Shin splint or Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a common overuse injury among athletes caused by a variety of factors such as overtraining, poor footwear, muscular imbalances, a BMI above 30, and imbalances at the thoracolumbar complex. Symptoms include diffuse palpable pain, tenderness along the posteromedial edge of the tibia, and pain along the
Aircrew transient back and neck pain is well documented, but currently no standardized preflight and postflight stretching protocol for Naval Aviation. A study published in Military Medicine aimed to determine the efficacy of a standardized preflight and postflight stretching protocol (PPS) to reduce neck and back pain scores in helicopter aircrew. Subjects were recruited from
A study from Medipol University of Health Sciences Institute, Turkey investigated the effects of diaphragmatic and iliopsoas myofascial release (MFR) techniques on pain, lumbar spine range of motion (ROM), chest wall mobility, and flexibility in patients with chronic low back pain. A randomized controlled clinical study was conducted with 42 participants aged between 20 and
A study from Department of Physiotherapy, Sao Paulo State University investigated the effects of repeated massage on the perceptive, functional, and performance outcomes of a sprint for competitive swimmers. A cross-over randomized controlled trial was conducted with 19 male and female swimmers between 12 and 20 years old. Participants received three 12-minute massage interventions over