Exercise & Rehab

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Limited Range of Motion Lumbar Extension Exercise in Chronic Low Back Pain

Steele, James BSc (Hons); Bruce-Low, Stewart PhD; Smith, Dave PhD; Jessop, David PhD; Osborne, Neil PhD Spine 01 July 2013 Vol. 38 – Issue 15: p 1245–1252 Abstract Study Design. Randomized controlled trial. Objective. To compare the effects of full range of motion (ROM) and limited ROM isolated lumbar extension exercise upon full ROM lumbar […]

Aerobic Exercise Burns Fat All on Its Own

06.27.2013 ADA: Aerobic Exercise Burns Fat All on Its Own SAVESAVED “> by Charlene Laino Senior Writer, Gupta Guide CHICAGO — In obese teenage girls, both aerobic exercise and resistance training were effective at reducing total fat — even if the girls didn’t cut calories or lose weight, researchers found. Aerobic exercise was also associated with reductions […]

Endurance Exercise and Arrhythmia: It’s Time to Believe

John M. Mandrola, MD DisclosuresJune 24, 2013 The idea that long-term endurance exercise increases the risk for arrhythmia should no longer be considered counterintuitive. The list of published studies confirming this association is long, and this week, it got a little longer. In a study published in the European Heart Journal,[1] researchers from Sweden report a cohort study of […]

Exercises for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Cochrane Systematic Review

Romano, Michele PT Spine: 15 June 2013 – Volume 38 – Issue 14 – p E883–E893 Abstract Study Design. Systematic review of interventions. Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of scoliosis-specific exercise (SSE) in adolescent patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Summary of Background Data. AIS is a 3-dimensional deformity of the spine. Although AIS can […]

Short, Intense Workout Goes a Long Way

Published: Jun 2, 2013 | Updated: Jun 3, 2013 By Salynn Boyles , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points A single, short bout of high-intensity exercise three times a week led to significant health benefits in slightly overweight men. Note that participants also saw changes in oxygen cost during running at a submaximal workload, blood […]

Twelve minutes’ exercise per week ‘enough to stay fit’

Telegraph.co.uk By Nick Collins, Science Correspondent 5:38PM BST 30 May 2013 Four-minute bursts of high-intensity exercise such as running on a treadmill, three times a week are enough to increase fitness, researchers found. Overweight volunteers who undertook the regime for 10 weeks increased their body’s oxygen uptake – a measure of fitness – by 10 per […]

Effects of Stabilization Exercise Using a Ball on Mutifidus Cross-Sectional Area in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

J Sports Sci Med. 2013 Sep; 12(3): 533–541. Published online 2013 Sep 1. PMCID: PMC3772599 SinHo Chung Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of lumbar stabilization exercises using balls to the effects of general lumbar stabilization exercises with respect to changes in the cross section of the multifidus (MF), weight […]

Light Exercise Still Cuts Kidney Stone Risk

Published: May 5, 2013 | Updated: May 6, 2013 By Charles Bankhead , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points This study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. Women who exercised even minimally had a significantly […]

Most Adults Ignore Fitness Recommendations

Published: May 3, 2013 | Updated: May 6, 2013 By John Gever , Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today Action Points Government guidelines recommend certain amounts of both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises. A telephone survey indicated that about one in five U.S. adults report engaging in enough of both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities to meet the […]

Effect of short foot exercise on medial longitudinal arch morphology and dynamic function

Effect of plantar intrinsic muscle training on medial longitudinal arch morphology and dynamic function Edward P. Mulligan Manual Therapy Volume 18, Issue 5, Pages 425–430, October 2013 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, School of Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-8876, USA Received: May 12, 2012; Received in […]

The Outcomes of Manipulation or Mobilization Therapy Compared with Physical Therapy or Exercise for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review – Full Text

Evid Based Spine Care J. 2013 Apr; 4(1): 30–41. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1341605 PMCID: PMC3699243 PMID: 24436697 Josh Schroeder Abstract Study Design Systematic review. Study Rationale Neck pain is a prevalent condition. Spinal manipulation and mobilization procedures are becoming an accepted treatment for neck pain. However, data on the effectiveness of these treatments have not been summarized. Objective To compare […]

