Effectiveness of a high-intensity laser for improving hemiplegic shoulder dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial.

Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a common complication that occurs after stroke and has been reported in up to 84% of hemiplegic patients. One of the recommended treatment options for shoulder pain is high-intensity laser therapy (HILT). This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy on pain, function and hand grip strength in patients with hemiplegic shoulder dysfunction.

Sensorimotor Training Improves Gait, Ankle Joint Proprioception, and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To investigate the effect of sensorimotor training on gait, ankle joint proprioception, and quality of life in diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients.

Design: A prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled experiment was performed. Forty patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy aged 50-65 yrs were distributed randomly into two groups, the sensorimotor training group ( n = 20), and the control group ( n = 20).

Effect of aquatic versus land motor dual task training on balance and gait of patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Patients with stroke are more likely to be at risk of falling, which lead to limitation in their abilities to perform daily living activities and participation in society. Falling is due to an increase in postural sway and a decline in gait ability. Exercise in water helps them to safely and comfortably improve their motor ability by providing low-risk exercise environments.

Effect of core stability exercises on postpartum lumbopelvic pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Core stability exercises have been widely advocated for management of patients with different musculoskeletal conditions, even though its effect on postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain (LPP) has not been fully investigated.

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of core stability exercises on postpartum LPP.

Methods: Thirty four women suffering from postpartum LPP were randomly assigned to the study or control group.

Trunk and pelvic alignment in relation to postural control in children with cerebral palsy.

Background: Trunk-pelvic mal-alignment and postural control deficit are common problems facing children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relation of trunk and pelvic alignment with postural control in children with diplegic CP.

Methods: Seventy seven children with spastic diplegic CP, aged from 6 to 8 years with level II on Gross Motor Function Classification System, participated in this study.