Medicina (Kaunas). 2021 Oct; 57(10): 1097. Published online 2021 Oct 13. doi: 10.3390/medicina57101097 PMCID: PMC8539679 PMID: 34684134 Hyunjoong Kim Abstract Background and Objectives: Neck-tongue syndrome (NTS) is rare, and characterized by unilateral upper neck or occipital pain and paresthesia in the ipsilateral hemisphere of the tongue due to neck movement. Treatment for NTS is mainly […]
Study results reinforce positive benefits of staying active 13-Oct-2021 8:35 AM EDT, by American Physiological Society (APS) Newswise — Rockville, Md. (October 13, 2021)—Endurance exercise such as biking or running is more beneficial to human health than resistance exercise such as weightlifting, according to the findings of a new study. The study is published ahead of print […]
– Therapy choices differ among races and genders — but so do benefits and limitations of each approach by Sneha Patel, MD October 12, 2021 Osteoarthritis (OA) is a difficult condition to manage, as treatment options are limited. In a study in ACR Open Rheumatology of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients, Vina and colleagues sought to identify gender […]
October 11, 2021 Summary: Regular consumption of mushrooms may reduce a person’s risk of developing depression, a new study reports. Source: Penn State Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person’s […]
Published: 08 October 2021 Lambrechts, M.J., Pitchford, C., Hogan, D. et al. Lumbar spine intervertebral disc desiccation is associated with medical comorbidities linked to systemic inflammation. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-021-04194-3 Abstract Introduction Symptomatic disc degeneration is a common cause of low back pain. Recently, the prevalence of low back pain has swiftly risen […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 55, October 2021, 102427 Original article Francis Grondinab https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102427 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 […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 103, ISSUE 2, P237-244, FEBRUARY 01, 2022 Che-Li Lin, MD, PhD Published: October 02, 2021 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.07.812 Abstract Objectives To investigate the effect of hypertonic dextrose injection (my note: prolotherapy) on pain and disability in patients with chronic supraspinatus tendinosis. The secondary aim was to evaluate its effect on […]
Andrew LaPelusa; Bruno Bordoni. Last Update: October 1, 2021. Continuing Education Activity High-velocity low amplitude (HVLA) techniques employ a rapid use of force over a short duration, distance, and/or rotational area within the anatomical range of motion of a joint to engage the restrictive barrier in one or more planes of motion to elicit the […]
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2021 Sep 3;56:102457. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102457. Online ahead of print. Neil Tuttle PMID: 34507045 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102457 Abstract Aim: An observational cohort study to determine whether localised manual therapy results in a preferential increase in mobility of the targeted motion segment. Method: Eighteen participants with mechanical neck pain had three MRIs of their cervical […]
Kanae Togo PhD,Nozomi Ebata PhD,Naohiro Yonemoto PhD,Lucy Abraham MSc CPsychol, First published: 19 September 2021 https://doi.org/10.1111/papr.13079 Abstract Purpose This study aimed to assess the safety risks associated with using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in elderly patients (≥65 years) compared with younger patients (<65 years) with osteoarthritis (OA) and/or chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods A retrospective analysis […]
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Sep 28;2021:9991144. doi: 10.1155/2021/9991144. eCollection 2021. Marco Di Carlo PMID: 34621328 PMCID: PMC8492291 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9991144 Abstract To date, there is considerable evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture in fibromyalgia syndrome (FM). However, it is not known in which body areas acupuncture is more effective. The objective of this study […]
Cureus. 2021 Sep 16;13(9):e18031. doi: 10.7759/cureus.18031. eCollection 2021 Sep. Sohaib Khatib PMID: 34692274 PMCID: PMC8523197 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18031 Abstract Chiropractic is a very popular alternative medicine practice in the United States. Despite that, this practice has been associated with several complications raising concerns for its safety. We report the case of an otherwise healthy 36-years-old, tall […]
MedicalXpress Breaking | September 9, 2021 As an individual’s free time increases, so does that person’s sense of well-being—but only up to a point. Too much free time can be also be a bad thing, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “People often complain about being too busy and express wanting more time. […]
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice An International Journal of Physical Therapy Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren , PhD, OMPT, PT Published online: 08 Sep 2021 ABSTRACT Introduction Physiotherapy is a common treatment used for cervicogenic dizziness (CD). Treatment of the cervical spine using manual therapy techniques shows moderate evidence in favor of its use. International criteria for the treatment […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: August 31, 2021Volume51Issue9Pages449-458 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.10018 Abstract Objective To determine the independent associations of potential clinical, symptom, physical activity, and psychological factors with chronic plantar heel pain. Design Case-control. Methods We investigated associations by comparing 220 participants with chronic (more than 3 months in duration) plantar heel pain […]
Cureus. 2021 Aug 31;13(8):e17601. doi: 10.7759/cureus.17601. eCollection 2021 Aug. Arifa Turkistani PMID: 34646653 PMCID: PMC8483450 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17601 Abstract Tension-type headache is one of the most prevalent types of headache. The common presentation is a mild-to-moderate dull aching pain around the temporal region, like a tight band around the forehead, neck, shoulder, and sometimes behind eyes. […]