Functional or physical performance tests play a crucial role in evaluating the recovery process following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and subsequent reconstruction (ACLR). Among these tests, hop tests have gained prominence due to their simplicity and effectiveness in assessing lower-limb function. A recent systematic review published in BJSM has shed light on the
A recent review article discussed the concepts of interoception, central sensitization, emotional health and visceral manual treatment. Here we present the summary of the article by Hugo Pasin Neto, Eduardo Bicalho, Gustavo Bortolazzo published in Cureus. In simple terms, interoception refers to our body’s ability to sense and understand its internal conditions. It involves signals
Dr. Robert Schleip For decades, fascia has been viewed as a passive sheath providing mechanical support to our musculoskeletal system. While early reports hinted at the presence of sensory nerves in fascia, their significance was overlooked, leaving a gap in our understanding. Pioneers like Moshe Feldenkrais and Ida Rolf primarily attributed mechanical importance to fascia,
Deep tissue massage (DTM) is a therapeutic approach that targets the deeper layers of muscle and fascia to alleviate symptoms associated with fascial disorders. While DTM has been primarily studied for its effects on musculoskeletal conditions, there is growing interest in exploring its impact on other physiological systems, including the respiratory system. The respiratory system
Gentle stroking of the skin is a common social touch behavior that elicits positive affective responses. The preference for slow versus fast stroking of hairy skin has been linked to the activation of unmyelinated C-tactile (CT) somatosensory afferents, which strongly correlate with touch pleasantness. The CT pathway has been recognized as a key sensory pathway
When we think of surgical scars, we often associate them with abdominal pain as a common complication. However, a rare case has recently been reported in Japan of an ankle scar causing sciatica-like pain and gait disturbance in a 75-year-old man. The patient had been experiencing right sciatica-like pain from the thigh to the lower
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a popular myofascial treatment utilized by healthcare professionals. However, there is a lack of research on the effects of a light pressure IASTM treatment on the forearm region. To address this gap in knowledge, a recent observational pretest and posttest clinical study was conducted to explore the effects of