Don’t expect relief to last beyond a few months by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 29, 2019 Pain relief from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in knee osteoarthritis (OA) was rapid but declined over time, a large meta-analysis demonstrated. Data from 72 randomized controlled trials found that statistically significant reductions in pain peaked […]
Layci J. Harrison, PhD, LAT, ATC; Lindsey K. Lepley, PhD, ATC; Dana K. Fuller, PhD; Jennifer L. Caputo, PhD, CSCS, MX Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20181107-01 Abstract PURPOSE:To evaluate cross-over effect balance training after knee surgery. METHODS:Individuals with a history of knee surgery (N = 10) were randomized to balance training or control […]
But no benefit seen with fish oil sans fish by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 27, 2019 Consumption of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA), which are contained in fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines, was associated with a significant decrease in the risk of gout flares, a large online […]
Athletic Training and Sports Health Care SPORTS MEDICINE DIGEST Kristen M. Agena, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES; Cailee E. Welch Bacon, PhD, ATC; Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2020;12(2):56-58https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20190207-04 Posted March 26, 2019 Abstract Haslerud S, Magnussen LH, Joensen J, Lopes-Martins RA, Bjordal JM. The efficacy of low-level […]
SPORTS MEDICINE DIGEST Kristen M. Agena, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES; Cailee E. Welch Bacon, PhD, ATC; Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20190207-04 Posted March 26, 2019 Abstract Haslerud S, Magnussen LH, Joensen J, Lopes-Martins RA, Bjordal JM. The efficacy of low-level laser therapy for shoulder tendinopathy: a […]
Surgeons say it’s feasible in even severely obese patients, but beware of complications by Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 19, 2019 LAS VEGAS — Simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (SBTKA) is a feasible option for many patients, including those who are severely obese, according to authors of a pair of new studies that […]
Int J Prev Med. 2019; 10: 38. Published online 2019 Mar 15. doi: 10.4103/ijpvm.IJPVM_212_17 PMCID: PMC6425770 PMID: 30967924 Mohammad Hosein Ebrahimzadeh Abstract Background: the aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and effect of depression and anxiety on the shoulder range of motion, as well as the objective and subjective symptoms in patients […]
Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:49 Issue:3 Pages:192–201 DOI:10.2519/jospt.2019.8194 Background Manual therapy has been demonstrated to reduce pain and improve function in patients with frozen shoulder contracture syndrome (FSCS), but no evidence exists to support one form of manual therapy over another. This case series describes both short- and long-term outcomes after a manual therapy program […]
Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2019 Jul;27(7):1064-1074. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.03.003. Epub 2019 Mar 25. Fu S, Thompson C2, Ali A, Wang W, Chapple JP, Mitchison HM, Beales PL, Wann AKT, Knight MM. Abstract OBJECTIVE: Physiological mechanical loading reduces inflammatory signalling in numerous cell types including articular chondrocytes however the mechanism responsible remains unclear. This study investigates the role of […]
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 18, Issue 1, March 2019, Pages 9-18 Alireza Motealleh PhD, PT Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of core neuromuscular training on pain, balance, and performance in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Methods This randomized single-blind trial was based on a convenience sample […]
March 25, 2019 LAS VEGAS — Although corticosteroid injections appear to offer short-term benefits regarding pain and function for patients with knee arthritis, a presenter here noted no guidance is available in the terms of frequency and dosage. In his presentation at The Knee Society Specialty Day at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual […]
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage — Gersing AS, et al. | March 01, 2019 In this investigation, researchers studied changes in the composition of knee cartilage in overweight and obese participants with constant weight vs those with weight loss over 96 months, and evaluated how different weight loss regimens are associated with these changes. The study sample […]
J Ultrasound Med. 2019 Feb 27. doi: 10.1002/jum.14973. [Epub ahead of print] Briani RV Abstract OBJECTIVES: To compare trunk muscle thickness of women with and without patellofemoral pain (PFP) and to assess the association of trunk muscle thickness with self-reported pain of women with PFP. METHODS: Forty-four women were recruited and divided into 2 groups: […]
Nicola M. Parry, DVM February 15, 2019 The majority of knee and hip replacements can be expected to last 25 years, according to two new studies. Jonathan T. Evans, MRCS, Bristol Medical School, Southmead Hospital, United Kingdom, and colleagues conducted both studies. Their findings were published online February 14 in the Lancet. Overall, approximately 82% of primary total […]
Janis C. Kelly February 08, 2019 Patients with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (KOA) who used intra-articular corticosteroids (IACs) experienced substantially faster disease progression than those in a matched group who had not received IACs. However, experts caution that the difference in progression rates might reflect underlying differences that influenced the decision to treat with IACs. Thus, […]
Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018 Volume:49 Issue:2 Pages:80–86 DOI:10.2519/jospt.2019.8280 Background Radiographs of the feet are the reference standard for measuring the hallux valgus angle. However, the availability and use of radiographs are constrained due to cost and radiation exposure. Less invasive, nonradiographic assessments have been proposed, although measurement using self-photography has not been reported. Objectives To […]
Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018 Volume:49 Issue:2 Pages:55–63 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8483 Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) results in substantial societal costs and can be treated either by nonsurgical or surgical approaches. Objective To evaluate differences in cost-effectiveness of manual physical therapy versus surgery in women with CTS. Methods In this randomized clinical […]
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage — Thorlund JB, et al. | January 24, 2019 In this study, researchers quantified opioid use in patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA), and calculated the proportion of opioids in the population attributable to patients with OA. Study participants included 751,579 inhabitants of southern Sweden aged ≥ 35 years (in 2015). […]