Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2000
Clinical TrialProximal and distal motor nerve conduction in obturator and femoral nerves.
To study the proximal and distal motor conduction properties of obturator and femoral nerves. ⋯ Motor conduction properties of the obturator nerve can be assessed by the method described, particularly to differentiate between peripheral, plexus, or radicular lesions that involve the obturator nerve.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2000
Lumbar segmental rigidity: can its identification with facet injections and stretching exercises be useful?
To describe a method for observing lumbar segmental rigidity and to show how motion measurements and pain/disability questionnaires can be used to evaluate outcomes of combined facet injections and stretching exercises. ⋯ A simple physical examination technique for assessing lumbar spine segmental rigidity was used in this preliminary study to select patients and levels for combined facet injection and stretching exercise, with resultant improvements in mobility and self-reported pain/disability that may extend beyond the pharmacologic duration of the corticosteroid. The efficacy of either the facet injection or stretching components alone in achieving objective mobility improvements cannot be determined from the present study, but warrants future investigation.