— Program emphasizing balance and stability equals strength-directed training by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 8, 2024 Neuromuscular exercise was as effective as progressive resistance training (PRT) for helping people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip improve functional ability and reduce pain, a cluster-randomized trial showed. Patients assigned to neuromuscular exercise, which emphasizes […]
Clin Rehabil. 2024 Apr 26:2692155241249968. doi: 10.1177/02692155241249968. James Dunning PMID: 38676324 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241249968 Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of adding electrical dry needling and thrust manipulation into a multimodal program of exercise, mobilization, and ultrasound in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy. Design: Randomized, single-blinded, multicenter, parallel-group trial. Setting: […]
Published: 01 April 2024 Clinical Rheumatology Volume 43, pages 1755–1762, (2024) Grace H. Lo Abstract Objective To evaluate the relationship of gardening/yardwork with symptomatic and structural progression in those with pre-existing radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) in the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI), an observational study designed to evaluate potential and known biomarkers and risk factors of knee […]
Clin Rehabil. 2024 Apr 26:2692155241249968. doi: 10.1177/02692155241249968. James Dunning PMID: 38676324 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241249968 Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of adding electrical dry needling and thrust manipulation into a multimodal program of exercise, mobilization, and ultrasound in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy. Design: Randomized, single-blinded, multicenter, parallel-group trial. Setting: […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 70, April 2024, 102903 Sizhong Wang Highlights • Passive joint mobilization dosage tested by previous studies was heterogeneous. • Mobilization with movement dosage tested by previous studies was homogeneous. • The rationale for selecting dosage of joint mobilization in previous studies were unclear. Abstract Background Evidence supporting type and dosage […]
Published: 01 April 2024 Clinical Rheumatology Volume 43, pages 1755–1762, (2024) Grace H. Lo Abstract Objective To evaluate the relationship of gardening/yardwork with symptomatic and structural progression in those with pre-existing radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) in the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI), an observational study designed to evaluate potential and known biomarkers and risk factors of knee […]
— History of strength training tied to reduced incidence later in life by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today October 23, 2023 People who engaged in weight lifting and other forms of strength training were less likely to develop knee pain and be diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) as they approached their senior years, a new […]
International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Volume 50, December 2023, 100688 International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Francisco Fleury Uchoa Santos-Júnior Highlights • For pain intensity, spinal manipulation combined with shoulder exercises may be beneficial in two to six weeks. • The association of spinal manipulation and shoulder exercises could also improve disability within 6 weeks of […]
Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics Zeynab Azin, MSc Fahimeh Kamali, PhD Nasrin Salehi Dehno, PhD Sara Abolahrari-Shirazi, PhD Published: September 29, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2023.06.002 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of manual therapy to therapeutic exercise on shoulder pain, disability, and range of motion (ROM) in patients with subacromial impingement […]
A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Nan Gao, MS Abstract Objective To compare the short-term effectiveness of corticosteroids, 5% dextrose (D5W), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for treating carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Data Sources Four databases (MEDLINE [PubMed], Embase, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, and Web of Science [WOS]) were researched […]
Matthew Hawks, Erik Clauson, Pamela Hughes, Rebecca Lauters, and Paul Crawford Published Online:13 Apr 2023https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2022.0051 Abstract Objective: Achilles tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with decreased functionality. The insertional variant (<2cm from the calcaneus) is less responsive to eccentric-exercise therapy. This study looked at the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) + eccentric exercise for treating […]
— Threefold rate for giving hyaluronic acid shots among those paid more than $100 by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 20, 2023 Physicians accepting payments from drug and device companies administered significantly more hyaluronic acid (HA) injections to Medicare beneficiaries for knee osteoarthritis, researchers found. Those receiving more than $100 in cash or […]
— A good thing too, because most aren’t going to quit by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 10, 2023 LAS VEGAS — Intensity of distance running had no bearing on the prevalence of hip and knee osteoarthritis among participants in recent editions of the Chicago Marathon, researchers reported here. Rather, the risk factors […]
— Study in Medicare patients adds fuel to ongoing debate by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 8, 2023 LAS VEGAS — Medicare patients who underwent acromioplasty in conjunction with rotator cuff reconstruction were more likely, not less, to need reoperation within 5 years, researchers found. In what is likely the largest analysis conducted […]
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies VOLUME 33, P128-135, JANUARY 2023 Shibili Nuhmani Abstract Introduction The objective of the study is to evaluate the best available evidence on the effectiveness of DN in the management of tendinopathy. Methods Seven randomized control trials were selected following an electronic search in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and […]
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine VOL. 28, NO. 12 | Jihang Du, Qiang Yuan, Xiao-Yan Wang, Jun-Hui Qian, Jie An, Qian Dai, Xiang-Yun Yan, Bojun Xu, Jian Luo, and Hao-Zhong Wang Published Online: 7 Dec 2022 https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2022.0542 Abstract Objective: Systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of Manual therapy and related interventions in […]
The Lancet Rheumatology VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8, E556-E565, AUGUST 2022 Benjamin Patel, BMBCh Published: August, 2022DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2665-9913(22)00180-1 Summary Background Trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome are the two most common non-traumatic connective tissue disorders of the hand. Both of these conditions frequently co-occur, often in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. However, this phenotypic association is poorly understood. […]
July 21, 2022 JAMA Network Open TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This 5-year follow-up of the ESCAPE trial examined the long-term (3–5 years) effects of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus exercise-based physical therapy (PT) in patients with degenerative meniscal tears. The authors assessed patient-reported knee function and the progression of knee osteoarthritis using radiographs for more than 5 years […]
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 28, No. 6 Christiane Schön, Katharina Knaub, Wilfried Alt, Shane Durkee, Zainulabedin Saiyed, and Vijaya Juturu Published Online:7 Jun 2022 https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2021.0365 Abstract Objective: Joint-related stress models have been used in the past to induce a standardized load on physical structures, allowing researchers to observe changes in perceived stress […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 59, June 2022, 102536 Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Original article Alper Meng Highlights • Nocturnal pain is a common and significant problem in patients with RCRSP. • Presence of subscapularis tendinosis is a predictor of nocturnal pain severity. • Patients with positive Neer test may experience more nocturnal pain. Abstract […]