background :dysfunction in the kinetic chain caused by poor scapula stabilization can contribute to shoulder injuries and shoulder impingement syndrome (sis). the purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two treatment approaches scapular stabilization based exercise therapy and physical therapy in patients with sis.   methods : the study is a randomized clinical trial in which ...

Part I of this article reviewed the history, etiology and underlying mechanisms of CRPS I and II. The current article reviews the available research of physical therapy treatment interventions for patients with CRPS. As outlined in Part 1 of this article, there continues to be much uncertainty about the underlying mechanisms of CRPS. It remains challenging to develop evidence-based guidelines f...

BACKGROUND Upper extremity lymph edema is the most common side effect of breast cancer treatment that may produce significant physical and psychological morbidity. Pain is the frequent symptom of lymph edema that causes impairment of activities in daily life. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was assessment of the effect of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) on upper extremity lymph edema and ...

Recent research has shown that most individuals with secondary lymphedema can safely engage in aerobic, resistive, and flexibility type exercises during Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) phase 2; however, adherence to exercise remains low for this population. Since lymphedema is a chronic disorder, strict adherence to CDT phase 2, or self-management of symptoms, is necessary. In general, it a...

Triggered by obesity, venous (obesity-associated dependency syndrome) and lymphatic drainage disorders (obesity-associated lymphoedema) can develop, which in themselves require compression therapy, or other comorbidities with indication for compression therapy may exist. In obese patients, some specific features have to be observed in compression therapy: An adequate initial decongestive phase ...