Affective and Clinical Outcomes Related to Pain After Graded Motor Imagery in Patients With Chronic Shoulder Pain: A Pre-Post-Single-Group Study.

The aim of this study was to assess at 6-month and 1-year follow-up the effect of graded motor imagery (GMI) in addition to usual care on the affective and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic shoulder pain. A pre-post-intervention single-group study was conducted. One hundred forty-eight patients with chronic shoulder pain were included.

Pilates Dosage in Rehabilitation of Patients With Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Scoping Review.

Context: Pilates exercise is commonly used in the rehabilitation of individuals with musculoskeletal conditions, but dosing parameters for optimal outcomes are unclear. Large variations exist in Pilates-based protocols, and research related to specific dosing is sparse.

Objective: To identify optimal dose parameters of Pilates exercise when applied to the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions.

Ηand dexterities assessment in stroke patients based on augmented reality and machine learning through a box and block test.

A popular and widely suggested measure for assessing unilateral hand motor skills in stroke patients is the box and block test (BBT). Our study aimed to create an augmented reality enhanced version of the BBT (AR-BBT) and evaluate its correlation to the original BBT for stroke patients. Following G-power analysis, clinical examination, and inclusion-exclusion criteria, 31 stroke patients were included in this study.

Modeling arsenic in European topsoils with a coupled semiparametric (GAMLSS-RF) model for censored data.

Arsenic (As) is a versatile heavy metalloid trace element extensively used in industrial applications. As is carcinogen, poses health risks through both inhalation and ingestion, and is associated with an increased risk of liver, kidney, lung, and bladder tumors. In the agricultural context, the repeated application of arsenical products leads to elevated soil concentrations, which are also affected by environmental and management variables.

Excessive Knee Internal Rotation during Grand Plié in Classical Ballet Female Dancers.

Classical ballet dancers are exposed daily to physically demanding movements. Among these, the Grand Plié stands out for its biomechanical complexity, particularly the stress applied to the knee joint. This study investigates the knee kinematics of healthy professional classical ballet dancers performing the Grand Plié.

Comparability of the Effectiveness of Different Types of Exercise in the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review.

Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common condition both in athletes and the general population. The purpose of this study is to highlight the most effective form of exercise in managing pain-related symptoms and functional capacity as well as in a return to life activities, ensuring the quality of life of patients with AT, and creating a protocol to be used in rehabilitation. We conducted a systematic review of the published literature in Pubmed, Scopus, Science Direct, and PEDro for Randomised Controlled Trials concerning interventions that were based exclusively on exercise and delivered in patients 18-65 years old, athletes and non-athletes.

Evidence for Improvement in Local but Not Diffuse Pressure Pain Thresholds Following Physical Therapist Interventions for Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to investigate whether quantitative sensory testing proxy measures for peripheral and central sensitization change following physical therapist interventions for tendinopathy and whether changes occur in parallel to changes in self-reported pain.

Methods: Four databases-Ovid EMBASE, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus, and CENTRAL-were searched from inception to October 2021. Three reviewers extracted data for the population, tendinopathy, sample size, outcome, and physical therapist intervention.

Isometric Exercise for the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy.

The most common tendinopathy in the elbow area and one of the two most common tendinopathies in the upper limb is Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET) [...

The Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation in the Management of Post-stroke Spasticity: A Scoping Review.

Stroke is a cerebrovascular disorder characterized by the sudden onset of symptoms and clinical signs caused by either vascular infraction or hemorrhage. One of the main symptoms in the majority of post-stroke patients is spasticity. The main therapeutic options of spasticity in post-stroke patients include pharmacological interventions, rehabilitation techniques, and surgery.

Do We Need Psychological Outcome Measures in the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET)?

Many outcome measures have been developed in the evaluation of LET [...

Issues Related to the Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy.

One of the most popular recommended physical therapy modalities for the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) is extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) [...

Is Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy an Appropriate Clinical Diagnostic Term When the Condition Is Persistent?

Lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) seems to be the most appropriate term to use in clinical practice because previous terms such as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow, lateral epicondylalgia, epicondylosis, enthesopathy, Father of the Bride's Elbow, lateral elbow or extensor tendonitis, lateral elbow or extensor tendinosis, and extensor tendinopathy make reference to inappropriate aetiological, anatomical, and pathophysiological terms [...

Is a Heavy-Slow Resistance Exercise Program an Appropriate Treatment Approach for All Patients with Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy? Editorial.

Heavy-slow resistance exercise programs are the most effective physiotherapy treatment approaches in lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) management [...

Stop Using the Eccentric Exercises as the Gold Standard Treatment for the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy.

The most common tendinopathy in the elbow area is the Lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) [...

The Greek version of shoulder rating questionnaire (SRQ): Translation, cultural adaptation, a reliability and validity study in patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain.

Background: The Shoulder Rating Questionnaire (SRQ) was created in the English language to assess shoulder disorders in six areas: global function, pain, daily activities, recreational and athletic activities, and work.

Purpose: The study aimed to translate and culturally adapt Shoulder Rating Questionnaire (SRQ) into Greek.

Methods: The SRQ English version was translated and adapted into the Greek language using forward translation, expert panel synthesis, and backward translation procedures.

Age-Related Electrocardiographic Characteristics of Male Junior Soccer Athletes.

Introduction: Very limited data exist on normal age-related ECG variations in adolescents and no data have been published regarding the ECG anomalies induced by intensive training, which are relevant in pre-participation screening for sudden cardiac death prevention in the adolescent athletic population. The purpose of this study was to establish normal age-related electrocardiographic measurements (P wave duration, PR interval, QRS duration, QT, and QTc interval) grouped according to 2-year age intervals.

Methods: A total of 2,151 consecutive healthy adolescent Soccer athletes (trained for a mean of 7.

Greek physiotherapists' contemporary knowledge and practice for lateral elbow tendinopathy: An online survey.

Objectives: To investigate physiotherapists' current knowledge and practice in the management of patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy, to explore associations between the participants' education and management preferences and to identify potential evidence-to-practice gaps by making comparisons with recent research recommendations.

Design: An on-line cross-sectional survey.

Subjects: Registered physiotherapists working in Greece with previous experience in the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy.

Comparing hip and knee focused exercises versus hip and knee focused exercises with the use of blood flow restriction training in adults with patellofemoral pain.

Background: Hip and knee strengthening exercises are implemented in rehabilitation of patellofemoral pain patients, but typically use high loads (70% of 1 repetition maximum). This may lead to increased patellofemoral joint stress. Low load training (20-30% of 1 repetition maximum) with blood flow restriction could allow for exercise strength benefits to proximal and distal muscles with reduced joint stress and by promoting hypoalgesia.

Healing potential of the anterior cruciate ligament in terms of fiber continuity after a complete rupture: A systematic review.

Introduction: Complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament is a major problem owing to inadequate surgery outcomes and the limited healing capacity of the ligament. This study aimed to summarise the evidence on the spontaneous healing potential of the anterior cruciate ligament in terms of fiber continuity based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings.

Methods: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and MEDLINE databases were searched from their inception to November 1, 2020.

Blood flow restriction training in patients with knee osteoarthritis: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in the elderly. The patient experiences reduction in muscle strength, pain, joint stiffness and consequently a reduction in quality of life. Whereas high intensity training (HI-TR) is the most effective in the general elderly population, in KOA patients, painless alternatives might be more suitable, since pain can be a deterrent for exercising.

The effect of lumbar spine manipulation on pain and disability in Achilles tendinopathy. A case report.

Background/purpose: Cervical and thoracic spine manipulation has been found to reduce tendon pain and disability in lateral epicondylalgia and rotator cuff tendinopathy. Based on these findings, the application of lumbar spine manipulation may also provide similar improvements in Achilles tendinopathy (AT). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of lumbar spine manipulation on pain and disability in a patient experiencing AT.