A randomized, controlled, and double-blind study Story Source PubMed Reference Journal Reference American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 05/25/2014 Cakir S, et al. – The present study demonstrated that all assessment parameters significantly improved in all groups without a significant difference. This result suggested that therapeutic US provided no additional benefit in improving pain and […]
Phys Ther. 2014 May;94(5):696-704. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130266. Epub 2014 Feb 20. Choi YM1, Dobson F, Martin J, Bennell KL, Hinman RS. Abstract BACKGROUND: Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting older individuals. Clinical balance tests are frequently used to assess standing balance in these people. There is insufficient information regarding the reliability of these […]
JAMA. 2014 May 21;311(19):1987-97. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.4591. Bennell KL1, Egerton T1, Martin J1, Abbott JH2, Metcalf B1, McManus F1, Sims K3, Pua YH4, Wrigley TV1, Forbes A5, Smith C5, Harris A6, Buchbinder R7. Abstract IMPORTANCE: There is limited evidence supporting use of physical therapy for hip osteoarthritis. OBJECTIVE: To determine efficacy of physical therapy on pain […]
Haik MN, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 May 22. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract 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 […]
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial Phytotherapy Research, 05/28/2014 Clinical Article Panahi Y, et al. – The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical efficacy of curcuminoids in patients suffering from knee OA. Results suggests that curcuminoids represent an effective and safe alternative treatment for OA. PubMed Reference Journal Reference Phytother Res. 2014 May […]
A common component of rehabilitation for patients with patellofemoral paint (PFP) includes strengthening of the quadriceps, performed both in an open- and closed-kinetic chain manner (non-weight-bearing and weight-bearing respectively). Clinicians must consider exercise prescription with respect to minimising patellofemoral joint (PFJ) loading. The aim of the following study was to compare patellofemoral joint (PFJ) stress […]
A prospective cohort pilot study BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 05/19/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Brooks MA, et al. – Although beneficial effects of exercise in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) have been established, only 14 –18% of patients with knee OA receive an exercise from their primary care provider. Patients with knee OA cite […]
A pilot randomized controlled trial BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 05/19/2014 Clinical Article Story Source Journal Reference Cheung C, et al. – This study’s aims were to assess the feasibility and potential efficacy of a Hatha yoga exercise program in managing osteoarthritis (OA)–related symptoms in older women with knee OA. A weekly yoga program with […]
Plantar fasciitis and its relationship with hallux limitus. AuthorsAranda Y, et al. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2014 May;104(3):263-8. doi: 10.7547/0003-0538-104.3.263. Abstract Background : We sought to determine whether patients with plantar fasciitis have limited dorsiflexion in the first metatarsophalangeal joint and which type of foot, pronated or supinated, is most frequently associated with plantar […]
Stanislav Sergienko, BPT, Leonid Kalichman, PT, PhD Published Online: May 14, 2014 Summary Background Shoulder pain is a common problem imposing a considerable burden on the affected person and society. Since interventions targeting traditional musculoskeletal conditions are usually only moderately effective, myofascial origin can be suggested as an alternative possible source of shoulder pain. Objectives […]
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation May 2014 Volume 95, Issue 5, Pages 900–907 Khalil Khayambashi, PT, PhD Abstract Objective To compare the efficacy of posterolateral hip muscle strengthening versus quadriceps strengthening in reducing pain and improving health status in persons with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Design Comparative control trial. Setting Rehabilitation facility. Participants Persons with […]
Pain Med. 2014 May;15(5):842-9. doi: 10.1111/pme.12429. Epub 2014 Mar 18. Castaldo M, Ge HY, Chiarotto A, Villafane JH, Arendt-Nielsen L. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate pain patterns and the distribution of myofascial trigger points (MTPs) in whiplash-associated disorders (WADs II and III) as compared with mechanical neck pain (MNP). METHODS: […]
May 8, 2014 Pitchers who limit the range of motion in their hips could cause injury to their elbow, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Researchers measured pre-season dominant and non-dominant internal (IR), external (ER) and total arc (TA) range of motion (ROM) in seven Division 1 […]
Patellofemoral Update focuses on the causes, prevention and treatment of patellofemoral disorders. The blog is sponsored by The Patellofemoral Foundation whose mission is to improve the care of individuals with anterior knee pain through targeted education and research. The Patellofemoral Foundation offers additional online education resources on its website. Thursday, May 8, 2014 Unfortunately, when an orthopedic surgeon sees a […]
Wassinger Craig Manual Therapy Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 242-245, June 2014 Dynamic standing balance is essential to perform functional activities and is included in the treatment of many lower extremity injuries. Physiotherapists utilize many methods to restore standing balance including stability exercises, functional retraining, and manual therapy. The purpose of this study was […]
Ortop Traumatol Rehabil. 2014 May-Jun;16(3):351-60. doi: 10.5604/15093492.1112959. Truszczyńska A1, Drzał-Grabiec J2, Rąpała K3, Tarnowski A4, Górniak K5, Białecki J6. Abstract BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis is the most common disorder of the musculoskeletal system. A unilateral change in the hip joint changes the position of the pelvis and spine, and therefore the patient’s body posture. Due to the […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 5 Pages: 328-328 Abstract Quadriceps are the muscles on the front of your thigh that help you straighten your knee. When these muscles are not strong, you may feel pain under your kneecap. Quadriceps can be strengthened by performing squats and leg extensions. However, […]
Méndez-SánchezRoberto The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. April 2014, 20(4): 251-257. doi:10.1089/acm.2013.0192. Journal Reference ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the immediate effects of manipulation of bilateral sacroiliac joints (SIJs) on the plantar pressure distribution in asymptomatic participants in the standing position. Design: Randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Participants: Sixty-two asymptomatic men and women (mean age, […]
Am J Sports Med. 2014 Apr;42(4):826-30. doi: 10.1177/0363546513519324. Epub 2014 Feb 5. Liem D1, Buschmann VE, Schmidt C, Gosheger G, Vogler T, Schulte TL, Balke M. Abstract BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of pain and disability of the shoulder. Information on the prevalence and identification of potential risk factors could help in […]
Runhaar J, et al. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2014 Apr 4. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Objectives. The present study aims to investigate the associations between malalignment and incident knee OA after 2.5 years in a high-risk group of 333 middle-aged overweight women (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m(2)) free of clinical and radiological knee OA at baseline.Methods. The […]