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 […]
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 […]
Published: 24 March 2021 Janne Pesonen, Michael Shacklock, Pekka Rantanen, Jussi Mäki, Lauri Karttunen, Markku Kankaanpää, Olavi Airaksinen & Marinko Rade BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Volume 22, Article number: 303 (2021) Abstract Background The straight leg raise (SLR) is the most commonly applied physical tests on patients with sciatica, but the sensitivity and specificity ratings for […]
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Available online 12 September 2020 ParisaNejati MD, MPH Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of motion palpation and pain provocation compared with sacroiliac joint (SIJ) block as the gold-standard assessment method of patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). Methods A cross-sectional study was […]
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal lVol. 38, No. 01, pp. 13-22 (2018) Research Papers Open Access Apurv Shimpi, Renuka Hatekar, Ashok Shyam and Parag Sancheti https://doi.org/10.1142/S1013702518500026 Abstract Background: Dysfunctional sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been cited as a source of low backache (LBA). Numerous non-invasive clinical tests are available for its assessment having poor validity and reliability […]
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Jul 6. [Epub ahead of print] Jain NB1, Luz J, Higgins LD, Dong Y, Warner JJ, Matzkin E, Katz JN. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim was to assess diagnostic accuracy of 15 shoulder special tests for rotator cuff tears. DESIGN: From February 2011 to December 2012, 208 participants […]
AO classification system provides more reliable ankle injury diagnosis vs Lauge-Hansen system Yin M, et al. Orthopedics. 2015;doi:10.3928/01477447-20150701-62. August 13, 2015 The AO classification system was determined to be easier to comprehend for the diagnosis of ankle injuries vs. the Lauge-Hansen classification system, with the AO system demonstrating better reliability and reproducibility, according to study […]
Healio.com Somerville LE. Am J Sports Med. 2014. doi:10.1177/0363546514538390. August 13, 2014 Study data have shown no one test can accurately diagnose rotator cuff tears or tendinosis. Researchers reviewed 139 consecutive patients being examined at two orthopedic clinics for possible rotator cuff lesions. If a diagnosis was uncertain after taking patients’ medical history, a clinician […]
The Study: The diagnostic accuracy of the Kemp’s test: a systematic review The Facts: a. The authors looked at the literature pertaining to the ability of Kemp’s test to diagnose facet joint pain. b. Facet joint pain arises “from any structure related to the facet joints.” c. Kemp’s test is used to diagnose pain in […]
S. Gumina, Stefano Carbone, P. Albino, M. Gurzi, F. Postacchini European Spine Journal July 2013, Volume 22, Issue 7, pp 1558-1563 Abstract Purpose Objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic values of the Arm Squeeze Test. The test consists in squeezing the middle third of the upper arm. Methods 1,567 patients were included […]
Werner CM,et al. BMC Surg. 2013 Oct 31;13(1):52. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a frequently underestimated cause of lower back (LBP). A simple clinical test of sufficient validity would be desirable. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of a new PSIS distraction test for […]
Video summary of the August 28, 2013 Rational Clinical Examination systematic review, “Does This Patient With Shoulder Pain Have Rotator Cuff Disease?” ARTICLE: Does This Patient With Shoulder Pain Have Rotator Cuff Disease?: The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review Hermans J, Luime JJ, Meuffels DE, Reijman M, Simel DL, Bierma-Zeinstra SA. JAMA. 2013;310(8):837-847. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.276187. JAMA Website: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/multimediaPlayer.aspx?mediaid=5975016
Lazaros A. Poultsides, MD, MSc, PhD HSS J. 2012 October; 8(3): 213–224. Published online 2012 September 21. doi: 10.1007/s11420-012-9304-x Full Text Article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3470663/ Abstract Background As our understanding of hip pathology evolves, the focus is shifting toward earlier identification of hip pathology. Therefore, it is vitally important to elucidate intra-articular versus extra-articular pathology of hip pain in every step […]
Thomas D Donnelly Open Orthop J. 2013; 7: 310–315. Published online 2013 September 6. doi: 10.2174/1874325001307010310 PMCID: PMC3785041 Suppl 3 Abstract The shoulder joint is complex in structure and functionality. It is often difficult to assess clinically due to the great variety of associated pathology. This article presents an overview of the anatomy of the […]