Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of repeated application of rigid tape on pain and mobility deficits associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) accounts for up to 30% of patients with low back pain. Rigid taping techniques are often used for conservative treatment of SIJD related symptoms; however, its effectiveness has not been systematically evaluated. ⋯ Two weeks of rigid tape for anterior innominate correction successfully reduced symptoms related to SIJD.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of active versus passive upper extremity neural mobilization combined with mechanical traction and joint mobilization in females with cervical radiculopathy: A randomized controlled trial.
Neural mobilization is an effective technique in the management of cervical radiculopathy (CR). However, the difference between active versus passive upper extremity (UE) neural mobilization techniques in the management of cervical radiculopathy is not well established. ⋯ Both active and passive neural mobilization is effective in the management of cervical radiculopathy. One of the interventions is not superior to the other.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effectiveness of trigger point treatment in rotator cuff pathology: A randomized controlled double-blind study.
Studies have emphasized the importance of the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in patients with rotator cuff pathologies and the high frequency of MTrPs in rotator cuff muscles. ⋯ A six-week course of IC helps treat active MTrPs. A standard conservative treatment program reduced pain and increased function; the addition of MTrP treatment did not improve clinical outcomes in patients with rotator cuff pathologies.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Comparative Study Controlled Clinical TrialPercutaneous injection of autologous platelet-rich fibrin versus platelet-rich plasma in sacroiliac joint dysfunction: An applied comparative study.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common cause of low back pain. Injection of autologous platelet rich fibrin (PRF) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) in the affected joint is a new option in this disorder management. ⋯ Participants who received SIJ PRF experienced significant clinical improvement compared to those who received PRP in the late follow-up.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyKinesio taping versus dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle: A randomized, single blind (evaluator), prospective study.
Although a number of therapeutic interventions for trigger-point inactivation have been studied, it remains controversial which intervention is better. ⋯ Kinesio taping may be a choice of trigger point inactivation in patients who do not want to be needled or who show contraindication(s) to treatments other than kinesio taping.