Development and Content Validity of Cervicogenic Headache Patient Questionnaire: New Tool for Assessing Severity and Impact.

Background And Aim: Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a complicated and common headache disorder that may present itself with cervical spine dysfunction, irritation of the nerves, central sensitization, and muscular tension. Theoretically, this diagnosis should be an exclusionary diagnosis, considering the fact that it requires extended clinical assessment of the cervical spine and an evaluation for other primary headache types. CGH represents a clinical challenge as they habitually present with an array of nonspecific manifestations highly variable among patients.

Persistence, not avoidance, is associated with low back pain-An observational cohort study.

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is increasingly understood as a long-lasting condition with a variable course. Avoidance and persistence behaviour have been described to mediate pain persistence by potentially linking psychosocial factors and biomechanics. The resulting maladaptive changes in musculoskeletal structures can result in movement control impairment (MCI).

A Randomized Study of Myostaal® Liniment as an Add-On Therapy for Muscle Strengthening in Cases of Knee Osteoarthritis.

Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative musculoskeletal condition, affecting approximately 277 million people worldwide, with significant impacts on mobility, especially in women and obese patients, and an increasing incidence among Indians aged 30 to 50 years. The primary objective was to evaluate the knee muscle-strengthening effect of Myostaal® liniment (Solumiks Herbaceuticals Limited, Mumbai, India) as an add-on to physiotherapy for 90 days compared to physiotherapy alone in participants with knee OA. Secondary objectives included assessing changes in the total Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score, WOMAC Subscale scores, Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) distance, Single Leg Stance Test (SLST) duration, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, and the number of adverse events from baseline to Day 90 between the two groups.

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease. Clinical features, imaging findings, conservative treatments and research perspectives: a scoping review.

Objective: This review aims to consolidate existing research on the pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis, imaging outcomes, and conservative treatments of Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease (SLJD), identifying literature gaps.

Design: Scoping Review.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across databases including PubMed, Scopus, Medline OVID, Embase, Web of Science, and Grey literature following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews.

Intestinal permeability disturbances: causes, diseases and therapy.

Nowadays, a pathological increase in the permeability of the intestinal barrier (the so-called leaky gut) is increasingly being diagnosed. This condition can be caused by various factors, mainly from the external environment. Damage to the intestinal barrier entails a number of adverse phenomena: dysbiosis, translocation of microorganisms deep into the intestinal tissue, immune response, development of chronic inflammation.

Relationship of Non-Invasive Arterial Stiffness Parameters with 10-Year Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score in Post-COVID-19 Patients-The Results of a Cross-Sectional Study.

This study evaluated the relationship of non-invasive arterial stiffness parameters with an individual 10-year risk of fatal and non-fatal atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events in the cohort post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The study group included 203 convalescents aged 60.0 (55.

An Experimental and Clinical Physiological Signal Dataset for Automated Pain Recognition.

Access to large amounts of data is essential for successful machine learning research. However, there is insufficient data for many applications, as data collection is often challenging and time-consuming. The same applies to automated pain recognition, where algorithms aim to learn associations between a level of pain and behavioural or physiological responses.

Antibacterial and therapeutic potential of historic deposits of silesian healing clay - terra sigillataSilesiaca.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The increasing evolution of pathogen resistance is a global problem that requires novel solutions. Recently, an increased interest in ethnomedicinal sources can be observed in the derivation of new medicines. The return to traditional medicinal formulations handed down for generations is being followed, but it is necessary to revise them again, taking into account the generally accepted research protocol.

A Longitudinal Evaluation of the Effects of Moderate Physical Activity on Health, Metabolic, and Physiological Parameters in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comprehensive Study.

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM), especially type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is a serious worldwide health concern that is becoming more common and often develops at a young age, particularly in developing countries. Given the increasing incidence of diabetes in India, efficient management techniques are advantageous. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of physical activity on body measurements, biochemical markers, and clinical outcomes in Indian individuals with T2DM.

Benefits of core stability exercise and relaxation technique for primary dysmenorrhea in an unmarried girl: A case report.

Primary dysmenorrhea denotes the onset of recurrent lower abdominal pain and uterine contractions throughout the bleeding phase of menstruation in the absence of any underlying pelvic pathology. Core stability exercise is considered a beneficial exercise program for managing several health problems. Various relaxation techniques can be used in womanhood with primary dysmenorrhea for relief of pain and improving their quality of life (QOL).

Head and pelvis are the key segments recruited by adult spinal deformity patients during daily life activities.

Functional assessment is a key element in evaluating adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. The multitude of 3D kinematic parameters provided by movement analysis can be confusing for spine surgeons. The aim was to investigate movement patterns of ASD based on key kinematic parameters.

Adaption and psychometric evaluation of the Hindi version of Neck Disability Index in the rural population of Northern India: A cross cultural study.

Background: To ensure the validity and therapeutic utility of the Neck disability index (NDI) scale, translations, cultural adaptations and psychometric evidence is necessary. This study aimed to address the absence of a suitable and validated Hindi version of the NDI for the rural population. The specific objectives were to translate, adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the newly developed Hindi version of the NDI.

Stroke Rehabilitation in India: Addressing Gender Inequities.

Gender inequality has a significant and complex impact on stroke recovery and rehabilitation outcomes. Moreover, the influence of gender on post-stroke recovery is multifactorial, primarily biological, social, and behavioral issues. The recovery paths for men and women may have different outlines in relation to stroke occurrence, injury sites, and hormonal effects.

Adjunctive Approach to Therapeutic Laser and Exercise Therapies in Alleviating Pain and Disability in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review.

Low back pain (LBP), a globally prevalent musculoskeletal condition, affects mobility, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. It is generally caused by disc degeneration, muscular strain, ligamentous sprain, or a disease located at the lumbar spine. Owing to this disability, the social and occupational interactions of an individual might get affected.

Burnout experience among healthcare workers post third COVID-19 wave in India; findings of a cross-sectional study.

Background: The pandemic exacerbated burnout experienced by healthcare personnel, whose mental health had long been a public health concern before COVID-19. This study used the Copenhagen burnout inventory (CBI) tool to assess burnout and identify predictors among Indian healthcare workers managing COVID-19.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to December 2022, after the third pandemic wave.

Impact of obstetric physiotherapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on pain management and gastrointestinal function following cesarean birth: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: The study aimed to compare the impact of the physiotherapeutic method combined with TENS and physiotherapy alone on post-cesarean pain levels and the time required for intestinal peristalsis recovery. The study was conducted at the Specialist Hospital in Kraków, from January to March 2020.

Methods: The study was designed as a parallel randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation therapy versus manual therapy in patients with neck pain: a randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To compare the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation therapy with manual therapy in improving the range of motion, decreasing pain, and improving activity of daily living in patients with neck pain.

Design: Double-blinded, randomized, experimental study.

Patients: Women aged 45-65 with cervical pain due to osteoarthritis of the vertebral body and intervertebral disc.