[Purpose] In the photography of new-borns, there is an epidemic trend in the posing of 0-14-day-old neonates that induces ethical and competence issues. The aim of this study is to map the key concepts underpinning the contraindications of this type of passive positioning of the new-borns. [Methods] During the search for literature, the following keywords were used in the PubMed database: neonates; new-born; neck position; hyperextension; rotation; atlanto-occipital joint; sudden infant death; prone sleeping position; white noise; and pain perception.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To determine the effects of diaphragm-strengthening training on the stability limits of the trunk and inspiratory function in patients with low back pain.
Design: A randomized comparative trial including a diaphragm training group that took part in conventional training together with diaphragm strengthening, and a control group that took part in conventional training only. Both groups participated in an 8-week training, 2 times/week.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of diaphragm training on low back pain and thickness of stabilizer muscles of the lumbar spine.
Patients And Methods: Fifty-two individuals were recruited with a history of chronic low back pain in our randomized controlled trial. The participants were divided randomly into two groups.
As proprioceptive training is popular for injury prevention and rehabilitation, we evaluated its effect on balance parameters and assessed the frequency spectra of postural sway linked with the various sensory channels. We recorded the Center of Mass displacement of 30 healthy student research participants (mean age = 21.63; SD = 1.
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