Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2011
Controlled Clinical TrialA comparison of the thoracic spine in the sagittal plane between elite cyclists and non-athlete subjects.
to evaluate and compare the angular disposition of the thoracic spine (at different postures) in elite cyclists and a group of individuals who do not exercise in a systematic manner. ⋯ The posture adopted in cycling is not the only result of the higher thoracic curvature in cyclists when standing. It is necessary to include spinal postural awareness in the training plan and thoracic muscle resistance exercises that favour more aligned postures while standing.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2011
Case ReportsOsteopoikilosis associated with fibromyalgia and active myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius muscles.
Osteopoikilosis is a sclerosing bone dysplasia, characterized by multiple oval spots of radiodensities within the trabecular bone. It occurs equally common among men and women. ⋯ Most reported cases have been found incidentally on roentgenograms taken for other purposes. We present a 58-year-old woman with OPK associated with fibromyalgia and active myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius muscles.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2011
Efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency treatment on the saphenous nerve in patients with chronic knee pain.
We studied the long-term efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency treatment (PRF) on the saphenous nerve in 115 patients with chronic knee pain. ⋯ PRF application to the saphenous nerve for eight minutes showed remarkable amount of patient satisfaction. Application of PRF for the second time could be recommended if it shows some benefit after the sixth month. But none of our patients needed a second application of PRF after six months period.