Hip pain can have multiple causes, including non musculoskeletal, lumbosacral spine, intra-articular, and extra-articular. A consensus declaration has defined an evaluation algorithm for distinguishin...
As individuals age, flexed posture becomes increasingly prevalent, often accompanied by musculoskeletal issues and diminished physical function. In 2008, to address this, a study was conducted by Bene...
All metabolic processes in the body require energy supply (food) but depend on the use of oxygen (O2) for extraction of energy which ultimately results in heat production. There are two approaches to ...
A recent study conducted at the Cancer Center, Shands Hospital, University of Florida, Gainesville, has shed light on the potential benefits of massage therapy (MT) for pediatric oncology and hematolo...
In 2009 a study conducted by Billhult et al., the short-term effects of light pressure effleurage massage on immune function and stress levels in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer were expl...