It is well known that reducing tissue temperature changes sensory and motor nerve conduction. However, few studies have compared the effect of different cold modalities on conduction parameters.The purpose this study was to compare effects ice pack, massage, water immersion parameters sural (sensorial) tibial nerves.An experimental conducted in which participants were randomly assigned 1 3 intervention groups (n=12 per group). Independent variables modality pre- post-cooling measurement...

Randomized controlled trial.To evaluate the effects of an exercise protocol, with and without manual therapy, on scapular kinematics, function, pain, mechanical sensitivity in individuals shoulder impingement syndrome.Stretching strengthening exercises have been shown to effectively decrease pain disability syndrome. There is still conflicting evidence regarding efficacy adding therapy regimen.Forty-six patients were assigned 1 2 groups, one which received a 4-week intervention stretching...

The aim of the present study was to determine effect stretching applied every 3 days soleus muscle immobilized in shortened position on fiber morphology. Eighteen 16-week-old Wistar rats were used and divided into three groups 6 animals each: a) left for weeks; b) during immobilization, stretched 40 min days; c) non-immobilized only stretched. Left right muscles examined. One portion frozen histology area evaluation, while other identify number length serial sarcomeres. Immobilized (group A)...

Treadmill training with harness support is a promising, task-oriented approach to restoring locomotor function in people poststroke hemiparesis. Although the combined use of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and treadmill body-weight (BWS) has been studied before, this intervention was compared Bobath as opposed BWS alone. The purpose study evaluate effects FES on walking functions voluntary limb control chronic hemiparesis.Eight who were ambulatory after stroke evaluated.An...

Abstract Neuromuscular recovery after peripheral nerve lesion depends on the regeneration of severed axons that re‐establish their functional connection with denervated muscle. The aim this study was to determine effects electrical stimulation (ES) neuromuscular crush injury in rats. Electrical carried out tibialis anterior (TA) muscle sciatic a rat model. Six ES sessions were administered every other day starting from 3 postinjury until end experiment (day 14). index calculated. Muscle...

Objectives: To identify the presence of myofascial trigger points (TrPs) and pressure pain threshold (PPT) levels in shoulder muscles both involved uninvolved sides patients with unilateral impingement syndrome (SIS). Methods: Twenty-seven SIS 20 matched control participated this study. TrPs 10 8 PPTs, including tibialis anterior PPT, were assessed. Results: group showed a greater number (t=−2.697; P=0.010) than group. The side also presented some active TrPs. PPTs small differences between...

Abstract Background and Objective Post‐traumatic nerve repair is still a challenge for rehabilitation. It particularly important to develop clinical protocols enhance regeneration. The present study investigated the effects of 660 780 nm low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) using different energy densities (10, 60, 120 J/cm 2 ) on neuromuscular functional recovery as well matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity after crush injury in rat sciatic nerve. Materials Methods Rats received transcutaneous...

The application of cryotherapy is widely used in sports medicine today. Cooling could minimize secondary hypoxic injury through the reduction cellular metabolism and area. Conflicting results have also suggested delay impair regeneration process. There are no definitive findings about effects on process muscle regeneration. aim present study was to evaluate a clinical-like inflammation, extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling Tibialis anterior (TA) rats 3, 7 14 days post-injury. It observed...

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is associated with muscle weakness, but it unclear which structures are involved in the changes. This study assessed morphological alterations and expression of genes proteins linked to muscular atrophy neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) KOA, induced by anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) rats. Two groups rats were assessed: control (without intervention) KOA (ACLT surgery right knee). After 8 weeks, quadriceps, tibialis (TA) gastrocnemius muscles analyzed...

We determined the effect of stretching applied once a week to soleus muscle immobilized in shortened position on fiber morphology. Twenty-six male Wistar rats weighing 269 +/- 26 g were divided into three groups. Group I, left was for 3 weeks; group II, and stretched III, submitted only weeks. The medial part frozen histology area evaluation lateral used determination number length serial sarcomeres. Soleus immobilization showed reduction weight (44 6%, P = 0.002), sarcomere (23 15%)...

