The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 5 weeks of physioball core stability and balance exercises with conventional floor exercises in women. The experimental group (n = 15) performed curl-ups and back extensions on the physioball while the control group (n = 15) performed the same exercises on the floor. Baseline and post-training tests included electromyography (EMG) recordin...

abstract   background: the aim of study was to compare the effect of kangaroo mother care (kmc) and conventional methods of care (cmc) in low birth weight babies less than 2000 grams.   method: one hundred babies with birth weight less than 2000 grams and without clinical problem were randomized in two groups the intervention group (n=50) who received kangaroo mother care and the control group ...

The study examines whether clinical and objective improvement can be achieved in patients with LBP (low back pain) radicular symptoms using a 6-week exercise program based on press up exercises created from ADL (activities of daily living) movement patterns. This original involved 10 men acute L5 / S1 disc hernia. Before starting the program, determined intensity pain VAS (Visual Analogue Scale...

OBJECTIVE To determine the cost-effectiveness of naturopathic care (acupuncture, relaxation exercises, exercise and dietary advice, and a back care booklet) compared to standardized physiotherapy education and a back care booklet (control treatment) for low back pain in a sample (N = 70) of warehouse workers. DESIGN Economic evaluation based upon the results of a pragmatic randomized controll...

CONTEXT Various studies report decreased muscle activation in the concavity of the curve in patients with scoliosis. Such decreased muscle-performance capacity could lead to sustained postural deficits. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether specific asymmetrical sports therapy exercises rather than symmetrical back strengthening can increase EMG amplitudes of paraspinal muscles in the concavity of...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Low back pain is a common syndrome that causes disability and absence from work. Although there are several causes, the most common type of back pain is nonspecific. Exercises are often used to treat back pain, but there is controversy regarding its effectiveness. The aim of this paper is to review exercises for nonspecific low back pain treatment. CONTENT This paper...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to describe the interdisciplinary care, including chiropractic services, in a military health care facility of an active duty member of the United States Navy with low back pain, leg pain, and foot numbness. CLINICAL FEATURES A 40-year-old patient developed low back pain, leg pain, and foot numbness after moving furniture. The patient described his symptoms ...

Physiotherapy ought to be offered to patients with a range of medical metabolism conditions with the aim of dyspnoea management and symptom management, quality and performance improvement or maintenance, and airway clearance and cough sweetening or support. respiratory exercises is employed as strategy in respiratory organ enlargement medical care, cartilaginous tube hygiene medical care and pt...