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Restriction of mouth opening, reduction in pressure pain thresholds and activation of myofascial trigger points in mandibular and cervical regions after root canal therapy: a quasi-experimental study
(MDPI, 2023)
Background: In daily clinical practice, patients often refer temporomandibular or cervical complaints after different oral procedures, especially in lengthy procedures that can result in iatrogenic ...
Is chiropractic spinal manipulation effective for the treatment of cervicogenic, tension-type, or migraine headaches? A systematic review
(Elsevier, 2025)
Introduction: Patients with headaches often seek complementary and alternative therapies, including chiropractic care. Chiropractic spinal manipulation is one of the most commonly used techniques for ...
Effectiveness of a specific manual approach to the suboccipital region in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain and rotation deficit in the upper cervical spine: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(Springer Nature, 2017-09-05)
This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and ...
Students’ perceptions, engagement and satisfaction with the use of an e-rubric for the assessment of manual skills in physiotherapy
(Springer Nature, 2021)
Introduction: In recent years, formative assessment has gained importance in health care education to facilitate and enhance learning throughout the training period. Within the frame of active methodologies, ...
Effects of aerobic exercise and strength training on nociplastic pain and clinical features in temporomandibular disorders with myalgia: A randomized-controlled trial
(Wiley, 2026-07-28)
Background: Patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) often exhibit widespread hypersensitivity and comorbidities,
suggesting nociplastic pain (NP) involvement. Aerobic exercise (AE) and strength ...
Active school-based interventions to interrupt prolonged sitting improve daily physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(MDPI, 2022)
Background: Sedentary behavior (SB) is a negative routine for health, especially during advancing age. Promoting an active lifestyle and reducing SB is a global endeavor. The aim of this study was to ...
Strength training vs. aerobic training for managing pain and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(MDPI, 2024)
(1) Background: Strength training (ST) and aerobic training (AT) are the most recommended interventions in patients with knee OA. These recommendations are supported by high-quality evidence, but it is ...
Factors associated with depression and anxiety in adults ≥60 tears old during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
(MDPI, 2021)
COVID-19 represents a threat to public health and the mental health of the aged population. Prevalence and risk factors of depression and anxiety have been reported in previous reviews in other populations; ...
Motor and Sensory Benefits of Mirror Therapy in Children and Adolescents with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(MDPI, 2025-06-27)
Background: Mirror therapy (MT) creates a cerebral illusion of a normal movement in
a paretic limb. Although mirror therapy has been studied as a suitable intervention for
children with Unilateral ...
A beta version of an application based on computer vision for the assessment of knee valgus angle: a validity and reliability study
(MDPI, 2023)
Background: In handball, the kinematics of the frontal plane seem to be one of the most important factors for the development of lower limb injuries. The knee valgus angle is a fundamental axis for ...