André Broussard, D.C.

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Nocturnal pain in patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain: A prospective study

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 59, June 2022, 102536 Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Original article Alper Meng Highlights •  Nocturnal pain is a common and significant problem in patients with RCRSP. •  Presence of subscapularis tendinosis is a predictor of nocturnal pain severity. •  Patients with positive Neer test may experience more nocturnal pain. Abstract […]

Elderly Runners and Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review

Migliorini, Filippo MD, PhD, MBA Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review: June 2022 – Volume 30 – Issue 2 – p 92-96 doi: 10.1097/JSA.0000000000000347 Abstract Purpose: The impact of running on the onset of osteoarthritis (OA) is controversial. This study compared the incidence of OA in elderly runners versus nonrunners. Material and Methods: This systematic review […]

Clinical observation of chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of degenerative scoliosis

Zhongguo Gu Shang. 2022 May 25;35(5):442-7. (China journal of orthopaedics and traumatology) doi: 10.12200/j.issn.1003-0034.2022.05.007. Lu-Guang Li 1, Jing-Hua Gao 1, Chun-Yu Gao 1, Wu Sun 1, Jie Luo 1, Ke-Xin Yang 1, Jie Yu 1, Jian-Guo Li 1, Bao-Jian Wang 1, Wei Yang 1, Ming-Hui Zhuang 1 PMID: 35535532 DOI: 10.12200/j.issn.1003-0034.2022.05.007 Abstract Objective: To observe […]

Hip abductor versus adductor strengthening for clinical outcomes in knee symptomatic osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial

Musculoskeletal Science & Practice Published: May 13, 2022 Gabriel Peixoto Leão Almeida DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102575 Highlights •  Add hip strength for patients with KOA improves pain, function and quality of life. •  Adding hip strengthening reduces drug intake in patients with KOA. •  Adding hip strengthening improves performance-based test in patients with KOA. •  There is no […]

Respiratory Therapist Charged With Murder 20 Years Later

— Prosecutors allege a spate of odd deaths while Jennifer Anne Hall was employed at the hospital by Kristina Fiore, Director of Enterprise & Investigative Reporting, MedPage Today May 12, 2022 A respiratory therapist has been charged with murder 20 years after a spate of strange deaths and emergencies at a small rural hospital in […]

Large Share of Alzheimer’s, Dementia Cases Tied to 8 Modifiable Risk Factors

— Midlife, early-life risk factors now more common, differ by sex, race/ethnicity by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today May 9, 2022 Eight modifiable risk factors were linked to more than one in three cases of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia in the U.S., a cross-sectional analysis showed. The eight risk factors — midlife […]

Effectiveness and Safety of Inelastic Versus Elastic Lumbosacral Orthoses on Low Back Pain Prevention in Healthy Nurses

A Randomized Controlled Trial Hu, Jianzhong PhD SPINE: May 01, 2022 – Volume 47 – Issue 9 – p 656-665 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004258 Abstract Objective. To evaluate the effects of inelastic and elastic lumbosacral orthoses (LSOs) on the prevention of low back pain (LBP) in healthy nurses. Summary of Background Data. Over 80% of people experience […]

Association Between Family History of Surgically Treated Low Back Pain and Adolescent Low Back Pain

Heikkala, Eveliina PhD SPINE: May 01, 2022 – Volume 47 – Issue 9 – p 649-655 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004345 Abstract Objective. To study the associations between a family history of surgically treated low back pain (LBP) and adolescent LBP. Summary of Background Data. A family history of LBP is related to adolescent LBP, but whether a […]

Acupuncture and Postoperative Pain Reduction

Current Pain and Headache Reports. 2022 Apr 28. doi: 10.1007/s11916-022-01048-4. Shivani Shah PMID: 35482244 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-022-01048-4 Abstract Purpose of review: Acupuncture is an analgesic technique that has long been utilized in Eastern medicine. In recent times, various acupuncture techniques have been used in integrated pain management approaches in Western medicine. It has even been adopted […]

Physicians put off retirement: Here’s why

By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz | Published April 27, 2022 Key Takeaways Physicians love their jobs, which can make retirement difficult. The average retirement age for physicians is 5 years older than for other professions. Reasons cited by physicians to prolong retirement include their enjoyment of work and its social […]

Have chronic low back pain? Try meditation

Published April 27, 2022 | Originally published on Keck School of Medicine of USC – Research News Millions of people suffer from chronic low back pain around the country. It’s a common condition that can keep people from doing the things they want to do, and it can have a negative impact on one’s overall […]

Effectiveness of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Cervicogenic Headache

Published in Neurology Journal Scan / Review · April 17, 2022 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This systematic review identified manual therapy options for cervicogenic headache and assessed their effectiveness. A total of 14 articles were ultimately included which investigated seven different manual therapy techniques as well as the use of home acupuncture pillows. Spinal manipulative therapy, which […]

Migraine Successfully Treated with a Milk-Gluten-Sugar-Free Diet: A Case Report

Jozélio Freire de Carvalho, Maria Betania Torales, Laiane Paula Silva Santos, and Rosangela Passos de Jesus Published Online: 12 Apr 2022 https://doi.org/10.1089/imr.2021.0026 Abstract Objective: To describe a patient’s clinical case with migraine who improved with a milk-gluten-sugar-free diet. Clinical Features: A patient with migraine for 25 years has had episodic pain 1–2 days long, in […]

Effects of Multivitamin Supplementation on Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

April 06, 2022 The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial of 21,422 US adults aged ≥60 years evaluated whether daily multivitamin–multimineral (MVM) supplementation reduced the incidence of total invasive cancer among older adults. Daily MVM supplementation was not associated with a reduced incidence of total invasive cancer; however, […]

Blueberry extract may aid wound healing

Published April 4, 2022 | Originally published on Newswise: Diabetes Treating wounds with an extract taken from wild blueberries may improve healing, according to a new study. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022. More than $50 billion is spent on […]

A prune-or six-a day may keep inflammation at bay

Published April 4, 2022 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial to bone health, reducing inflammatory factors that contribute to osteoporosis. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology […]

Yoga May Cut Migraine Frequency

However, no significant benefit seen for migraine pain intensity MONDAY, April 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Yoga therapy may reduce the frequency of headaches for people with migraine, according to a meta-analysis scheduled to be published in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. Qi Wu, from the First Hospital of Changsha in China, […]

Effects of Pilates on the risk of falls, gait, balance and functional mobility in healthy older adults: A randomised controlled trial

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION| VOLUME 30, P30-41, APRIL 01, 2022 Larissa Donatoni da Silva Published: February 17, 2022DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.02.020 Highlights •  Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults. •  Advancing age is associated with decreased balance control and deterioration of motor skills, which affects walking ability. […]

Plant Compound Shows Promise for Alleviating Food Allergies

Study uncovers new drug targets for treating other allergic disorders 25-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EDT, by Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Newswise — Philadelphia (April 1, 2022) — Researchers combined advanced computational methods with experimental studies to gain new insight, at the cell level, into how the plant compound formononetin might be used to treat food […]