Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Sep 23;9:CD004249. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004249.pub4. Gross A, Langevin P, Burnie SJ, Bédard-Brochu MS, Empey B, Dugas E, Faber-Dobrescu M, Andres C, Graham N, Goldsmith CH, Brønfort G, Hoving JL,LeBlanc F. Abstract BACKGROUND: Manipulation and mobilisation are commonly used to treat neck pain. This is an update of a Cochrane review first […]
Clin J Pain. 2015 Aug;31(8):713-21. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000147. Patients With Neck Pain are Less Likely to Improve if They Experience Poor Sleep Quality: A Prospective Study in Routine Practice. Kovacs FM1, Seco J, Royuela A, Melis S, Sánchez C, Díaz-Arribas MJ, Meli M, Núñez M, Martínez-Rodríguez ME, Fernández C, Gestoso M, Mufraggi N, Moyá J, Rodríguez-Pérez V, Torres-Unda J, Burgos-Alonso N, Gago-Fernández I, Abraira V. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: To assess whether sleep quality […]
Eur J Pain. 2015 May 29. doi: 10.1002/ejp.729. [Epub ahead of print] Landén Ludvigsson M Abstract BACKGROUND: Some studies support the prescription of exercise for people with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD); however, the response is highly variable. Further research is necessary to identify factors which predict response. METHODS: This is a secondary analysis of a randomized, […]
Marco Monticone Editorial Group: Cochrane Back Group Published Online: 26 MAY 2015 Assessed as up-to-date: 20 NOV 2014 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010664.pub2 Copyright © 2015 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Abstract Background Although research on non-surgical treatments for neck pain (NP) is progressing, there remains uncertainty about the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) […]
Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 27 (2015) No. 5 May p. 1609-1611 Wontae Gong [Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine the effect of cervical posture manipulation, based on passive motion analysis (MBPMA) and general mobilization, on cervical lordosis, forward head posture (FHP), and cervical ROM in university students with problems in […]
Pain. 2011 Feb;152(2):440-6. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2010.11.016. Epub 2010 Dec 21. Effectiveness of small daily amounts of progressive resistance training for frequent neck/shoulder pain: randomised controlled trial. Andersen LL, Saervoll CA, Mortensen OS, Poulsen OM, Hannerz H, Zebis MK. Abstract Regular physical exercise is a cornerstone in rehabilitation programs, but adherence to comprehensive exercise remains low. This […]
APM&R. May 2015. Volume 96, Issue 5, Pages 944–955 Lin Liu, MSc Abstract Objective To evaluate current evidence of the effectiveness of dry needling of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) associated with neck and shoulder pain. Data Sources PubMed, EBSCO, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, ScienceDirect, The Cochrane Library, ClinicalKey, Wanfang Data Chinese database, China Knowledge Resource Integrated […]
Deepak Sebastian, DPT, ND, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT Published Online: April 17, 2014 Background & purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the inter-rater reliability in detecting the presence of weakness of the neck extensors and differentiate the presence of weakness of the superficial versus the deep neck extensors in a symptomatic population. The […]
Otol Neurotol. 2015 Apr;36(4):741-5. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000000670. Sarah Michiels 1, Willem De Hertogh, Steven Truijen, Paul Van de Heyning Affiliations expand PMID: 25415466 DOI: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000000670 Abstract Objective: To assess, characterize, and quantify cervical spine dysfunction in patients with cervicogenic somatic tinnitus (CST) compared to patients suffering from other forms of chronic subjective non-pulsatile tinnitus. Study design: […]
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015;28(4):833-40. doi: 10.3233/BMR-150593. Khodabakhsh Javanshir 1, Mohsen Amiri 2, Mohammad Ali Mohseni Bandpei 3 4, Cesar Fernandez De las Penas 5, Asghar Rezasoltani 6 PMID: 25812548 DOI: 10.3233/BMR-150593 Abstract Objective: The effect of different exercise programs on cervical flexor muscles dimensions in patients with chronic neck pain is yet to be demonstrated. […]
Nakashima, Hiroaki MD; Yukawa, Yasutsugu MD; Suda, Kota MD; Yamagata, Masatsune MD; Ueta, Takayoshi MD; Kato, Fumihiko MD Spine 15 March 2015 Vol. 40 – Issue 6: p 392–398 Abstract Study Design. Cross-sectional study. Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of abnormal findings on cervical spine magnetic resonance […]
Brain Struct Funct. 2015;220(3):1421-36. doi: 10.1007/s00429-014-0734-8. Epub 2014 Mar 5. Edwards IJ1, Lall VK, Paton JF, Yanagawa Y, Szabo G, Deuchars SA, Deuchars J. Abstract Sensory information arising from the upper neck is important in the reflex control of posture and eye position. It has also been linked to the autonomic control of the cardiovascular […]
Is there a role for neck manipulation in elderly falls prevention? – An overview Julie C. Kendall, BAppSc J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2015 Mar; 59(1): 53–63. Abstract Many risk factors exist for falls in the elderly. Dizziness is an important risk factor for such falls. Spinal pain has also been identified as a risk factor […]
The effect of adding forward head posture corrective exercises in the management of lumbosacral radiculopathy: a randomized controlled study. Randomized controlled trial Moustafa IM, et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Mar-Apr. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate and long-term effects of a multimodal program, with the addition of […]
Spine. 40(6):392–398, MAR 2015 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000775 , , PMID: 25584950 Issn Print: 0362-2436 Publication Date: 2015/03/15 Hiroaki Nakashima; Yasutsugu Yukawa; Kota Suda; Masatsune Yamagata; Takayoshi Ueta; Fumihiko Kato Abstract Study Design. Cross-sectional study. Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of abnormal findings on cervical spine magnetic resonance image […]
Comparison Of Cervical Spine Stiffness In Individuals With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain And Asymptomatic Individuals Authors: Lewis A. Ingram Study Design Clinical measurement, cross-sectional. Objective To determine if spinal joint stiffness is different in individuals with nonspecific neck pain, and whether stiffness magnitude is associated with pain intensity and disability. Background Manual therapists commonly evaluate […]