Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated with Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis Fang Fang Zhang First published October 1, 2014, doi: 10.3945/jn.114.193227 J. Nutr. December 1, 2014 jn.114.193227 Abstract Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes functional limitation and disability in the elderly. Vitamin D has biological functions on multiple knee joint structures and can play important roles in […]
Manipulative Therapy and Rehabilitation for Recurrent Ankle Sprain With Functional Instability: A Short-Term, Assessor-Blind, Parallel-Group Randomized Trial Danella Lubbe, MTech(Chiro) Published Online: November 06, 2014 Objective The purpose of this study was to compare manipulative therapy (MT) plus rehabilitation to rehabilitation alone for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability (RASFI) to determine short-term outcomes. Methods […]
Guidelines Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Story Source Just recently I had the opportunity to consult with a patient by the name of Andrea who was suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome. Andrea was a 47 year women who was employed as an executive secretary for a Fortune 500 company. Her job responsibilities included typing business […]
Khosro Khademi-Kalantari, PhD, PT Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 18, Issue 4, Pages 533–539, October 2014 Summary Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of non surgical knee distraction in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Method forty female patients with severe knee osteoarthritis were randomly divided in two […]
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2014 Oct 20. doi: 10.1002/acr.22499. [Epub ahead of print] Lower limb osteoarthritis and the risk of falls in a community-based longitudinal study of adults with and without osteoarthritis. Doré AL, Golightly YM, Mercer VS, Shi XA, Renner JB, Jordan JM, Nelson AE. Abstract Objective: Knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) are known […]
Tae Kang Lim, MD; Kyoung Hwan Koh, MD; Min Soo Shon, MD; Seung Won Lee, MD; Young Eun Park, MD; Jae Chul Yoo, MD Orthopedics October 2014 – Volume 37 · Issue 10: e860-e865 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20140924-51 Abstract The goal of this study was to prospectively compare the early clinical results of intra-articular injection of hyaluronate […]
Ettore Vulcano, MD; Sriniwasan Mani, BS; Huong Do, MS; Walter H. Bohne, MD; Scott J. Ellis, MD Orthopedics October 2014 – Volume 37 · Issue 10: e897-e901 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20140924-56 Abstract Plantar spurs and Achilles tendinopathy are common causes of heel pain. In the authors’ practice, it was anecdotally noted that patients with Achilles tendinopathy often […]
Authors: Marcie Harris-Hayes, PT, DPT, MSCI, OCS Study Design Controlled laboratory cross-sectional study. Objectives To assess strength differences of the hip rotator and abductor muscle groups in young adults with chronic hip joint pain (CHJP) and asymptomatic controls. A secondary objective was to determine if strength in the uninvolved hip of those with unilateral CHJP […]
Authors: John M. van Ochten, MD Study Design Systematic review. Objective To determine the effectiveness of treatments for patients with chronic complaints after ankle sprain. Background Though most people recover completely after a lateral inversion ankle injury, a considerable percentage have persistent complaints. Currently, it is still unclear which treatment options are best for these […]
International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases Tiffany K. Gill, E. Michael Shanahan, Dale Allison, Daniel Alcorn, Catherine L. Hill First published: 08 October 2014 https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.12476 Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of structural shoulder pathology using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in three groups of older people: those with current shoulder […]
Lara C. Pullen, PhD October 03, 2014 Story Source A 2010 rule that was originally designed to diagnose gout in the primary care population has now been shown to perform equally well in a secondary care population of patients with monoarthritis. The rule is used when joint fluid analysis is not an option, and it has been shown to […]
Published: Oct 2, 2014 By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, Story Source: MedPage Today Action Points Note that this U.K. population-based study documented an independent association between gout and subsequent development of diabetes. Be aware that several important potential confounders, such as family history and diet, were not able to be included in the analysis. […]
Acupuncture for Chronic Knee Pain A Randomized Clinical Trial Rana S. Hinman, PhD Importance There is debate about benefits of acupuncture for knee pain. Objective To determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture for chronic knee pain. Design, Setting, and Participants Zelen-design clinical trial (randomization occurred before informed consent), in Victoria, Australia (February 2010-December […]
Prognosis Of Physical Function Following Ankle Fracture: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis Authors: Paula R. Beckenkamp, PT Study Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. Objectives To quantify the prognosis of physical function following ankle fracture. Background Information about the course of recovery of physical function after ankle fracture is essential for patient care […]
Nancy A. Melville September 13, 2014 HOUSTON — The inability to stand on 1 leg for 10 seconds or to squat down to reach the floor represent strong early predictors of hip fracture and mortality in postmenopausal women, according to a 15-year follow-up study presented here at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research […]
CASE REPORT The Use of Manual Therapy Post–Hip Arthroscopy When an Exercise-Based Therapy Approach Has Failed: A Case Report Authors: Robert T. LeBeau, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 9 Pages: 712-721 Study Design Case report. Background Although there is a growing body of literature on both […]
Published: Sep 8, 2014 By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Diabetes was strongly associated with hand pain and joint tenderness in patients with erosive hand osteoarthritis (OA), Norwegian researchers reported. In a stratified analysis, pain as measured on the Australian-Canadian (AUSCAN) hand pain scale was associated with diabetes among patients who had one […]
Acupuncture for chronic knee pain: a randomized clinical trial JAMA, 10/01/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Hinman RS, et al. – There is debate about benefits of acupuncture for knee pain. To determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture for chronic knee pain. In patients older than 50 years with moderate or severe chronic […]