This study investigated the short-term effects of Kinesio taping (KT) on various types pain, active range motion (AROM), and proprioception in patients with knee osteoarthritis.Forty-six older participants (mean [SD], 57.9 [4.4] yrs) osteoarthritis were randomly allocated to two groups: KT group or placebo-KT group. Taping tension (KT application) without (placebo-KT was applied quadriceps both groups. Before after intervention, pain intensity measured using a visual analog scale at rest...

Objectives: To investigate the effects of motor imagery training on balance and gait abilities post-stroke patients. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation centre. Subjects: Twenty-eight individuals with chronic stroke. Interventions: The experimental group ( n = 15) performed involving imagining normal movement for 15 minutes embedded in 30 (45 minutes/day, 3 times/week); control 13) only (30 times/week). Main measures: Balance were measured by Functional...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects mirror therapy program on upper-limb motor recovery and function in patients with acute stroke.Twenty-six who had an stroke within 6 mos commencement were assigned experimental group (n = 13) or control 13). Both members participated a standard rehabilitation program, but only additionally for 25 mins twice day, five times week, 4 wks. Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Brunnstrom stage, Manual Function Test used assess changes after intervention.In...

Summary NR2B antagonists increased the mechanical nociceptive threshold after 2 experimental spinal cord injury models with no motor depression, and expression was in cord. N-Methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors are thought to play an important role processes of central sensitization pathogenesis neuropathic pain, particularly (SCI). NMDA effectively reduce but serious side effects prevent their use as therapeutic drugs. have been reported inflammatory pain. In this study, we investigated on...

[Purpose] This study aimed to identify the effects of CORE exercise program on pain and active range motion (AROM) in patients with chronic low back pain. [Subjects Methods] Thirty subjects were randomly allocated two groups: group (n = 15) control 15). The performed for 30 minutes a day, 3 times week, 4 weeks, while did not perform any exercise. visual analog scale (VAS) an algometer used measure pain, pain-free AROM trunk was measured before after intervention. [Results] showed...

Regular exercise is emphasized for the improvement of functional capacity and independence older adults. This study aimed to compare effects a dual-task resistance program on cognition, mood, depression, physical function, activities daily living (ADL) in adults with cognitive impairment.

Spasticity management is pivotal for achieving functional recovery of stroke patients. The purpose this study was to investigate the effects a single trial transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on spasticity and balance in chronic Forty-two patients were randomly allocated into TENS (n = 22) or placebo-TENS 20) group. applied gastrocnemius 60 min at 100 Hz, 200 μs with 2 3 times sensory threshold (the minimal detecting subjects) after received physical therapy 30 min. In group,...

Background and Objectives: This study investigated the effects of prolonged sitting on trunk muscular fatigue discomfort in participants with without chronic lower back pain (LBP). Material Methods: included 15 patients LBP healthy controls. All were instructed to sit a height-adjustable chair their knee hip joints bent at 90° for 30 min, slumped postures. Surface electromyography was used assess median frequency internal obliques (IO)/transversus abdominis (TrA) multifidus (MF) muscles....

Tongue pressure strength and accuracy training (TPSAT) has been proposed as an intervention to improve dysphagia. However, the effects of TPSAT on dysphagia in subacute stroke patients remain unclear. The aim this study was investigate tongue strength, swallowing function, quality life with Sixteen were assigned randomly two groups: group (n=8) or control (n=8). In former, both traditional therapies performed for 30 min each per day; latter, only therapy twice a day. Both groups daily five...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect Graston Technique on hamstring extensibility and pain intensity in patients with nonspecific low back pain. [Subjects Methods] Twenty-four (27–46 years age) enrolled study. All participants were randomly assigned one two groups: technique group (n=12) a static stretching (n=12). used muscles experimental group, while performed stretching. Hamstring recorded using sit reach test, visual analog scale measure intensity. [Results]...

[Purpose] This study investigated brain wave, memory and attention changes in adult stroke patients using computer assisted cognitive rehabilitation (CACR). [Subjects] Twenty-five were randomly allocated to either the CACR group (n=12) or control (n=13). [Methods] Two expert therapists provided with traditional therapy 30-minute sessions, semi-weekly, for 6 weeks. was only group. The received only. Before after weeks of intervention, electroencephalography (EEG) a computerized neurocognitive...

Objective: To investigate the effects of CORE programme on pain at rest, movement-induced pain, secondary active range motion, and proprioception deficits in female office workers with chronic low back pain. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Rehabilitation clinics. Subjects: A total 53 participants were randomized into group control group. Intervention: underwent 30-minute programme, five times per week, for eight weeks, additional use hot-packs transcutaneous electrical nerve...

