Eccentric muscle contractions cause damage to muscle fibres which lead to pain, stiffness and loss in joint range of motion. 1 The anti-inflammatory effects of cold water immersion, a form of ...

The construction of a lightweight quadrifillar needle electrode offering four monopolar and six bipolar microelectrode combinations is described. The electrode has three useful features: 1) it can ...

Background: Low-back pain (LBP) continues to be one of the main problems for which sufferers seek treatment in primary care. It can be treated with different physiotherapy mechanisms. Objective: The ...

Hence, smart hydrogels represent an intriguing choice for the fabrication of engineered muscle tissue microfibers. (169,210,211) Indeed, in the case of fiber-shaped constructs, hydrogel swelling and ...