Run or Walk: Gains in Heart Health Similar

Published: Apr 4, 2013 By Michael Smith , North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Full Story Journal Reference Action Points The same energy expenditure associated with moderate (walking) and vigorous (running) exercise produced similar risk reductions for hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, and possibly coronary heart disease. However, runners typically expend about twice as much energy as walkers […]

Exercise therapy and custom-made insoles are effective in patients with excessive pronation and chronic foot pain

A randomized controlled trial Jane Andreasen The Foot Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 22-28, March 2013 Abstract Background Excessive foot pronation is a causal mechanisms described in relation to injuries of the lower extremities. Evidence to support an effective treatment is insufficient. Objective To investigate the effect of exercise and custom-made insoles to patients […]

Effects of Low-Volume Walking Programme and Vitamin E Supplementation on Oxidative Damage and Health-Related Variables in Healthy Older Adults

Jong-Hwan Park; Masashi Miyashita; Masaki Takahashi; Noriaki Kawanishi; Seong-Ryu Bae; Hyun-Shik Kim; Katsuhiko Suzuki; Yoshio Nakamura Nutr Metab. 2013;10(39) Abstract Background Both exercise and vitamin E supplementation have been shown to reduce oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease risk in older adults, and when combined there is evidence suggesting that they act synergistically. The currently recommended […]

Forefoot Strikers Exhibit Lower Running-Induced Knee Loading Than Rearfoot Strikers

Juha-Pekka Kulmala; Janne Avela; Kati Pasanen; Jari Parkkari Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013;45(12):2306-2313. Abstract Purpose: Knee pain and Achilles tendinopathies are the most common complaints among runners. The differences in the running mechanics may play an important role in the pathogenesis of lower limb overuse injuries. However, the effect of a runner’s foot strike pattern […]

Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults With Arthritis

Health Care Providers’ Recommendations for Physical Activity and Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines Among Adults With Arthritis Shamly Austin, PhD; Haiyan Qu, PhD; Richard M. Shewchuk, PhD Disclosures Prev Chronic Dis. 2013;10 Abstract Introduction Physical activity is beneficial for reducing pain and improving health-related quality of life among people with arthritis. However, physical inactivity is […]

Exercise May Be Beneficial for Patients With Chronic Severe Sciatica Who Would Normally Qualify for Surgery

Margareta C Nordin, Federico Balagué Evid Based Med. 2013;18(2):63-64. Abstract Commentary on: Albert HB, Manniche C. The efficacy of systematic active conservative treatment for patients with severe sciatica: a single-blind, randomized, clinical, controlled trial. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2012;37:531–42. Context The role of conservative treatment and exercise still remain uncertain for severe sciatica. Methods This […]

Differences in static- and dynamic-balance task performance after 4 weeks of intrinsic-foot-muscle training

J Sport Rehabil. 2012 Nov;21(4):327-33. Epub 2012 Jun 18. Differences in static- and dynamic-balance task performance after 4 weeks of intrinsic-foot-muscle training: the short-foot exercise versus the towel-curl exercise. Lynn SK, Padilla RA, Tsang KK. Abstract CONTEXT: Proper functioning of the intrinsic foot musculature (IFM) is essential in maintaining the integrity of the medial longitudinal […]

Reliability and Group Differences in Quantitative Cervicothoracic Measures Among Individuals With and Without Chronic Neck Pain

Bahar Shahidi, Cynthia L Johnson, Douglas Curran-Everett, Katrina S MalufDisclosures BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2012;13(215) ABSTRACT Background: Clinicians frequently rely on subjective categorization of impairments in mobility, strength, and endurance for clinical decision-making; however, these assessments are often unreliable and lack sensitivity to change. The objective of this study was to determine the inter-rater reliability, minimum […]

Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Survivorship

EVIDENCE-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS Jennifer Brunet, MA, Catherine M. Sabiston, PhD, Sarkis Meterissian, MD, MSc, FRCS(C), FACSDisclosures Am J Lifestyle Med. 2012;6(3):224-240. ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTION Abstract The completion of primary treatment for breast cancer has been referred to as a “teachable moment” for health behavior change, suggesting that women are receptive to receiving physical activity counseling. However, […]