JOURNAL OF MANIPULATIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS

Behavioral Changes and Long-Term Cortical Thickness Alterations in Women with Fibromyalgia
Oliveria Neto PG, Rego Ramos L and DosSantos MF
The purpose of this study was to examine long-term brain and behavioral changes in patients with fibromyalgia (FM) compared to healthy individuals.
Correlation between physical activity and anthropometric measurements among children and adolescents
Carvalho BKG, Ribeiro AP and João SMA
The purpose of this study was to measure the association between the level of physical activity and sedentary conditions with anthropometric measurements of children and adolescents.
Regional Sensorimotor Effects of Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation: Preliminary Results From an Experimental Study
Gevers-Montoro C, Deldar Z and Mues AO
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of different spinal manipulation (SM) techniques and target segments on a specific dermatome and myotome, when compared with a remote spinal cord segment that served as a control location.
Comparison of Connective Tissue Massage and Classic Massage in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Toprak Celenay S, Barut O, Karakus A and Alkan A
The purpose of this study was to compare the short-term effects of connective tissue massage (CTM) and classic massage (CM) on pain, functional and emotional status, and menstrual complaints in women with primary dysmenorrhea (PD).
Photobiomodulation Therapy Effects at Different Stages of the Dystrophic Phenotype: A Histomorphometric Study
Covatti C, Mizobuti DS, da Rocha GL, da Silva HNM and Minatel E
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on the gastrocnemius muscle of X-linked muscular dystrophy (mdx) mice.
Strengthening the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot and Its Action on Foot Posture and Self-Reported Function in Individuals With Lower Limb Injuries: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Oliveira PMP, Monteiro JCM, Carvalho LM and de Carvalho FO
The aim of this study was to systematically review the influence of the intrinsic foot musculature on lower limb injuries, with regard to improving foot posture and self-reported function, and to point out the biomechanical effects of strengthening the intrinsic foot musculature.
Physiotherapeutic Approaches in the Rehabilitation of Patients After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2: A Scoping Review of In-Hospital Until Outpatient Phase
Sisconetto AT, Sucupira KSMB, De Souza LAPS and Luvizutto GJ
This scoping review aimed to identify studies that address the use of physical therapy in the rehabilitation of adult and elderly patients after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Treatment Approaches Utilized in Africa for the Management of Low Back Pain: A Scoping Review
Melka HA, Khorsan R, Whedon J, Russell R and Haldeman S
This study aimed to review and describe the scientific literature on approaches used for the management of nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) in Africa.
Effects of Cervical Mobilization on Balance and Proprioception in Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain
Acet N, Atalay Güzel N and Günendi Z
This study investigates the effect of cervical mobilization on balance and cervical proprioception in patients with nonspecific neck pain.
Effect of Electrical Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve on Inflammation in Rats With Spinal Cord Injury
Xie L, Zhang B, Chen Q, Ji H, Chen J, Jiang Z, Zhu L and Wu X
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of electroacupuncture stimulation (EAS) of the vagus nerve on the inflammatory response in rat models of spinal cord injury (SCI).
Influence of Changing Hip Position on Electromyographic Activities of Selected Trunk Muscles During Bridging Exercises in Healthy Subjects: A Cross-Sectional Study
El Melhat AM, El Khatib A, Youssef ASA, Zebdawi MR, Abdelhamid SM, Hamada HA and Abbas RL
The purpose of this study was to investigate how rectus abdominis, external oblique (EO), internal oblique (IO), erector spinae, multifidus (MF), and gluteus maximus (GMax) muscle activities change with different hip positions during back and side bridging exercises.
Influence of Physical Characteristics of Obstacles on the Locomotor Pattern of Older Adults at Higher Risk of Falling
Da Silva JA, Magalhães GV, Razuk M and Rinaldi NM
This study aimed to investigate the locomotor behavior of older adults with and without a history of falls as they avoided obstacles with different physical characteristics.
Influence of Instructions and Expectations in Pain Perception on Pupil Diameter and the Cognitive Assessment of Pain
García González M, Ardizone-García I, Soto-Goñi X and Jiménez-Órtega L
The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of pain and no pain expectation on pupil diameter and the cognitive assessment of pain using pupillometry and the visual analog scale (VAS).
Heel Rise Test Accuracy in the Assessment of the Functional Capacity of Individuals With Peripheral Arterial Disease
Oliveira AKML, Neves VR, Trevizan PF, Oliveira RDB and Pereira DAG
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of heel rise test (HRT) for assessing the functional capacity (FC) of individuals with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and determine the best sensitivity cutoff point to stratify individuals with worse FC.
Effect of Foot Position on Ankle Muscle Activity During Wobble Board Training in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability
Choi JH, Cynn HS, Baik SM and Kim SH
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of foot positioning on muscle activities of the peroneus longus (PL), medial gastrocnemius (MG), and tibialis anterior (TA)/PL ratio in individuals with chronic ankle instabilities (CAI) during wobble board training.
Exploring the Interplay Between Kinesiophobia, Lumbar Joint Position Sense, Postural Stability, and Pain in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Reddy RS, Alshahrani MS, Tedla JS, Dixit S, Gular K and Kakaraparthi VN
The objectives of the study were to (1) determine the association between kinesiophobia and lumbar joint position sense (JPS) in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP); (2) examine the relationship between kinesiophobia and postural stability in individuals with CLBP; and (3) investigate whether pain intensity mediates the relationship between kinesiophobia, lumbar JPS, and postural stability in individuals with CLBP.
Association Between Pain and Bullying in Australian Adolescents: A Secondary Analysis of Cross-Sectional Data From the Australian Child Wellbeing Project
Phillips N, Brown BT, Lin H and Swain MS
This study aimed to describe the frequency, and the strength of the association, between bullying and pain in Australian schoolchildren.
Pelvic and Lower Limb Kinematics in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain During Sit-to-Stand Function: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ghasemi Dehcheshmeh F, Nourbakhsh MR, Shafizadegan Z, Farsani ZA and Arab AM
The aim of this study was to investigate the 3-dimensional movement kinematics of pelvic and lower limb joints in CLBP subjects, compared to healthy individuals, utilizing a functional data analysis (FDA) approach.
Pressure Pain Threshold Protocols With Pressure Algometer in Patients With Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Almeida VC, Pereira LCD, Waqqar S, Flores AE, Silva Junior WMD, Maciel LYDS, Farias Neto JP, Zacca R and Santana Filho VJ
The pressure pain threshold is commonly employed to assess pain in various conditions. Despite its widespread use, the measurement of pressure pain thresholds is not consistently described across studies. Therefore, this review aimed to systematically examine the evidence regarding the assessment of pressure pain thresholds in patients with low back pain, including the protocols and body sites employed.
Influence of Prior Imaging Review on Recommendations for Additional Diagnostic Testing: Retrospective Analysis of Imaging Reports in a Chiropractic Radiology Practice
Vining RD, Baca KJ, Forlow E and McLean I
The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of prior imaging review on recommendations for additional diagnostic testing in an academic chiropractic radiology practice. A secondary aim was to explore the influence of prior imaging review on radiographic interpretation.
Effect of Chiropractic Intervention on Oculomotor and Attentional Visual Outcomes in Young Adults With Long-Term Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Cade AE and Turnbull PRK
This study aimed to establish if chiropractic care can improve oculomotor and cognitive symptoms in individuals with persistent postconcussion syndrome (PPCS).