Medicine and science in sports and exercise
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Med Sci Sports Exerc · Sep 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEfficacy and safety of diclofenac diethylamine 2.32% gel in acute ankle sprain.
Topical diclofenac diethylamine (DDEA) 2.32% gel achieves lasting efficacy in localized pain with two applications per day, while maintaining the favorable safety profile of topical diclofenac and potentially improving convenience and patient compliance. ⋯ DDEA 2.32% gel twice daily (applied in the morning and evening) was well tolerated and provided lasting relief from pain, improved function, and reduced symptomatic healing time in uncomplicated ankle sprain.
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Med Sci Sports Exerc · Aug 2012
Marked effects of Pilates on the abdominal muscles: a longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging study.
The study's purpose was to analyze the effects of Pilates on the volume of the rectus abdominis (RA), obliques, and transversus abdominis, with the last two considered conjointly (OT). ⋯ The present study reveals the existence of asymmetries in the muscles of the abdominal wall in nonactive healthy women. Pilates practice twice a week for 9 months elicits hypertrophy of the abdominal wall muscles, particularly of the RA, and eliminates preexisting asymmetries of the OT. Modern Pilates can be recommended as an effective method to reinforce the muscles of the abdominal wall and to compensate preexisting asymmetric developments.
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Med Sci Sports Exerc · Jul 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialClinical pilates versus general exercise for chronic low back pain: randomized trial.
This single-assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the efficacy of physiotherapy-delivered clinical Pilates and general exercise for chronic low back pain. ⋯ An individualized clinical Pilates program produced similar beneficial effects on self-reported disability, pain, function and health-related quality of life as a general exercise program in community volunteers with chronic low back pain.
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Med Sci Sports Exerc · Jul 2012
Daily walking intensity as a predictor of quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
This study aimed to assess independent predictors of quality of life (QOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, in particular, to evaluate the relationship between QOL and functional exercise capacity measured with an activity monitor. ⋯ QOL is an important aspect to be integrated into long-term disease management and the assessment of daily walking intensity using accelerometry can provide additional information about the patient's functional status and well-being during a certain period.
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There are many benefits associated with meeting current physical activity recommendations. At present, it is unknown whether a reduced sensitivity to pain is included among these benefits. ⋯ These results provide preliminary evidence that meeting current physical activity recommendations may be beneficial for pain in women. Moreover, participation in vigorous activity seems to account for the decreased pain sensitivity. In our sample, sedentary behavior did not seem to have a deleterious effect on pain. Results from this study have many potential applications including aiding our understanding of why exercise functions as a treatment for those with chronic pain conditions and providing a rationale for including physical activity assessment in pain research.