Leonid Kalichman | Ben Gurion University of the Negev (original) (raw)

Leonid Kalichman

Prof. Leonid Kalichman completed his Physical Therapy studies at Tel Aviv University in 1995. Since then, he has been working as a physiotherapist in a community of various HMOs. He completed a Ph.D. in the Department of Anatomy and Anthropology, Tel Aviv University in 2004. He studied post-doc at Boston University in the United States between 2006 and 2009. Since 2008 began an academic career as a lecturer in the Physical Therapy department at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Since 2010 he has served as head of the Master's degree program in Physical Therapy and from 2017 serves as head of the Physical Therapy department at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Leonid is the director of a Musculoskeletal Medicine Clinical Research Unit and has established a South Israel Interdisciplinary Academic Forum of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SIMM).

less

Uploads

Papers by Leonid Kalichman

Research paper thumbnail of Injection of Botulinum Toxin for Treatment of Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, Jun 1, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Soft Tissue Mobilizations as a Treatment for a Tension-Type Headache

Annals of musculoskeletal medicine, Mar 20, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Myofascial component of cancer pain review

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Apr 1, 2019

BACKGROUND Pain is a common complaint of cancer patients, experienced by 38%-85% of patients. Som... more BACKGROUND Pain is a common complaint of cancer patients, experienced by 38%-85% of patients. Some studies have shown a high incidence of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in cancer patients. AIMS 1) To estimate the prevalence of MPS in cancer patients; 2) to examine the efficacy of current treatment options for MPS in cancer patients. METHODS Narrative review. PubMed, CINAHL, PEDro, and Google Scholar databases were searched from inception until November 2017, for the keywords: cancer; cancer pain; breast cancer; mastectomy; lumpectomy; myofascial pain; trigger points. Trials of any methodological quality were included. All published material with an emphasis on randomized control trials was analyzed. RESULTS MPS is prevalent in cancer patients who suffer from pain, with a prevalence of between 11.9% and 44.8% in those diagnosed either with neck or head or breast cancer. Clinical studies showed conflicting results. Four interventional studies found that specific treatment for MPS may reduce the prevalence of active myofascial trigger points and therefore decrease pain level, sensitivity, and improve range of motion (in shoulder) in cancer patients. Two recent randomized control trials showed that pressure release of trigger points provides no additional beneficial effects to a standard physical therapy program for upper limb pain and function after breast cancer surgery. CONCLUSIONS We recommend including the evaluation of myofascial pain in routine clinical examination of cancer patients suffering from pain. Future studies are needed to investigate the long- and short-term effect of MPS treatments in cancer patients.

Research paper thumbnail of Physical Rehabilitation of Motor Functional Neurological Disorders: A Narrative Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, May 11, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Finger length ratio in Chuvashians

Вестник Московского университета. Серия 23. Антропология, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Perineal massage to prevent perineal trauma in childbirth

Research paper thumbnail of Long-term impact of ankle sprains on postural control and fascial densification

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Oct 1, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Physical and psychosocial ergonomic risk factors for pain and disability among waiters

Archives of Medicine, Aug 2, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Déterminants génétiques de la discopathie dégénérative. Gènes concernés

Revue du Rhumatisme, Jul 1, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of The influence of knee bolster on lumbar spinal stenosis parameters on MR images

Skeletal Radiology, Jul 30, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Introduction of the Novel Radiographic Line (L5-Kyphosis Apex Line) Intended to Evaluate Scheuermann’s Disease and Postural Kyphosis Progression on Standard Lateral X-Rays

Asian Spine Journal, Jun 30, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Improvement of clinical and radiographical presentation of Scheuermann disease after Schroth therapy treatment

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Apr 1, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Association between fibromyalgia and sexual dysfunction in women

Clinical Rheumatology, Jan 23, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Does This Older Adult With Lower Extremity Pain Have the Clinical Syndrome of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?

Research paper thumbnail of Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Hebrew Version of the Vulvar Functional Status Questionnaire (VQ)

Journal of women's health physical therapy, Feb 3, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of No. 136 Impact of Home‐Based Exercises on Function and Walking Ability of Stroke Patients

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of exams period on prevalence of Myofascial Trigger points and head posture in undergraduate students: Repeated measurements study

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Alters Cerebral Blood Flow in Subacute Post-Stroke Patients

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sep 1, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Deep tissue massage: What are we talking about?

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Apr 1, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of New is the well-forgotten old: The use of dry cupping in musculoskeletal medicine

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2016

Cupping is an ancient technique used in treating pain and various disorders. Different techniques... more Cupping is an ancient technique used in treating pain and various disorders. Different techniques have been developed over time, however, applying a cup to create suction over a painful area, is common to all. Dry or fire cupping, used on the intact skin, leaves bluish circular hematomas. Recently, interest in cupping has re-emerged and subsequently, several studies have begun to investigate the mechanisms of cupping therapy. Mechanically, cupping increases blood circulation, whereas physiologically it activates the immune system and stimulates the mechanosensitive fibers, thus leading to a reduction in pain. There is initial scientific evidence that dry cupping is able to reduce musculoskeletal pain. Since cupping is an inexpensive, noninvasive and low-risk (if performed by a trained practitioner) therapeutic modality, we believe that it should be included in the arsenal of musculoskeletal medicine. It is essential to perform additional studies clarifying the biological mechanism and clinical effects of cupping.

