Maurice Douryang

• PT PhD
• Researcher fellow at University of Rome Tor Vergata

Background After an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), mounting evidence suggests that open kinetic chain (OKC) strengthening is safe, reduces the risk of anterior knee pain, and significantly improves the quadriceps strength. However, clinicians are reluctant to use OKC knee strengthening exercises mainly due to the strong beliefs t...

Background and objective While postpartum stress (PPS) is a problem generally neglected in the literature, its consequences are devastating for both mothers and their babies. This study aimed to evaluate the role of PPS in the occurrence of spine musculoskeletal disorders among lactating mothers in the Dschang Health District, Cameroon. Methods We...

Background: Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament is one of the most common knee injuries. Following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, strength deficits and reduced quadriceps and hamstring muscle mass are common. Traditional strengthening protocols recommend the use of heavy loads. However, following surgery, heavy-load exercises are c...

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of knee strengthening post-surgery, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) essential for recovery and performance enhancement. The study delves into the importance of range of motion (ROM), load management through repetitions maximum (RM) and velocity-based training (VBT), speed variations, repe...

Recurrent sports injuries present complex challenges that extend beyond the playing field, impacting athletes' physical well-being, mental resilience, and financial stability. This review outlines a comprehensive framework designed to prevent and manage these setbacks, empowering athletes to achieve sustained performance and recovery. This multidim...

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence, risk factors, and impact of physiotherapy on ankle sprain recurrence among professional and amateur athletes in the West region of Cameroon. Methods: Cross-sectional study from February to July 2024 in the West region of Cameroon sports clubs. Professional and amateur athletes practice their sport at least...

(1) Background: Shoulder pathologies are mostly found in overhead sports. Many risk factors have been identified, in particular a deficit in the kinetic chain. The aim of this review was to find out whether prevention by strengthening the kinetic chain can have an impact on the rate of shoulder injury in overhead pitching athletes. (2) Methods: A s...

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of knee strengthening post-surgery, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) essential for recovery and performance enhancement. The study delves into the importance of range of motion (ROM), load management through repetitions maximum (RM) and velocity-based training (VBT), speed variations, repe...

Evaluating athletes is crucial for both injury prevention and performance enhancement. This editorial explores the multifaceted approach required to maintain athletes at their peak while minimizing risks. Understanding an athlete's baseline physical condition through comprehensive assessments is the first step. Regular monitoring helps detect early...

Background: Hamstring injuries are a major problem in sports involving sprinting, such as soccer, rugby, and track and field, and lead to sports stoppages and psychological, social, and financial repercussions. For several years now, these injuries have been stagnating or even increasing. Preventing these injuries is therefore a fundamental issue f...

Background: Sprinting is a type of running that consists of producing a short and intense effort in order to perform maximal speed in a short period of time. Sprinting is widely investigated because of the multiple and complex mechanisms involved. Sprint studies are now focusing on how to improve performance by focusing their analyses on the mechan...

Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the major causes of disability in the world especially in resource limited countries like Cameroon. To date, little or no studies in Central Africa have addressed the effects of conventional physiotherapy (CPT) treatment on CLBP as well as its combination with oral or topic traditional medicines (TM...

Introduction: Knee flexion after total arthroplasty is not always satisfactory. Our hypothesis: many factors can influence it. Some of these factors have been studied, but with controversial results. Methodology: It was a monocentric prospective and comparative study. All primary total knee replacement were included. For each factor, we compared a...

Introduction: Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are currently one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. However, information on their prevalence and associated factors remains insufficient in Cameroon. Objective: Determine the prevalence and associated factors of WRMSDs among the staff of the University of Dschang (UDs). Meth...

Background: Some patients who have had a stroke develop paresis. With time it can become spastic and even distorting. Spastic deforming paresis is often accentuated in the upper limb. It is a real brake in the performance of daily activities, with a psychological impact. The physical therapy of the upper limb today, appears like a real sea snake. H...

Background. The real burden of injuries among student athletes during the Cameroon University Games (CUG) is not yet known. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries among university athletes during the XXII CUG, hosted by Dschang University in May 2019. Methods. In this prospective cohort stud...

Hepatitis viral infections are one of major threat to public health worldwide. The vast majority of people infected with viral hepatitis are found in resources limited countries of Africa and Asia. There is a lack of accurate data to better determine the burden of this disease in Cameroon, moreover among vulnerable people. The aim of this study was...

COVID-19 is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, one of a large family of coronaviruses. Severe forms of the disease can lead to respiratory failure with multiple organ failure necessitating rehabilitation in both acute and long-term care. With the increasing prevalence of COVID-19 and rehabilitation needs, the African Rehabilitation Network (AFRENET)...

Pediatric and adolescent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have dramatically increased in the last years. In those cases, a conservative treatment is proposed with a delayed reconstruction. In case of conservative treatment, it is decisive to have a rehabilitation approach with knee stability. The aim of this case report was to describe how...

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Conventional Physiotherapy (CP) alone versus Conventional Physiotherapy (CP) associated with Mental Practice (MP) on post-stroke hemiplegic patients. Methods: An experimental study was undertaken on 20 post-stroke hemiplegic patients (sub-acute and chronic). Participants were allocated into two groups usi...

Introduction : Obesity changes the body’s geometry, influencing the biomechanics, causing dizziness, affects negatively balance as well as falls. The aim of this study was to test whether the Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises could lead to a balance change of control and the subjective perception of dizziness among adult obese people. Objective : Evalu...

Introduction La fistule obstétricale est un orifice entre le vagin et la vessie ou le rectum, voire les deux. Ses impacts sont des conséquences anatomo-fonctionnelles et sociales. On estime à plus de 19 000 le nombre de femmes qui souffrent de fistule obstétricale au Cameroun. Méthodes Il s'agissait d'une étude transversale descriptive conduite da...