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{"title":"Implementation and Evaluation of a 10-Week Kettlebell Training Load Distribution on Strength and Aerobic Capacity in Recreationally Trained Women","authors":"Carla Zimerer PhD ,&nbsp;Sabrina Pereira Alves MSc ,&nbsp;Raquel Casagrande Khéde MS ,&nbsp;Weverton Rufo-Tavares MSc ,&nbsp;Luciana Carletti PhD ,&nbsp;Rodrigo Luiz Vancini PhD ,&nbsp;Anselmo José Perez PhD ,&nbsp;Richard Diego Leite Leite PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>: The purpose of this study was to characterize the dynamic distribution of training loads in a kettlebell program and evaluate its effects on muscle strength and aerobic capacity.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Fourteen recreationally active women with no kettlebell training experience (age: 25.86 ± 5.35 years; V̇O₂max = 35.14 ± 5.58 mL/kg/min; body mass = 62.13 ± 13.40 kg; height = 164.75 ± 5.77 cm; body mass index = 22.68 ± 3.99 kg/m²) completed a 10-week kettlebell training program. The kettlebell training program was divided into three phases: Phase I (2 weeks), phase II (4 weeks), and Phase III (4 weeks). Maximum muscle strength (1RM) and aerobic fitness (V̇O₂max) measurements were performed before (Pre) and after (Post) training. The external and internal loads were represented by the session's total volume and perceived exertion method.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>An increase in maximum strength (<em>P</em> &lt; .001; <em>∆</em>% = 23.73; effect size = 0.87) and V̇O₂max (<em>P</em> = .004; <em>∆</em>% = 9.63; effect size = 0.57) was observed when comparing Pre and Post measurements. There was an increase in total volume when phases I and II (<em>P</em> &lt; .001), phases I and III (<em>P</em> &lt; .001), and phases II and III (<em>P</em> &lt; .001) of the training were compared. The internal load values increased significantly between phases I and II (<em>P</em> &lt; .001). However, there was no difference when comparing phases II and III (<em>P</em> = .796).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The total volume increases during the training phases, and the training load was similar in phases II and III. Furthermore, were observed higher V̇O₂max and strength (1 RM load) values.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chiropractic medicine","volume":"23 4","pages":"Pages 186-196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142961050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Critical Evaluation of the 2016 SOSORT Clinical Guidelines on the Detection and Clinical Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the AGREE II Tool: A Chiropractic Perspective","authors":"Isabelle Pagé DC, MSc, PhD ,&nbsp;Marie-Joëlle Doré BSc, DC ,&nbsp;Chantale Doucet DC, MSc","doi":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The objective of this study is to assess the methodological quality of the 2016 Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) guidelines for the detection and management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A diverse group of experts, including practicing chiropractors, chiropractors with a Diplomate by the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, chiropractors with PhD degrees, and chiropractors involved in teaching within chiropractic programs was invited to participate in the study. Experts independently evaluated the guidelines using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II tool. Individual scaled scores were calculated for each item and the 6 domains, with methodological quality considered good if the score was equal to or greater than 70%.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The 19 experts, including 6 clinicians, 4 chiropractic radiologists, 6 researchers, and 3 lecturers, represented Canada (<em>n</em> = 3), United states (<em>n</em> = 4), France (<em>n</em> = 2), Australia (<em>n</em> = 1), United Kingdom (<em>n</em> = 1), Switzerland (<em>n</em> = 1), Sweden (<em>n</em> = 3), Denmark (<em>n</em> = 2), China (<em>n</em> = 1), and Côte d'Ivoire (<em>n</em> = 1). Domain scaled scores ranged from 38% to 90%. The 4 items of the applicability domain scored between 26% and 45%. The experts made suggestions for improving the applicability of the guidelines’ recommendations.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The methodological quality of the 2016 SOSORT clinical practice guidelines was deemed good. However, strategies should be devised to improve their applicability. This could be achieved by involving a more diverse representation of healthcare professions in the development of future guidelines.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chiropractic medicine","volume":"23 4","pages":"Pages 162-170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11701840/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142961046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Self-Administered Traction as an Adjunct in the Chiropractic Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Case Report","authors":"Dana Muligano DC ,&nbsp;Andrew Serlin JD, DC ,&nbsp;Tessaundra Sidden BS, ND ,&nbsp;Gregory D. Cramer DC, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The purpose of this case report is to describe self-administered lumbar traction as a component of the treatment of a patient with low back pain (LBP).</div></div><div><h3>Clinical Features</h3><div>A 41-year-old male chiropractic student presented with an exacerbation of intermittent LBP of approximately 2 years duration. Pain intensity was 4 to 8/10 on a verbal pain scale the day after exertion and 10 on the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) 3a. Pain interference was 15 on the PROMIS-8a. The Oswestry Disability Index was 30%. Radiographs showed mild bilateral arthritic changes throughout the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints. Diagnoses of acute exacerbation of recurrent, mechanical low back pain with thoracic and lumbar segmental dysfunction, lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy, and bilateral sacroiliac joint arthritis were made.