Relationship between self-reported impairments and clinical examination of upper extremity in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: Upper Extremity Impairments (UEIs) in type 2 DM(Diabetes Mellitus) usually occur after other complications of DM have occurred and can lead to disability and severely impact the quality of life. This study aimed to identify the UEIs by self-reported questionnaire and clinical findings and to investigate whether self-reported impairments conform to clinical findings and whether any vital questions about UEIs can be identified to screen the UEIs quickly in type 2 DM comprehensive assessment.

Methods: 91 medically diagnosed type 2 DM subjects were enlisted at a tertiary care hospital per the inclusion and exclusion criteria to participate in the study.

A systematic review of the effectiveness of wrist manipulative therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Study Design: Systematic review.

Introduction: Several treatment methods treat lateral epicondylitis, but there is no consensus regarding the most effective method. Research has suggested that joint mobilizations may help recover patients with lateral epicondylitis.