Impact of an exercise and walking protocol on quality of life for elderly people with OA of the kneePhysiotherapy Research International - Tập 8 Số 3 - Trang 121-130 - 2003
Rosângela Corrêa Dias, João Marcos Domingues Dias, Luiz Roberto Ramos
AbstractBackground and PurposeThe knee is the weight‐bearing joint most commonly affected by osteoarthritis (OA). The symptoms of pain, morning stiffness of short duration and physical dysfunction in the activities of daily living (ADL) can have an effect on many aspects of health, affecting quality of life. Regular and moderate p...... hiện toàn bộ
Balance assessment in patients with peripheral arthritis: applicability and reliability of some clinical assessmentsPhysiotherapy Research International - Tập 6 Số 4 - Trang 193-204 - 2001
Anne Marie Norén, Ulrika Bogren, Jakob Bolin, Christina H. Opava
AbstractBackground and PurposeMany individuals with peripheral arthritis blame decreased balance as a reason for limiting their physical activity. It is therefore important to assess and improve their balance. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the applicability and the reliability of some clinical balance assessment...... hiện toàn bộ
Concurrent validity of the Berg Balance Scale and the Dynamic Gait Index in people with vestibular dysfunctionPhysiotherapy Research International - Tập 8 Số 4 - Trang 178-186 - 2003
Susan L. Whitney, Diane M. Wrisley, Joseph M. Furman
AbstractBackground and PurposeThe Berg Balance Scale is a reliable and valid measure that is used to assess characteristics of balance. The Dynamic Gait Index is a relatively new measure that has been used to record dynamic gait tasks in people with vestibular dysfunction. The purpose of the present study was to determine the conc...... hiện toàn bộ
Ultrasound and Laser as Stand‐Alone Therapies for Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled StudyPhysiotherapy Research International - Tập 19 Số 3 - Trang 166-175 - 2014
Andrea Manca, Eloisa Limonta, G. Pilurzi, Francesca Ginatempo, Edoardo Rosario de Natale, Beniamina Mercante, E. Tolu, Franca Deriu
AbstractBackground and PurposeUltrasound (US) and low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) are commonly employed for myofascial trigger points (MTP) despite lack of evidence for usage as stand‐alone treatments. The aim of the study was to determine, on MTP of the upper trapezius muscle (uTM), the effects of US and LLLT per se... hiện toàn bộ
Exercise Prescription Patterns in Patients Treated with Vestibular Rehabilitation After ConcussionPhysiotherapy Research International - Tập 18 Số 2 - Trang 100-108 - 2013
Bara Alsalaheen, Susan L. Whitney, Anne Mucha, Laura Morris, Joseph M. Furman, Patrick J. Sparto
AbstractBackground and PurposeIndividuals with concussion often complain of persistent dizziness and imbalance, and these problems have been treated with vestibular rehabilitation exercises. The purpose of this study is to describe the vestibular rehabilitation exercise prescriptions provided to individuals after concussion.... hiện toàn bộ