Factors affecting health-seeking behavior in sports climbers in Metro Manila: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: In the Philippines, studies on athletes are hard to come by when compared to those done internationally, even more so on newer Olympic sports such as Sports climbing. Furthermore, there is a lack of internationally published research on professional health-seeking behavior for the physical conditions of Filipino athletes. Thus, the objective of the study was to investigate the characteristics of sports climbers in Metro Manila that were associated with better health-seeking behavior.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound Parameters in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Additional Criteria for Diagnosis.

Objectives: To determine the diagnostic capacity of ultrasound (US) in detecting carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Methods: Volunteer adults with and without CTS symptoms were recruited from offices in metropolitan Manila, where employees' work was hand/wrist intensive. Carpal tunnel syndrome was independently diagnosed by a reference standard (positive findings on a physical examination and nerve conduction studies).

Inter-Rater and Intra-Rater Reliability of Sonographic Median Nerve and Wrist Measurements.

Background: Electrophysiologic studies have been considered the "gold standard" in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); however, reports of false-negative results, as well as discomfort for the patient during the procedure has paved the use of ultrasound, being a painless and cost-efficient tool, as an alternative means for its diagnosis. Various ultrasound parameters assessing the median nerve and wrist dimensions have been described, but description of landmarks to assess these in a reliable manner has been lacking.

Methodology: A systematic search of different databases yielded data regarding ultrasound parameters for CTS diagnosis, the landmarks used, and presence of reliability testing.