Exercise & Rehab

Mechanical loading inhibits cartilage inflammatory signalling via an HDAC6 and IFT-dependent mechanism regulating primary cilia elongation.

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2019 Jul;27(7):1064-1074. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.03.003. Epub 2019 Mar 25. Fu S, Thompson C2, Ali A, Wang W, Chapple JP, Mitchison HM, Beales PL, Wann AKT, Knight MM. Abstract OBJECTIVE: Physiological mechanical loading reduces inflammatory signalling in numerous cell types including articular chondrocytes however the mechanism responsible remains unclear. This study investigates the role of […]

Effects of Core Neuromuscular Training on Pain, Balance, and Functional Performance in Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Clinical Trial – Full Text

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 18, Issue 1, March 2019, Pages 9-18 Alireza Motealleh PhD, PT Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of core neuromuscular training on pain, balance, and performance in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Methods This randomized single-blind trial was based on a convenience sample […]

Cervical Muscular Endurance Performance in Women With and Without Migraine

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(5):330–336. Epub 26 Mar 2019. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.8816 Background Despite previous evidence, the association between migraines and cervical muscular performance is unclear. Objective To compare the differences in neck flexor and extensor muscle endurance between women with and without migraine. Methods In this cross-sectional, controlled laboratory study, 26 women with migraine and […]

The effect of manual therapy and stabilizing exercises on forward head and rounded shoulder postures: a six-week intervention with a one-month follow-up study

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2019 Feb 18;20(1):86. doi: 10.1186/s12891-019-2438-y. Fathollahnejad K, Letafatkar A, Hadadnezhad M. Abstract BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a six-week combined manual therapy (MT) and stabilizing exercises (SEs), with a one-month follow-up on neck pain and improving function and posture in patients with forward head and […]

Yoga May Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Severity

February 15, 2019 WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Yoga may be effective as a complementary or adjunct therapy for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) taking disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), according to a study published online Feb. 1 in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience. Surabhi Gautam, from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New […]

Effectiveness of Exercise Therapy and Manipulation on Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Full Text Article

Pain Physician. 2019 Jan;22(1):53-61. Nejati P, Safarcherati A, Karimi F. Abstract BACKGROUND: The sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) has been found to be the primary culprit for lower back pain (LBP), but it is still overlooked and treated as LBP. There are no guidelines or appropriate therapeutic protocols for SIJD. Thus, there is a need for […]

Proposal of a New Exercise Protocol for Idiopathic Scoliosis – Full Text Article

Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Dec; 97(49): e13336. Published online 2018 Dec 10. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000013336 PMCID: PMC6310602 PMID: 30544395 Jin Young Ko, MD Abstract In clinical practice, we found a unilateral instability in patients with right thoracic scoliosis during asymmetric spinal stabilization exercise (ASSE), which can be an important clue to identify the pathophysiology of idiopathic scoliosis […]

Lumbar Muscle Activation Pattern During Forward and Backward Walking in Participants With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain: An Electromyographic Study

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2018, Pages 217-225 Original research Bushra Ansari MPT Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the electromyographic activity of lumbar multifidus (MF) and erector spinae (ES) muscle during forward walking (FW) and backward walking (BW) in participants with and without chronic low back […]

Home Therapy for Osteoarthritis Patients

11.08.2018 by Julie Maurer Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Treatment for knee pain in osteoarthritis patients doesn’t just take place in the physician’s office, as patients are often sent home with a list of exercises to do on their own time. “Many people who develop knee pain change their gait, and if that goes on for […]

Strengthening the quadriceps femoris muscle versus other knee training programs for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Rheumatology International pp 1–16 | Cite as Systematic Review First Online: 15 November 2018 Abstract People with knee osteoarthritis have atrophy of the muscles surrounding the knee joint. Therefore, exercise programs primarily have been focused on the strengthening of quadriceps femoris muscle (QFM). Primary aim of this systematic review was to determine which exercise increases […]

Want To Lower Your Blood Pressure By 20 Points? Try This Exercise…

Want to know about an exercise that can lower blood pressure significantly? We’re talking as much as 10-20 mmHg. No, it’s not an endurance exercise. No, it’s not strength exercise. It’s actually an exercise you can do anytime and anywhere. It’s called isometrics. What are Isometric Exercises? Isometric exercises, the kind where you contract large […]

Advising Women Undergoing Treatment for Breast Cancer: A Narrative Review – Full Text Article

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Dawn Lemanne, and Victoria Maizes Published Online:24 Sep 2018 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0150 Abstract A majority of women undergoing conventional treatment for breast cancer also undertake complementary and integrative approaches. Practitioners knowledgeable about the evidence base behind common integrative approaches can help patients attain improved quality of […]

An Integrative Approach to Prostate Cancer – Full Text Article

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary MedicineVol. 24, No. 9-10 Invited Review ArticlesFree Access Donald I. Abrams Published Online:24 Sep 2018 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0169 The mostly indolent natural history and long overall survival associated with a diagnosis of prostate cancer provides a unique opportunity for men to explore diet and lifestyle interventions to alter the trajectory of […]

Effectiveness of the Pilates Method in the Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

APM&R September 2018 Volume 99, Issue 9, Pages 1740–1746 Luciana de Araujo Cazotti, PE, MsC Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of the Pilates method on pain, function, quality of life, and consumption of pain medication in patients with mechanical neck pain. Design The design was a randomized controlled trial, with a blinded assessor and intention-to-treat analysis. […]

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Biomechanical and Exercise Considerations – Full Text Article

Healthcare 2018, 6(2), 68; doi:10.3390/healthcare6020068 Nicholas A. Levine and Brandon R. Rigby Received: 14 May 2018 / Accepted: 15 June 2018 / Published: 19 June 2018 Abstract: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) describes a group of disorders that are due to a dynamic compression of blood vessels or nerves, between the clavicle and first rib or […]

Comprehensive non-surgical treatment versus self-directed care to improve walking ability in lumbar spinal stenosis: A randomized trial.

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 Jun 20. pii: S0003-9993(18)30362-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.05.014. [Epub ahead of print] Ammendolia C1, Côté P2, Southerst D3, Schneider M4, Budgell B3, Bombardier C5, Hawker G5, Rampersaud YR6. Highlights Effective non-surgical treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis are unknown. Limited walking ability is the dominant impairment in this population. We conducted a randomized […]

Resistance Exercise Linked to Reduced Depression Symptoms

June 14, 2018 Reuters Health News People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting and strength training may experience fewer depression symptoms, a research review suggests. The study team analyzed data from 33 clinical trials that randomly assigned a total of 947 adults to participate in resistance training programs and another 930 adults to be […]

Noninvasive Nonpharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review [Internet]

Chronic low back pain: At short term, massage, yoga, and psychological therapies (primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) (strength of evidence [SOE]: moderate) and exercise, acupuncture, spinal manipulation, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation (SOE: low) were associated with slight improvements in function compared with usual care or inactive controls. Except for spinal manipulation, these interventions also improved pain. Effects […]

Aerobic Exercises vs Weight Lifting For Chronic Back Pain

Aerobic vs. resistance exercise for chronic non-specific low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis Article type: Research Article Authors: Wewege, Michael* | Booth, John | Parmenter, Belinda Affiliations: Department of Exercise Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Michael Wewege, Department of Exercise Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty […]

The faster you walk, the longer you may live

Monday 4 June 2018 A new study brings good news to walkers — and especially to those who favor a brisker pace in their strolls. The faster you walk, the more you may be prolonging your lifespan, the researchers have found. It’s a known fact that walking can help to protect our health and prolong […]