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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Active range of motion"”.
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INHIBITORY KINESIO® TAPE APPLICATION TO THE HAMSTRING MUSCLE GROUP: AN INVESTIGATION OF ACTIVE RANGE OF MOTION AND PERCEIVED TIGHTNESS OVER TIME
Context: The purpose of this study was to determine the inhibition effects of Kinesio® tape on the hamstrings muscle group. Objective: Although liberal anecdotal support exists, there is a lack of scientific data reported relative to the use of Kinesio® tape. Design: Within subject – repeated …
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Resistance training and its improvement on passive and active range of motion and performance within young adult female jazz dancers: a literature review and intervention study
… have been thoroughly researched in the genres of ballet, contemporary and modern dance. There is a gap in the research on the style of jazz dance which inspired the current literature review and intervention study. The literature review investigated whether strength, range of motion, and …
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A Comparison of Myofascial Release and Ultrasound in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain
<p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of myofascial release (MFR) compared to ultrasound (US) in treating musculoskeletal pain. Data in the form of number of trigger points, active range-of-motion of the affected joint, pain scale measurement, and a Treatment Response …
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An Investigation of Musculoskeletal Imbalances in the Thoracic and Cervical Regions, with Respect to an Improved Diagnostic Approach for Upper Crossed Syndrome
… shown to produce elevation and forward movement of the shoulders, winging of the scapula, and a forward extension of the head. These changes, in turn, lead to overstress of the cervical cranial junction and shoulders, which can cause neck and/or jaw pain, headaches, and shoulder problems. The …
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Effectiveness of surface electromyographic biofeedback-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation on knee rehabilitation
Purpose. The purpose of this single-blinded, randomized study was to investigate the effectiveness of surface electromyographic biofeedback-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation (sEMG-triggered NMES) in post-surgical knee patients. Methods. Twenty-five participants were randomly assigned …
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Quantification of Cervical Spine Motion During Application of a Rigid Cervical Immobilization Collar
<p>Objective: The purpose of this study was to quantify the amount of cervical range of motion (ROM) that occurred during application of a rigid cervical immobilization collar and the amount of cervical active range of motion (AROM) available after application.</p> <p>Design and Setting: We …
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Role of Dynamic Postural Control Using Functional Movement Assessments in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: Systematic Review and Matched Case-control Study
… recurrent ankle sprains reported in 40% to 70% of patients. Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a term that describes the structural changes at the ankle joint due to recurrent ankle sprains and presence of residual symptoms such as pain, swelling, “giving way”, and loss of motion occurring long …
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The Efficacy of a Forearm Rotation Orthosis for Persons with a Hemiparetic Arm
Objectives. To examine the efficacy of a dynamic forearm rotation orthosis used as the sole intervention and in combination with the Occupational Therapy Task-Oriented (OTTO) approach as well as to evaluate the efficacy of the OTTO approach on the functional performance of persons post-stroke with …
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Investigation of the feasibility of using focal vibratory stimulation with robotic aided therapy for spasticity rehabilitation in spinal cord injury
The occurrence of a traumatic spinal cord injury is in hundreds of thousands of people every year. Survivors are left with loss of many bodily functions, loss of sensation below the point of injury and many more painful and uncomfortable repercussions which interfere with activities of daily …
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The Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy Applied at Acupuncture Points in Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomised Double-Blind Controlled Trial
… Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is a major cause of disability and impaired quality of life (QoL). The prevalence of OA is rapidly increasing affecting approximately 15% of the world’s population.Currently, there are no disease modifying treatments available. …
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Kineziterapijos poveikis pacientų gyvenimo kokybei ir skausmui esant rotatorių manžetės pažeidimui: sisteminė literatūros apžvalga /
… musculoskeletal condition, affecting around 30% of the general population throughout their lives. Rotator cuff pathology is experienced by 4 to 39% of people. Studies indicate that pain, decreased quality of life, and restricted active range of motion in the shoulder joint are the main symptoms …
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Biomechanical analysis of carpal flexion and extension
… was performed to evaluate the relations between active range of motion (ROM) and upper limb anthropometric dimensions. Eight anthropometric dimensions, forearm length, distal and proximal forearm circumferences, wrist breadth, wrist thickness, wrist circumference, hand breadth, and hand length in …
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Mobility Practices, Attitudes and Perceptions of Nurses, Doctors and Physiotherapists Regarding Early Mobilisation of Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Units in Namibia. A Retrospective Record Review and Cross sectional Survey
Background: The main focus of care in intensive care units (ICU) has historically been on preventing mortality. With advancing knowledge and technology, more patients now survive their ICU stay. Therefore, critical care priorities have recently shifted to preventing critical illness related …