Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Case ReportsHypertrophic ancenous epitrochlearis muscle as a cause of ulnar neuropathy at elbow.
We report herein a 35-year-old man who suffered from pain at his left elbow and numbness in his left hand. Electromyographic studies demonstrated a localized nerve conduction block in the left elbow region. Ultrasonographic evaluation revealed enlargement of the ulnar nerve at the level of the medial epicondyle as well as bilateral anconeus epitrochlearis muscles, one of which was hypertrophic, causing the ulnar neuropathy at the symptomatic site. We emphasize with this case report the complementary role of ultrasound in peripheral nerve pathologies, as it confirmed the entrapment and determined the underlying cause.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Measurement of cervical range of motion (CROM) by electronic CROM goniometer: a test of reliability and validity.
To investigate the reliability and validity of the Electronic Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) Goniometer in measurement of cervical spine mobility in adults with and without neck pain. ⋯ The ACRON cervical goniometer was found to be reliable for measuring cervical mobility in 3 planes for both normal and patient subjects. Construct validity of the goniometer was supported as the test's result documented significant difference in CROM between the control and the neck pain groups.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of core stabilization exercises versus conventional exercises on pain and functional status in patients with non-specific low back pain: a randomized clinical trial.
Low Back Pain (LBP) results in significant level of disability, producing significant restriction on usual activity such as an inability to work. Nearly two third of the adults are affected by non-specific low back pain at some point in their lives. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of core stabilization exercises in comparison with conventional exercises on pain, functional status in patients with non-specific LBP. ⋯ Core stabilization exercises were found to be more effective in reducing pain and improving functional status by decreasing disability of patients with non-specific low back pain in comparison with conventional exercises.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Development and validation of a functional disability index for chronic low back pain.
To develop a valid and reliable functional disability scale for chronic low back pain (CLBP). ⋯ A practical functional disability scale for CLBP was developed and validated.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score-physical function short-form (KOOS-PS).
The Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Physical function Short-form (KOOS-PS) is a disease-specific questionnaire that can be used to evaluate physical function in patients with knee problems and it has not been adapted to Turkish language. ⋯ The Turkish KOOS-PS was found to be reliable and valid for patients with primary knee osteoarthritis.