Publications by authors named "Lukas Trimmel"
Background: The Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) is a relatively new manual therapy approach in the field of musculoskeletal physical therapy, and its potential effectiveness in treating chronic ankle instability (CAI) remains unexplored.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial with 23 participants was conducted. Patients were randomly assigned to either the FDM + balance-strength training (BST) group ( = 8), receiving extra FDM sessions weekly in addition to two sessions of BST, or the BST group ( = 7).
Objectives: To examine the effects of a time-saving leg-press training program with moderate vibration on strength parameters, pain, and functional outcomes of patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in comparison with functional physiotherapy.
Design: Randomized controlled trial.
Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation department at a university teaching hospital.
Objective: To compare the effects of isokinetic (ISO-K) and vibrational-proprioceptive (VIB) trainings on muscle mass and strength.
Methods: In 29 ISO-K- or VIB-trained young athletes we evaluated: force, muscle fiber morphometry, and gene expression of muscle atrophy/hypertrophy cell signaling.
Results: VIB training increased the maximal isometric unilateral leg extension force by 48·1%.
Objectives: To evaluate the beneficial effect of training in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and influence of additional electric muscle stimulation (EMS) of the knee extensor muscles.
Design: A randomized clinical trial.
Setting: Supervised physiotherapy (PT) training and home-based EMS.