Background Mechanical-based therapies are not yet recommended to manage osteoarthritis
(OA). This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to assess the effects of passive …

With the gradual increase of the aging population in Chinese society, the incidence of knee
osteoarthritis showed an increasing trend. However, there are very few practical solutions for …

Background Patellofemoral pain is a prevalent condition in the general population,
especially in women, and produces functional impairment in patients. Therapeutic exercise …

Introduction: Speech sound disorder is one of the most prevalent developmental
communication disorders affecting approximately 8.7 percent of school-age children …

Introduction: Shoulder injuries are common among athletes in sports that involve overhead
throwing of the ball such as handball. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the timing …

Introduction: Researchers make an effort to the assessment of injuries prevalence in
different sports, to the find the cause of this injury and eventually to provide the appropriate …

[Purpose] This study was conducted to investigate the immediate prophylactic effects of local
vibration on quadriceps muscle fatigue in young non-athletic males.[Participants and …

AbstractIntroduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the inter tester and intra
tester reliability of 5 static and 3 dynamic palpation tests, and three pain provocation tests …

(1) Background: Knee osteoarthritis causes pain, weakness, muscle atrophy, and disability.
The application of whole-body vibration in patients with knee osteoarthritis can improve …

Introduction: Exercise and physical activity have the potential of improving the health status
and quality of life of addicted people. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of an 8 …