[Purpose] The objective of this study was to investigate the effects stationary cycling exercise on balance and gait abilities chronic stroke patients. [Subjects] Thirty-two patients were randomly assigned an experimental group (n=16) or a control (n=16). [Methods] All subjects received standard rehabilitation program for 30 minutes, while additionally participated in daily session 5 times per week 6 weeks. To assess function, Berg Balance Scale timed up-and-go test used. 10-m walking...

[Purpose] This study examined the effects of trunk exercises performed on an unstable surface muscle activation, postural control, and gait speed in stroke patients. [Subjects] Twenty-four participants with were recruited this randomly distributed into experimental (n = 12) control groups 12). [Methods] Subjects group participated balance pad for 30 min, five times a week 4 weeks; those stable weeks. Trunk activation was measured by using electromyography, evaluated Impairment Scale (TIS)....

Driver drowsiness is a major cause of fatal accidents throughout the world. Recently, some studies have investigated steering wheel grip force-based alternative methods for detecting driver drowsiness. In this study, detection system was developed by investigating electromyography (EMG) signal muscles involved in during driving. The EMG measured from forearm position one-hour interactive driving task. Additionally, participant’s level also to investigate relationship between muscle activity...

Background and Objectives: Chronic low back pain is a widespread condition, particularly in older populations, contributing to physical, mental, social burdens. Traditional treatments, such as medications surgery, carry long-term risks, including dependency, side-effects, complications from invasive procedures. Additionally, healthcare accessibility limited due high costs, long waiting times, geographic disparities services, rural areas. For these reasons, non-pharmacological approaches that...

Background and Objectives: Weight-bearing activities exacerbate pain fatigue in functional flat foot, with uphill walking presenting additional challenges due to increased external loads. The current study investigates whether 3D-printed customized arch-support insoles can enhance gait variables ankle alignment during walking. Materials Methods: Twenty healthy young adults, divided into two groups (normal foot condition (control, n = 10), (FF, 10)), walked on a treadmill at 10% incline under...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects motor imagery training on improvement gait ability patients with chronic stroke. performed using imagination normal movement. [Subjects] Participants were randomly allocated two groups: a group (n=13) and control (n=11). [Methods] Both groups received treadmill for 3 session 30 minutes per week 6 weeks. practiced additional training. Measures evaluated by ability. [Results] outcomes significantly improved speed, step length...

[Purpose] This study was conducted to identify the effects of expiratory muscle strength training on swallowing function in acute stroke patients with dysphagia. [Subjects and Methods] A total 18 dysphagia were enrolled study. All participants randomly assigned either an experimental group (n=9) or a control (n=9). performed traditional-swallowing rehabilitation therapy 30-minute sessions five times week for four weeks; however, only received training. [Results] Both groups showed...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects virtual reality-based ankle exercise on dynamic balance, muscle tone, and gait ability stroke subjects. [Subjects Methods] Twenty persons who were in chronic subjects they included assigned two groups: experimental (VRAE; Virtual Reality-based Ankle Exercise group) (n=10) control groups (n=10). VRAE group performed environment system exercise, watched a video. Both their respective interventions for 30 minutes per...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between psychosocial stress, occupational and musculoskeletal symptoms in Korean dental practitioners. [Subjects Methods] Self-reported questionnaires were distributed 401 practitioners Korea. To assess risk factors related disorders, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, Occupational Stress Scale, Psychosocial Well-Being Index Short Form used. General work-related characteristics subjects consisted seven items, including...

Neck pain is a serious problem for public health. This study aimed to compare the effects of thermotherapy plus neck stabilization exercise versus alone on pain, disability, muscle properties, and alignment shoulder in elderly with chronic nonspecific pain. single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Thirty-five individuals were randomly allocated intervention (n = 18) or control 17) groups. The group received salt-pack 30 min performed 40 twice day 5 days (10 sessions). at same time points....

The most common type of spinal cord injury is the contusion cord, which causes progressive secondary tissue degeneration. In this study, we applied genetically modified human neural stem cells overexpressing BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) (F3.BDNF) to determine whether they can promote functional recovery in (SCI) model rats. We transplanted F3.BDNF via intrathecal catheter delivery after a thoracic and found that were migrated toward injured area by MR imaging. Transplanted...

This study aimed to assess the association between smartphone use in sitting posture and changes thoracolumbar kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, pelvic asymmetry adolescents with low back pain (LBP). Twenty-five LBP 25 healthy participated this study. They were instructed sit on a height-adjustable chair their hips knees bent at 90° for 30 min usual postures. Thoracolumbar measured using three-dimensional motion capture system. kyphosis lordosis increased after of compared baseline. In both groups,...