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Introduction Despite the fact that ultrasound (US) therapy is not advised for acute ankle sprains, its therapeutic effects may be beneficial for other stages of ankle sprains, such as a subacute ankle sprain. There is, however, a lack of evidence regarding the effects of US on pain relief and functional improvement in subacute ankle sprains. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the immediate effects of US on pain and plantar pressure in individuals with unilateral subacute ankle sprains. Methods Fifty-four participants with unilateral subacute ankle sprains (aged 16–55 years) were recruited and randomly allocated into a treatment group ( n = 27) and a control group ( n = 27). The treatment and control groups received a single intervention session of US and an ineffectual US, respectively. Pain intensity during weight-bearing and static and dynamic plantar pressures were assessed before and after receiving the intervention. Results In both groups, pain intensity was statistically reduced ( p < 0.05) and clinically relevant. Although the maximum plantar pressure in the hindfoot during static conditions was statistically higher in the control group ( p = 0.024), the values were still lower than MDC95. Conclusions A single treatment of US could clinically reduce pain, but it had no effect on altering plantar pressure in individuals with unilateral subacute ankle sprains.

Abstract This work aimed to determine the incidence density of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy (TIPN) and its risk factors among women with breast cancer. One hundred and forty-one women with breast cancer participated in this cohort study. TIPN symptoms were evaluated with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer CIPN specific self-report questionnaire (EORTC QOL-CIPN20) at five-time points throughout chemotherapy treatment. Over three months, 125 (89%) and 59 (44.03%) women with breast cancer were identified with sensory and motor neuropathy, respectively. The sensory neuropathy incidence density was 21 per 1000 person-days. The motor neuropathy incidence density was 6 per 1000 person-days. This study discovered a significant link between age and the incidence density of sensory neuropathy (HR = 1.02; 95% CI: 1.01–1.05) as well as motor neuropathy (HR = 1.05; 95% CI: 1.01–1.08). These findings imply that screening may be necessary to detect early TIPN symptoms and provide appropriate rehabilitation programs, particularly for elderly persons.

Objective To study the immediate effects of interferential current stimulation (IFC) on shoulder pain and pain-free passive range of motion (PROM) of the shoulder in people with hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP). Design Double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Setting Institutional physical therapy clinic, neurologic rehabilitation center. Participants A population-based sample of people with HSP (N=30) was recruited. Intervention Participants were divided into 2 groups-an IFC group and a placebo group-by using a match-paired method (age, sex, and Brunnstrom motor recovery stage). In the IFC group, participants received IFC for 20 minutes with an amplitude-modulated frequency at 100Hz in vector mode. The current intensity was increased until the participants felt a strong tingling sensation. Main Outcome Measures Pain intensity and pain-free PROM of the shoulder until the onset of pain were measured at baseline and immediately after treatment. Results Participants reported a greater reduction in pain during the most painful movement after treatment with IFC than with placebo (P<.05). The IFC group showed a greater improvement in posttreatment pain-free PROM than the placebo group in shoulder flexion (P<.01), abduction (P<.01), internal rotation (P<.01), and external rotation (P<.01). Conclusions This study provides evidence that IFC is effective for the relief of pain during movement and also increases the pain-free PROM of the shoulder in people with HSP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]