Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a symptom complex attributed to compression of the nerves and vessels as they exit the thoracic outlet. Classified into several sub-types, conservative management is generally recommended as the first stage treatment in favor of surgical intervention. In cases where postural deviations contribute substantially to compression of the thoracic outlet, the rehabili...

In the past decade, important consideration has been given to the rehabilitation of post-operative thoracic surgery patients. Particularly in those institutions where large volumes of thoracic surgery have been done, the need for early restoration of shoulder function and chest motion has become obvious. As early as 1934, Miss Winifred Linton at the Brompton Hospital1 in London, instituted, und...

STUDY DESIGN Prospective descriptive biomechanical analysis of shoulder motion in golf. OBJECTIVE To characterize normal shoulder motion during the driving swing in male recreational golfers of various age groups. BACKGROUND Shoulder trauma accounts for approximately 12% of all golf-related injuries. To design sport-specific rehabilitation programs for the injured golfer and exercise progra...

INTRODUCTION The hemiplegic shoulder pain is common after a stroke. Its appearance brings pain and limits daily living activities as well as participation in specific Neuro-rehabilitation programs. All this leads to a worse functional outcome. Good management of patients can reduce both the frequency and intensity of shoulder pain, improving functional outcome. DEVELOPMENT We conducted a lite...

BACKGROUND The influence of rehabilitation on the outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical results and tendon healing rates following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair utilizing two distinct rehabilitation protocols. METHODS Over a thirty-month period, 124 patients under the age of sixty-five years underwent arthroscopic...

OBJECTIVE To describe the methods of treatment applied by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, nursing-home physicians and neurologists for hemiplegic shoulder pain, and to investigate their beliefs about the effectiveness of triamcinolone acetonide injections for this diagnosis. DESIGN Postal questionnaire with structured and open-ended questions. If necessar...

OBJECTIVE To apply tailored rehabilitation education to video display terminal (VDT) workers with musculoskeletal pain and to assess changes in musculoskeletal pain after rehabilitation education. METHODS A total of 8,828 VDT workers were screened for musculoskeletal disorders using a self-report questionnaire. Six hundred twenty-six VDT workers selected based on their questionnaires were enr...