Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
The effect of burn severity on functional capacity in patients with burn injury.
Burns are traumatic injuries that result in severe tissue damage. A reduction in exercise capacity is the most common functional impairment, although it is not clear to what extent the severity of the burn injury affects the exercise capacity. ⋯ Burn injury severity was seen to affect the functional capacity and cardiovascular responses to the shuttle walk test. Shuttle walk test can be preferred to evaluate moderate and major burn injury patients' functional capacity in the acute period of injury.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effectiveness of trigger point treatment in rotator cuff pathology: A randomized controlled double-blind study.
Studies have emphasized the importance of the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in patients with rotator cuff pathologies and the high frequency of MTrPs in rotator cuff muscles. ⋯ A six-week course of IC helps treat active MTrPs. A standard conservative treatment program reduced pain and increased function; the addition of MTrP treatment did not improve clinical outcomes in patients with rotator cuff pathologies.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of pressure release, phonophoresis and dry needling in treatment of latent myofascial trigger point of upper trapezius muscle.
Latent myofascial trigger point (LMTP) is a small hypersensitive area in skeletal muscles that becomes painful under compression or stimulation. LMTPs are relevant for various musculoskeletal disorders. Although several treatments have been introduced to treat LMTP, the most efficient one is yet to be found. ⋯ Considering the significant, positive effects of all three methods, dry needling and phonophoresis seem to be more effective than pressure release.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of core stability exercises on postpartum lumbopelvic pain: A randomized controlled trial.
Core stability exercises have been widely advocated for management of patients with different musculoskeletal conditions, even though its effect on postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain (LPP) has not been fully investigated. ⋯ Core stability exercises in addition to traditional treatment significantly decreased pain and improved function for women with postpartum LPP.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Turkish validity and reliability of the patient satisfaction scale in physiotherapy for patients with musculoskeletal pain.
Patient satisfaction is a key point in evaluating the quality of physiotherapy services. ⋯ The Turkish version of the PSSP is a valid, reliable and easily applicable measure.