Dr. Richard Chmielewski, DO, FACEP, NMM/OMM gave a lecture on the ins and outs of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Medicine, including various techniques used by the Doctor on a daily basis.
Effectiveness of Strain Counterstrain Technique on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger...IOSR Journals
Abstract: Quadratus lumborum (QL) myofascial trigger points (MTrP) are well documented in low back pain
(LBP) patients. There is a Growing body of evidence suggesting that Strain counterstrain technique (SCS) is an
effective treatment for the pain associated with MTrP. Literature is sparse regarding the effectiveness of SCS on
MTrP in QL in LBP subjects. We studied the immediate effects of SCS on pain intensity & functional outcome
in subjects having LBP with MTrP in QL. 40 subjects were randomly allocated into two groups. The Control
group (CG) received moist heat, & the Experimental group (EG) received moist heat & SCS technique.
Outcome measures were Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) & Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS).Pain
scores(VAS) Showed Statistically significant differences within the groups (P<0.0001), while clinically
significant improvement was seen only in EG with mean difference (3.75) , 95% confidence interval (4.17,3.04),
PSFS also showed significant improvement in EG.
Keywords: Quadratus lumborum, Myofascial Trigger Point, Pain, Low Back Pain, Strain Counterstrain
Dr. Richard Chmielewski, DO, FACEP, NMM/OMM gave a lecture on the ins and outs of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Medicine, including various techniques used by the Doctor on a daily basis.
Effectiveness of Strain Counterstrain Technique on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger...IOSR Journals
Abstract: Quadratus lumborum (QL) myofascial trigger points (MTrP) are well documented in low back pain
(LBP) patients. There is a Growing body of evidence suggesting that Strain counterstrain technique (SCS) is an
effective treatment for the pain associated with MTrP. Literature is sparse regarding the effectiveness of SCS on
MTrP in QL in LBP subjects. We studied the immediate effects of SCS on pain intensity & functional outcome
in subjects having LBP with MTrP in QL. 40 subjects were randomly allocated into two groups. The Control
group (CG) received moist heat, & the Experimental group (EG) received moist heat & SCS technique.
Outcome measures were Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) & Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS).Pain
scores(VAS) Showed Statistically significant differences within the groups (P<0.0001), while clinically
significant improvement was seen only in EG with mean difference (3.75) , 95% confidence interval (4.17,3.04),
PSFS also showed significant improvement in EG.
Keywords: Quadratus lumborum, Myofascial Trigger Point, Pain, Low Back Pain, Strain Counterstrain
Influence of high and low frequency anteroposterior mobilization of the talus on ankle dorsiflexion: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
URL: http://bit.ly/HJogP0
To Compare The Effect Of Core Stability Exercises And Muscle Energy Technique...IOSR Journals
Abstract: Low back pain is considered one of the commonest condition in the western and industrialized
countries. It is estimated that up to 50% of adults experience low back pain during their life span. People of all
age group can be effected by this menace irrespective to their gender and quality of life. It has become one of
the leading causes for the visit to physician thus also puts a heavy burden on the currency of the country.
Physiotherapy is the most widely used form of treatment adopted for gaining relief from low back pain. The
exercises include stretching, strengthening, range of motion exercises, McKenzie therapy and core stability
exercises other techniques like muscle energy technique etc. It has been concluded in various studies core
stability exercises and muscle energy technique are beneficial in low back pain patients but comparison of their
effect needs to be established to provide early and better relief from the disability. Therefore objective of the
study was to compare the effect of core stability exercises and muscle energy techniques on low back pain
patients. 60 subjects aged 18 – 45 years with low back pain were made part of the study based on inclusion and
exclusion criteria and were then divided into three groups named A, B and C. Group A received core stability
exercise and conventional physiotheraphy and group B received muscle energy techniques and conventional
physiotherapy. The exercise program was given on alternate days with a total of 24 sessions and progression of
the activity was made within the tolerance of the patient. Pre and post treatment readings were taken of pain,
ROM and quality of life scale. Results were analyzed using paired, unpaired t- test and ANOVA. Results showed
that there is significant effect on pain, ROM and quality of life scale in the three groups but group A was
clinically more significant than the other groups. The study concluded that patients with low back pain are
benefitted more by core stability exercises. So, core stability exercises should be practiced more.
Keywords: Low Back Pain, Core Stabilization Exercises, Muscle Energy Technique.
Crimson Publishers - Efficacy of Core Strengthening Exercise on a Geriatric S...CrimsonpublishersMedical
Efficacy of Core Strengthening Exercise on a Geriatric Subject with Lumbar Spine Degeneration-Evidence Based Study by Subramanian ss* in Research in Medical & Engineering Sciences
Effect of delayed-onset muscle soreness on muscle recovery after a fatiguing ...Nosrat hedayatpour
the aim of the study was to assess EMG MPF during
recovery following a fatiguing contraction at multiple
locations of the quadriceps femoris muscle injured
by eccentric exercise.
Hands on Health – Family Chiropractor
Camberley, Surrey
01276 501777
www.camberleychiropractor.co.uk
Over HALF your day is spent sitting [3,4,5]
Your body is influenced by what you do most often [6]
Prolonged sitting damages your spinal health
Stress on the discs between the vertebrae
Reduced structure and stability of the spine
Reduced function of the spine
Increased inflammation, leading to pain and early degeneration of the spine
Influence of high and low frequency anteroposterior mobilization of the talus on ankle dorsiflexion: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
URL: http://bit.ly/HJogP0
To Compare The Effect Of Core Stability Exercises And Muscle Energy Technique...IOSR Journals
Abstract: Low back pain is considered one of the commonest condition in the western and industrialized
countries. It is estimated that up to 50% of adults experience low back pain during their life span. People of all
age group can be effected by this menace irrespective to their gender and quality of life. It has become one of
the leading causes for the visit to physician thus also puts a heavy burden on the currency of the country.
Physiotherapy is the most widely used form of treatment adopted for gaining relief from low back pain. The
exercises include stretching, strengthening, range of motion exercises, McKenzie therapy and core stability
exercises other techniques like muscle energy technique etc. It has been concluded in various studies core
stability exercises and muscle energy technique are beneficial in low back pain patients but comparison of their
effect needs to be established to provide early and better relief from the disability. Therefore objective of the
study was to compare the effect of core stability exercises and muscle energy techniques on low back pain
patients. 60 subjects aged 18 – 45 years with low back pain were made part of the study based on inclusion and
exclusion criteria and were then divided into three groups named A, B and C. Group A received core stability
exercise and conventional physiotheraphy and group B received muscle energy techniques and conventional
physiotherapy. The exercise program was given on alternate days with a total of 24 sessions and progression of
the activity was made within the tolerance of the patient. Pre and post treatment readings were taken of pain,
ROM and quality of life scale. Results were analyzed using paired, unpaired t- test and ANOVA. Results showed
that there is significant effect on pain, ROM and quality of life scale in the three groups but group A was
clinically more significant than the other groups. The study concluded that patients with low back pain are
benefitted more by core stability exercises. So, core stability exercises should be practiced more.
Keywords: Low Back Pain, Core Stabilization Exercises, Muscle Energy Technique.
Crimson Publishers - Efficacy of Core Strengthening Exercise on a Geriatric S...CrimsonpublishersMedical
Efficacy of Core Strengthening Exercise on a Geriatric Subject with Lumbar Spine Degeneration-Evidence Based Study by Subramanian ss* in Research in Medical & Engineering Sciences
Effect of delayed-onset muscle soreness on muscle recovery after a fatiguing ...Nosrat hedayatpour
the aim of the study was to assess EMG MPF during
recovery following a fatiguing contraction at multiple
locations of the quadriceps femoris muscle injured
by eccentric exercise.
Hands on Health – Family Chiropractor
Camberley, Surrey
01276 501777
www.camberleychiropractor.co.uk
Over HALF your day is spent sitting [3,4,5]
Your body is influenced by what you do most often [6]
Prolonged sitting damages your spinal health
Stress on the discs between the vertebrae
Reduced structure and stability of the spine
Reduced function of the spine
Increased inflammation, leading to pain and early degeneration of the spine
This is an overview of chiropractic care and how it fits into a paleo/Ancestral health-oriented model of health care. This was a talk that was delivered for the Boston Paleo Meetup group Nov. 15th 2014.
Presented an in-service on the evidence behind and the application of thoracic spine manipulation to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center's rehabilitation staff including: 7 PTs, 8 PTAs, 3 OTs, and 4 students.
To Compare The Effect Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Program Ve...IOSR Journals
Abstract: Low back pain has been a matter of concern, affecting up to 90% of population at some point in
their lifetime, up to 50% have more than one episode. People of all age group can be affected by this menace
irrespective to their gender and quality of life. It has become one of the leading causes for the visit to physician
thus also puts a heavy burden on the currency of the country. Physiotherapy is the most widely used form of
treatment adopted for gaining relief from low back pain. The exercises include stretching, strengthening, range
of motion exercises, McKenzie therapy and core stability exercises other techniques like Proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation program etc. It has been concluded in various studies core stability exercises and
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation are beneficial in low back pain patients but comparison of their effect
needs to be established to provide early and better relief from the disability. Therefore objective of the study was
to compare the effect of Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation program and Core stabilization exercises on
low back pain patients. 40 subjects aged 30 – 50 years with low back pain for more than 4 weeks were made
part of the study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and were then divided into two groups named A, B.
Group A received Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and group B received Core stabilization exercises
and hot pack given initially for 10-15 minutes to the lower back. The exercise program was given for 4 weeks
with a total of 24 sessions and progression of the activity was made within the tolerance of the patient. Pre and
post treatment readings were taken of pain, Oswestry Disability Questionnaire and Functional Reach Test.
Results were analyzed using paired, unpaired t- test. Results showed that there is significant effect on pain,
Oswestry Disability Questionnaire and Functional Reach Test in the two groups but group A was clinically
more significant than groups B. The study concluded that patients with low back pain are benefitted more by
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation program. So, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation program
should be practiced more.
Keywords: Low Back Pain, Core Stabilization Exercises, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.