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Is Massage an Effective Intervention in the Management of Post-Operative Scarring? A Scoping Review (2022)
<p>The combined 25 studies reported a total of 1515 participants. There was an overall imbalance in gender representation, with females accounting for 88% of all participants. Participants ranged from 3 months to 85 years old and the scars treated extended from less than 3 weeks old to 43 years following surgery, with an average of […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Edema
<p>For clinicians who need a quick clinical reference for grading, measuring, and treatment strategies for edema. Ahmadinejad, M., Razban, F., Jahani, Y., & Heravi, F. (2022). Limb edema in critically ill patients: Comparing intermittent compression and elevation. International Wound Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13704 Pellecchia, G. L. (2003). Figure-of-eight method of measuring hand size: Journal of Hand Therapy, […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Self-Management Exercise Intervention on Wound Healing, Functional Ability and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Adults With Venous Leg Ulcers: A Randomised Controlled Trial (2016)
<p>The presently examined study sought to determine if home exercise that targets ankle movements leads to improved healing in people with venous leg ulcers compared to usual care alone. Sixty three participants were recruited and were randomized into two groups. Participants were included if they had venous ulcers on the lower leg with no causative […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>The Effectiveness of Mechanical Traction Among Subgroups of Patients With Low Back Pain and Leg Pain: A Randomized Trial (2016)
<p>A randomized controlled trial was conducted. Participants were eligible if they were 18-60 years old, had leg pain radiating into the leg, had positive straight leg raise or a diminished myotome, dermatome, or reflex consistent with nerve root compression, and had a Oswestry disability score of at least 20 or more. Participants were excluded if […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>Acute Hamstring Injuries in Swedish Elite Football: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing Two Rehabilitation Protocols (2013)
<p>authors included 75 elite soccer players with acute hamstring injuries and randomized them to two protocols. Thirty-seven players utilized three exercises that emphasized rehabilitation at long muscle lengths while lengthening the muscle; 38 players utilized three conventional exercises with less emphasis on lengthening. To be included, the player had to have had acute sudden pain […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Tendinopathy Load Management: Resource for Clinicians
<p>This resource outlines how the tendon responds to load, how long it needs to recover between bouts, and evidence based parameters to enhance outcomes. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Tape Guide for Shin Splints
<p>Tape is commonly used for shin splints; this resource outlines the state of the evidence for tape for shin splints and outlines several tape techniques. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Hamstring Strain
<p>This resource outlines evidence based training strategies to reduce the risk of hamstring strain. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>