Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of the high-power pain threshold ultrasound technique in the elderly with latent myofascial trigger points: a double-blind randomized study.
The high-power pain threshold ultrasound (HPPTUS) technique has been introduced as a novel treatment method in patients with myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). The aim of the current study was to compare the therapeutic effects of HPPTUS with those of the conventional ultrasound technique in elderly patients with latent MTrPs on the upper trapezius muscles of at least 1 side. ⋯ The results indicate that the HPPTUS technique in same manner as treatment of active MTrPs is not superior to the conventional ultrasound technique in the treatment of the elderly patients with the latent MTrPs.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of different frequencies of conventional transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on pressure pain threshold and tolerance.
Pulse frequency is one of the key determinants of analgesic outcomes by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). However, optimal settings remain unclear. ⋯ These findings established that, at 150 pps conventional TENS, threshold and tolerance values were consistently higher. These results are presented to inform future research regarding optimal conventional TENS parameters and to provide support for clinical applications.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialHow effective is a modified exercise program on its own or with back school in chronic low back pain? A randomized-controlled clinical trial.
The aim of this trial is to search effectiveness of specifically adapted exercise programs on its own and with low back school on pain, disability, trunk and quadriceps muscle strength, walking performance, spinal mobility, quality of life (QOL), and depression in the patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). ⋯ Diagnostic study Level-I-I (prospective study).
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyLow-level laser therapy versus ultrasound therapy in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy and ultrasound therapy in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome. ⋯ The results suggest that efficacy of both treatments were comparable to each other in regarding reducing pain severity and functional disability in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome. Based on our findings, we conclude that low-level laser therapy may be considered as an effective alternative to ultrasound based therapy in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome especially ultrasound based therapy is contraindicated.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison between massage and routine physical therapy in women with sub acute and chronic nonspecific low back pain.
The aim of this study was to investigate the comparison of massage therapy and routine physical therapy on patients with sub acute and chronic nonspecific low back pain. ⋯ It can be concluded that both massage therapy and routine physical therapy are useful for sub acute and chronic nonspecific low back pain treatment especially if accompanied with exercise. However, massage is more effective than other electrotherapy modalities, and it can be used alone or with electrotherapy for the treatment of patients with low back pain.