Abstract: Spinal loading in excessive and repeated trunk flexion may hinder recovery from acute low back pain. The Spineangel® device provides real-time patient biofeedback on trunk flexion and may facilitate recovery from lower back injury. This cross-sectional study evaluates validity and reliability of this device in the laboratory setting.Participants included 18 healthy males. Angular displacements were simultaneously obtained from a Spineangel® device placed on the hip and criterion measures of hip, lumbar and total sagittal rotation, and pelvic tilt obtained via 3D Motion Analysis®. Each participant repeated four movements five times in a random order (forward bending fingertips-to-knees and to mid-lower leg, full flexion, and full extension).Intraclass correlation coefficients (…

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This study provides new experimental evidence that lumbar posteroanterior mobilisations produce an immediate and significant widespread hypoalgesic effect, regardless of the rates of mobilisation in asymptomatic subjects. (Source: Manual Therapy)

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Abstract: The aim of this cross-sectional pilot-study was to investigate the relationship between psychological distress and free-living physical activity (PA) in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Thirty-eight participants with non-specific CLBP (29=distressed; 9=non-distressed) were recruited. PA levels were measured using an accelerometer (activPAL™ activity monitor) over a one week period. The following parameters of physical activity were recorded: time upright (standing or walking), time standing, time walking, and step count. Psychological distress was assessed using a modified version of the distress risk assessment method (DRAM) which is a combination of somatic anxiety and depressive symptoms. The Distressed group spent significantly less time upright over a mean 24…

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This study investigated the effect of this phenomenon on electromyographic (EMG) activity of the trunk muscles and intra-abdominal and intra-thoracic pressures in subjects with a unilateral sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain disorder (n=12). All subjects reported reduced difficulty ratings during an ASLR with pelvic compression (paired t-test: p (Source: Manual Therapy)

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In conclusion participants’ experiences were not limited to the positive effects of stabilisation exercises on pain, functional disability and quality of life, but also reflected increases in confidence, the formulation of self help strategies and the ability to exert better control over their LBP. The findings highlight the importance of well planned associated educational support packages in the treatment of LBP paving the way for future qualitative research. (Source: Manual Therapy)

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The Book Of Massage: The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique (Paperback)
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Congresso OMT – Does the efficacy of Manual Therapy depend on its specificity? Parma, Italy, April 10th–11th April 2010. (Source: Manual Therapy)

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As January 2010 approaches the build-up to two significant conference events is in flow. These events are the World Congress of Physical Therapy to be held June 20th to June 23rd 2011 in Amsterdam in Holland, and IFOMT 2012 which will be held between 30th September and 5th October in Quebec, Canada. (Source: Manual Therapy)

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