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Estimation of joint and muscle forces during exercise in various postures
This study aimed to determine the joint and muscle forces during exercises in the sitting or supine posture. Ten healthy males (age: 25.4 ± 2.6 years) performed three standing exercises (gait, squat, and forward lunge) and three exercises in sitting or supine postures (knee extension while sitting, straight leg raise, and bridging). The joint and muscle forces of the lumbar spine and lower extremities were estimated using the musculo skeletal model simulation based on the motion capture data. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 16, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Yasufumi Takeshita, Masayuki Kawada, Takasuke Miyazaki, Sota Araki, Yuta Matsuzawa, Naoto Higashi, Hiroyuki Hayashi, Yuya Yamaguchi, Shintarou Nakatsuji, Yuki Nakai, Ryoji Kiyama Source Type: research

Effects of training protocols on dancers ’ balance: A systematic review
Balance is an essential skill for dancers, it helps reduce the risk of injury, and is related to quality of performance. This systematic review aims to investigate the effects of training protocols on the balance of dancers when compared to control groups. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 16, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Danrlei Senger, Isabela Panosso, Bru Likes Borba, Izabela Lucchese Gavioli, Aline Nogueira Haas Source Type: research

Is Kinesio taping acutely effective for peripheral tissue perfusion in women with mild to moderate chronic venous insufficiency? A randomized controlled trial
Objective To evaluate the acute effect of Kinesio Taping ® (KT) on peripheral tissue perfusion in women with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Methods: This randomized, double-blind controlled trial included 59 women with mild to moderate CVI. They were randomized to a control group (n = 23; 54.08 ± 9.04 years) and KT group (n = 36; 55.87 ± 9.97 years). Near-infrared spectroscopy was positioned in the medial gastrocnemius muscle for assessment of resting tissue perfusion 48 h after the first day of evaluation and after placement of the Kinesio Taping® tape. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 16, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Maria Luiza Vieira Carvalho, Viviane De Menezes Caceres, Isabella de Oliveira Nascimento, Henrique Silveira Costa, Pedro Henrique Schedit Figueiredo, Vanessa Pereira Lima, Debora Pantuso Monteiro, Danielle Aparecida Gomes Pereira Source Type: research

Validity and reliability of the modified four square step test in total hip arthroplasty
This study aimed to evaluate the test-retest reliability, concurrent validity, and minimum detectable change in the mFSST for individuals with primary THA. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 16, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Emel TA ŞVURAN HORATA, Fatma EKEN, Murat YEŞİL, Özal ÖZCAN Source Type: research

Effect of Pelvic Floor Fascial Mobilization on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Multiparous Pregnant Women - A Randomized Pilot Study
Pelvic floor fascial mobilization (PFFM) is an innovative intravaginal and/or intrarectal manual therapy technique developed to treat pelvic distress by improving fascial gliding and muscle function. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 16, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Sivan Navot, Eliezer Carmeli, Aya Mohr-Sasson, Israel Hendler, Leonid Kalichman Source Type: research

Does the combination of pain and dyskinesis alter scapular kinematics during shoulder elevation with and without elastic resistance?
This study aimed to investigate scapular kinematics during arm raising/lowering with and without elastic resistance in volleyball players with positive and negative SAT. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 15, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ehsan Tasoujian, Hooman Minoonejad, Mohammad Hossein Alizadeh, Shahrzad Zandi, Peyman Aghaie Ataabadi, Elnaz Dizaji Source Type: research

Comparative effect of suboccipital myofascial release and remote release on cervicogenic headache
Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a common type of headache and accounts for 15% –20% of all chronic headaches. At least seven million people have CGH, wasting millions of daily work hours (Ramezani and Arab 2017). (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 15, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Mahdi Tavakkoli, Alireza Hasannegad, Farid Bahrpeyma, Soheila Rezakhani, Mehdi Sadeghi Source Type: research

