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ABSTRACT Background Despite various treatment approaches for bruxism, there is limited evidence comparing exercise therapy and occlusal splints, highlighting the importance of this study. Objectives To compare the effects of a 6‐week jaw exercise (JE) program with combined jaw and posture exercises (JP) on pain and mandibular motion in patients with ...
Gul Oznur Karabicak +5 more
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The implantation of the novel artificial atlanto‐odontoid joint (AAOJ) is both safe and convenient, and it preserves the normal range of rotational, flexion‐extension, and lateral bending motion between the atlas and axis. ABSTRACT Objective For atlantoaxial joint disorders, traditional surgical approaches often presented challenges such as significant
Shengguang Lei +6 more
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The Comparative Study of Spinal Alignment and Trunk Injuries in Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestlers [PDF]
The aim of this study was to compare spinal alignment and trunk injuries in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers. For this purpose, 200 professional wrestlers (100 freestyle and 100 Greco-Roman) were selected randomly.
siamak amirian +2 more
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Clinical Features of Seven COL2A1 Variations in Chinese Children With Type II Collagen Disorders
ABSTRACT Aim Type II collagen, encoded by the collagen type II alpha 1 (COL2A1) gene, is crucial for the structure of cartilage. This study aims to improve our understanding of Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita (SEDC) caused by mutations in COL2A1. We also aim to evaluate the safety and efficacy of growth hormone (GH) therapy in two SEDC patients.
Shumin Zhan +8 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are often linked to changes in dental occlusion, yet the impact of therapeutic interventions remains unclear. This pilot study investigates the effects of manual therapy on occlusion in TMD patients through quantitative analysis of intraoral scans. Material and Methods Ten individuals were diagnosed
Tobias Dieter Peter Pohl +4 more
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Investigation of Lower Limb Injuries in Freestyle and Freestyle Wrestlers and the Relationship Between Neck and Back Pain with Craniovertebral and Lumbosacral Angles [PDF]
Background & aim: Given the high-impact nature and severe mechanical stresses in wrestling and the high prevalence of spinal injuries, which affect the performance and athletic longevity of wrestlers, as well as the key role of postural abnormalities as ...
H Pirani, A Basereh, K Khoramipour
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Effect of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Posture Correction in the Management of Mechanical Neck Pain [PDF]
Background: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT)—a manual therapy approach combining Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Ischemic Compression (IC), and Strain-Counterstrain (SCS)—with ...
Alka Pawalia +3 more
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Neck Flexion Angle Estimation during Walking [PDF]
Neck pain is recently known as the fourth leading cause of disability and the number of patients is apparently increasing. By analyzing the effect of gravitational force on inertial sensor attached to the neck, this study aims to investigate the head ...
Young Soo Suh +3 more
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Background Aging is associated with changes in the musculoskeletal system, including increased susceptibility to spine malalignments. Utilizing corrective exercises with a therapeutic emphasis can be beneficial in the elderly with thoracic spine ...
Elham Eftekhari +3 more
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Aim: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and factors associated with them are frequently observed in university students. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between different severities of TMD and deep neck flexor muscle endurance ...
Merve Bulguroğlu +5 more
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