PURPOSE To examine the effect of particle size and surface characteristics on colloidal particle uptake from subcutaneous tissue into the lymphatic system. MATERIALS AND METHODS Perfluorocarbon emulsion ZY13163 (median particle diameter, 0.08 micron; surfactant, egg yolk phospholipid), ZY13164 (median particle diameter, 0.36 micron; surfactant, egg yolk phospholipid), ZY13199 (0.18 micron, su...

While the foot abduction brace (FAB) plays an important role in the Ponseti method, the true function of the FAB in the treatment of idiopathic clubfoot remains unknown. In our clinical experience, we have noted that many patients with unilateral idiopathic clubfoot developed significant flatfoot in the contralateral foot during brace treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ...

Introduction This study evaluated the effects of foot reflexotherapy on pain and postural balance in elderly individuals with low back pain. Design Randomized, controlled pilot study. Participants (n = 20) were randomly assigned to 2 groups: individuals submitted to conventional foot massage (control group) or foot reflexotherapy (RT, intervention group) for a period of 5 weeks. Questionnaire...

This paper investigated whether tapping on the median cubital vein or massaging the forearm was more effective in obtaining better venous palpation for venipuncture. Forty healthy volunteers in their twenties were subjected to tapping (10 times in 5 sec) or massage (10 strokes in 20 sec from the wrist to the cubital fossa) under tourniquet inflation on the upper arm. Venous palpation was assess...

Hemodialysis can cause disturbance in sleep. Sleep disorders immune system and decreased sleep quality. Low quality leads to poor of life resulting premature death negative impacts on the individual’s response which lead development cardiovascular diseases, is leading patients with kidney disease. This study aimed identify describe effectiveness different types massages improving hemodialysis p...

Background: Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common disorder in the elderly, especially older women, which causes sleep disorders and endangers the elderly with increase in the risk of falling, memory disturbances, and eventually, poor quality of life. Today, non-pharmacological approaches, including reflexology massage, are considered along with pharmaceutical methods for improving sleep quali...

A service development initiative was conducted to assess the impact of abdominal massage on chronic constipation in children with physical disabilities and learning needs. Twenty-five parents engaged in an abdominal massage training programme led by a specialist health visiting team (children's disability). Participants were asked to carry out abdominal massage for a total of 20 minutes per day...

Foot ulcers are a common and devastating complication of diabetes. Many patients with diabetic foot ulcers experience significant disability and ultimately require amputation. Despite attentive management with multiple modalities including surgical debridement, relief of pressure, and other standard measures, many diabetic foot ulcers persist as chronic, nonhealing wounds. Hyperbaric oxygen (HB...

Background Physiologic (flexible) pes planus (flatfoot) is a descriptive term for feet that have a visually lowered medial longitudinal arch often in association with rearfoot eversion [1]. Reported to affect approximately 15% of the adult population [2] physiologic pes planus can be categorised as either symptomatic (painful, non-functional) or nonsymptomatic (non-painful, functional) with the...