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Are eccentric exercises superior to stretching for long-term achilles tendinopathy relief?

In 2007, Norregaard, et. al., conducted study about Achilles tendon pain, which is also known as achillodynia, remains a challenge in terms of prognosis and effective treatment. In this study, the focus was on evaluating the lasting impact of eccentric exercises as compared to stretching exercises in managing patients with achillodynia. Patients who had been grappling with achillodynia for a minimum of 3 months were … Continue reading Are eccentric exercises superior to stretching for long-term achilles tendinopathy relief?

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Comparing rest, physiotherapy, and mobilization: Which yields better neck pain recovery?

Neck sprains are a common consequence of road accidents, often leading to persistent symptoms and discomfort for affected individuals. In an effort to improve patient outcomes, a pioneering study conducted by L.A. McKinney(1989) sought to explore the long-term effects of early mobilization exercises compared to rest or physiotherapy in patients with acute neck sprains. The study employed a single-blind, randomized, prospective design, enrolling 247 consecutive … Continue reading Comparing rest, physiotherapy, and mobilization: Which yields better neck pain recovery?

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