Effects of the Addition of Hands-on Procedures to McKenzie Exercises on Pain, Functional Disability and Back Mobility in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Randomised Clinical Trial.

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder that affects people of all ages. This study investigates the effects of the addition of hands-on procedures to McKenzie exercises on patients with LBP and derangement syndrome.

Methods: Forty-eight female patients were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or control group.

The Immediate Effect of Kinesio Tape on Hamstring Muscle Length and Strength in Female University Students: A Pre-post Experimental Study.

Background: Kinesio tape has been proposed to improve the muscle extensibility. However, there are contradictory results in the literature.

Objective: To investigate the effect of Kinesio tape on hamstring muscle lengthening and on hamstring and quadriceps muscle strengthening in university students with hamstring muscle tightness.

Pain mechanisms in complex regional pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of quantitative sensory testing outcomes.

Background: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition following inciting events such as fractures or surgeries with sensorimotor and autonomic manifestations and poor prognosis. This review aimed to provide conclusive evidence about the sensory phenotype of CRPS based on quantitative sensory testing (QST) to understand the underlying pain mechanisms and guide treatment strategies.

Databases: Eight databases were searched based on a previously published protocol.

Efficacy of manual therapy on psychological status and pain in patients with neck pain. A randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of Maitland versus Mulligan mobilization techniques on pain, functional disability, and psychological status in patients with neck pain.

Methods: Forty-four patients with nonspecific neck pain were randomly assigned to the Maitland group (n=22 patients received Maitland therapy [central or unilateral postero-anterior pressure] for 2 sessions/week for 3 weeks) and Mulligan group (n=22 patients received Mulligan sustained natural apophyseal glides for 2 sessions/week for 3 weeks).  This study was conducted at the Rehabilitation Clinic, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between December 2016 to May 2017.

Impact of body weight on shifting of foot pressure among adult subjects.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare the distribution of foot plantar pressure between normal and obese adult subjects during walking.

Methods: Sixty male and female adult volunteers (aged 20-40) were recruited into the study. They were equally divided into 30 normal subjects (BMI = 18.

The Efficacy of Adding Electromagnetic Therapy or Laser Therapy to Medications in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease with a highly significant burden among the Saudi population. This study aimed to investigate the effects of adding either magnetic or laser therapy to medications in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Seventy-one medically controlled diabetic patients were randomly assigned to 26 patients were exposed to magnetic therapy for 20 minutes/session, 2 sessions/week, for 3 months 25 patients were exposed to laser therapy with intensity 5.

Supervised Versus Home Exercise Training Programs on Functional Balance in Older Subjects.

Background: Aging is associated with a progressive decline in physical capabilities and a disturbance of both postural control and daily living activities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of supervised versus home exercise programs on muscle strength, balance and functional activities in older participants.

Methods: Forty older participants were equally assigned to a supervised exercise program (group-I) or a home exercise program (group-II).

Effect of Laser Therapy on Chronic Osteoarthritis of the Knee in Older Subjects.

Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease particularly in older subjects. It is usually associated with pain, restricted range of motion, muscle weakness, difficulties in daily living activities and impaired quality of life. To determine the effects of adding two different intensities of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to exercise training program on pain severity, joint stiffness, physical function, isometric muscle strength, range of motion of the knee, and quality of life in older subjects with knee OA.

The impact of adding weight-bearing exercise versus nonweight bearing programs to the medical treatment of elderly patients with osteoporosis.

Background: Osteoporosis is a major public health problem affecting the elderly population, particularly women. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of adding weight-bearing exercise as opposed to nonweight-bearing programs to the medical treatment of bone mineral density (BMD) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of elderly patients with osteoporosis.

Materials And Methods: Participating in the study were 40 elderly osteoporotic patients (27 females and 13 males), with ages ranging from 60 to 67 years, who were receiving medical treatment for osteoporosis.

Mobilization versus massage therapy in the treatment of cervicogenic headache: a clinical study.

Background And Objective: Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a common problem associated with neck pain. In this study the effect of cervical mobilizations was compared with that of massage therapy in the management of CGH.

Design: Thirty-six subjects with CGH, randomly assigned into two groups, participated in the study.

Plyometric training versus resistive exercises after acute lateral ankle sprain.

Background: Plyometric training is a widely used method to improve performance in healthy athletes. It is highly recommended in the late stage of rehabilitation of many lower limb injuries. However, its effects on muscle strength and function in management of lateral ankle sprain have not been reported.