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Effectiveness of hip muscle strengthening in patellofemoral pain syndrome...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is characterized by anterior knee pain, which could limit the performance of functional activities. The influence of hip joint motion on the development of this...
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Low- and high-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation have no...
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) at low and high frequencies to the abdomens of Swiss mice throughout pregnancy. Thirty...
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Heavy Slow Resistance Versus Eccentric Training as Treatment for Achilles...
Previous studies have demonstrated that eccentric training has a beneficial effect on Achilles tendinopathy, but few randomized controlled trials have compared it with other loading-based treatment...
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A screening tool for clinically relevant urinary incontinence.
The Michigan Incontinence Symptom Index (M-ISI) is a verified measure for urinary incontinence. This study evaluates the M-ISI as a screening tool for clinically relevant urinary incontinence in a...
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Effectiveness of Soft Tissue Massage for Nonspecific Shoulder Pain
Soft tissue massage and exercise are frequently used to treat episodes of shoulder pain. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of soft tissue massage and exercise compared to exercise...
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Knowledge of erectile dysfunction and pelvic floor disorders among young adults
The prevalence of pelvic floor disorders (PFD) in aging women can be compared to the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in aging men. The objective of this study was to assess young adults’...
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The effect of balneotherapy on chronic shoulder pain. A randomized,...
In this single-blind, randomized, follow-up study involving 46 patients with chronic shoulder pain, one group of patients was administered physiotherapy-exercise and transcutaneous electrical nerve...
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Risk factors for persistent pain and its influence on maternal wellbeing...
This study aimed to investigate the overall incidence and risk factors for persistent pain and its interference with daily life following cesarean section. Information on demographics, medical history,...
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High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis
The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of shoe inserts and plantar fascia-specific stretching vs shoe inserts and high-load strength training in patients with plantar...
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Pregnancy is characterized by widespread deep-tissue hypersensitivity...
Lumbopelvic pain occurs frequently in pregnancy but the sensitization factors underlying the condition are largely unknown. This study characterized the somatosensory profile of pregnant and...
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Manual therapy for the management of pain and limited range of motion in...
There is a lack of knowledge about the efficacy of manual therapy (MT) on subjects with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The objective of this systematic review is to synthetise evidence that regards...
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Wound complications after obstetric anal sphincter injuries
The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of and risk factors for wound complications in women who sustain obstetric anal sphincter injuries. Five hundred two women met inclusion criteria for...
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Influence of balance surface on ankle stabilizing muscle activity in subjects...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of balance surface type on muscle activity of ankle stabilizing muscles in subjects with chronic ankle instability. Subjects performed a barefooted...
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What characteristics predispose to continence in nursing home residents?
This study sought to compare characteristics of both continent and incontinent residents in Nursing Homes (NHs) and to investigate what predicts continence and severity of incontinence. The study found...
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Do participants with low back pain who respond to spinal manipulative therapy...
The aim of this study was to determine if low back pain (LBP) patients who respond to spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) differ biomechanically from non-responders and untreated asymptomatic controls....
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Does childbirth play a role in the etiology of rectocele?
Rectoceles occur frequently among parous women and they are thought to be due to disruption or distension of the rectovaginal septum as a result of childbirth. However, the etiology of rectocele is...
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Economic evaluation favours physiotherapy but not corticosteroid injection as...
This study sought to determine the cost-effectiveness of corticosteroid injection, physiotherapy and a combination of these interventions, in comparison to a reference group receiving a blinded placebo...
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The effect of pelvic floor muscle training on sexual function in men with...
The goal of the current study was to asses the effect of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on measured erectile function as an indicator of sexuality in men with LUTS following stroke. A sample of...
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The effect of end-range cervical rotation on vertebral and internal carotid...
Cervical spine manual therapy has been associated with a slight risk of signifcant adverse neurovascular events, particularly to the vertebral arteries. Sustained end-range rotation is suggested...
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Prevalence and impact of urinary incontinence in men with cystic fibrosis.
The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and impact of urinary incontinence (UI) in men with cystic fibrosis (CF). Prevalence of UI and relationship to disease specific factors,...
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