Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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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 · Sep 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialRegression of lumbar disc herniation by physiotherapy. Does non-surgical spinal decompression therapy make a difference? Double-blind randomized controlled trial.
The aim of the study determining whether or not Non-invasive Spinal Decompression Therapy (NSDT) was effective in resorption of herniation, increasing disc height in patients with lumbar disc herniation (LHNP). ⋯ This study showed that patients with LHNP received physiotherapy had improvement based on clinical and radiologic evidence. NSDT can be used as assistive agent for other physiotherapy methods in treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyTai Chi vs. combined exercise prescription: A comparison of their effects on factors related to falls.
Regular exercise training is one of the core components of multifactorial fall-prevention programs. ⋯ It can be concluded that Tai Chi may be a more successful exercise intervention for factors-related to falls in older people.
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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.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialExtracorporeal shock wave therapy for sacroiliac joint pain: A prospective, randomized, sham-controlled short-term trial.
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain can cause lower back pain and pelvic discomfort. However, there is no established standard treatment for SIJ pain. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a novel, non-invasive therapeutic modality for musculoskeletal disorders. The mechanism underlying shockwave therapy is not fully understood, but the frequency with which ESWT is applied clinically has increased over the years. ⋯ ESWT represents a potential therapeutic option for decreasing SIJ pain.