Impaired mobility can have widespread effects on an individual’s quality of life as participation challenges impact their work, social life and activities of daily living (ADLs) [5]. Mobility impairments are also a risk factor for falls which reduce an individual’s confidence and self-belief in...
There is some evidence suggesting that joint manipulation or mobilisation techniques either of the wrist, elbow or cer- vical spine may contribute to short-term effects in LET [18-20]. A number of interventions have been suggested for LET. Steroid injections, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...
Page 1 of 10 (page number not for citation purposes) BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2005, 6:28 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/6/28 Background Different pathoanatomic conditions and mechanisms in the lumbar spine and pelvis region may produce low back pain (LBP), pelvic or lower ...