OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of creep developed in the anterior cruciate ligament and other viscoelastic knee structures on the function of the flexor and extensor muscles of males and females. DESIGN Static load applied to the proximal tibia of young healthy male and female subjects in a laboratory setting with maximal voluntary knee flexion and extension performed before and after the ...

Adequate length and tension of postural muscles are necessary to maintain proper body posture enable basic movement patterns be correctly carried out. These include the hamstrings. Research results show that these often characterised by reduced elasticity excessive passive stiffness. The aim our study was assess relationship between hamstring shortening, weight in physically active boys. involv...

Background: The aim of the current study is to evaluate the technique of reconstruction of Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation using tendon autograft (semitendinosus) and to assess clinical, radiographic results and complications associated with this procedure. Methods: This is a prospective study was conducted on 20 patients with 20 dislocations from May 2013 till March 2014 including pat...

objectives: major depression and anxiety disorders are common psychiatric disorders among cancer patients and are associated with psychosocial impairment and decreased quality of life. depressed and anxious cancer patients also experience a more rapid progression of cancer symptoms, increased mortality, more metastasis and pain, and increased medical utilization. although some research has expl...