Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyImmediate effect of ultrasound and ischemic compression techniques for the treatment of trapezius latent myofascial trigger points in healthy subjects: a randomized controlled study.
The purpose of this study was to determine immediate effects of ischemic compression (IC) and ultrasound (US) for the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the trapezius muscle. ⋯ In this group of participants, both treatments were shown to have an immediate effect on latent MTrPs. The results show a relation among AROM of cervical rachis, BEA of the trapezius muscle, and MTrP sensitivity of the trapezius muscle gaining short-term positive effects with use of IC.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2009
Comparative StudyNormative cross-sectional area of the brachial plexus and subclavian artery using ultrasonography.
Ultrasonography has been used to measure the cross-sectional area (CSA) of peripheral nerves, but the CSA of the brachial plexus has not previously been reported. The purpose of this study was to establish a reference range of values for the CSA of the brachial plexus, subclavian artery, and peak systolic velocity (PSV) of the subclavian artery in healthy subjects using ultrasonography. ⋯ This is the first study to obtain normative CSA measurements of the brachial plexus and subclavian artery in multiple locations of the thoracic outlet as well as interexaminer reliability data. These data may be beneficial in future studies designed to assess the brachial plexus and subclavian artery in patients with thoracic outlet syndrome.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2009
Short-term effects of manual therapy on heart rate variability, mood state, and pressure pain sensitivity in patients with chronic tension-type headache: a pilot study.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of head-neck massage on heart rate variability (HRV), mood states, and pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) in patients with chronic tension-type headache (CTTH). ⋯ The application of a single session of manual therapy program produces an immediate increase of index HRV and a decrease in tension, anger status, and perceived pain in patients with CTTH.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2009
Comparative StudyCentral sensitization induced in trigeminal and upper cervical dorsal horn neurons by noxious stimulation of deep cervical paraspinal tissues in rats with minimal surgical trauma.
This study investigated if central sensitization is induced in the trigeminal subnucleus caudalis (also termed the medullary dorsal horn) and C1 and C2 dorsal horns by noxious stimulation of deep upper cervical paraspinal tissues in a preparation relatively free of surgical trauma. ⋯ These findings provide the first documentation that deep cervical nociceptive inputs can induce central sensitization in medullary and C1/C2 dorsal horns and suggest that these effects may reflect mechanisms contributing to deep cervical pain and its referral.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2009
Comparative StudyThe McKenzie classification system in the extremities: a reliability study using Mckenzie assessment forms and experienced clinicians.
This study investigated the reliability of experienced physiotherapists in classifying patients in McKenzie nonspecific mechanical syndromes from extremity McKenzie assessment forms. ⋯ This reliability analysis of McKenzie extremity assessment forms showed a good level of reliability among the participating experienced therapists.