Paula R Camargo PT, MSa, Melina N Haik PTa, M Ludewig MA, PhDb, Raul B Filho MDc, Stela G Mattiello-Rosa MS, PhDa & Tania F Salvini PhD*aa Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University São Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazilb Program in MMC 338, The Minnesota, Minneapolis, USAc Medical Doctor, FOCUS Clinic, Brazil

Abstract Background It is not yet established if the use of body weight support (BWS) systems for gait training effective per se or it combination BWS and treadmill that improves locomotion individuals with impairment. This study investigated effects on ground level partial in stroke during overground walking no BWS. Methods Twelve chronic (53.17 ± 7.52 years old) participated a program walking, were evaluated before after period. In both evaluations, videotaped at self-selected comfortable...

Further clarification is needed with regard to the degree of atrophy in individual muscle groups and its possible relationship joint torque deficit poststroke.The purpose this study was investigate quadriceps hamstring volume strength deficits knee extensors flexors people chronic hemiparesis compared a control group.This cross-sectional study.Thirteen individuals due stroke (hemiparetic group) 13 who were healthy (control participated study. Motor function, volume, maximal concentric...

BACKGROUND: Different cryotherapy modalities have distinct effects on sensory and motor nerve conduction parameters. However, it is unclear how these parameters change during the post-cooling period exercise carried out in this would influence recovery of velocity (NCV). OBJECTIVES: To compare three NCV to analyze effect walking NCV. METHODS: Thirty six healthy young subjects were randomly allocated into groups: ice massage (n=12), pack (n=12) cold water immersion (n=12). The applied right...

ABSTRACT Introduction : We studied the effects of different neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) currents, 2 kHz‐frequency alternating currents (KACs, Russian and Aussie) pulsed (PCs), on isometric knee extension torque discomfort level, both in isolation combined, with maximum voluntary contraction (MVC). Methods Twenty‐one women (age 21.6 ± 2.5 years) were studied. evaluated evoked by NMES or combined quadriceps muscle healthy women. Discomfort level was measured using a visual...

BACKGROUND: Conservative treatments have been proposed for people with shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), such as strengthening of the rotator cuff and scapular muscles stretching soft tissues shoulder. However, there is a lack studies analyzing effectiveness eccentric training in treatment SIS. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate effects abductors on pain, function, isokinetic performance during concentric abduction subjects METHODS: Twenty (7 females, 34.2 SD 10.2 years, 1.7 0.1 m, 78.0 16.3 kg)...

The muscle weakness that is exhibited poststroke due to a multifactorial etiology involving the central nervous system and skeletal changes. Insulinlike growth factor 1 (IGF-1) IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3) have been described as biomarkers of neuromuscular performance in many conditions. However, no information about these available for people with chronic hemiparesis.The purpose this study was investigate possible factors involved weakness, such IGF-1 IGFBP-3 serum concentrations,...

Abstract Background and Objectives Peripheral nerve function can be debilitated by different kinds of injury. Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) has been used successfully during rehabilitation to stimulate recovery. The aim this study was evaluate the effects LLLT (660 nm, 60 J/cm 2 , 40 mW/cm ) on acute sciatic Materials Methods Thirty Wistar male rats were divided into three groups: (1) Normal, intact nerves; (2) I3d, crushed nerves evaluated Day‐3 post‐injury; (3) I + L3d, submitted two...

An alternative device for the immobilization of hind limb rat was developed to study effects chronic disuse on soleus and tibialis anterior muscles, maintained 3 weeks in shortening stretching positions, respectively. The proposed is made steel mesh cotton materials, has some advantages when compared cast or plaster cast: it cheaper, lighter (12 g 4% body weight rat) same unit can be easily adjusted used several times animal animals similar size. Immobilization also useful restrain movements...