</div></div><div><h3>Intervention and Outcomes</h3><div>The student received 14 treatments over 5 weeks consisting of spinal manipulation and therapeutic exercises in conjunction with clinician-supervised, self-administered traction. After 14 treatments, the patient was discharged, reporting resolution of LBP (pain intensity [PROMIS-3a] = 4; pain interference [PROMIS-8a] = 8; Oswestry 2%; and increased range of motion). Pain resolution remained for more than 2 years without additional treatment (pain intensity = 3; pain interference = 8; Oswestry 0%; continued increased range of motion).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The patient reported long-term benefit from a course of spinal manipulation and therapeutic exercises in conjunction with novel self-administered traction with flexion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chiropractic medicine","volume":"23 4","pages":"Pages 205-214"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142961053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chiropractic Care for a Posterior Tibialis Tendon Tear in a Transgender Male Athlete with Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy","authors":"Faith Truthan BS,&nbsp;Noah Hass BS,&nbsp;Aidan O'Brien DC,&nbsp;Mark Hewitt DC,&nbsp;Daniel Haun DC,&nbsp;Norman Kettner DC, DACBR","doi":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The purpose of this case study was to report the management of a patient with posterior tibialis tendon injury concurrent with gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT).</div></div><div><h3>Clinical Features</h3><div>A 31-year-old transgender male presented to a chiropractic clinic with spontaneous, right medial foot pain following running that day. Medical history revealed bilateral congenital pes planus and intramuscular administration of testosterone for 8 years. Physical examination revealed swelling and tenderness around the medial and lateral malleoli and anterior ankle and along the medial longitudinal arch. Plantarflexion and dorsiflexion strength measured 4 out of 5. An 8 out of 10 pain level affected weight-bearing activities and sleep. Lower extremity functional scale measured 81% disability. Multimodal imaging was used in the patient's workup. Diagnostic ultrasound revealed a grade 2 tear of the posterior tibialis tendon adjacent to the medial malleolus along with additional sites of tendinosis. Referral to orthopedist and subsequent magnetic resonance imaging of the right foot and ankle confirmed the diagnosis of grade 2 tear in the posterior tibialis tendon.</div></div><div><h3>Intervention and Outcome</h3><div>The patient elected chiropractic care following the surgical recommendation. Nonpharmacologic management included neuromuscular re-education using whole body vibration therapy, therapeutic exercise, and ankle mortise joint mobilizations. The patient's clinical status improved, and the lower extremity functional scale measured 27% disability.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Although the patient was 31 years old, GAHT is recognized as a risk factor for tendinosis in older adults. An improved understanding of the correlation between tendinosis and GAHT could optimize patient outcomes and clarify the role of musculoskeletal rehabilitation for treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chiropractic medicine","volume":"23 4","pages":"Pages 197-204"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142961043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Validity of the Persian Version of the Neck Outcome Score Questionnaire in Iranian Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain","authors":"Mohammad Reza Tehrani PhD, PT ,&nbsp;Seyed Ramin Dabiri MD ,&nbsp;Afsaneh Zeinalzadeh PhD, PT ,&nbsp;Hamed Mami-Pour MS, PT ,&nbsp;Salman Nazary-Moghadam PhD, PT","doi":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The primary purpose of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the neck outcome score (NOOS) questionnaire into Persian language and investigate its reliability and validity.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The NOOS questionnaire was translated into Persian language and culturally adapted according to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons guidelines. One hundred four patients with nonspecific neck pain were requested to complete the Persian version of the NOOS questionnaire, 36-item short form survey (SF-36), and neck disability index (NDI) questionnaire. The 95 patients of them were requested to fulfill the Persian version of NOOS again, with 3 to 5 days interval. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed using Cronbach's α and intraclass correlation coefficient, respectively. The construct validity was assessed by testing the hypothesis of correlations between NOOS subscales, SF-36 subscales, and NDI, and pain was measured using visual analog scale.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>One hundred four patients with nonspecific neck pain participated in validity studies and 95 patients agreed to participate in reliability studies. Floor/ceiling effects were not observed. Cronbach's α values of the subscale ranged between 0.60 and 0.89. The intraclass correlation coefficient measures of the NOOS subscales ranging between 0.81 and 0.95. The correlation coefficient between NOOS subscales and SF-36 subscales ranged between 0.11 and 0.72. The correlation coefficient between NOOS subscale scores and NDI questionnaire ranged between 0.33 and 0.61. The correlation coefficient between NOOS subscale scores, and pain (visual analog scale) ranged between 0.31 and 0.66.