Rheumatol Int. 2016 Dec 2. [Epub ahead of print] Managing knee osteoarthritis with yoga or aerobic/strengthening exercise programs in older adults: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Cheung C1, Wyman JF2, Bronas U3, McCarthy T2, Rudser K2, Mathiason MA2. Author information Abstract Although exercise is often recommended for managing osteoarthritis (OA), limited evidence-based exercise options are […]
Running may also slow the process that leads to osteoarthritis Date: December 9, 2016 Source: Brigham Young University Summary: We all know that running causes a bit of inflammation and soreness, and that’s just the price you pay for cardiovascular health. You know; no pain, no gain. Well, maybe not. New research from exercise science […]
Authors: Atsushi Imai, PhD Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2016 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–25 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2017.6730 Study Design Controlled laboratory study; pre-test post-test. Background Diffusion-weighted (DW) imaging is a non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging technique that can be used to assess the recruitment of the psoas major (PM) and quadratus lumborum (QL). The recruitment of […]
Date: October 13, 2016 Source: American Pain Society Summary: Tai Chi, a low-impact mind-body exercise, can be as effective as neck exercises in relieving persistent neck pain, according to results of randomized controlled trial. Tai Chi, a low-impact mind-body exercise, can be as effective as neck exercises in relieving persistent neck pain, according to results […]
J Pain. 2016 Sep;17(9):1013-27. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2016.06.004. Epub 2016 Jun 23. Lauche R Abstract This study aimed to test the efficacy of Tai Chi for treating chronic neck pain. Subjects with chronic nonspecific neck pain were randomly assigned to 12 weeks of group Tai Chi or conventional neck exercises with weekly sessions of 75 to 90 minutes, or […]
by Jeff Minerd Contributing Writer, MedPage Today 09.20.2016 Meta-analysis: no poor candidates for lifestyle intervention Obese and overweight individuals with genetic risk factors for obesity respond as well as anybody else to diet and exercise, according to a meta-analysis of clinical trials evaluating weight-loss interventions. In trial participants with the high-risk FTO (fat mass and […]
Michael P. Reiman, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, ATC, FAAOMPT, CSCS Abstract Restricted hip mobility has shown strong correlation with various pathologies of the hip, lumbar spine and lower extremity. Restricted mobility can consequently have deleterious effects not only at the involved joint but throughout the entire kinetic chain. Promising findings are suggesting benefit with skilled […]
by Mike Bassett, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today September 12, 2016 Low knee extensor (KE) muscle strength is associated with an increased risk of systematic and functional deterioration in knee osteoarthritis (KOA), a team of international investigators has found. Adam G. Culvenor, PhD, Institute of Anatomy, Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, Austria and colleagues, conducted a systematic review and […]
The Journal of Pain ORIGINAL REPORT| VOLUME 17, ISSUE 9, P1013-1027, SEPTEMBER 2016 Romy Lauche Published: June 23, 2016 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2016.06.004 Highlights Tai Chi provides moderate benefit for patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain. Tai Chi exercises appear to be as effective as conventional exercises for neck pain. After 12 weeks a pain reduction of ≥50% […]
Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, 09/07/2016 Castres I, et al. – In this pilot study, the authors intend was to assess the impact of a walking program of 10,000 steps per day and dietary counseling on health–related quality of life (HRQoL), resting energy expenditure (REE) and anthropometric parameters in obese subjects. This study concluded that Walking […]
Written by Honor Whiteman Published: Monday 5 September 2016 Lead author Richard L. Nahin, Ph.D., of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and colleagues publish their findings in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings. In any given year, around 100 million adults in the United States […]
Swimming Improves Pain and Functional Capacity of Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Giovana Fernandes, MSc, Fabio Jennings, MD, PhD APM&R August 2016Volume 97, Issue 8, Pages 1269–1275 Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of swimming on pain, functional capacity, aerobic capacity, and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). Design Randomized controlled […]
Treatment of Progressive First Metatarsophalangeal Hallux Valgus Deformity: A Biomechanically Based Muscle-Strengthening Approach Authors: Ward M. Glasoe, PT, PhD, ATC Synopsis Hallux valgus is a progressive deformity of the first metatarsophalangeal joint that changes the anatomy and biomechanics of the foot. To date, surgery is the only treatment to correct this deformity, though the recurrence […]
Female patients benefit from being involved in treatment planning by Diana Swift, Contributing Write August 08, 2016 “Person-centered” progressive resistance exercise boosted multiple aspects of fatigue in women with fibromyalgia, Swedish researcher reported. In the substudy in a randomized controlled trial of muscle strength, health status, and pain intensity in 130 fibromyalgia patients (ages 22-64), the mean Multidimensional Fatigue […]
Swimming Improves Pain and Functional Capacity of Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial APM&R. August 2016Volume 97, Issue 8, Pages 1269–1275 Giovana Fernandes, MSc Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of swimming on pain, functional capacity, aerobic capacity, and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting Rheumatology outpatient […]
July 06, 2016 Respiratory Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this systematic review and meta-analysis of eight studies, including 182 participants, evaluated the effectiveness of exercise on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The apnea/hypopnea index was lower in patients treated with exercise, and patients treated with exercise had less sleepiness and a lower BMI. Exercise may […]
PLoS One. 2016 Jun 23;11(6):e0157917. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157917. eCollection 2016. Sulowska I1, Oleksy Ł1,2, Mika A1, Bylina D3, Sołtan J4. Abstract BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of two kinds of plantar short foot muscles exercise on foot posture and fundamental movement patterns in long-distance runners. DESIGN: A parallel group non-blinded trial with 6-week follow-up. METHODS: […]
June 8, 2016 Birgitte Hede Christensen Abstract Background Rotator cuff rupture is associated with dysfunction, pain and muscular weakness related to the upper extremity. Some evidence exists to support the beneficial effect of exercises but there is lack of evidence of which exercises imply the best effect and how physiotherapy should be administered. Therefore, the […]