Effects of spinal manipulation or mobilization as an adjunct to neurodynamic mobilization for lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy: a randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: To determine the long-term clinical effects of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) or mobilization (MOB) as an adjunct to neurodynamic mobilization (NM) in the management of individuals with Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy (DHR).

Design: Parallel group, single-blind randomized clinical trial.

Setting: The study was conducted in a governmental tertiary hospital.

Constraint-induced movement therapy protocols using the number of repetitions of task practice: a systematic review of feasibility and effects.

Background: High repetitions of task practice is required for the recovery of the motor function during constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT). This can be achieved into ways: when the task practice is measured in hours of practice or when the number of repetitions is counted. However, it has been argued that using hours of task practice as a measure of practice does not provide a clear instruction on the dose of practice.

Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) delivered via dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on central post-stroke pain and depression: a case report.

Background: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is effective in the management of patients with central post-stroke pain (CPSP) and post-stroke depression (PSD) individually. However, it is not known if tDCS delivered via dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) can be used to ameliorate both symptoms.

Objective: The purpose of this case report was to share the effectiveness of using tDCS of the DLPFC with short inter-session intervals to reduce central pain and depression in a stroke survivor.

A Comparison Between the Effect of Combined Chain Exercises Plus Kinesio Taping With Combined Chain Exercises Alone in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of Kinesio taping as an adjunct to combined chain exercises compared with combined chain exercises alone in the management of individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: A total of 60 (27 male, 33 female) individuals (age range = 50-71 yrs and mean age = 54.26 ± 8.

Knowledge and current practices of Nigerian physiotherapists on the physical activity and exercise training in the rehabilitation of patients with asthma.

Objectives: The study aimed to determine the knowledge and current practices of Nigerian physiotherapists on the physical activity and exercise training in the rehabilitation of patients with asthma and to determine if any difference exists between novice and expert professionals.

Methods: This was designed as a cross-sectional study. A total of 311 practicing physiotherapists in Nigeria participated in the study.

Does exercise program of endurance and strength improve health-related quality of life in persons living with HIV-related distal symmetrical polyneuropathy? A randomized controlled trial.

Background: The most common HIV neurological comorbidity, Distal Symmetrical Peripheral Neuropathy (DSPN), is characterized by severe symptoms and reduced quality of life. Exercise has consistently been mentioned as one of the non-pharmacological therapies for the rehabilitation of individuals with HIV, but little is known about an exercise program to recommend to people living with HIV (PLWHIV)-related DSPN. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of aerobic (AE) or progressive resisted exercise (PRE) on quality of life (QOL) in a person living with HIV-related DSPN.

Knowledge and current practices of physiotherapists on the physical activity and exercise in the rehabilitation of children with epileptic seizures.

Background: Physiotherapists play a key role in the rehabilitation of children with epileptic seizures. Regular physical exercise generates psychological and physiological benefits for people with epilepsy.

Design: This study was a cross-sectional design.