Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Nov 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of Pilates and trunk strengthening exercises on health-related quality of life in women with chronic low back pain.
Pilates programs are widely used as a form of regular exercise in a broad range of populations investigating their effectiveness for chronic low back pain (CLBP) treatment. ⋯ An 8-week Pilates program improved HRQOL and reduced functional disability more than either a trunk strengthening exercise program or controls among women with CLBP.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Nov 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialDiabetic peripheral neuropathy: Correlation between nerve cross-sectional area on ultrasound and clinical features.
To evaluate the correlations of the cross-sectional area (CSA) of peripheral nerves in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) patients based on ultrasound (US) with clinical and demographic characteristics. ⋯ US is a sensitive diagnostic technique for detecting DPN; however, it does not indicate disease severity.