Research paper thumbnail of Injection of Botulinum Toxin for Treatment of Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, Jun 1, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Soft Tissue Mobilizations as a Treatment for a Tension-Type Headache

Annals of musculoskeletal medicine, Mar 20, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Myofascial component of cancer pain review

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Apr 1, 2019

BACKGROUND Pain is a common complaint of cancer patients, experienced by 38%-85% of patients. Som... more BACKGROUND Pain is a common complaint of cancer patients, experienced by 38%-85% of patients. Some studies have shown a high incidence of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in cancer patients. AIMS 1) To estimate the prevalence of MPS in cancer patients; 2) to examine the efficacy of current treatment options for MPS in cancer patients. METHODS Narrative review. PubMed, CINAHL, PEDro, and Google Scholar databases were searched from inception until November 2017, for the keywords: cancer; cancer pain; breast cancer; mastectomy; lumpectomy; myofascial pain; trigger points. Trials of any methodological quality were included. All published material with an emphasis on randomized control trials was analyzed. RESULTS MPS is prevalent in cancer patients who suffer from pain, with a prevalence of between 11.9% and 44.8% in those diagnosed either with neck or head or breast cancer. Clinical studies showed conflicting results. Four interventional studies found that specific treatment for MPS may reduce the prevalence of active myofascial trigger points and therefore decrease pain level, sensitivity, and improve range of motion (in shoulder) in cancer patients. Two recent randomized control trials showed that pressure release of trigger points provides no additional beneficial effects to a standard physical therapy program for upper limb pain and function after breast cancer surgery. CONCLUSIONS We recommend including the evaluation of myofascial pain in routine clinical examination of cancer patients suffering from pain. Future studies are needed to investigate the long- and short-term effect of MPS treatments in cancer patients.

Research paper thumbnail of Physical Rehabilitation of Motor Functional Neurological Disorders: A Narrative Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, May 11, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Finger length ratio in Chuvashians

Вестник Московского университета. Серия 23. Антропология, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Perineal massage to prevent perineal trauma in childbirth

Research paper thumbnail of Long-term impact of ankle sprains on postural control and fascial densification

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Oct 1, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Physical and psychosocial ergonomic risk factors for pain and disability among waiters

Archives of Medicine, Aug 2, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Déterminants génétiques de la discopathie dégénérative. Gènes concernés

Revue du Rhumatisme, Jul 1, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of The influence of knee bolster on lumbar spinal stenosis parameters on MR images

Skeletal Radiology, Jul 30, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Introduction of the Novel Radiographic Line (L5-Kyphosis Apex Line) Intended to Evaluate Scheuermann’s Disease and Postural Kyphosis Progression on Standard Lateral X-Rays

Asian Spine Journal, Jun 30, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Improvement of clinical and radiographical presentation of Scheuermann disease after Schroth therapy treatment

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Apr 1, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Association between fibromyalgia and sexual dysfunction in women

Clinical Rheumatology, Jan 23, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Does This Older Adult With Lower Extremity Pain Have the Clinical Syndrome of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?

Research paper thumbnail of Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Hebrew Version of the Vulvar Functional Status Questionnaire (VQ)

Journal of women's health physical therapy, Feb 3, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of No. 136 Impact of Home‐Based Exercises on Function and Walking Ability of Stroke Patients

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of exams period on prevalence of Myofascial Trigger points and head posture in undergraduate students: Repeated measurements study

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Alters Cerebral Blood Flow in Subacute Post-Stroke Patients

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sep 1, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Deep tissue massage: What are we talking about?

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Apr 1, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of New is the well-forgotten old: The use of dry cupping in musculoskeletal medicine

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2016

Cupping is an ancient technique used in treating pain and various disorders. Different techniques... more Cupping is an ancient technique used in treating pain and various disorders. Different techniques have been developed over time, however, applying a cup to create suction over a painful area, is common to all. Dry or fire cupping, used on the intact skin, leaves bluish circular hematomas. Recently, interest in cupping has re-emerged and subsequently, several studies have begun to investigate the mechanisms of cupping therapy. Mechanically, cupping increases blood circulation, whereas physiologically it activates the immune system and stimulates the mechanosensitive fibers, thus leading to a reduction in pain. There is initial scientific evidence that dry cupping is able to reduce musculoskeletal pain. Since cupping is an inexpensive, noninvasive and low-risk (if performed by a trained practitioner) therapeutic modality, we believe that it should be included in the arsenal of musculoskeletal medicine. It is essential to perform additional studies clarifying the biological mechanism and clinical effects of cupping.

Log In