OBJECTIVE Thumb problems are common in some health professionals such as physical therapists. The purpose of this case-control study is to investigate the influence of clinical experience and different mobilization techniques on the kinematics of the thumb. METHODS Twenty-three participants without exposure to manual techniques (the Novice Group) and fifteen physical therapists with at least ...

A brief review of acari parasitizing reptiles (Reptilia) was presented. Reptilian mites are represented by 15 families of temporary and permanent parasites which belong to 3 orders: Mesostigmata (Entonyssidae, Heterozerconidae, Ixodorhynchidae, Laelapidae, Macronyssidae, Omentolaelapidae, Paramegistidae), Metastigmata (Amblyommidae, Argasidae, Ixodidae) and Prostigmata (Cloacaridae, Harpirhynch...

[Purpose] To investigate the relationship between hallux valgus (HV) deformity and the position of rearfoot joints, and its effects on the quality of life, pain, and related functional status of women with bilateral hallux valgus (HV). [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 27 right-dominant women. Demographic data, HV angle, weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing subtalar pronation (SP), and ...

introduction and aim: ip-10 molecule is a new biomarker to predict response to treatment in chronic hcv infection. also urine ip-10 has been suggested as a biomarker in other infections. but already, it has low data in urine as well as serum level of ip-10 for hcv infection. the aim of this study was to assess urine and serum level of ip-10 in patients with type 1 and 3a hcv infection. material...

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