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study showed that the Persian version of the NOOS questionnaire was a reliable and valid instrument to assess patients’ perception of their neck-related problems in Iranian patients with nonspecific neck pain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chiropractic medicine","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 127-135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Relaxation Techniques in People with Migraine Headache: A Randomized Controlled Study","authors":"Ayça Araci PhD ,&nbsp;Ahmet Özşimşek PhD ,&nbsp;Burak Yuluğ MS ,&nbsp;Ertan Karaçay MS","doi":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The primary objective of this study was to investigate the impact of myofascial release and craniosacral therapy on the quality of life, pain levels, and range of motion (ROM) in patients with chronic migraine headaches. The secondary aim of this study was to develop a migraine treatment protocol using current craniosacral techniques.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Patients with chronic migraine in the Neurology Department of ALKU Hospital were randomly allocated to 3 therapy groups: (1) Craniosacral Treatment Craniosacral Techniques (CST) + Medical Treatment (MT) (CST group) (<em>n</em> = 24), (2) myofascial treatment (MFT) (<em>n</em> = 24) + MT (MFT group), and (3) MT (control group) only (<em>n</em> = 26). Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, FONSECA for temporomandibular disorder symptom intensity, 24 Hours Quality of Life Questionnaire Scales for quality of life, and Migraine Disability Assessment Score for impairment, Goniometer for Cervical ROM were used for the disability level. Follow-up scores were collected 4 times: at pretreatment (T0), immediately post-treatment (T1), 1 month (T2), and 3 months after treatment ended (T3).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Changes were found in T0 to T1 treatment results, VAS, and ROM angles between the groups. In intragroup evaluations, 24 Hours Quality of Life Questionnaire changes were observed only in the CST group at T0 to T1 to T2 periods (<em>P</em> = .011) while Migraine Disability Assessment Score scores were significantly changed in all groups. Significant changes were also observed in both VAS scores and FONSECA scores of the CST and MFT groups whereas VAS scores decreased significantly, especially in the T0 to T1 to T2 to T3 periods (<em>P</em> &lt; .05). In the evaluation of FONSECA scores both within and between groups, it was observed that the most significant decrease was in the T2 period and there was a difference between the groups (<em>P</em> = .015).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>For the participants in this study, CST and MFT techniques reduced migraine headache, temporomandibular disorder level, drug consumption, and functional disability levels, and increased cervical region ROM. These results suggest that CST techniques could be considered in migraine treatment as one of the clinical practical applications within the framework of a certain protocol.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chiropractic medicine","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 114-126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Abdominal Muscle Thickness Changes During Abdominal Hollowing Maneuver in Different Positions Using a Sphygmomanometer for People With Chronic Low Back Pain","authors":"Cyrus Taghizadeh Delkhoush PT PhD ,&nbsp;Rasool Bagheri PT, PhD ,&nbsp;Mona Ramezani PT MSc ,&nbsp;Mahdieh Ghasemian PT MSc ,&nbsp;Mehrnaz Inanloo PT BSc ,&nbsp;Seyed Abolfazl Tohidast PhD ,&nbsp;Mohammad Reza Pourahmadi PT PhD ,&nbsp;Mahmoud Akbari PT PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The aim of this present investigation was to compare changes in transverse abdominis (TrA) thickness in a functional position with those in a less functional but more supportive posture and to determine which posture showed greater changes in TrA thickness between rest and during abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) relative to external oblique (EO) and internal oblique (IO) muscles.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div><span>Thirty adult participants with chronic low back pain were included in this observational study. The abdominal muscle thickness was measured in the supine, crook lying, prone, quadruped, sitting, side bridge, and standing poitions on a tilt board using </span>ultrasonography<span><span><span>. The mean of abdominal muscle thickness changes was measured during ADIM, and a sphygmomanometer was used in the </span>supine position<span> under the lumbar spine and in the </span></span>prone position<span> under the abdominal wall. Transverse abdominis, EO, and IO muscle thickness changes during all tasks were normalized according to the supine rest position.</span></span></div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Transverse abdominis muscle thickness changes were increased in the quadruped and sitting positions compared with other positions (<em>P</em> &lt; .05). Results demonstrated increased EO muscle thickness changes in the prone position compared with other positions (<em>P</em> &lt; .05). Internal oblique muscle thickness changes were not significant during different positions (<em>P</em> &gt; .05). However, the IO muscle thickness was higher in all positions compared with TrA and EO muscle.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our study revealed that participants with chronic low back pain exhibited increased TrA muscle activity in the sitting position on a gym ball and in the quadruped position compared with during leg tasks. However, the EO muscle thickness changes were increased during an ADIM with a sphygmomanometer under the abdomen.