Background and purpose: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are manifested as a group of signs and symptoms diagnosed by pain, malfunction of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and masticatory muscles. The need to determine the prevalence and factors associated with their communities is emphasized in studies. The present study investigated the incidence of TMD and its symptoms in individuals attending...

Background: Unlike quantified MRI, no correlation has been stated between radiologic findings and the clinical signs in patients with knee osteoarthritis. This study evaluates the relationship between quantified clinical signs including pain, restriction of movement, stiffness and structural changes with MRI and plain radiography findings. Methods: Eighty patients with knee osteoarthr...

Background and aims:  Using methods such as pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and nerve blocks are among the methods used in pain clinics to treat facet-originating low back pain. This study compares two methods of pulsed radiofrequency and facet joint block (FJB)regarding pain recovery and improving disability of patients suffering from facet-originating low back pain. Material and Method: 50 pat...

Background: Among all shoulder injuries, shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is more common and is the most common cause for pain and stiffness in the shoulder area. The study purpose was to investigate the effect of six weeks resistance exercises with elastic-band on joint pain and range of motion (ROM) in athlete men with shoulder impingement syndrome. Methods: This was a semi experimental re...

Considering the prevalence of pain and disability in the knee joint, the present study investigated the effect of core stability training with improving knee joint proprioception on balance, pain and functional disability of women with chronic knee pain. 20 women aged 30 to 50 with chronic knee pain were placed in two experimental and control groups. To measure static and dynamic balance, pain ...

Introduction: Pain is one of the most common problems in patients undergoing joint replacement. Except for medicinal treatments for pain relief, non-pharmacological methods of pain control, such as Benson's relaxation, cause more compromise with pain and reduce pain, fear and anxiety, and can tolerate it for the patient. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Benson relaxation met...

Introduction and aim: In the past few decades, exercise has been promoted with increasing interest for the treatment of back pain. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of rehabilitation exercises with medicine beta balls on the directional and general contraction of ankle joint muscles in patients with low back pain during walking. Methods: The present study was a clini...