The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 25, No. 1 Susana Seca, Miguel Patrício, Sebastian Kirch, Giovanna Franconi, António S. Cabrita, and Henry J. Greten Published Online:18 Jan 2019https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0297 Abstract Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by pain, functional disability, poor quality of life (QoL), high socioeconomic impact, and annual costs of over $56 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Published: 08 November 2018 Shellie A. Boudreau Abstract The patient’s expression of pain using digital-body maps expands analytic opportunities for exploring the spatial variation of bodily pain. A common knee pain condition in adolescents and adults is patellofemoral pain (PFP) and recently PFP was shown to be characterized by a heterogeneous distribution of pain. Whether […]
By Jack Cush, MD | 07 November 2018 New recommendations have been published in the Journal of Athletic Training on the management of patellofemoral pain (PFP). Risk factors for PFP include excessive hip adduction and internal rotation during dynamic tasks (e.g., running, jumping), weak quadriceps, greater vertical peak force to the lateral heel and 2nd […]
BY ERSON RELIGIOSO III, DPT, FAAOMPT Noises Around the Knee INTRO: Noise in the knee joint is a common symptom that often leads to outpatient clinic visits. However, there have been no previous review articles regarding noise around the knee despite its high prevalence. Song et al. (2018) reviewed the noise characteristics according to sound […]
Authors: Yigal Katzap, MPT1,2, Michael Haidukov, BPT3, Olivier M. Berland, PT, MSc4, Ron Ben Itzhak, MD5, Leonid Kalichman, PT, PhD1 Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018 Volume:48 Issue:11 Pages:847–855 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2018.8110 Background Plantar fasciitis is the chief cause of pain in the plantar surface of the heel. Therapeutic ultrasound is one of […]
By Lorraine L. Janeczko October 24, 2018 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Patients with osteoarthritis who start opioid treatment at higher doses tend to have higher treatment-failure rates, according to an industry-sponsored study. The findings were presented in a poster September 13 at the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) World Congress on […]
Medically reviewed by William Morrison, MD on October 23, 2017 — Written by Samuel Greengard Knee replacements have emerged as a mainstream surgery. According to the Agency of Research and Quality (AHRQ), over 600,000 procedures were performed in 2009. That number is expected to grow into the millions by the year 2030. According to the […]
October 2, 2018 The ESCAPE Randomized Clinical Trial Victor A. van de Graaf, MD Key Points Question Is physical therapy noninferior to early surgery with arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for improving knee function among patients with nonobstructive meniscal tears? Findings In this noninferiority randomized clinical trial that included 321 patients, knee function that was measured by a self-administered […]
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 Sep 27. pii: S0003-9993(18)31314-5. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.08.181. [Epub ahead of print] Alsubheen SA Abstract OBJECTIVE: This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for managing adhesive capsulitis (AC) in patients with diabetes on pain, function and range of motion. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE and other databases were searched for studies published […]
Reuters Health News | September 24, 2018 The commonly used painkiller diclofenac may be linked with an increased risk of heart problems, a large Danish study suggests. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s often used to treat arthritis and other painful joint conditions. In many countries, it’s available without a prescription. Researchers found […]
Healthline/Medical News Today | September 17, 2018 In a recent series of experiments, scientists found that a specific antioxidant helps prevent the damage that osteoarthritis causes to cartilage. This may also have applications for bone and brain disorders. Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis type, causing pain and stiffness in the joints as cartilage steadily […]
Pedro Belón-Perez, PT, MSc, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics September 2018 Volume 41, Issue 7, Pages 589–595 Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of thoracic spine manipulation upon active flexion and abduction mobility of the shoulder, spine temperature, and the size of the subacromial space as measured […]
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation August 2018 Volume 99, Issue 8, Pages 1609–1622.e10 Bionka M. Huisstede, PhD Abstract Objective To present an evidence-based overview of the effectiveness of oral pain medication and corticosteroid injections to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Data Sources The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database were searched […]
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Hideyuki Sasanuma, MD, PhD DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.05.042 Background This study compared imaging findings of blood flow changes between symptomatic rotator cuff tear (RCT) and frozen shoulder (FS) by using 3-dimensional dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine the clinical characteristics of symptomatic RCT. Methods The 2 study groups comprised 31 […]
Huisstede, Bionka M. et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Volume 99 , Issue 8 , 1660 – 1680.e21 Abstract Objective To present an evidence-based overview of the effectiveness of surgical and postsurgical interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Data Sources The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and PEDro were searched for relevant […]
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Jun 16. pii: S0003-9993(17)30391-X. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.06.002. [Epub ahead of print] Franke TP, Koes BW, Geelen SJ, Huisstede BM. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the literature on the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. DATA SOURCES: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database […]
Authors: Yigal Katzap, MPT Study Design A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Background Plantar fasciitis is the main cause of pain in the plantar surface of the heel. One of the most common conservative treatment modalities used by physical therapists worldwide is therapeutic ultrasound, despite the scarce evidence of its efficacy in the treatment […]