Archive for the ‘For Patients’ Category
Spinal Mobilisation Program
In: For Patients
2 Nov 2010Spinal Mobilization Therapy apply specific localization forces to help “unlock” joint fixations.
Unlike a machine, SMT is done by hand in a sensitive, gentle and smooth motion. The feedback of the tissues’ reactions is constantly in contact with the therapist who will apply a little more or a little less force and movement every moment of the [...]
Laser Therapy For Tendinitis
11 Sep 2010RESEARCH STUDIES
Effects of Low-Level Laser and Plyometric Exercises in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis
Jun 2007, Vol. 25, No. 3 : 205 -213
Apostolos Stergioulas, P.T., Ph.D.
Faculty of Human Movement & Quality of Life, Peloponnese University, Sparta, Greece.
Objective: This study was undertaken to compare the effectiveness of a protocol of combination of laser with plyometric exercises [...]
RESEARCH STUDIES
THE BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF LASER THERAPY AND OTHER PHYSICAL MODALITIES ON CONNECTIVE TISSUE REPAIR PROCESSES
Chukuka S. Enwemeka, P.T., Ph.D., FACSM, G. Kesava Reddy, Ph.D.,
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences,
University of Kansas Medical Center,
Kansas City, KS 66160-7601, USA
Laser Therapy Vol. 12 Special Millennium Edition, 2000.
Connective tissue injuries, such as tendon rupture and ligamentous [...]
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Laser Therapy For Arthritis/ Osteoarthritis
11 Sep 2010RESEARCH STUDIES
THE CLINICAL EFFICACY OF LOW-POWER LASER THERAPY ON PAIN AND FUNCTION IN CERVICAL OSTEOARTHRITIS.
Oezdemir F, Birtane M, Kokino S
Clinical Rheumatology. 2001; 20(3): 181-184.
Pain is a major symptom in cervical osteoarthritis (COA). Low-power laser (LPL) therapy has been claimed to reduce pain in musculoskeletal pathologies, but there have been concerns about this point. [...]
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Laser Therapy For Pain Relief
11 Sep 2010RESEARCH STUDIES
MECHANISMS OF THE ANALGESIC EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC LASERS IN VIVO
L. Vavratil (1) and I. Dylevsky (2)
(1) Outpatient Department of Radiobiology, Institute of Biophisics, First Medical Faculty
(2) Department of Functional Anatomy, Second medical Faculty and Faculty of Physical Education
Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
The analgesic effects in the course of application of therapeutic lasers to [...]
Pain Guides
In: Medical Library
19 Feb 2010Provides you information about your condition or injury and what you can do.
Disclaimer: Physiolife website is for information only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical/health condition.
It is not a substitute for formal, real world medical or physiotherapy care, and should not be considered as such. Any information or [...]
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Microcurrent Researches
18 Feb 2010Is Microcurrent Stimulation effective in Pain Management?
The Basis of Microcurrent Electrical Therapy in Conventional Medical Practice
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CES Research
18 Feb 2010Pain Disorder
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Medical Massage Researches
18 Feb 2010Effectiveness of soft tissue massage in the Treatment of Shoulder Pain.
Australian Journal Physiotherapy. 2003;49(4):275 (Van den Dolder PA, Roberts DL)
The purpose of this single blinded randomised controlled trial was to investigate the effects of soft tissue massage on range of motion, reported pain and reported function in patients with shoulder pain. Twenty-nine patients referred to [...]
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Research Articles
In: Medical Library
11 Dec 2009Most Up-To-Date Researches and Treatments Information:
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Cranial Electrical Stimulation (Click here)
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