The purpose of this case report was to describe the use of ultrasound therapy for synovial chondr... more The purpose of this case report was to describe the use of ultrasound therapy for synovial chondromatosis of knee joint. A 45 year old house wife with history of synovial chondromatosis of left knee with severe pain on activities and multiple loose bodies posteromedial to the joint space received ultrasound therapy and isometric strengthening exercises for two weeks. The patient reported a reduction in pain and a comparative radiographic reading reported minimal resolution in radio dense opacity size of calcified loose bodies. The results suggested the effectiveness of ultrasound therapy on pain relief resulting in improved functionality and sclerolytic effect on breaking calcifications.
Background & objectives: This study was conducted to determine whether slump stretching is
benefi... more Background & objectives: This study was conducted to determine whether slump stretching is beneficial compared to low grade lumbar spine mobilization and exercises for the subgroup of low back pain patients hypothesized to benefit from these forms of treatment. Methods: 45 patients between the age group of 25 - 40 years were selected and divided into 3 groups as Group A, B and C each consist of 15 subjects. Group A given with Maitland Grade 1 - 2 lumbar spine mobilization (Central Posterior Anterior) and standard exercises, Group B given with slump stretching and standard exercises and Group C given with only standard exercises for a period of three weeks. Patients were evaluated with Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and Roland Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ) prior to and 3 weeks after the treatment and scores were analyzed. Results: One Way ANOVA for NRS Score and Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA for RMDQ Score among Group A, B and C shows that (F = 22.235, DF = 2, 42, P-value < 0.001 and Minimum Significant Difference (MSD) of 11.225 respectively), the mean score of at least one group i.e. Group B is significantly different from the other groups. Interpretation & conclusion: This study concluded that Slump stretching and exercise is beneficial for improving short term disability, decreasing pain, and centralization of symptoms compared to treatment with Grade 1 to 2 Maitland Mobilization and exercises. These data provide preliminary evidence supporting the notion that patients with LBP can benefit from slump stretching exercises.
The purpose of this case report was to describe the use of ultrasound therapy for synovial chondr... more The purpose of this case report was to describe the use of ultrasound therapy for synovial chondromatosis of knee joint. A 45 year old house wife with history of synovial chondromatosis of left knee with severe pain on activities and multiple loose bodies posteromedial to the joint space received ultrasound therapy and isometric strengthening exercises for two weeks. The patient reported a reduction in pain and a comparative radiographic reading reported minimal resolution in radio dense opacity size of calcified loose bodies. The results suggested the effectiveness of ultrasound therapy on pain relief resulting in improved functionality and sclerolytic effect on breaking calcifications.
Background & objectives: This study was conducted to determine whether slump stretching is
benefi... more Background & objectives: This study was conducted to determine whether slump stretching is beneficial compared to low grade lumbar spine mobilization and exercises for the subgroup of low back pain patients hypothesized to benefit from these forms of treatment. Methods: 45 patients between the age group of 25 - 40 years were selected and divided into 3 groups as Group A, B and C each consist of 15 subjects. Group A given with Maitland Grade 1 - 2 lumbar spine mobilization (Central Posterior Anterior) and standard exercises, Group B given with slump stretching and standard exercises and Group C given with only standard exercises for a period of three weeks. Patients were evaluated with Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and Roland Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ) prior to and 3 weeks after the treatment and scores were analyzed. Results: One Way ANOVA for NRS Score and Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA for RMDQ Score among Group A, B and C shows that (F = 22.235, DF = 2, 42, P-value < 0.001 and Minimum Significant Difference (MSD) of 11.225 respectively), the mean score of at least one group i.e. Group B is significantly different from the other groups. Interpretation & conclusion: This study concluded that Slump stretching and exercise is beneficial for improving short term disability, decreasing pain, and centralization of symptoms compared to treatment with Grade 1 to 2 Maitland Mobilization and exercises. These data provide preliminary evidence supporting the notion that patients with LBP can benefit from slump stretching exercises.
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of knee joint. A 45 year old house wife with history of synovial chondromatosis of left knee with severe pain on
activities and multiple loose bodies posteromedial to the joint space received ultrasound therapy and isometric strengthening exercises
for two weeks. The patient reported a reduction in pain and a comparative radiographic reading reported minimal resolution in
radio dense opacity size of calcified loose bodies. The results suggested the effectiveness of ultrasound therapy on pain relief resulting
in improved functionality and sclerolytic effect on breaking calcifications.
beneficial compared to low grade lumbar spine mobilization and exercises for the subgroup of low
back pain patients hypothesized to benefit from these forms of treatment.
Methods: 45 patients between the age group of 25 - 40 years were selected and divided into 3
groups as Group A, B and C each consist of 15 subjects. Group A given with Maitland Grade 1 - 2
lumbar spine mobilization (Central Posterior Anterior) and standard exercises, Group B given
with slump stretching and standard exercises and Group C given with only standard exercises for
a period of three weeks. Patients were evaluated with Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and
Roland Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ) prior to and 3 weeks after the treatment and
scores were analyzed.
Results: One Way ANOVA for NRS Score and Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA for RMDQ
Score among Group A, B and C shows that (F = 22.235, DF = 2, 42, P-value < 0.001 and
Minimum Significant Difference (MSD) of 11.225 respectively), the mean score of at least one
group i.e. Group B is significantly different from the other groups.
Interpretation & conclusion: This study concluded that Slump stretching and exercise is
beneficial for improving short term disability, decreasing pain, and centralization of symptoms
compared to treatment with Grade 1 to 2 Maitland Mobilization and exercises. These data provide
preliminary evidence supporting the notion that patients with LBP can benefit from slump
stretching exercises.
of knee joint. A 45 year old house wife with history of synovial chondromatosis of left knee with severe pain on
activities and multiple loose bodies posteromedial to the joint space received ultrasound therapy and isometric strengthening exercises
for two weeks. The patient reported a reduction in pain and a comparative radiographic reading reported minimal resolution in
radio dense opacity size of calcified loose bodies. The results suggested the effectiveness of ultrasound therapy on pain relief resulting
in improved functionality and sclerolytic effect on breaking calcifications.
beneficial compared to low grade lumbar spine mobilization and exercises for the subgroup of low
back pain patients hypothesized to benefit from these forms of treatment.
Methods: 45 patients between the age group of 25 - 40 years were selected and divided into 3
groups as Group A, B and C each consist of 15 subjects. Group A given with Maitland Grade 1 - 2
lumbar spine mobilization (Central Posterior Anterior) and standard exercises, Group B given
with slump stretching and standard exercises and Group C given with only standard exercises for
a period of three weeks. Patients were evaluated with Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and
Roland Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ) prior to and 3 weeks after the treatment and
scores were analyzed.
Results: One Way ANOVA for NRS Score and Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA for RMDQ
Score among Group A, B and C shows that (F = 22.235, DF = 2, 42, P-value < 0.001 and
Minimum Significant Difference (MSD) of 11.225 respectively), the mean score of at least one
group i.e. Group B is significantly different from the other groups.
Interpretation & conclusion: This study concluded that Slump stretching and exercise is
beneficial for improving short term disability, decreasing pain, and centralization of symptoms
compared to treatment with Grade 1 to 2 Maitland Mobilization and exercises. These data provide
preliminary evidence supporting the notion that patients with LBP can benefit from slump
stretching exercises.