The influence of self-stretch based on post-isometric relaxation, static stretch combined with stabilization exercises and stabilization exercises only on hamstring, one-joint and two-joints hip flexors flexibility and finger-to-floor test results

Czaprowski, Dariusz; Leszczewska,; Kolwicz, Aleksandra; Pawłowska, Paulina; Kotwicki, Tomasz; Stoliński, Łukasz; Kędra, Agnieszka

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“…PIR leads to reduced tension within a single muscle or a group of muscles and also increased muscle tolerance to stretching, which is considered to be caused by the stimulation of the Golgi tendon organs induced by isometric contraction [ 19 ]. The proper flexibility of muscles is important in decreasing pain [ 20 , 21 ]. Joint mobilization is often used to treat painful joints and typically involves the application of rhythmic oscillatory motion of the joint surfaces within the normal joint range [ 22 ].…”

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Manual Therapy (Postisometric Relaxation and Joint Mobilization) in Knee Pain and Function Experienced by Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Clinical Pilot Study

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Špiritović

Romanowski³

et al. 2020

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Objectives. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of manual therapy on the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with knee pain. Materials and Methods. This was a small, randomized clinical pilot study. Subjects were 46 patients with diagnosed RA, randomly assigned to the manual therapy group (postisometric relaxation and joint mobilization) or control group (standard exercise). Subjects in each group had 10 sessions of interventions, once a day with one day break after the sixth day. Outcomes included the pain intensity of knee, Knee Society Score, Oxford Knee Score, and Health Assessment Questionnaire. Results. There were no statistically significant differences between groups, except for the pain intensity of the knee. Conclusions. This study suggests that manual therapy (postisometric relaxation and joint mobilization) may have clinical benefits for treating knee pain and function in rheumatoid patients. Further extended studies are expected to determine the effectiveness of manual therapy in RA patients with knee pain.

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