Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a painful condition that affects the tendinous tissue of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and leads to loss of function of the affected limb. Therefore it can have a major impact on the patient's social and personal life. Many treatments are recommended for lateral epicondylitis; unfortunately the evidence is limited. ⋯ Kinesio taping can be an effective treatment method in LE. This application improves pain, grip strength and functional status of the patients with LE.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Aug 2016
Review Meta AnalysisSurgical versus nonsurgical treatment of chronic low back pain: A meta-analysis based on current evidence.
There are still no clearly defined clinical-practice guidelines related to surgical intervention for chronic low back pain (CLBP) in the absence of serious structural problems such as instability, spinal stenosis, spondylolysis, infection, or neoplasm. There is also a lack of high-quality evidence regarding CLBP treatment. ⋯ For chronic low back pain, nonsurgical treatment was shown to be effective, feasible, and safe during the follow-up period. More randomized controlled trials are needed to compare surgical and nonsurgical treatment of chronic low back pain.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyTai Chi vs. combined exercise prescription: A comparison of their effects on factors related to falls.
Regular exercise training is one of the core components of multifactorial fall-prevention programs. ⋯ It can be concluded that Tai Chi may be a more successful exercise intervention for factors-related to falls in older people.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Aug 2016
Case ReportsDiaphragm pacing system implanted in a patient with ALS.
The diaphragm pacing system (DPS) is a life quality improving operation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients who need mechanical ventilation or have chronic respiratory insufficiency. This procedure is gaining in popularity, and the number of centers implanting diaphragm pacing systems (DPS) is increasing. ⋯ A DPS was implanted after respiratory insufficiency began. In the one-year follow-up period following her operation, her need for ventilatory support disappeared.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Aug 2016
Investigation of the relationship between kinesiophobia, physical activity level and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain.
The aim of our study is to examine the relationship between kinesiophobia (fear of movement), physical activity level and quality of life. ⋯ The kinesiophobia adversely affect the quality of life limiting the physical activity status of patients with chronic low back pain.