craniosacral Therapy Effective? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of craniosacral therapy (CST) in the management of any conditions. Methods: Two independent reviewers searched the PubMed, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, Cochra…
View article: Test-Retest and Inter-Rater Reliability of a Rotary Axis Encoder-Flywheel System for the Assessment of Hip Rotation Exercises
Test-Retest and Inter-Rater Reliability of a Rotary Axis Encoder-Flywheel System for the Assessment of Hip Rotation Exercises Open
Background: Flywheel devices have found extensive use as a resistance training method. Performance monitoring during functional exercises can be achieved through a coupled rotary axis encoder. However, the reliability of a rotary axis enco…
View article: Strength Training vs. Aerobic Training for Managing Pain and Physical Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Strength Training vs. Aerobic Training for Managing Pain and Physical Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
(1) Background: Strength training (ST) and aerobic training (AT) are the most recommended interventions in patients with knee OA. These recommendations are supported by high-quality evidence, but it is still unknow whether one type of exer…
View article: Multicentre cross-sectional study assessing content validity of the International Classification of Functioning, disability and health core set for post-acute musculoskeletal conditions in primary care physiotherapy services
Multicentre cross-sectional study assessing content validity of the International Classification of Functioning, disability and health core set for post-acute musculoskeletal conditions in primary care physiotherapy services Open
Objective: To assess content validity of the comprehensive International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for post-acute musculoskeletal conditions in primary care physiotherapy services. Design: Multicen…
View article: Dry Needling versus Diacutaneous Fibrolysis for the Treatment of the Mechanical Properties of the Teres Major Muscle: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Dry Needling versus Diacutaneous Fibrolysis for the Treatment of the Mechanical Properties of the Teres Major Muscle: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
(1) Background: The stiffness of the posterior shoulder muscles has been shown to be related to shoulder pain and range of motion (ROM) restriction in athletes. Specifically, the treatment of the teres major muscle showed promising results…
View article: Correlation between Neck Muscle Endurance Tests, Ultrasonography, and Self-Reported Outcomes in Women with Low Cervical Disability and Neck Pain
Correlation between Neck Muscle Endurance Tests, Ultrasonography, and Self-Reported Outcomes in Women with Low Cervical Disability and Neck Pain Open
Background: Neck pain (NP) is a frequent condition in women, characterized by exhibiting distinct clinical manifestations such as the presence of deep neck (DN) muscle weakness. Endurance and ultrasonography of the DN muscles, and patient-…
View article: Validation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) core set for post-acute musculoskeletal conditions in a primary care physiotherapy setting from the perspective of patients using focus groups
Validation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) core set for post-acute musculoskeletal conditions in a primary care physiotherapy setting from the perspective of patients using focus groups Open
Entities in the ICF core set for post-acute musculoskeletal conditions are relevant to patients seen in primary care physical therapy units. However, there are areas of functioning related to community health care not covered by this ICF-b…
View article: The effects of end-range interventions in the management of primary adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The effects of end-range interventions in the management of primary adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
To compare the effects of end-range manual therapy versus other conservative intervention on pain intensity, shoulder range of movement (ROM), and physical function in adhesive capsulitis (AC). Two reviewers conducted a comprehensive searc…
View article: Reply to Hestbaek et al. ‘Osteopathy and chiropractic treatment in babies with infantile colic’
Reply to Hestbaek et al. ‘Osteopathy and chiropractic treatment in babies with infantile colic’ Open
The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.
View article: Increased Tone and Stiffness of the Teres Major Muscle in Elite Handball Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study
Increased Tone and Stiffness of the Teres Major Muscle in Elite Handball Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The aim of this study was to determine whether the elite handball (HB) athletes with glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) present differences in the mechanical properties in the teres major muscle, and strength and ext…
View article: The effectiveness of non-surgical interventions in athletes with groin pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The effectiveness of non-surgical interventions in athletes with groin pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Groin pain is a common pathology among athletes, presenting pain and a reduced range of motion (ROM) as clinical characteristics. Passive physical therapy (PPT) and exercise therapy (ET) interventions are chosen firstly before s…
View article: Effects of exercise therapy on diabetic neuropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effects of exercise therapy on diabetic neuropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The quality of evidence suggesting that exercise therapy provides short-term benefits in neuropathic symptoms, signs, and physical function in patients with DN is very low. Furthermore, there were no effects found on psychosocial aspects.
View article: Systematic review and meta‐analysis showed that complementary and alternative medicines were not effective for infantile colic
Systematic review and meta‐analysis showed that complementary and alternative medicines were not effective for infantile colic Open
Aim Osteopathy and chiropractic techniques are used for babies for different reasons, but it is unclear how effective they are. The aim of this study was to evaluate their effectiveness in reducing crying time and increasing sleeping time …
View article: A Beta Version of an Application Based on Computer Vision for the Assessment of Knee Valgus Angle: A Validity and Reliability Study
A Beta Version of an Application Based on Computer Vision for the Assessment of Knee Valgus Angle: A Validity and Reliability Study Open
Background: In handball, the kinematics of the frontal plane seem to be one of the most important factors for the development of lower limb injuries. The knee valgus angle is a fundamental axis for injury prevention and is usually measured…
View article: Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with fibromyalgia. A systematic review
Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with fibromyalgia. A systematic review Open
The application of tDCS to the motor cortex is the only intervention shown to decrease pain in the short and medium-term in patients with FM. The application of both interventions showed improvements in PPT, catastrophising and quality of …
View article: The effectiveness of hip interventions in patients with low-back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The effectiveness of hip interventions in patients with low-back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
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View article: The effectiveness of Schroth method in Cobb angle, quality of life and trunk rotation angle in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The effectiveness of Schroth method in Cobb angle, quality of life and trunk rotation angle in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The Schroth method in isolation is effective for reducing the Cobb angle and the trunk rotation angle and for improving the QoL in the short-term compared to no intervention or other conservative therapies in AIS, but the improvement in Co…
View article: Researcher’s Perspective on Musculoskeletal Conditions in Primary Care Physiotherapy Units through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF): A Scoping Review
Researcher’s Perspective on Musculoskeletal Conditions in Primary Care Physiotherapy Units through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF): A Scoping Review Open
(1) Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are the second cause of disability in the world. The International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) is a tool for systematically describing functioning. Outcome measures fo…