André Broussard, D.C.

Bidirectional Association Between Sleep Quality and Low Back Pain in Older Adults

Priscila K. Morelhão, PhD Published: December 27, 2021 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.11.009 Abstract Objective To investigate the bidirectional relationship by determining whether baseline sleep quality predicts pain intensity and whether baseline pain intensity predicts sleep quality in older individuals with chronic low back pain (LBP). Design A prospective longitudinal cohort study with a 6-month follow-up period. Setting Community. […]

Effect of Anti-Inflammatory Diets on Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Full Text Article

Nutrients. 2021 Dec; 13(12): 4221. Published online 2021 Nov 24, 2021. doi: 10.3390/nu13124221 PMCID: PMC8706441 PMID: 34959772 Katja A. Schönenberger Abstract Various nutritional therapies have been proposed in rheumatoid arthritis, particularly diets rich in ω-3 fatty acids, which may lead to eicosanoid reduction. Our aim was to investigate the effect of potentially anti-inflammatory diets (Mediterranean, […]

The Association of Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebrae with Low Back Pain and Lumbar Degenerative Findings in MRI

A Large Cohort Study Hanhivaara, Jaakko MDa,b; Määttä, Juhani H. MD, PhDb,c; Karppinen, Jaro MD, PhDb; Niinimäki, Jaakko MD, PhDa,b,c; Nevalainen, Mika T. MD, PhDa,b,c SPINE: January 15, 2022 – Volume 47 – Issue 2 – p 153-162 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004244 Study Design. A cross-sectional study of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (NFBC1966). Objective. To […]

Persistent Tennis Elbow Symptoms Have Little Prognostic Value: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2021 Dec 7. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000002058. Joona Ikonen 1, Tuomas Lähdeoja 2, Clare L Ardern 3 4, Rachelle Buchbinder 5, Aleksi Reito 6, Teemu Karjalainen 5 7 PMID: 34874323 DOI: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000002058 Abstract Background: Tennis elbow is a common painful enthesopathy of the lateral elbow that limits upper limb function and frequently results […]

Are manual therapy or booster sessions worthwhile in addition to exercise therapy for knee osteoarthritis: Economic evaluation and 2-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 56, December 2021, 102439 Original article Yana Pryymachenkoa https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102439 Highlights •  Exercise therapy provides benefits for knee osteoarthritis. •  Manual therapy or booster sessions improve treatment effects and are cost-effective. •  More evidence is needed on the combination of manual therapy and booster sessions. Abstract Background Exercise therapy is known […]

Short-term Effects of Neurodynamic Techniques for Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: November 30, 2021 Volume 51 Issue 12 Pages 566-580 Abstract Objectives We aimed (1) to estimate the short-term effect (postintervention period) of neurodynamic techniques on pain, symptom severity, functional status, electrophysiological status, grip strength, and pinch strength in people with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); and (2) […]

The Functional Rating Index – Twenty Years of Invalid Measurement

Menke, James Michael DC, PhD SPINE: November 29, 2021 – Volume – Issue – doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004298 Abstract Study Design. The 2001 Functional Rating Index (FRI) was not developed under today’s standard psychometric analysis. The original data of 108 cases, were re-analyzed using Rasch item response theory. In addition, two alternative forms were administered to an […]

When Treating Coexisting Low Back Pain and Hip Impairments, Focus on the Back: Adding Specific Hip Treatment Does Not Yield Additional Benefits-A Randomized Controlled Trial

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Nov 16;1-48. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2021.10593. Online ahead of print. Scott A Burns PMID: 34784246 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2021.10593 Abstract Objective: To determine if adding hip treatment to usual low back pain care improved disability and pain for individuals with low back pain (LBP) and a concurrent hip impairment. Design: Randomized controlled trial. […]

Virtual Reality for Chronic Back Pain Wins FDA Nod

— Immersive system incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy and other techniques by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today November 16, 2021 An immersive virtual reality (VR) system incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other methods was approved to help treat chronic lower back pain, the FDA announced Tuesday. “Millions of adults in the United States are living […]

