The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Nov 2010
Comparative StudyComparison of graded exercise and graded exposure clinical outcomes for patients with chronic low back pain.
Quasi-experimental clinical trial. ⋯ Therapy, level 2b–.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Nov 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialShort-term effects of hip abductors and lateral rotators strengthening in females with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Randomized clinical trial. ⋯ Therapy, level 1b-.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Nov 2010
Electromyographic analysis of transversus abdominis and lumbar multifidus using wire electrodes during lumbar stabilization exercises.
Experimental laboratory study. ⋯ The exercises investigated in this study resulted in a wide range of effort level for all 5 muscles monitored. Many of the exercises also resulted in an asymmetrical (right versus left side) activation level for a muscle, including the TrA.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Nov 2010
Specific mechanical pain hypersensitivity over peripheral nerve trunks in women with either unilateral epicondylalgia or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Case-control study with blinded examiner. ⋯ Bilateral mechanical nerve pain hypersensitivity is related to specific and particular nerve trunks in women with either unilateral LE or CTS. Our results suggest the presence of central and peripheral sensitization mechanisms in individuals with either LE or CTS.