How effective are saunders traction and TENS in enhancing hand grip strength?

Spinal pain syndromes are a leading cause of ill health globally, with cervical spine issues often resulting from long-term overloads. These conditions can critically reduce the distance between vertebrae and cause radiating pain. A recent study explores the effects of two therapeutic approaches—Saunders cervical traction and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)—on improving hand grip strength in patients suffering from neck pain. In 2011, conducted by … Continue reading How effective are saunders traction and TENS in enhancing hand grip strength?

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Training Principles

The aim of physical training principles is to facilitate and improve performance in specific physical tasks by stimulating structural and physiological adaptations in the body. The best approach to stimulate adaptations is to perform tailored exercises (prescribed using FITT parameters), governed by a set of training principles that activate specific energy supply systems. The key principles of training (1) to consider when planning/designing an exercise … Continue reading Training Principles

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Back, Diagnostic Skills, Home, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar, Manual Therapeutics

Non-Responsive Cases in Physical Therapy: Two Referral Scenarios Highlighting the Need for Further Investigation

Introduction Referral in physical therapy is not limited to high-risk cases such as cancer, infection, and others. While physical therapy is often effective in managing various musculoskeletal conditions, there are instances where patients do not respond as expected to treatment. In such cases, referral becomes necessary to explore underlying issues and consider alternative interventions. This article presents two cases where patients failed to respond to … Continue reading Non-Responsive Cases in Physical Therapy: Two Referral Scenarios Highlighting the Need for Further Investigation

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Is self-massage the key to reducing hand pain and improving grip strength?

In 2011, a study conducted by Tiffany Field, Miguel Diego, Jeannette Delgado, Daniel Garcia, and C.G. Funk has revealed promising results for individuals suffering from hand pain. The research, involving 46 adult participants, compared the effects of massage therapy against standard treatment methods. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a massage therapy group and a control group receiving standard treatment. Those in … Continue reading Is self-massage the key to reducing hand pain and improving grip strength?

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Training Adaptations

Physiologic Training adaptations obtained by demanding physical tasks can also be obtained through tailored physical activity or exercise. When the human body engages in a physical task, a series of changes happen in the physiologic systems to complete the task at hand. When the physical task is of a demanding nature beyond usual for a sustained period of time, the body’s physiologic systems undergo adaptations … Continue reading Training Adaptations