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Effects of Modified Posterior Shoulder Stretching Exercises on Shoulder Mobility, Pain, and Dysfunction in Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome.
Tahran Ö, Yeşilyaprak SS. Tahran Ö, et al. Sports Health. 2020 Mar/Apr;12(2):139-148. doi: 10.1177/1941738119900532. Epub 2020 Feb 4. Sports Health. 2020. PMID: 32017660 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
METHODS: A total of 67 symptomatic patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) and shoulder internal rotation asymmetry were randomly assigned to 3 groups: modified cross-body stretch (MCS) (n = 22; treatment program + MCS), modified sleeper stretch
METHODS: A total of 67 symptomatic patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) and shoulder internal rotation asymmetry were random …
Stretching and injury prevention: an obscure relationship.
Witvrouw E, Mahieu N, Danneels L, McNair P. Witvrouw E, et al. Sports Med. 2004;34(7):443-9. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200434070-00003. Sports Med. 2004. PMID: 15233597 Review.
Apparently, no scientifically based prescription for stretching exercises exists and no conclusive statements can be made about the relationship of stretching and athletic injuries. ...Consequently, the rationale for injury prevention in these sports is to increase …
Apparently, no scientifically based prescription for stretching exercises exists and no conclusive statements can be made about the r …
Stretching to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review.
da Costa BR, Vieira ER. da Costa BR, et al. J Rehabil Med. 2008 May;40(5):321-8. doi: 10.2340/16501977-0204. J Rehabil Med. 2008. PMID: 18461255 Free article. Review.
OBJECTIVE: This article reviewed the literature to clarify the physiological effects and benefits of, and misconceptions about, stretches used to reduce musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS: Nine databases were reviewed to identify studies exploring the effectiveness of s
OBJECTIVE: This article reviewed the literature to clarify the physiological effects and benefits of, and misconceptions about, stretches
Effects of exercise on knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review.
Raposo F, Ramos M, Lúcia Cruz A. Raposo F, et al. Musculoskeletal Care. 2021 Dec;19(4):399-435. doi: 10.1002/msc.1538. Epub 2021 Mar 5. Musculoskeletal Care. 2021. PMID: 33666347 Review.
Both strengthening and aerobic exercise showed positive effects and both aquatic and land-based programmes presented improvement of pain, physical function and quality of life. Relatively to stretching, plyometric and proprioception training, no concrete conclusions …
Both strengthening and aerobic exercise showed positive effects and both aquatic and land-based programmes presented improvement of p …
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques improve hamstring flexibility better than static stretching alone: a randomized clinical trial.
Gunn LJ, Stewart JC, Morgan B, Metts ST, Magnuson JM, Iglowski NJ, Fritz SL, Arnot C. Gunn LJ, et al. J Man Manip Ther. 2019 Feb;27(1):15-23. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2018.1475693. Epub 2018 Aug 1. J Man Manip Ther. 2019. PMID: 30692839 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Hip flexion range of motion was measured with a passive straight leg raise (for IASTM) or active straight leg raise (for PNF) before and after stretching. Participants performed a self-static stretch on one leg and received the alternative intervention on the contra …
Hip flexion range of motion was measured with a passive straight leg raise (for IASTM) or active straight leg raise (for PNF) before and aft …
Dynamic Stretching Has Sustained Effects on Range of Motion and Passive Stiffness of the Hamstring Muscles.
Iwata M, Yamamoto A, Matsuo S, Hatano G, Miyazaki M, Fukaya T, Fujiwara M, Asai Y, Suzuki S. Iwata M, et al. J Sports Sci Med. 2019 Feb 11;18(1):13-20. eCollection 2019 Mar. J Sports Sci Med. 2019. PMID: 30787647 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Dynamic stretching (DS) is often performed during warm-up to help avoid hamstring muscle injuries, increase joint flexibility, and optimize performance. We examined the effects of DS of the hamstring muscles on passive knee extension range of motion (ROM), passive torque ( …
Dynamic stretching (DS) is often performed during warm-up to help avoid hamstring muscle injuries, increase joint flexibility, and op …
Effect of a physiotherapy program in women with primary dysmenorrhea.
Ortiz MI, Cortés-Márquez SK, Romero-Quezada LC, Murguía-Cánovas G, Jaramillo-Díaz AP. Ortiz MI, et al. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2015 Nov;194:24-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.08.008. Epub 2015 Aug 17. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2015. PMID: 26319652 Clinical Trial.
The patients were then randomized to receive a physiotherapy program for three months or to no intervention program. The physiotherapy program consisted of overall stretching, specific stretches, Kegel exercises, jogging, and relaxation exercise …
The patients were then randomized to receive a physiotherapy program for three months or to no intervention program. The physi …
Effect of stretching-based rehabilitation on pain, flexibility and muscle strength in dancers with hamstring injury: a single-blind, prospective, randomized clinical trial.
Kim G, Kim H, Kim WK, Kim J. Kim G, et al. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2018 Sep;58(9):1287-1295. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.17.07554-5. Epub 2017 Oct 24. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2018. PMID: 29072027 Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Hamstring injuries commonly occur in mainstream sports and occupations that involve physical activity. We evaluated the effect of a stretching-based rehabilitation program on pain, flexibility, and strength in dancers with hamstring injuries. ...The data …
BACKGROUND: Hamstring injuries commonly occur in mainstream sports and occupations that involve physical activity. We evaluated the effect o …
Lateral elbow tendinopathy: Evidence of physiotherapy management.
Dimitrios S. Dimitrios S. World J Orthop. 2016 Aug 18;7(8):463-6. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i8.463. eCollection 2016 Aug 18. World J Orthop. 2016. PMID: 27622145 Free PMC article.
A plethora of physiotherapy techniques has been proposed in the management of LET. The exercise programme is the most common treatment in the management of LET. The optimal protocol of exercise programme is still unknown. The effectiveness of the exercise program
A plethora of physiotherapy techniques has been proposed in the management of LET. The exercise programme is the most common treatmen …
Plantar fascia-specific stretching exercise improves outcomes in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. A prospective clinical trial with two-year follow-up.
Digiovanni BF, Nawoczenski DA, Malay DP, Graci PA, Williams TT, Wilding GE, Baumhauer JF. Digiovanni BF, et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006 Aug;88(8):1775-81. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.E.01281. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006. PMID: 16882901 Clinical Trial.
Substantial differences were noted in favor of the group managed with the plantar fascia-stretching program. The goal of this two-year follow-up study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of the plantar fascia-stretching protocol in patients with chronic pl …
Substantial differences were noted in favor of the group managed with the plantar fascia-stretching program. The goal of this …
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