To overview literature regarding the role of interferential therapy in osteoarthritis knee and synthesize findings retrieved f(1)rom searches computerized databases authoritative texts The purpose study was an effort to find out efficacy Pulsed electromagnetic Energy & Interferential Therapy control pain of(2)To design carry a randomized controlled trial complex, physical based intervention...

CONTEXT Clinical trials have demonstrated that preventive neuromuscular training (PNMT) can be effective to reduce ACL injuries in young females. However, the magnitude of the overall effect of PNMT for ACL injury reduction has not reached consensus. In addition, the effects of individual exercises in PNMT that optimise ACL injury reduction are unknown. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this project w...

I read the article entitled “Effect of Lumbar Stabilization and Dynamic Lumbar Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain” by Moon et al. [1] with interest. However, I would like to offer some comments regarding its results and methodology reported. Moon et al. [1] compared ‘Lumbar Stabilization’ exercises with ‘Dynamic Lumbar Strengthening’ exercises. However the exercises ...

The purpose of this study was to develop a Web video designed to promote regular shoulder joint exercise on a continuous basis among patients with shoulder joint disease. This is a methodological research. A shoulder joint exercise video was developed through the five stages of the ADDIE model: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The video demonstrates exercises that ...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of an inclined ankle on the activation of the abductor hallucis muscle during short foot exercises. [Subjects] We recruited 14 healthy volunteers who were free of pain, and did not suffer from arthritis or osteomuscular problems related to the foot or ankle. [Methods] The subjects performed short foot exercises and short inclined f...

The primary goal of a sports rehabilitation program is to return the injured athlete back to competition as quickly and as safely as possible. Sports physical therapists utilize a variety of exercise equipment to help an athlete restore function after an injury. An injured athlete's therapeutic exercise program frequently includes the prescription of functional strengthening and power exercises...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the current practice of physiotherapists and occupational therapists in prescribing upper limb exercises to people after stroke and to explore differences between professions and work settings. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey design. PARTICIPANTS Occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in UK stroke rehabilitation. RESULTS The survey's response rate wa...

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which a non-traditional strength training program will impact the healthrelated fitness of youth. Researchers hypothesized that the strengthening program would positively affect the fitness outcomes. Participant physical education classes incorporated strengthening exercises three days weekly, and cardiovascular and agility activities eac...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the changes of activation of the abdominal muscles depending on exercise angles and whether the activation of rectus abdominis differs according to the location, during curl up and leg raise exercises, by measuring the thickness ratio of abdominal muscles using ultrasonography. METHODS We examined 30 normal adults without musculoskeletal problems. Muscle thickness was...

BACKGROUND CONTEXT In 2008, the Neck Pain Task Force (NPTF) recommended exercise for the management of neck pain and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). However, no evidence was available on the effectiveness of exercise for Grade III neck pain or WAD. Moreover, limited evidence was available to contrast the effectiveness of various types of exercises. PURPOSE To update the findings of the N...