Gebremariam L,et al. Show allJournal Br J Sports Med. 2013 Nov 11. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091802. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: The subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) includes the rotator cuff syndrome, tendonitis and bursitis of the shoulder. Treatment includes surgical and non-surgical modalities. Non-surgical treatment is used to reduce pain, to decrease the subacromial inflammation, to […]
Steven Fox November 19, 2013 Milk consumption during adolescence is not associated with decreased risk for hip fracture later in life, according to results from a new study. In fact, high consumption of milk may actually up risk by increasing height. The study was published online November 18 in JAMA Pediatrics. “Greater milk consumption during childhood and adolescence contributes to […]
Leon Chaitow’s Website: http://leonchaitow.com/2013/08/04/what-causes-chronic-pelvic-pain/ The summary below is taken from chapter one of my coauthored book (with Dr Ruth Lovegrove): Chronic Pelvic Pain & Dysfunction. This information highlights the complexity of CPP – and the multiple background possibilities that feed into both its onset, and its maintenance. The subtitle of the book – Practical Physical Medicine […]
Authors: Rhon, Daniel1; Deyle, Gail2; Gill, Norman2; Rendeiro, Daniel3 Source: Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, Volume 21, Number 4, 2013 , pp. 220-228(9) Abstract: Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes disability among the elderly and is often associated with impaired balance and proprioception. Perturbation exercises may help improve these impairments. Although manual physical therapy is […]
A systematic review Authors: Howard, Paul D; Dolan, Andrea N; Falco, Anthony N; Holland, Brett M; Wilkinson, Caitlin F; Zink, Anna M Source: Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, Volume 21, Number 4, 2013 , pp. 213-219(7) Abstract: Study design: Systematic literature review. Objective: To investigate the various conservative interventions for coccydynia and determine their effectiveness. […]
Michele Maiers, DC, MPH The Spine Journal: Available online 16 November 2013: In Press Abstract Background Context Neck pain, common among the elderly population, has considerable implications on health and quality of life. Evidence supports the use of spinal manipulative therapy and exercise to treat neck pain; however, no studies to date have evaluated the […]
Kevin K. Cheng, PhD The Spine Journal: Available online 16 November 2013: In Press Abstract Background context It is well-established that disc mechanical properties degrade with degeneration. However, prior studies utilized cadaveric tissues from donors with undefined back pain history. Disc degeneration may present with pain at the affected motion segment, or it may be […]
A randomized-controlled trial L. H. Visser European Spine Journal October 2013, Volume 22, Issue 10, pp 2310-2317 Abstract Purpose The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) may be a cause of sciatica. The aim of this study was to assess which treatment is successful for SIJ-related back and leg pain. Methods Using a single-blinded randomised trial, we assessed […]