A Prospective Cohort Study With 3-Month Follow-Up Cynthia K. Peterson, RN, DC, M.Med.E Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics: Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 461-467, October 2013 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate outcomes of patients with cervical radiculopathy from cervical disk herniation (CDH) who are treated with spinal manipulative […]
Surgery Versus Non-Surgical Treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy A prospective, randomized study comparing surgery plus physiotherapy with physiotherapy alone with a two year follow-up Engquist, Markus MD Abstract Study Design. Prospective randomized controlled trial. Objective. To study the outcome of anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) combined with a structured physiotherapy program compared to the same […]
Eva-Maj M, et al. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2013 Oct;113(10):2487-99. doi: 10.1007/s00421-013-2683-y. Epub 2013 Jun 29. Affiliation Unit for Specialized Pain Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, 221 85, Lund, Sweden, eva-maj.malmstrom@med.lu.se. Abstract PURPOSE: We wanted to explore the specific proprioceptive effect of cervical pain on sensorimotor control. Sensorimotor control comprises proprioceptive feedback, […]
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Pulmonary function of patients with chronic neck pain: a spirometry study. AuthorsZacharias D, et al. Show all Journal Respir Care. 2013 Sep 11. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation Physiotherapy Department, TEI of Lamia, Lamia, Greece. Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal pain conditions experienced by many people during their […]
The Influence of Cervical Spine Flexion-Rotation Range-of-Motion Asymmetry on Postural Stability in Older Adults http://mobile.journals.lww.com/spinejournal/_layouts/oaks.journals.mobile/abstractviewer.aspx?year=2013&issue=09010&article=00006 Quek, June Mei Tse MPhty (Manip); Pua, Yong-Hao PhD; Bryant, Adam L. PhD; Clark, Ross A. PhD Spine . 38(19):1648–1655, 01 September 2013. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31829f23a0 Abstract Study Design. Cross-sectional design. Objective. The purpose of this study was to isolate the […]
Intradiscal Pressure Changes during Manual Cervical Distraction A Cadaveric Study Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 954134, 10 pages Full Text: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/954134/ M. R. Gudavalli, Abstract The objective of this study was to measure intradiscal pressure (IDP) changes in the lower cervical spine during a manual cervical distraction (MCD) procedure. Incisions […]
Effect of Selected Manual Therapy Interventions for Mechanical Neck Pain on Vertebral and Internal Carotid Arterial Blood Flow and Cerebral Inflow. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23813088/ Thomas LC, et al. Show all Journal Phys Ther. 2013 Jun 27. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation L.C. Thomas, DipPhys, GradDipAppSc(ManipPhty), MMedSc (Physiotherapy), Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, […]
The Study: Cervical spine alignment, sagittal deformity, and clinical implications: a review The Facts: a. The authors reviewed normal cervical alignment, how to measure cervical alignment in the sagittal plane and the effect of cervical misalignment (cervical kyphosis in this case) on health-related quality of life (HRQOL). b. Recent studies suggest a correlation between cervical […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013 Oct;36(8):461-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.07.002. Epub 2013 Aug 12. Peterson CK, Schmid C, Leemann S, Anklin B, Humphreys BK. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate outcomes of patients with cervical radiculopathy from cervical disk herniation (CDH) who are treated with spinal manipulative therapy. METHODS: Adult Swiss patients with […]
J Am Acad Audiol. 2013 Jul-Aug;24(7):544-55. doi: 10.3766/jaaa.24.7.3. Cherian K1, Cherian N, Cook C, Kaltenbach JA. Abstract BACKGROUND: Tinnitus affects approximately 30-50 million Americans. In approximately 0.5-1.0% of the population, tinnitus has a moderate to severe impact on their quality of life. Musculature and joint pathologies of the head and neck are frequently associated with […]
Review article Ames CP, et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2013. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Narrative review. OBJECTIVE: To provide a comprehensive narrative review of cervical alignment parameters, the methods for quantifying cervical alignment, normal cervical alignment values, and how alignment is associated with cervical deformity and myelopathy with discussions of health-related quality of life. SUMMARY […]
Wontae Gong, PhD, PT J Phys Ther Sci. 2013 June; 25(6): 721–723. Published online 2013 July 23. doi: 10.1589/jpts.25.721 Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of cervical joint manipulation on joint position sense (JPS) of normal adults. [Subjects] Thirty normal adults were divided into a test group of 15 […]
Gong W. J Phys Ther Sci. 2013 Jun;25(6):721-3. doi: 10.1589/jpts.25.721. Epub 2013 Jul 23. Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of cervical joint manipulation on joint position sense (JPS) of normal adults. [Subjects] Thirty normal adults were divided into a test group of 15 subjects and a control group […]
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression. Gross AR, et al. Open Orthop J. 2013. Abstract PURPOSE: This systematic review update evaluated low level laser therapy (LLLT) for adults with neck pain. METHODS: Computerized searches (root up to Feb 2012) included pain, function/disability, quality of life (QoL) and global […]
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 […]
Australas Phys Eng Sci Med. 2013 Mar;36(1):27-33. doi: 10.1007/s13246-013-0182-4. Epub 2013 Jan 25. Straightened cervical lordosis causes stress concentration: a finite element model study. Wei W1, Liao S, Shi S, Fei J, Wang Y, Chen C. Author information Abstract In this study, we propose a finite element analysis of the complete cervical spine with straightened […]