October 21, 2013 A genetic variation found after searching the genome of families in China, Japan and Finland with a history of lumbar disc degeneration has been linked to an increased susceptibility to the disease, according to researchers from the University of Hong Kong. “Our finding provides a key functional link of this variant form […]
Shi DL, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2012 Jan 1;25(4):291-7. doi: 10.3233/BMR-2012-0345. Abstract The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injury has continued to increase over the last two decades. This injury is associated with abnormal gait patterns and osteoarthritis of the knee. In order to accelerate recovery, the introduction of core stability exercises into […]
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Published: Oct 17, 2013 By John Gever Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ANA/42345 Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. NEW ORLEANS — About half of patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) seen […]
Published: Oct 17, 2013 By Sarah Wickline Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ANA/42350 Action Points This study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. NEW ORLEANS — Despite current guidelines that recommend against CT or MRI for uncomplicated headaches, […]
Yaniv Shmushkevich, BPT Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 434-439, October 2013 Summary Background There is an ongoing debate about the myofascial component, characterized by the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in lateral epicondylalgia (LE). Objectives To review current evidence of the association between myofascial pain and LE, […]
Douglas C. Bauer, M.D. N Engl J Med 2013; 369:1537-1543October 17, 2013DOI: 10.1056/NEJMcp1210380 This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they exist. The article ends with the author’s clinical recommendations. A 62-year-old healthy woman presents for […]
Eur Spine J. 2013 Oct;22(10):2310-7. doi: 10.1007/s00586-013-2833-2. Epub 2013 May 30. Treatment of the sacroiliac joint in patients with leg pain: a randomized-controlled trial. Visser LH, Woudenberg NP, de Bont J, van Eijs F, Verwer K, Jenniskens H, Den Oudsten BL. Abstract PURPOSE: The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) may be a cause of sciatica. The aim of this study was to assess which […]
JAMA 2013 Oct 01;310(13)1353-1368, JE Manson, RT Chlebowski, ML Stefanick, AK Aragaki, JE Rossouw, RL Prentice, G Anderson, BV Howard, CA Thomson, AZ Lacroix, J Wactawski-Wende, RD Jackson, M Limacher, KL Margolis, S Wassertheil-Smoller, SA Beresford, JA Cauley, CB Eaton, M Gass, J Hsia, KC Johnson, C Kooperberg, LH Kuller, CE Lewis, S Liu, LW […]
Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092535 Review Sensory and motor deficits exist on the non-injured side of patients with unilateral tendon pain and disability—implications for central nervous system involvement: a systematic review with meta-analysis L J Heales Abstract Introduction Tendinopathy manifests as activity-related tendon pain with associated motor and sensory impairments. Tendon tissue changes in animals […]
For primary care patients with OA of the hip, a combined intervention of MT and PE was more effective than a MCI
AuthorsSmith JT, et al. Show all Journal Foot Ankle Int. 2013 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Foot and Ankle Injuries AuthorsSmith JT, et al. Show all Journal Foot Ankle Int. 2013 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation Brigham Foot and Ankle Center at the Faulkner, […]