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$Research paper thumbnail of Effect of low-level laser therapy on fracture healing in rabbits$

Laser therapy, 2017

Background and aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of low-level laser t... more Background and aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on radial bone fracture gap healing in a rabbit model. Materials (Subjects) and Methods: Thirty male white New Zealand rabbits under general anesthesia had a 3mm slice of radial bone surgically removed. Fifteen rabbits were treated by 830 nm laser at 4 J/cm 2 and 15 were used as non-treated controls. Callus development was assessed by Xray and radiographs every 7 days for 3 weeks. Results: Significant radiologic changes were observed in both groups against time (P < 0.001) or from week to week (P < 0.05). However, there was no statistical difference in radiologic scores after week 2 (P = 0.087) or week 3 (P = 0.077) between control and laser treated bone. Conclusions: Findings suggest that in this study, laser treatment did not enhance callus formation nor reduce repair time of complete fracture of the radius in rabbits.

Muscles that are attacked by neuromuscular disorders are integral parts of the musculoskeletal sy... more Muscles that are attacked by neuromuscular disorders are integral parts of the musculoskeletal system, so the evaluation of this system is very important for therapists. Measurement of muscle morphology with rehabilitative ultrasound imaging has attracted much attention in recent years and researcher have demonstrated that it is a practical tool for physical therapists; however, far too little attention has been paid by therapists to it. This paper has tried to provide some relevant information about this method. Keywords: Imaging, Ultrasound, Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal

Journal of Modern Rehabilitation, 2020

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) on low back/pelvis p... more Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) on low back/pelvis pain, disability, and trunk Range of Motion (ROM) in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP) after 72 h.Materials and Methods: Eighteen patients with nonspecific CLBP participated in this study. Pain intensity, Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire, and lumbar ROM were evaluated once before the intervention (KT with 50% tension) and then 72 h after. For statistical analysis, we used the paired sample t-test. Results: Pain intensity was significantly reduced (P<0.01). But KT did not improve disability and lumbar ROM (P>0.05).Conclusion: Based on the results, 72 h KT over the lumbopelvic area did not improve disability and lumbar ROM in people with nonspecific CLBP while there was a significant reduction in pain intensity. The proposed mechanism of the KT effects is inconsistent with these results.

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2020

Background This study aimed to evaluate the effect of kinesiology taping (KT) on lumbar proprioce... more Background This study aimed to evaluate the effect of kinesiology taping (KT) on lumbar proprioception, pain, and functional disability in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods Thirty individuals with nonspecific CLBP participated in this double-blinded, randomized clinical trial from July 2017 to September 2018. The participants were randomized into two groups: KT (n = 15) and placebo group (n = 15). KT was applied with 15–25% tension for 72 h, and placebo taping was used without tension. Lumbar repositioning error was measured by a bubble inclinometer at three different angles (45° and 60° flexion, and 15° extension) in upright standing. Pain and disability were assessed by the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire and Oswestry Disability Index, respectively. All measurements were recorded at baseline and 3 days after taping. Results Pain and disability scores reduced 3 days after taping in the KT group with large effect sizes (p < 0.05). Only the to...

Archives of Neuroscience, 2020

Context: Kinesio taping (KT) is recently used as a therapeutic tool for the treatment of chronic ... more Context: Kinesio taping (KT) is recently used as a therapeutic tool for the treatment of chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, the effectiveness of different types of lumbar KT is still unclear when not combing with other therapeutic methods. This review aimed to summarize the results of studies investigating the effect of various methods of lumbar KT alone on pain and functional disability in patients with CLBP.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2020

OBJECTIVES Ultrasound (US) imaging has been suggested to evaluate the morphology and function of ... more OBJECTIVES Ultrasound (US) imaging has been suggested to evaluate the morphology and function of trunk muscles; however, little is known about the reliability of the US measures in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). This study aimed to evaluate intrarater reliability of US imaging of the lateral abdominal and lumbar multifidus muscles in individuals with nonspecific CLBP. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, intrarater within-day and between-day reliability of US measurements of the transversus abdominis, internal oblique, external oblique and lumbar multifidus (at the L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1 levels) muscles were obtained on both sides. The resting and contracted thickness and contraction ratio of each muscle were measured in 21 individuals with nonspecific CLBP. RESULTS All US measurements of the lateral abdominal and lumbar multifidus muscles demonstrated good to excellent within-day (Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs: 0.80-0.98) and between-day (ICCs: 0.80-0.97) reliability. The standard error of the measurement (SEMs) and minimal detectable change (MDCs) of the lateral abdominal muscles on both sides ranged 0.5-1.6 mm and 0.4-4.4 mm, respectively. The SEMs and MDCs of the LM muscles on both sides ranged 1.1-2.7 mm and 2.86-7.49 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION The findings indicate that US imaging has good to high intrarater within- and between-day reliability for assessing absolute thickness and contraction ratio of the trunk muscles on both right and left sides in patients with nonspecific CLBP. The vertical alignment of the US transducer is a reliable method for assessing the lateral abdominal muscles.

Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 2018

To clarify the significance of mechanical impairments, pain, and functional limitations as predic... more To clarify the significance of mechanical impairments, pain, and functional limitations as predictors of chronic low back pain (LBP). Ninety patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) were prospectively studied with clinical tests and questionnaires. Changes in muscle extensibility and endurance tests were evaluated and changes assessed in LBP intensity on numeric rating scale 0-10 and severity with Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) 0-100. In the present study we found significant associations between the 4 muscle extensibility and 2 endurance tests and pain at nonspecific patients with chronic LBP (P< 0.005). The 2 muscle extensibility and 1 endurance tests were in complete equilibrium with ODI disability and hence showed similar results (P< 0.005). The associations between the muscle extensibility and endurance tests and pain were significantly elevated in patients with nonspecific chronic LBP.

$Research paper thumbnail of Effect of low-level laser therapy on the fracture healing process$

Lasers in Medical Science, 2009

To assess the effect of single dose of low level laser therapy on ruminal healing after rumenotom... more To assess the effect of single dose of low level laser therapy on ruminal healing after rumenotomy, twelve male Awassi local sheep weighing (30 ± 5) Kg and aging (10 ± 2) months, the animals were divided randomly into two groups, (treatment and control groups) each group include six rams equally, collection of venous blood for total white blood cells counts (WBCs) before surgery, 24 hours after surgery, one week and two weeks post operation, all animal subjected to a routine procedure of rumenotomy and after suturing the rumen; the treatment group exposed to a single dose of low-level laser therapy has 820 nm, 1000 mw, 10 sec, 16 J/cmsq, 146 Hz pulsing rate per second while the control group had to suture only. The total count of WBCs showed there were elevations in the treatment group when compared with control group in 24hrs after surgery, a week post operation and two weeks post operation. The histopathological examinations revealed that the healing processes in the treatment group were faster and better exhibited the granulation tissue characterized by vertical formation of blood vessels with the site of incision and illuminated that the newly blood vessels contained RBCs and proliferation of fibroblasts enriched with newly formed blood vessels when compared with the control group which appeared with low in rate and type of healing process after ten days post-surgery. We conclude that Single dose of LLLT is considered as a fast, cheap, and effective technique which could increase healing processes and/or defense mechanisms after rumenotomy in sheep.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2017

The effect of Kinesio Taping on postural control in subjects with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back P... more The effect of Kinesio Taping on postural control in subjects with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain.