BACKGROUND Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition leading to pain, disability and reduced quality of life. There is currently limited evidence to support the use of conservative, non-pharmacological treatments for hip OA. Exercise and manual therapy have both shown promise and are typically used together by physiotherapists to manage painful hip OA. The aim of this randomised controlled ...

Case Description- Twenty four cases of dogs and cats were presented for inability to move and/or getting up one of the legs while walking and leaning on the other.Clinical Findings-Physical and radiographic examinations revealed that the patients had coxofemoral luxation, hip dysplasia, comminuted acetabular fracture, avascular necrosis of femoral head and/or femur head fracture.Tre...

Materials and methods 69 adolescents, aged 10 to 18 years, were classified into two groups according to the method of treatment. 39 patients underwent Cheneau bracing and physiotherapy with the DoboMed program, and 30 were treated with physiotherapy only. All children were asked about their social, emotional and biological problems related to their illness and method of treatment. The group bei...

1. Department of Applied Physiotherapy of the Federal University of the Minas Gerais Triangle – Uberaba, MG. 2. Department of Physiotherapy of the FCT/UNESP – Presidente Prudente Campus, SP. 3. City Hall of São José do Rio Preto, SP. 4. Department of Physical Education of the FCT/UNESP – Presidente Prudente Campus, SP. 5. PhD Program of the Medical School of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP) – São...

Full or partial loss of function in the upper limb is an increasingly common due to sports injuries, occupational injuries, spinal cord injuries, and strokes. Typically treatment for these conditions relies on manipulative physiotherapy procedures which are extremely labour intensive. Although mechanical assistive device exist for limbs this is rare for the upper body. In this paper we describe...

Introduction: Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder presenting with inability to perform daily activities independently. Because SPS is a rare disorder, the efficacy of physiotherapy in the management of SPS is not yet known. Case Presentation: The patient was a 65-year-old female with SPS diagnosed 1 year before. Assessments were performed, such as range of mot...

The main objective of the study was to demonstrate effectiveness physiotherapy means for patients with acute hyperalgic shoulders. research methods were established according objectives research, as follows: professionalliterature method, testing statistical-mathematical method and graphical representation method. From analysis data obtained, we found that by specific physiotherapy, it is possi...

Aims: Over exercise is the most frequent cause of chronic shoulder pain and rotator cuff muscles chronic tendonitis is the most frequent problem among professional athletes. The purpose of this study was to review the effect of a period of compound treatment (physiotherapy, massage therapy, PNF stretching exercises) on rotator cuff muscles chronic tendonitis in Professional athletes. Materials ...

Purpose: A cross-sectional exploration of Notre Dame Australia physiotherapy students' attitudes toward psychiatry and mental illness, students' perceptions regarding preparation in this area for general clinical practice, and a cross-sectional investigation of current mental health-and psychiatry-related content in physiotherapy curricula across Australia and New Zealand. Methods: A questionna...

Background: Prevalence of diabetic neuropathy (DPN) is associated with increased Body Mass Index (BMI). Synchronized lifestyle modification program attempts to synchronize the circadian rhythm body through diet and exercise. Objective: Determine role Lifestyle Modification Program (SLP) Physiotherapy on fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, lipid profile, degree in Type 2 DPN patients Oral Hypogl...