Comparative short-term effects of two thoracic spinal manipulation techniques in subjects with chronic mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial Amaloha Casanova-Méndez Manual Therapy Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 324-330, August 2014 Abstract The purpose of this study was to measure changes in biomechanical dysfunction following osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) and to assess how […]
Foot (Edinb). 2014 Jun;24(2):75-80. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2014.03.004. Epub 2014 Mar 19. Kendall JC1, Bird AR2, Azari MF3. Author information Abstract Mechanical low back pain (LBP) is a very common, expensive, and significant health issue in the western world. Functional musculoskeletal conditions are widely thought to cause mechanical low back pain. The role of foot posture and […]
Jeffrey M. Muir J Chiropr Med. Dec 2012; 11(4): 254–259. Full Text Article Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to report the chiropractic management of a patient with low back pain and Castellvi type II lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV). Clinical Features A patient with previously undiagnosed LSTV presented with moderate low back pain. […]
Eur Spine J. 2014 Jun;23(6):1282-301. doi: 10.1007/s00586-014-3262-6. Epub 2014 Mar 15. Ammendolia C1, Stuber K, Tomkins-Lane C, Schneider M, Rampersaud YR, Furlan AD, Kennedy CA. Author information Abstract PURPOSE: To investigate what interventions can improve walking ability in neurogenic claudication with lumbar spinal stenosis. METHODS: We searched CENTRAL, Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL and ICL databases up […]
Lumbosacral transitional vertebra in a population-based study of 5860 individuals: Prevalence and relationship to low back pain Min Tang European Journal of Radiology Articles in Press Abstract Purpose To investigate the prevalence of lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV) within the Chinese Han population, and to determine whether LSTV correlates with low back pain (LBP) and gluteal […]
Rajeswaran G Skeletal Radiol. 2014 Jul;43(7):925-32. doi: 10.1007/s00256-014-1862-1. Epub 2014 Apr 2. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the MRI findings in the lumbar spines of asymptomatic elite junior tennis players. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The lumbar spine MRI studies of 98 asymptomatic junior elite tennis players (51 male, 47 female) with a mean age of 18 years […]
Clinical response and relapse in patients with chronic low back pain following osteopathic manual treatment: Results from the OSTEOPATHIC Trial John C. Licciardoneemail, Subhash Aryal Received: February 24, 2014; Received in revised form: May 15, 2014; Accepted: May 21, 2014; Published Online: June 04, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2014.05.012 Clinical response and relapse following a regimen of […]
Effects of Kinesio® Tape in low back muscle fatigue: randomized, controlled, doubled-blinded clinical trial on healthy subjects. Randomized controlled trial Álvarez-Álvarez S, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014. Citation J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014;27(2):203-12. doi: 10.3233/BMR-130437. Abstract BACKGROUND: Muscle fatigue of the trunk extensor musculature plays a considerable role in chronic low back pain (LBP). […]
Antonio I. Cuesta-Vargas, PhD Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 95, Issue 6, Pages 1093–1099, June 2014 Journal Reference Full Text PDF Abstract Objective To analyze the ability to discriminate between healthy individuals and individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) by measuring the relation between patient-reported outcomes and objective clinical outcome measures […]
Carl M. Shapiro, DO Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America Volume 25, Issue 2, May 2014, Pages 319–340 This link only shows the KEY POINTS and part of the INTRODUCTION. Impressive nevertheless. Journal Reference
The Washington Post By Jill U. Adams, Published: May 26, 2014 Story Source Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting more than one in four adults every year, and a popular reason for physician visits. But most people recover from back pain whether they’re treated medically or not, says Wolf Mehling, a professor […]
This is a video from the National Institute of Health. You are going to have to be a nerd like me to watch this, but since it is a lecture from a doctor I highly respect, it was easier for me : ) Runtime: 00:57:33 [Watch video]
Retrospective analysis of data from the longitudinal assessment of imaging and disability of the back (LAIDBACK) BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 05/13/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Suri P, et al. – There are few longitudinal cohort studies examining associations between incident MRI findings and incident spine–related symptom outcomes. Prior studies do not discriminate between the two distinct outcomes […]
Longitudinal associations between incident lumbar spine MRI findings and chronic low back pain or radicular symptoms: retrospective analysis of data from the longitudinal assessment of imaging and disability of the back (LAIDBACK) Pradeep Suri BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders201415:152 https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-15-152 © Suri et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2014 Received: 20 November 2013 Accepted: 6 May 2014 Published: 13 May 2014 Abstract Background There are few longitudinal […]
A Delphi survey of pilates-trained physical therapists Physical Therapy, 05/12/2014 Clinical Article Wells C, et al. – The objective of this study was to establish a consensus regarding the indications, contraindications, and precautions of Pilates exercise and the potential benefits and risks of Pilates exercise for people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). These findings […]
J Man Manip Ther. 2014 May; 22(2): 59–74. doi: 10.1179/2042618613Y.0000000041 PMCID: PMC4017797 PMID: 24976749 Benjamin Hidalgo Abstract Objective to review and update the evidence for different forms of manual therapy (MT) for patients with different stages of non-specific low back pain (LBP). Data sources MEDLINE, Cochrane-Register-of-Controlled-Trials, PEDro, EMBASE. Method A systematic review of MT with […]
Indian Journal of Orthopedic Surgery Year : 2014 | Volume : 48 | Issue : 2 | Page : 127-135 Ashutosh B Sabnis, Ashish D Diwan Abstract Herniation of nucleus pulposus leading to leg pain is the commonest indication for lumbar spine surgery. However, there is no consensus when to stop conservative treatment and when […]
The efficacy of manual therapy and exercise for different stages of non-specific low back pain: an update of systematic reviews. Hidalgo B1, Detrembleur C1, Hall T2, Mahaudens P3, Nielens H3. J Man Manip Ther. 2014 May;22(2):59-74. doi: 10.1179/2042618613Y.0000000041. PubMed Reference Abstract OBJECTIVE: to review and update the evidence for different forms of manual therapy (MT) […]
May 3, 2014 by Dr Matthew D. Long One of the most important aspects of patient care is offering an accurate prognosis for any given condition. Whether we see our role as an expert diagnostician in the neuromusculoskeletal system, or in a more functional role as a facilitator of greater wellbeing, our patients do expect […]
Two-year comprehensive medical management of degenerative lumbar spine disease (lumbar spondylolisthesis, stenosis, or disc herniation): a value analysis of cost, pain, disability, and quality of life. Parker SL, et al. J Neurosurg Spine. 2014 May 2. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Object Current health care reform calls for a reduction of procedures and treatments that […]