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From muscle fibres to muscle gears: how dynamic fascicle orientation and shape change impact skeletal muscle function

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Skeletal muscle architectural design strongly affects force‐generating capacity and excursion range, and its functional importance to animal and human movement is well founded. Traditionally, this ‘structure–function relation’ has been inferred from architecture measurements with muscles at rest (from anatomical dissections or medical imaging ...
Matheus D. Pinto, James M. Wakeling, Javier A. Almonacid, Anthony J. Blazevich   +3 more
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Myofascial pain: A review - Part II

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 1992
A literature review on myofascial pain, concepts of fibrositis and fibromyalgia are presented. Myofascial pain is discussed as regards its definition, occurrence, behaviour, characteristics and modern approaches to treatment. Theories of the pathology of
Shelley Pullen
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Assessment and management of dyspareunia in peri‐ and postmenopausal women: A phenotype‐based gynecologic approach

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Dyspareunia in peri‐ and postmenopausal women is common, clinically consequential, and often undertreated in gynecologic practice. Although genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a frequent contributor, intercourse‐related pain may also reflect vestibular, pelvic floor, dermatologic, inflammatory, treatment‐related, and psychosocial ...
Marek Broul, Marcel Vančo, Jaroslava Banýrová, Aneta Hujová   +3 more
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Transperineal Ultrasound in Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract illustrating the systematic review process and highlighting key pelvic floor musculature (PFM) alterations detected by transperineal ultrasound (TPU) in patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and associated conditions. These findings provide insights to enhance understanding and management of CPP.
Giulia Paoni Saccone, Noemi Tonti, Valeria Gangale, Maria Grazia Porpora, Federica Tomao, Violante Di Donato, Innocenza Palaia, Giusi Santangelo, Ludovico Muzii, Giuseppe Rizzo, Giorgia Perniola   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fear‐Avoidance and Overactive Bladder: Toward a Mechanism‐Informed Model of Care

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims Overactive bladder (OAB) is associated with substantial psychological burden, yet existing biopsychosocial frameworks acknowledge that psychological factors shape outcomes without explaining the cognitive and behavioral mechanisms through which that influence operates.
Rupal M. Patel, Andrea Wood
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Myofascial pain: A review - Part I

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 1992
Myofascial pain syndrome is pain and/or autonomic phenomena referred from active myofascial trigger points with associated dysfunction. It has been said to affect human well-being and productivity even to the extent of driving some people to suicide.
Shelley Pullen
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Therapeutic Interventions for Radiation‐Induced Fibrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To review and evaluate treatments for radiation‐induced fibrosis (RIF) following head and neck cancer (HNC) therapy. Data sources Medline, Embase.com, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Review Methods A systematic review was conducted on the management of HNC RIF using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta ...
Pooja D. Reddy, Purva Rumde, Vanessa Helou, Mary L. Klem, Matthew E. Spector, Marci L. Nilsen, Kevin J. Contrera   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Core stability in women with and without chronic pelvic pain

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) and core stability levels are unknown for women with musculoskeletal chronic pelvic pain (CPP) compared to healthy women. At this time, there is no validated treatment method aimed specifically at CPP. Objective To elucidate the PA habits and core stability of women with and without CPP.
Hannah V. Chatwin, Abhilasha Kumar, Michael Wesolowski, Laura Glaser, Colleen M. Fitzgerald, Stacey Bennis   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Applicability of Online Course for Teaching Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) Axis I in Undergraduate Dental Education–Interexaminer Reliability Between Students and Teachers in a Student Exercise

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are common conditions affecting the masticatory system, causing pain and dysfunction. The DC/TMD Axis I protocol is increasingly included in undergraduate dental curricula. Aim To evaluate the applicability of a DC/TMD Axis I online course by assessing interexaminer reliability between dental ...
Malmberg Jaana, Lohilahti Tuukka, Näpänkangas Ritva, Sipilä Kirsi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Myofascial pain syndrome

Pathos, 2020
Among the musculoskeletal pain syndromes, myofascial is certainly one of the most frequent. Overuse musculoskeletal pain affects 33% of adults and is responsible for 29% of work days lost due to illness.
Nicola Maratea
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