European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Jun 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialKinesio Taping applied to lumbar muscles influences clinical and electromyographic characteristics in chronic low back pain patients.
Kinesio Taping (KT) has proved to be effective in various musculoskeletal conditions. Although its precise working mechanism has yet to be fully understood, it is believed to interact with neuromuscular function through mechanoceptor activation. No studies designed to assess the effects of KT in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients have yet been conducted. ⋯ KT may represent an effective adjunct therapy in the physical rehabilitation program of CLBP patients for immediate and acute pain control.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Jun 2011
Traumatic brain injury in the Gaza Strip: adults and children and their caregiver disability burden.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) may lead to long term behavioral, cognitive, physical, mental, social deficits which might influence daily activities of patient and caregiver. ⋯ Both patients with TBI and their caregivers reported high level of disability burden. Caregivers showed low level of community integration in the society due to caring patients with TBI. Clinical Rehabilitation Impact. This study enhances the responsible rehabilitation organizations (governmental, non-governmental and international) to improve the provided health services to patients with TBI and their caregivers and advocates these individuals' rights.