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Filter by:Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is known as an important contributing factor in lower back pain. Pain and stiffness experienced from the sacroiliac joint in the SI region (hips/groins or may spread to lower extremity) is referred as SIJ dysfunction.Physiotherapists have a wide range of options in managing SIJD including Manipulation, Kinesiotaping, Muscle Energy Technique (MET), McKenzie, Maitland's mobilization, and Mulligan's mobilization. So far studies have shown the efficacy of different treatment tools in combination or in isolation. Likewise, researchers have also studied the effect of piriformis stretch in combination with other exercises on sacroiliac joint pain. However, there is very limited literature available on the cumulative effect of piriformis stretch along with mobilization maneuvers on pain and disability in patient with SIJ dysfunction.Since piriformis is one of the most important muscles involved in stabilization of SI joint and a major source of SI dysfunction, hence the current study is designed to investigate the additional effects of piriformis stretch with manual therapy in the management of sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
A clinical trial comparing the potential effect of 2 different modalities (Nd-YAG Laser Versus Epidermal growth factor injection) on pain reduction in patients suffering from myogenic tempromandibular disorder.
The goal of this intervention study is to determine the effect of occlusal splint (OS) therapy on the concentration of inflammatory cytokines in serum and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Aims are: - to determine cytokines level in GCF and serum before and after OS therapy - to determine the degree of psychosocial dysfunction and oral health-related quality of life before and after OS therapy - investigate the correlation between cytokines level in GCF and serum - to determine the effect of OS on treatment outcomes, pain intensity, dysfunction, and psychosocial status of patients with painful TMD. Participants will be asked to complete self-assessment questionnaires, and GCF and blood samples will be collected before beginning of the OS therapy and at follow-up examinations one month and two months after.
In the postoperative period of a total knee arthroplasty, subjects present limitations of articular amplitudes, swelling, pain and functional limitations. Functional rehabilitation is unanimously recommended, including the use of cryotherapy. However, there is no consensus regarding the methods of application of cryotherapy. Thus the objective of the study is to compare 2 cryotherapy techniques associated with a classic rehabilitation on the improvement of mobility, swelling, pain and functional parameters. The 2 cryotherapies were a compressive cryotherapy and a so-called classic cryotherapy by cold pack.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Sacroiliac Joint Disfunction (SIJD) and to determine the immediate effect of single-session orofacial manual therapy on SIJD. Patients will be treated for 1 session. The evaluation was planned to be done twice, at the beginning and end of the session.
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between temporomandibular joint problems, head posture, tongue strength, and endurance with core stabilization.
The study is a nationwide, register-based cohort survey study. The objective of this study is to investigate whether weight change is associated with the incidence of persistent postoperative pain following total hip arthroplasty and knee arthroplasty across non-obese and obese and patients.
To examine the effects of temporomandibular joint mobilization and exercises added to the conventional physiotherapy program on posture, functionality and muscular endurance in individuals with chronic neck pain.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) nested in a prospective cohort study is to investigate whether physical activity (PA) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) can be optimized by the use of an activity tracking device including motivational feedback in comparison with activity tracking without feedback. Furthermore, the project will investigate the predictive value of PA level prior to TKA/UKA for the length of stay, return to work, and quality of life. The main hypothese of the study are: RCT study: - Using an activity tracking device, including motivational feed-back on PA show a superior short-term effect on increased PA (Total counts; primary outcome measure), physical functioning, return to work, and quality of life in comparison with no motivational feed-back from the activity tracker, defined as 'care as usual', in TKA and UKA patients - Using an activity tracking device, including motivational feedback, will have a superior effect on step counts, activity types and pain compared to the standard care, in TKA and UKA patients Prospective cohort: - PA prior to TKA or UKA can work as a predictive measure for function and quality of life following surgery - PA prior to TKA or UKA can work as a predictive measure for the length of hospital stay and return to work Patients will be randomized to activity tracking and motivational feed-back by gamification for patient self-mobilization (Intervention-group) or 'care-as-usual' including activity tracking without motivational feed-back (Control-group). Patients not eligible and/or willing to participate in the RCT study, will be offered to participate in a prospective non-interventional cohort study.
The study's objective is to evaluate the efficacy of implemented Virtual Reality therapy for patients who have undergone lower limb arthroplasty and are in inpatient rehabilitation. The study aim to examine its influence on reducing anxiety levels, mitigating depressive symptoms, enhancing motivation for elderly patients to participate in physiotherapy, and improving their overall functional state and fall risk.