Myofascial pain in temporomandibular disorders: Updates on etiopathogenesis and management

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies MYOFASCIAL PAIN AND TREATMENT | VOLUME 28, P104-113, OCTOBER 01, 2021 Mythili Kalladka Published: August 07, 2021 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.07.015 Abstract Objectives Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are an umbrella term encompassing disorders of both the temporomandibular joint (TMJD) and masticatory musculature (MMD). The objective of this review is to provide an overview […]

Pecans Appeared to Help Control Lipids in At-Risk Patients

— Fasting and post-meal cholesterol showed improvement, study found by Ed Susman, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today November 10, 2021 Sedentary individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease appeared to benefit from adding pecans to their regular diet, reducing bad cholesterol and triglycerides when compared with study participants who did not have pecans during an 8-week period, […]

Acupuncture for Opioid-Induced Constipation

Acupuncture Today – December, 2021, Vol. 22, Issue 12 BY EDITORIAL STAFF Opioid prescribing remains an all-too-common reality in the United States and elsewhere despite increasing national and international guidelines emphasizing their dangers and promoting drug-free pain-relief, including acupuncture, as a first option. But for patients taking opioids, acupuncture also can help, relieving one of […]

Local Steroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

November 10, 2021 JAMA Network Open TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This follow-up to a double-blind, placebo-controlled RCT sought to explore whether local steroid injection (with 80 mg or 40 mg of methylprednisolone) versus saline impacted long-term carpal tunnel pain scores and rates of carpal tunnel release surgery, as well as other outcomes such as time to surgery. The […]

Vitamin D and/or Omega 3 Decreased Autoimmune Incidence By 25%-30%

Vitamin D and Disease Prevention: Worth Another Look? — Incidence of autoimmune disease decreased by 25-30% with dietary supplements by Nancy Walsh, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today November 8, 2021 The use of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was associated with a decreased likelihood of autoimmune disease in an ancillary analysis of a large […]

Topical Anti-Inflammatory Effective For Knee Osteoarthritis

November 07, 2021 BMJ : British Medical Journal TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This comprehensive systematic review and network meta-analysis assesses the efficacy and safety of multiple preparations and doses of NSAIDs, opioids, and acetaminophen for clinically relevant reductions in pain caused by knee and hip osteoarthritis. The review includes nearly 200 randomized controlled trials comprised of over 100,000 […]

Scientists discover how mitochondria import antioxidants

ScienceDaily Top Health | November 5, 2021 Many of the processes that keep us alive also put us at risk. The energy-producing chemical reactions in our cells, for example, also produce free radicals — unstable molecules that steal electrons from other molecules. When generated in surplus, free radicals can cause collateral damage, potentially triggering malfunctions […]

Shoulder pain prevalence by age and within occupational groups: a systematic review

Arch Physiother. 2021; 11: 24. Published online 2021 Nov 4. doi: 10.1186/s40945-021-00119-w PMCID: PMC8567712 PMID: 34736540 Christopher J. Hodgetts Abstract Background Shoulder pain was previously shown to diminish in older populations and it was suggested that this could be explained by reduced usage with age. Our objectives were to investigate if estimates of shoulder pain […]

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Trigger Finger: A Randomized Controlled Study

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 102, ISSUE 11, P2083-2090.E1, NOVEMBER 01, 2021 Yu-Pin Chen, MD, PhD HIGHLIGHTS • Clinical effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for trigger finger (TF) remains unclear. • Wide-focused ESWT could be safe and effective for pain relief and functional improvement in TF. • Dose-related effectiveness of wide-focused ESWT […]

Comparison of the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises and shoulder mobilization patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION| VOLUME 30, P42-52, APRIL 01, 2022 Sultan İğrek Published: November 01, 2021 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.10.015 Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) exercises and shoulder mobilization (SM) in addition to conventional physiotherapy on pain, range of motion (ROM), […]

Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021 – Full Text

Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: October 31, 2021 Volume 51 Issue 11 Pages CPG1-CPG60 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.0304 Abstract Low back pain (LBP) remains a musculoskeletal condition with […]