We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing motor control, isometric, and isotonic trunk training intervention for pain, disability, and re-injury risk reduction in chronic low back pain patients. The EMBASE, MEDLINE, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, and CINAHL databases were searched from inception until 25 February 2021 for chronic low back pain intervention based on any trunk training. Outcomes include the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) for disability, the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain, and the Sorensen Test (ST) for future risk of re-injury. Isometric training was superior to the control with a mean difference (MD) = −1.66, 95% confidence interval (CI) [−2.30, −1.01] in pain reduction; MD = −7.94, 95% CI [−10.29, −5.59] in ODI; MD = −3.21, 95% CI [−4.83, −1.60] in RMDQ; and MD = 56.35 s, 95% CI [51.81 s, 60.90 s] in ST. Motor control was superior to the control with a MD = −2.44, 95% CI [−3.10, −1.79] in NPRS; MD = −8.32, 95% CI [−13.43, −3.22] in ODI; and MD = −3.58, 95% CI [−5.13, −2.03] in RMDQ. Isometric and motor control methods can effectively reduce pain and disability, with the isometric method reducing re-injury risk.
A total of 222 disabled persons in and Haidong City, Qinghai Province (n=118) were selected as the subjects of the study. The physical disabled fulfilled a sociodemographic form, which also included questions regarding their living conditions in plateau and plain, years of disability, education status, disability level, economic source ,chronic illness status, and exercise habits.The physique monitoring equipment certified by the national physique monitoring center is used to test the body shape, physical quality and physical function of the physically disabled. RESULTS:The mean age, gender, education status, years of disability, disability level, economic source and exercise habits of the physical disabled were similar across the groups (P>0.05). The status of chronic illness was higher in Haidong City, Qinghai Province(P=0.036, P<0.05), and cardiovascular diseases and diabetes were the most observed chronic illnesses in physical disabled. The waist circumference(86.32±12.01vs90.04±10.48cm) , quiet pulse(79.73±12.28vs85.92±14.60times) , vital capacity (2915.05±1052.79vs2089.74±770.13ml), 6-minute walk test(456.62±171.28vs373.65±96.76m), grip strength(34.28±13.47vs30.28±12.07kg), selective response time(0.563±0.124vs0.710±0.283s) and chair stand test (18.69±4.98vs16.16±5.83times)were found to be significantly different between the groups(p < 0.05). These values were worse in plateau environment physical disabled. No significant difference was found between in height(163.13±12.01vs161.99±11.64cm), body weight(63.87±15.31vs63.84±13.28kg), body mass index(24.08±5.32vs24.26±4.21), eye closed monopod test(11.63±25.83vs14.79±23.95s) and arm curl test(26.72±9.68vs25.96±11.16times)(p > 0.05). CONCLUSION:Cardiopulmonary capacity, strength of upper and lower limbs, aerobic endurance and agility were higher in plain residents as compared to plateau physical disabled. Some physical fitness parameters may vary based on the living environment of physical disabled.
PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to test the ability of Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice (MTCJ) to provide symptom relief in recreational athletes with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and to understand the biological mechanisms for any change. METHODS: Twenty-four participants suffering from mild to moderate PFP were randomised in to one of two groups. The participants consumed 60 ml daily (2 x 30 ml) of MTCJ or a placebo (PL) for 6 weeks. Outcome variables were measured at baseline and immediately after 6 weeks of supplementation in both groups. Questionnaire outcome variables included: selfreported pain (KOOS-PF), mood-states and psychological wellbeing (COOP-WONCA chart) and finally sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]). Venous blood was taken and analysed for plasma urate, human creatinine, Human TNF-α, total antioxidant capacity and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP). Questionnaire data were examined using 2 (group -PL & MTCJ) x 2 (time -pre & post) mixed ANCOVA's, with the pre scores serving as covariates for the PSQI and COOP-WONCA analyses, and the pre scores and experimental anthocyanins acting as covariates for the KOOS-PF. Blood biomarkers were examined using 2 (group -PL & MTCJ) x 2 (time -pre & post) mixed ANOVA's. RESULTS: There was a group × time interaction for KOOS-PF scores, with the PL group having a significant improvement (Pre: 63.3 ± 18.1 & Post: 78.7 ± 16.1) in KOOS-PF scores (P < 0.05, pη 2 = 0.55) but no change in MTCJ
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