Electrocardiographic changes after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Aim: To determine whether ECG changes observed after laparoscopic cholecystectomy could be correlated with procedure characteristics. MATERIAL AND METHODS. We studied prospectively 500 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for documented gallstones and prior history of cardiovascular disease, volume of carbon dioxide insufflated in the peritoneal cavity, duration of the procedure and intra-abdominal pressure created.

Sport related plantar fasciitis. Current diagnostic and therapeutic advances.

Unlabelled: Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for pain in the inferior aspect of the heel among runners, accounting for 10% of injuries that occur in connection with running. The etiology of pain is multifactorial. The aim of the present study is to report our experience in the treatment of plantar fasciitis in athletes and compare our diagnostic strategy and treatment modalities with the current practice.

Low back pain in physical education teachers.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors related to occupational low back pain (LBP) occurring in male physical education teachers (PET). The location was set in Athens and we used questionnaires to collect information. Analysis revealed that the prevalence of LBP during the survey was 63%.