The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an
ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy …

Objective To determine the effects of different therapeutic interventions that have ever been
evaluated in randomized controlled trials on pain due to plantar fasciitis. Methods We …

Sport is a science of constant reinvention that is always searching for strategies to improve
performance. Objective: This study seeks to compare the effects of myofascial release with …

Background Hemophilia is characterized by degenerative joint damage. Patients with
hemophilic arthropathy present joint damage, reduced range of motion, and decreased …

The foot and the lower leg comprise the ankle joint complex. The foot is crucial for the
maintenance of posture. Frequently, overuse or repeated microtrauma to the fascia causes …

Objective To evaluate the effect of fascial therapy on the perceived quality of life, pain
intensity, and joint health in people with hemophilia. Design Single-blind randomized …

Background: Hemophilic ankle arthropathy is manifested by degenerative functional
alterations (reduced muscle strength, mobility, and proprioception) and chronic pain …

Objective To analyze the effects of using foam roller on pain intensity in individuals with
chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain. Methods This systematic review was registered in …

Background Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and foam rolling are two techniques
that have been proven effective in treating Myofascial Trigger Points, irrespective of the type …

BACKGROUND Hemophilia is a congenital coagulopathy characterized by degenerative
joint damage. Self-induced myofascial therapy aims to decrease pain and improve tissue …