Medscape.com Laird Harrison April 09, 2014 Story Source The Wrong Therapy for Sprains and Strains? Every now and then, a patient hobbles into the physical therapy offices of Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, still wearing a walking boot weeks after spraining an ankle. “We kind of cringe,” says Robertson, a spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy […]
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy applied at acupuncture points in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised double-blind comparative trial Physiotherapy, 07/10/2014 Clinical Article Al Rashoud AS, et al. – The study aim to evaluate the efficacy of low–level laser therapy (LLLT) applied to acupuncture points on the knee joint in combination with exercise and advice in patients […]
Scapular Kinematics Pre–and Post–Thoracic Thrust Manipulation in Individuals With and Without Shoulder Impingement Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Study Authors: Melina N. Haik, PT, MS Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 7 Pages: 475-487 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.4760 Journal Reference Study Design Randomized controlled trial with immediate follow-up. Objectives To evaluate the immediate effects […]
EFFECTIVENESS OF MOBILIZATION WITH MOVEMENT OF ELBOW COMPARED WITH MANIPULATION OF WRIST IN PATIENTS OF LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS Namrata Patel International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, Int J Physiother Res 2013, Vol1(4):177-82. ISSN 2321-1822 Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of mobilization with movement of elbow compared with manipulation of wrist on pain, strength and activities of […]
Decrease of Muscle Strength Is Associated With Increase of Activity Limitations in Early Knee Osteoarthritis: 3-Year Results From the Cohort Hip and Cohort Knee Study Martin van der Esch, PhDemail, Jasmijn F. Holla, MSc, Marike van der Leeden, PhD, Dirk L. Knol, PhD, Willem F. Lems, MD, PhD, Leo D. Roorda, MD, PT, PhD, Joost […]
Risk factors for knee replacement due to primary osteoarthritis, a population based, prospective cohort study of 315,495 individuals BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 06/25/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article PubMed Reference Journal Reference Apold H, et al. – Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a common and disabling condition. Authors wanted to investigate the modifiable risk factors Body Mass […]
Published on Jan 22, 2014 Want to treat your Plantar Fasciosis (formerly known as Plantar Fasciitis) naturally, without surgery or orthotics? Natural Sports Podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan discusses natural, conservative and preventive treatments for Plantar Fasciosis, and compares them to traditionally offered, conventional Podiatric treatments. Learn why this condition often involves no “itis” or inflammation […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy > Volume 44, Issue 6 > Authors: Laura Kooiker, PT, MSc Study Design Systematic literature review. Objective To summarize the evidence for physical therapist–guided quadriceps-strengthening exercises as a treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome. Background Although quadriceps strengthening is often included in the plan of care for patellofemoral pain […]
Medscape Medical News Janis C. Kelly June 13, 2014 Story Source Patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) can gain significant benefits and avoid physical function limitations by simply walking more, Daniel K. White, PT, ScD, and colleagues report in Arthritis Care & Research. “As clinicians, we should be promoting walking in our patients with knee OA. We should […]
Dunn WR. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014. doi:10.2106/JBJS.L.01304. June 16, 2014 Pain level was not associated with the severity of atraumatic rotator cuff tears, according to study results published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Researchers included 393 patients with an atraumatic full-thickness rotator cuff tear treated with physical therapy, using baseline pretreatment […]
By Tory McJunkin, MD, Paul Lynch, MD, Jarron Tilghman, MD, Patrick Hogan, DO, Adam Wuollet, MD, and Edward Swing, PhD “If the patient is not a surgical candidate, there are several conservative treatment options—such as physical therapy for retraining of proper mechanics, kinesiology taping to improve proprioception, acupuncture and chiropractic treatment—that may alleviate the patient’s […]
Medscape Medical News > Conference News Alice Goodman June 15, 2014 Full Story PARIS — Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common and often severe in men suffering from gout, according to the results of a cross-sectional survey of men who presented to a rheumatology clinic. “These results strongly support the proposal to screen all men with […]
Melina N. Haik Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Ahead of Print Pages: 1-38 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.4760 Study Design Randomized controlled trial with immediate follow-up. Objective To evaluate the immediate effects of a low-amplitude high-velocity (thrust) thoracic spine manipulation (TSM) on pain and scapular kinematics during elevation and lowering of the arm in individuals with shoulder […]
This study suggested that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric root) may help to reduce inflammation and pain in arthritis patients, thereby, reducing the amount of arthritis medicine they have to take. In this study, they used C3 Complex, 1,500 mg, 3x/day for 6 weeks. May 30, 2014 Curcuminoids, the bioactive components of the spice […]
MAY 30, 2013 BY CHIROTRUST Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition where the median nerve that arises in the neck and travels through the shoulder, arm, and into the hand becomes compressed. Compression of the median nerve results in tingling, numbness, pain and/or weakness that affects the 2nd, 3rd, and thumb-side half of the 4th fingers. It […]
The effectiveness of physiotherapeutic interventions in treatment of frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review. Review article Jain TK, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014. Authors Jain TK1, Sharma NK1. Author information 1Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA. Citation J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014;27(3):247-73. doi: 10.3233/BMR-130443. […]
Miller EE, et al., The effect of minimal shoes on arch structure and intrinsic foot muscle strength, Journal of Sport and Health Science (2014), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2014.03.011 Journal Abstract Full Text Article PDF The purpose of the following study was to investigate the differences of running in minimal versus conventional shoes on intrinsic foot muscle development and […]
Barenius B. Am J Sports Med. 2014. doi: 10.1177/0363546514526139 May 27, 2014 Story Source Journal Reference Osteoarthritis was approximately three times more likely to occur in the knee of a patient who underwent ACL reconstruction compared with the contralateral knee, according to a study. Researchers conducted a regression analysis in 135 patients following ACL reconstruction. Patients […]