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The lubrication of normal human ankle joints [PDF]

, 1981
The geometry, friction and lubrication of normal human ankle joints have been investigated. The joints exhibited converging diverging surfaces in the direction of motion.
Medley, John.B.
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Clothing interference in performance, articular range of motion and comfort in labor gymnastics

Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano, 2010
The objective of this descriptive case study was to analyze the interference of clothing with exercise performance, joint range of motion (ROM), and comfort during a session of labor gymnastics wearing a uniform (UNI) and specific exercise clothes (SEC).
Adriana Seára Tirloni, Antônio Renato Pereira Moro   +1 more
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Investigation the efficacy of intra-articular prolotherapy with erythropoietin and dextrose and intra-articular pulsed radiofrequency on pain level reduction and range of motion improvement in primary osteoarthritis of knee.

Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2014
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases and the knee is the most commonly affected joint. Intra-articular prolotherapy is being utilized in acute and chronic pain management setting. This study was designed to compare the efficacy of three methods of intra-articular knee joint therapies with erythropoietin, dextrose, and pulsed radiofrequency.
Poupak Rahimzadeh, Farnad Imani, Seyed Faiz, Saeed Reza Entezary, Ali Akbar Nasiri, Mohsen Ziaeefard   +5 more
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Goniometry and fleximetry measurements to assess cervical range of motion in individuals with chronic neck pain: a validity and reliability study

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Purpose To assess the test–retest and inter-rater reliability of goniometry and fleximetry in measuring cervical range of motion in individuals with chronic neck pain. Methods A reliability study.
Gabriel Gardhel Costa Araujo, André Pontes-Silva, Plínio da Cunha Leal, Bruno Sousa Gomes, Maisa Lopes Reis, Sâmira Kennia de Mello Pereira Lima, Cid André Fidelis-de-Paula-Gomes, Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho   +7 more
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Análise da variação dos valores da rotação medial conforme a posição da diáfise do úmero Analysis on the variation of medial rotation values according to the position of the humeral diaphysis

Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2012
OBJETIVO: Analisar a validade da medida de rotação medial (RM) do ombro pelos níveis vertebrais conforme a variação da posição da diáfise do úmero, testando o bigoniômetro como novo instrumental de aferição.
Alberto Naoki Miyazaki, Marcelo Fregoneze, Pedro Doneux Santos, Luciana Andrade da Silva, Guilherme do Val Sella, Carina Cohen, Taís Stedile Busin Giora, Sergio Luiz Checchia, Fabio Raia, Hélio Pekelman, Raquel Cymrot   +10 more
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Posterior chain flexibility and lower back pain in farm workers

Fisioterapia em Movimento
Introduction: Flexibility is an essential component of physical aptitude that reduces the incidence of muscle distention and improves movement efficiency and posture.
Marcia Regina da Silva, Lucimare Ferraz, Fátima Ferretti, Cristiane Sfredo   +3 more
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Comparison of the efficacy of ultrasound-guided dextrose 25% hypertonic prolotherapy and intra-articular normal saline injection on pain, functional limitation, and range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis; a randomized controlled trial

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating condition that manifests as knee pain and dysfunction. Clinicians prefer non-surgical options such as intra-articular injections for mild to moderate disease. Dextrose prolotherapy (DPTx) has been shown to have a beneficial effect on knee OA in the long-term. In this randomized controlled trial (RCT), we aimed
Alireza Teymouri, Nafiseh Birang, Maryamsadat Fakheri, Aref Nasiri   +3 more
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Continuous Passive Motion, Early Weight Bearing, And Active Motion Following Knee Articular Cartilage Repair: Evidence For Clinical Practice [PDF]

, 2010
Objective: To systematically review the literature regarding postoperative rehabilitation for articular cartilage repair: (1) Does the use of continuous passive motion (CPM) enhance healing, and if so, what parameters should be applied?
NC DOCKS at Appalachian State University, Howard, Jennifer   +1 more
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Extra-articular fractures of the proximal phalanges of the fingers: a comparison of 2 methods of functional, conservative treatment [PDF]

, 2012
PURPOSE: For nonsurgical treatment of fractures of the proximal phalanges of the triphalangeal fingers, different dynamic casts have been described. The main principle behind these casts is advancement and tightening of the extensor hood, caused by a ...
Jung, F J, Schibli-Beer, S, Jandali, A R, Hug, U, Franz, T, Calcagni, M, von Wartburg, U   +6 more
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Functional outcome of locking anatomical plate in extra articular fractures of the distal humerus [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Extra articular distal humerus fractures are difficult to treat with conventional implants like intra medullary nail, 4.5 DCP and dual plate.
Supe, Amit Chandrakant, Pawar, Eknath D., Mahajan, Neetin P., Palange, Nikhil Dilip   +3 more
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