Effects of Mid-Season Camp Period Loading on Sports Injury Anxiety and Physical Performance of Professional Male Soccer Players
This study aimed to investigate the effects of 3-week mid-season camp period loading on sports injury anxiety level and physical performances of professional male soccer players. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 15, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Taha Alperen Sar ıkaya, Erhan Secer, Derya Ozer Kaya Source Type: research

Evaluation of the thickness of the transverse muscles of the abdomen and the internal oblique muscles using ultrasound imaging in women with back pain
It has been estimated that chronic low back pain (LBP) affects 18% of young people, and 28-42% of people in middle age, with women being more affected than men. Chronic LBP can arise from a variety of factors, among which are biomechanical changes in core muscles, such as in their thickness, which can impair spinal stability. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 14, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Priscila Kalil Morelh ão, Viviane Akemi Kakazu, Ygor Matos Luciano, Crystian Bitencourt Soares Oliveira, Rafael Zambelli Pinto, Cynthia Gobbi, Paulo Fernandes Pires, Fabrício José Jassi Source Type: research

The effect of exercise on postural alignment: A systematic review
Exercises are indicated for the prevention and treatment of postural disorders, considering the idea of strengthening the weak and lengthened part of the musculature and stretching the short and strong part. However, it is important to know the type and amount of exercise shown to be effective in the improvement of postural dysfunctions. Thus, the objective of this systematic review is to analyze the effect of postural exercises on postural alignment and describe the type and amount of exercise demonstrated to improve postural deviation. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 12, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Alessandra Beggiato Porto, Anderson Nascimento Guimar ães, Victor Hugo Alves Okazaki Source Type: research

Fascial manipulation for musculoskeletal disorders: A scoping review
To synthesize the available literature on myofascial manipulation interventions and adverse events to assess the knowledge gaps and select adaptations to determine the optimal approach. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 12, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Yuichi Isaji, Daisuke Sasaki, Yusuke Kon, Yasuyuki Kurasawa, Takashi Kitagawa Source Type: research

Massage for neck pain contrasted against standard (non-surgical) treatment: A systematic review update
The aim of this systematic review update was to determine the average effect of massage for adults with neck pain (NP) contrasted against another standard treatment. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 11, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Haejung Lee, Anita R. Gross, Nejin Chacko, Jeanette Ezzo, Charles H. Goldsmith, Geoffrey Gelley, Mario Forget, Sanggyun Lee, Hyeonwoo Jeong, Craig Dixon, Pasqualina L. Santaguida Source Type: research

Exploring the Therapeutic Effects of Yoga on Spine and Shoulder Mobility: A Systematic Review
This systematic review aims to evaluate the effect of yoga interventions on spine and shoulder mobility. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 10, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Vipin Rathore, Sandeep Singh, V.K. Katiyar Source Type: research

The influence of fascial manipulation on shoulder range of motion, pain, and function in individuals with chronic shoulder pain
A prevalent musculoskeletal condition that has a substantial socioeconomic impact and causes considerable morbidity is chronic shoulder pain (CSP). CSP may result from a dysfunction of the upper quarter region's (UQR) myofascial continuum (MC), which is connected by deep fascia. Fascial Manipulation ® (FM), proposed by Luigi Stecco, involves deep kneading performed at specific points on the deep fascia. FM is considered to reinstate the gliding of the fascial layers, thus may aid in the reduction of pain and improvement of shoulder function. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 10, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Shruti Poojari, Neha C. Kamani, G. Prabu Raja Source Type: research

Acute effects of self-myofascial release compared to dry needling on myofascial pain syndrome related outcomes: Range of motion, muscle soreness and performance. A randomized controlled trial
The objective of the present study was to compare the acute effects of self-myofascial foam rolling release (SFR) and dry-needling (DN) techniques on ankle dorsiflexion ROM, soreness post-needling and performance through countermovement jump (CMJ) height. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 10, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: J. Vicente-Mampel, I.J. Bautista, J. L ópez-Soler, J. Torregrosa-Valls, F. Falaguera-Vera, P. Gargallo, L. Baraja-Vegas Source Type: research