André Broussard, D.C.

Beyond the Diagnosis: Using Patient Characteristics and Domains of Tendon Health to Identify Latent Subgroups of Achilles Tendinopathy

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: August 31, 2021Volume51Issue9Pages440-448 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.10271 Abstract Objective To identify latent subgroups among patients with Achilles tendinopathy, describe patient characteristics and clinical attributes that defined each subgroup, and develop a clinical classification model for subgroup membership. Design Cross-sectional study. Methods One hundred forty-five participants (men, n = 73; […]

The Chiropractor – Funny YouTube Video

If you remember slap-stick comedy a long time ago, you’ll appreciate this funny video with Michael Richards (AKA Kramer) and comedian, Mark Blankfield. YouTube Video

AMA Patient Page – Low Back Pain

AMA Patient Page July 20, 2021 Low Back Pain Adrian C. Traeger, PhD JAMA. 2021;326(3):286. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.19715 Journal Reference

Obesity Is a Disease, Recognize It as Such

Failure to recognize this has led to delays in prevention, treatment, and policy change by Michael Rosenbaum, MD and George Bray, MD July 18, 2021 In 1962, the noted physiologist Edwin Astwood, MD, PhD, wrote “Obesity is a disorder which, like venereal disease, is blamed upon the patient. The finding that treatment doesn’t work is ascribed to […]

Manual Therapy in Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review of the Literature – Full Text

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jun; 18(11): 6176. Published online 2021 Jun 7. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18116176 PMCID: PMC8201115 PMID: 34200510 Tomasz Kuligowski Abstract The aim of this study was to describe and update current knowledge of manual therapy accuracy in treating cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, to identify the limitations in current studies, and to […]

Efficacy, acceptability, and safety of muscle relaxants for adults with non-specific low back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ 2021; 374 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n1446 (Published 08 July 2021) Cite this as: BMJ 2021;374:n1446 Aidan G Cashin Abstract Objective To investigate the efficacy, acceptability, and safety of muscle relaxants for low back pain. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Data sources Medline, Embase, CINAHL, CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov, clinicialtrialsregister.eu, and WHO ICTRP from inception to 23 February […]

Diagnostic accuracy of upper limb neurodynamic tests in the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 8 July 2021 Francis Grondin PhD, PT Highlights •  A positive ULNT was defined as reproduction of arm symptom altered by structural differentiation. •  A single positive ULNT did not alter post-test probability for cervical radiculopathy. •  ≥3 positive UNLT rules in cervical radiculopathy with strong LR+ and a high posttest […]

Prevention of spinal pain

Journal of Physiotherapy Volume 67, Issue 3, July 2021, Pages 158-159 Tarcisio Fde Camposa https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2021.06.012 Journal of Physiotherapy‘s latest article collection relates to the prevention of spinal pain. This collection: facilitates access to recent important findings in the field; highlights trends in the study designs, methodology, populations and interventions addressed by the research; and provides […]

Migraine Frequency, Severity Drop Substantially With Diet Interventions

— Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today June 30, 2021 A diet higher in two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients, a randomized controlled trial showed. […]

Migraine Frequency, Severity Drop Substantially With Diet Interventions

— Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today June 30, 2021 A diet higher in two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients, a randomized controlled trial showed. […]

Migraine Frequency, Severity Drop Substantially With Diet Interventions

— Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today June 30, 2021 A diet higher in two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients, a randomized controlled trial showed. […]

A user’s guide to over-the-counter analgesics like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and more

The Science of Pain-Killers A user’s guide to over-the-counter analgesics like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and more Paul Ingraham • Jun 30, 2021 • 15m read Ordinary pain-killers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are fairly safe and somewhat effective in moderation and work in different ways, so cautious experimentation is justified for many people. They are all roughly […]

Assessment of potential strain injury to rectus capitis posterior minor muscles during whiplash type distortions of the cervical spine

Hallgren, Richard C. and Rowan, Jacob J.. “Assessment of potential strain injury to rectus capitis posterior minor muscles during whiplash type distortions of the cervical spine” Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, vol. , no. , 2021, pp. 000010151520210094. https://doi.org/10.1515/jom-2021-0094 Abstract Context Whiplash type injuries resulting from a rear end motor vehicle accident (REMVA) are thought to […]

Effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and bio-electromagnetic energy regulation therapy on lower back pain

Auger, Kyle, Shedlock, Gregory, Coutinho, Kasey, Myers, Nicole E. and Lorenzo, Santiago. “Effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and bio-electromagnetic energy regulation therapy on lower back pain” Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, vol. 121, no. 6, 2021, pp. 561-569. https://doi.org/10.1515/jom-2020-0132 Abstract Context Lower back pain (LBP) is prevalent and is a leading contributor to disease burden worldwide. […]

Return to Play Guidelines After Cervical Spine Injuries in American Football Athletes

A Literature-Based Review Swiatek, Peter R. MDa; Nandurkar, Tejas S. MSb; Maroon, Joseph C. MDc; Cantu, Robert C. MDd; Feuer, Henry MDe; Bailes, Julian E. MDf; Hsu, Wellington K. MDgAuthor Information SPINE: July 1, 2021 – Volume 46 – Issue 13 – p 886-892 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003931 Study Design Literature-based review. Objective We sought to evaluate […]

Fibrous Connection Between Cervical Nerve and Zygapophysial Joint and Implication of the Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy

An Anatomic Cadaveric Study Kagawa, Eiichiro MSa,b; Nimura, Akimoto MD, PhDc; Nasu, Hisayo PhDa; Kato, Ryuichi MD, PhDb; Akita, Keiichi MD, PhDaAuthor Information SPINE: July 1, 2021 – Volume 46 – Issue 13 – p E704-E709 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003895 Study Design Observational, anatomical, cadaveric study. Objective We anatomically investigated the fibrous connection between the cervical nerves […]

Foods with antiviral properties

MDLinx by Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | June 17, 2021 Compromised immune systems can put people at greater risk of various diseases—including viral infections. One emerging area of research is the use of functional foods to beef up the immune system. Functional foods facilitate the immune system’s capability to guard against and control pathogenic viral infections, […]

Association Between Egg Consumption and Risk of CV Outcomes

June 16, 2021 The American Journal of Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE While eggs provide a rich source of nutrients, their considerable cholesterol content has lead to the hypothesis that increased egg consumption could put individuals at risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes. This hypothesis has been controversial, with different guidelines taking diverging approaches to egg intake, and […]

When is exercise bad for your health?

Linda Richmond | June 15, 2021 Physical activity is an essential component to good health. Indeed, government guidelines state that to obtain the most health benefits, adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic movement, such as brisk walking, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise, such as running, each week. Adults also […]

Inter-examiner reliability study of physical examination procedures to assess the cervical spine

Published: 14 June 2021 Karthik V. Hariharan, Michael G. Timko, Christopher G. Bise, Meenakshi Sundaram & Michael J. Schneider Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 29, Article number: 20 (2021) Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to establish the level of inter-examiner reliability for six common cervical manual and physical examination procedures used to […]