Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyImmediate effect of ultrasound and ischemic compression techniques for the treatment of trapezius latent myofascial trigger points in healthy subjects: a randomized controlled study.
The purpose of this study was to determine immediate effects of ischemic compression (IC) and ultrasound (US) for the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the trapezius muscle. ⋯ In this group of participants, both treatments were shown to have an immediate effect on latent MTrPs. The results show a relation among AROM of cervical rachis, BEA of the trapezius muscle, and MTrP sensitivity of the trapezius muscle gaining short-term positive effects with use of IC.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2009
Comparative StudyNormative cross-sectional area of the brachial plexus and subclavian artery using ultrasonography.
Ultrasonography has been used to measure the cross-sectional area (CSA) of peripheral nerves, but the CSA of the brachial plexus has not previously been reported. The purpose of this study was to establish a reference range of values for the CSA of the brachial plexus, subclavian artery, and peak systolic velocity (PSV) of the subclavian artery in healthy subjects using ultrasonography. ⋯ This is the first study to obtain normative CSA measurements of the brachial plexus and subclavian artery in multiple locations of the thoracic outlet as well as interexaminer reliability data. These data may be beneficial in future studies designed to assess the brachial plexus and subclavian artery in patients with thoracic outlet syndrome.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2009
Comment Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomized controlled trial comparing 2 types of spinal manipulation and minimal conservative medical care for adults 55 years and older with subacute or chronic low back pain.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2009
Short-term effects of manual therapy on heart rate variability, mood state, and pressure pain sensitivity in patients with chronic tension-type headache: a pilot study.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of head-neck massage on heart rate variability (HRV), mood states, and pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) in patients with chronic tension-type headache (CTTH). ⋯ The application of a single session of manual therapy program produces an immediate increase of index HRV and a decrease in tension, anger status, and perceived pain in patients with CTTH.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2009
Comparative StudyThe McKenzie classification system in the extremities: a reliability study using Mckenzie assessment forms and experienced clinicians.
This study investigated the reliability of experienced physiotherapists in classifying patients in McKenzie nonspecific mechanical syndromes from extremity McKenzie assessment forms. ⋯ This reliability analysis of McKenzie extremity assessment forms showed a good level of reliability among the participating experienced therapists.