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chiropractic medicine","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 102-113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141697537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reporting and Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Evaluating Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Tendinopathies: A Scoping Review","authors":"Saeed Shahabi PhD ,&nbsp;Kamran Bagheri Lankarani PhD ,&nbsp;Rozhin Ezati BS ,&nbsp;Shabnam ShahAli PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the methodological and reporting quality of the published systematic reviews with or without meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) that looked at the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on tendinopathies and to summarize its effectiveness.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A search of PubMed, Scopus, PEDro, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase, and REHABDATA was conducted. SRs/MAs that assessed the effectiveness of ESWT for treating tendinopathy were included. The methodological and reporting quality of the eligible SRs/MAs were assessed using AMSTAR-2 and the PRISMA checklist. In addition, the ROBIS tool was applied to evaluate the risk of bias (RoB).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Eighteen SRs/MAs were included. The overall methodological quality was “critically low.” Furthermore, the reporting quality of the included reviews according to PRISMA criteria was not optimal. Based on the ROBIS, a total of 16.2% of the studies had a low RoB, 38.9% had an unclear RoB, and 44.4% of the studies were appraised as having a high RoB.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In this scoping review we found substantial limitations regarding the quality and RoB of SRs/MAs. Therefore, reviewers must consider the AMSTAR-2, PRISMA, and ROBIS tools to improve the quality of future studies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chiropractic medicine","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 136-151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Immediate Effects of Kinesio Tape and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain and Proprioception in Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Bayram Sonmez Unuvar PhD, PT ,&nbsp;Hasan Gercek PT ,&nbsp;Ayca Aytar PhD, PT ,&nbsp;Aydan Aytar PhD, PT","doi":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The purpose of this study was to compare the immediate effects of single-session Kinesio Tape (KT) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) interventions on pain and proprioception in patients with chronic neck pain (CNP).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Forty patients with CNP aged 21 to 44 years were included in this study. The participants were divided into 2 groups as the IASTM and KT groups. The participants in the KT group took part in one session of KT application to the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles, while those in the IASTM group took part in one session of IASTM application to the same muscles. The pain levels of the participants during activity were recorded using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and their cervical region proprioception levels were assessed using the Cervical Range of Motion device. Pain severity and proprioception were assessed before and after the interventions.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>No statistically significant difference was found between the pretreatment pain and proprioception values of the 2 groups (<em>P</em> &gt; .05). After the treatments, there was a significant improvement in proprioception in both groups (<em>P</em> ≤ .001). Similarly, there was a significant improvement in VAS values in both groups after the treatments (<em>P</em> ≤ .001). The VAS and proprioception values of the 2 groups were not significantly different in the post-treatment measurements (<em>P</em> &gt; .05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>It was concluded that the IASTM and KT interventions had an immediate effect on pain and proprioception in the participants who had CNP, while neither intervention was superior to the other.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chiropractic medicine","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 93-101"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Trunk Muscle Strength and Endurance: A Comparison of Women With and Without Chronic Ankle Instability","authors":"Hossam E. Fawaz PhD,&nbsp;Noha M. Youssef MSc,&nbsp;Ghada M. Elhafez PhD,&nbsp;Ahmed S. Yamany PhD,&nbsp;Azza M. Abdelmohsen PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jcm.2024.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The purpose of this study was to compare the strength and endurance of the trunk muscles in women with chronic ankle instability (CAI) compared with those who do not have CAI.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Sixty-two women were assigned into 2 equal groups of 31; group A included women with CAI and group B included healthy women. Peak torques per body weight of the trunk extensors and flexors were measured using a Biodex System 3 Isokinetic Dynamometer. McGill core endurance tests (prone bridge, right side bridge, left side bridge, trunk flexion, and horizontal back extension) were administered to assess trunk muscle endurance. Statistical analysis using 1-way between-subjects multivariate analysis of variance was performed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>No significant differences in peak torques per body weight strength ratios of trunk extensors and flexors between the 2 tested groups (<em>P</em> &gt; .05) were found. Similarly, no significant difference was found in the trunk muscle endurance between the 2 tested groups (<em>P</em> &gt; .05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>No statistically significant differences were observed in the strength and endurance of the trunk muscle between women with CAI and healthy women.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94328,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chiropractic medicine","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 71-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}