In sports medicine, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been used for muscle
strengthening, maintenance of muscle mass and strength during prolonged periods of …

Patellofemoral dysfunction may be one of the most common and troublesome maladies to
affect a patient. The correct identification of the underlying causes is paramount. Once …

Every year more than 300,000 patients undergo cardiothoracic surgery, requiring placement
of at least one chest tube. Removal of these chest tubes has been described as one of the …

Background Arterial punctures for monitoring respiratory problems are one of the most
painful procedures in hospitalized patients. The knowledge regarding non-pharmacologic …

Abstract Fischer, J, Van Lunen, BL, Branch, JD, and Pirone, JL. Functional performance
following an ice bag application to the hamstrings. J Strength Cond Res 23 (1): 44-50, 2009 …

A simple and inexpensive therapy, cold application has been accepted for decades as an
effective nonpharmacologic intervention for pain management. The purpose of this research …

In many activities the knee joint flexes and extends actively with the involvement of both
knee extensor and flexor muscle groups. Consequently the examination of the muscle …

Context: Electrical stimulation using simultaneous application of two current types for
multiple effects is a current treatment option, but the effect of this treatment is not currently …

Aims With daily subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) injections for long
periods, there is a high risk of local side effects, such as pain, bruising, and hematoma. This …

ÖzetElektromyostimülasyon (EMS), deri üzerinden kas dokusu ya da motor noktalara
uygulanan elektriksel akımlarla performans gelişimi elde etme amaçlı konvansiyonel …