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Effect of a brief progressive resistance training program in hospital porters on pain, work ability, and physical function

18/05/23

Hospital porters are possibly exposed to the greatest mechanical loads within the hospital environment. However, the evidence about preventive strategies in this population is scarce. We investigated...[Read more]

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Subacromial Syndrome

17/05/23

This study evaluated the effectiveness of dry needling combined with conventional physiotherapy in the recovery of patients with subacromial syndrome.[Read more]

Exercise and Manual therapy for the treatment of primary headache

16/05/23

The main aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of exercise and manual therapy interventions in patients with primary headache through systematic review. In this umbrella review, 2 authors...[Read more]

Preoperative high-intensity strength training improves postural control after TKA: randomized-controlled trial

15/05/23

This study investigates the effectiveness of preoperative high-intensity strength training (with a special emphasis on lower limb muscle strength and secondarily on balance training) on postural...[Read more]

Professional experience, work setting, work posture and workload influence the risk for musculoskeletal pain among physical therapists: a cross-sectional study

14/05/23

Physical therapists (PTs) have a high risk of developing musculoskeletal pain (MP) due to the physically demanding nature of their work tasks. Experience or the specialty area, have been associated...[Read more]

Dose-response association between multi-site musculoskeletal pain and work ability in physical therapists: a cross-sectional study

13/05/23

Multi-site musculoskeletal pain (MP) is common among health care professionals and is considered a threat to work ability and thereby a long and healthy working life. [Read more]

Importance of Frequency and Intensity of Strength Training for Reduced Musculoskeletal Pain in the Back, Neck-Shoulder, and Arm-Hand Among Physical Therapists

12/05/23

Musculoskeletal pain (MP) is common among health care professionals, including physical therapists (PTs). The physically demanding nature of their work might contribute to increase MP rates. Strength...[Read more]

Load progression criteria in exercise programmes in lower limb tendinopathy: a systematic review

11/05/23

The objective of this study is to summarise and analyse the current literature about what progression criteria are applied in loading exercise programmes in lower limb tendinopathies and their...[Read more]

Feasibility, safety and muscle activity during flywheel vs traditional strength training in adult patients with severe haemophilia

10/05/23

Eccentric training has been associated with several specific physiological adaptations. The flywheel machine is one of the easiest ways of performing eccentric overload training. However, no studies...[Read more]

EMG, Rate of Perceived Exertion, Pain, Tolerability and Possible Adverse Effects of a Knee Extensor Exercise with Progressive Elastic Resistance in Patients with Severe Haemophilia

05/04/23

In people with haemophilia (PWH), elastic band training is considered an optimal option, even though the literature is scarce.[Read more]

Safety and Effectiveness of Progressive Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity Elastic Resistance Training on Physical Function and Pain in People With Hemophilia

04/04/23

Strength training is recommended for people with hemophilia; however, published data are anecdotal and have methodological limitations.[Read more]

Effectiveness of a Group-Based Progressive Strength Training in Primary Care to Improve the Recurrence of Low Back Pain Exacerbations and Function: A Randomised Trial

03/04/23

Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability and one of the most common reasons for physician visits in primary care, with a 33% rate of recurrence during the first year.[Read more]

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