BACKGROUND Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal disorder, often affecting people's daily living and work capacity. The most common shoulder disorder is the subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) which, among other pathophysiological changes, is often characterised by rotator cuff tendinopathy. Exercise is often considered the primary treatment option for rotator cuff tendinopa...

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the quality of life in TMD patients with use Stabilization Splints (SSs) and Home Therapeutic Exercises (HTEs) guidance. Material Methods: was a clinical, randomized, controlled, prospective, interventional trial. screening included dentate both genders, diagnosed through RDC/TMD questionnaire no TMJ osteoarthritis and/or osteoarthrosis. To assess ...

background :musculoskeletal disorders are among the most prevalent occupational disorders in different jobs such as office work. some interventions such as ergonomic modifications and workplace exercises are introduced as the methods for alleviating these disorders. in this study we compared the effect of ergonomic modifications and workplace exercises on musculoskeletal pain and discomfort in ...

BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of two kinds of plantar short foot muscles exercise on foot posture and fundamental movement patterns in long-distance runners. DESIGN A parallel group non-blinded trial with 6-week follow-up. METHODS Twenty five long-distance runners aged 22-35 years. They were divided into two groups. In group 1 (n = 13) subjects perform...

Background: Lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) is one of the two most common tendinopathies of the upper limb. An exercise programme consisting of static stretching exercises, isometric and concentric-eccentric training has been recommended for the management of LET. Based mainly on clinical experience, rotator cuff and scapular musculature weakness in LET patients is commonly addressed increasin...

Summary The immunosuppressive agent has changed the clinical course of MS. Mostly,this agent, like cyclophosphamide cyclosporine A., and X-Ray of the lymphoid organ, has a lot of side effects. It should only be used in the most severe from of MS among immunosuppressive agents, Azathioprin has been used most frequently in spite of the fact that it is not very effective compared with other immun...

OBJECTIVE Autonomic dysfunction is an important mechanism that could explain many symptoms observed in fibromyalgia (FM). Exercise is an effective treatment, with benefits potentially mediated through changes in autonomic modulation. Strengthening is one of the less studied exercises in FM, and the acute and chronic effects of strengthening on the autonomic system remain unknown. The objective ...

QUESTION Are postural exercises delivered by Mensendieck/Cesar therapists more effective in decreasing pain, reducing disability and improving health-related quality of life in visual display unit workers with early non-specific work-related upper limb disorders than strength and fitness exercises delivered by physiotherapists? DESIGN Randomised trial with concealed allocation and intention-t...