Publications by authors named "Paige Dyrek"
The Role of Physical Exercise in Cognitive Preservation: A Systematic Review.
Am J Lifestyle Med
September 2023
Dementia, or major neurocognitive disorder, is one of the most common causes of disability and dependency in older adults with far-reaching social, physical, and economic impacts. In the absence of adequate treatment, much research has been directed towards prevention. Physical exercise has been shown to increase cerebral blood flow, amplify production of neurotrophic factors, and enhance brain volume.
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- Achilles tendinopathy is a prevalent overuse injury often treated with activity changes and eccentric strengthening exercises.
- This review examines evidence for additional treatments like shockwave therapy and platelet-rich plasma for athletes dealing with midportion and insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
- It proposes a treatment algorithm based on safety and effectiveness data to help in-season athletes manage their condition.
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- The study examines the relationship between the female athlete triad (Triad)—a condition characterized by low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and decreased bone mineral density—and the occurrence of bone-stress injuries (BSIs) and non-bone-stress injuries among collegiate female athletes.
- Using a retrospective cohort design, researchers analyzed data from NCAA Division I female athletes to assess injury frequency and calculate a Triad cumulative risk assessment score based on questionnaires and bone density scans.
- Results indicated that a higher Triad score significantly increased the risk of BSIs, with a 17% rise in rate per risk point, but showed no correlation with non-BSI injuries; additionally, athletes in lean advantage sports had a higher rate of non-BS
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- The study aimed to assess how effective extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is for athletes and active individuals dealing with injuries.
- A systematic review included 56 relevant studies, which considered various types of research designs and involved a total of 1,874 participants.
- The findings suggest that ESWT can be beneficial for certain conditions like plantar fasciitis and can also complement exercise therapy, although more high-quality research is necessary to clarify its effectiveness and outcomes.
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- Accurate diagnosis of exertional leg pain in athletes can be challenging due to vague symptoms and nonspecific exam results.
- This case report discusses a runner's leg pain caused by the combined effects of popliteal artery entrapment and soleal sling syndromes, which are rare causes of such pain.
- It emphasizes the similarities in symptoms of these conditions while illustrating the distinct differences in how they are diagnosed and treated.
Objective: Athletes who engage in repetitive upper-extremity exercise are susceptible to neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS). We sought to identify typical presenting symptoms and common findings on diagnostic workup, in addition to evaluating rates of return to play following various treatment interventions.
Design: Retrospective chart review.
Objective: Scalene blocks are part of both the diagnostic and treatment algorithm for patients presenting with symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS). However, there is a paucity of data on the utility of scalene botulinum toxin injection (BTI) before surgical decompression. We sought to determine the impact of BTI with and without surgery at a multidisciplinary referral center.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMalignant pilomatricoma is a rare cutaneous malignancy that is commonly found on the head and neck. We present a patient with malignant pilomatricoma of the lower extremity with intralesional calcification and giant cells, confirmed by histopathology. This patient's case represents a clinically important variation of malignant pilomatricoma in an uncommon anatomical location.
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