Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders, Physical Therapy Principles and Methods

“…Postisometric relaxation is claimed to be an effective method for acute tension in soft tissue problems that preclude immediate spinal adjustments, reduces muscle spasm that is responsible for spinal fixation, reduces pain and lengthen the tightened neck muscles to normalize gross cervical range of motion (Digiovanna & Schiowitz, 1996) and is very effective for muscles in acute and sub-acute non-specific neck pain. This treatment is based on the mechanism of neuromuscular inhibition (Hertling and Kessler, 1996;Chaitow, 2001;Donatelli andWooden, 2001 andSiegfried andSimons, 2001). …”

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A Comparative Study between Postisometric Relaxation and Isometric Exercises in Non-specific Neck Pain

Gupta¹,

Jaiswal²,

Chhabra³

2012

Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy

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Postisometric relaxation is commonly used to treat patients with neck pain. No randomized controlled trial examining the outcomes of this treatment in symptomatic populations has been reported in the literature. The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of postisometric relaxation in patients with non-specific neck pain. A Convenient sample of thirty seven subjects diagnosed with non-specific neck pain was randomly allocated to one of the two treatment groups on the basis of the inclusion criteria. The experimental group (n=19) received postisometric relaxation and control group (n=18) received isometric exercises. Visual analogue scales (VAS), range of motion (ROM) and neck disability index (NDI) scores were recorded on 1 st , 8 th , 15 th and 22 nd day. Both groups received the selected treatment for three weeks. Non-paramametric tests demonstrated a statistically significant difference with experimental group showing greater improvement in ROM, VAS and NDI than the control group and significant difference within group also. Conclusion: Postisometric relaxation may be more effective in decreasing pain and disability and increasing cervical range of motion in patients with non-specific neck pain. In order to generalize the results, the studies should be done on wider population including different subjects with different age group.

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“…Asymmetrical movement results in pressure exerted by nucleus in a part of annulus. This portion of annulus degenerate and tear prematurely lead to disc herniation [11]. Aihara et al found that the iliolumbar ligament at the level immediately above is thinner and weaker whereas at the level of LSTV is broader and stronger.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This portion of annulus degenerate and tear prematurely lead to disc herniation. Kessler and Hertling [11] suggested that unilateral contact put unusual stress on spine and results in torque movements cause herniation of disc one level above the sacralization. Another thing to consider is that the discs of the spine act as shock absorbers; having one less disc may result in extra jarring of the spine.…”

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Sacralization and Herniated Nucleus Pulposus -An Association Study

Sahoo¹,

Mohanty²

2016

J Spine

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Introduction: Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) can be best diagnosed clinically by history followed by physical examinations suggested by Mckenzie and Cyriax as well as radiologically by MRI. Sacralization, which is mostly congenital in origin in later life, gives rise to altered biomechanics. It is thought to be a leading cause of low back pain and HNP. There is controversy in the literature whether sacralization is associated with HNP or not. So the present study intended to find out whether sacralization is associated with HNP.

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Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders, Physical Therapy Principles and Methods

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Sciatica in the female patient: anatomical considerations, aetiology and review of the literature

Sciatica in the female patient: anatomical considerations, aetiology and review of the literature

A Comparative Study between Postisometric Relaxation and Isometric Exercises in Non-specific Neck Pain

Sacralization and Herniated Nucleus Pulposus -An Association Study

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