A report of two cases Yousef Marwan, MBBS The Spine Journal Available online 2 October 2013 Abstract Background context Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ECSWT) has been used widely for musculoskeletal conditions; however, no reports are available about its use for coccydynia. Purpose Study the effect of ECSWT in relieving pain of coccydynia. Study design Case […]
Sonia Sahli, PhD The Spine Journal Available online 2 October 2013 Abstract Background context Concerns have been raised about the effect of backpack carrying on adolescent balance. For adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) subjects, the effect of backpack carrying method on their balance has not been determined. Our aim is to examine the effects of backpack […]
High blood flow in painful cervical soft tissue: An ultrasound pilot study Hatem Kalawy Scandinavian Journal of Pain Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 173-179, October 2013 Highlights •Painful neck regions in patients with whiplash-associated disorder were studied. •Grey scale ultrasound and colour Doppler were used to confirm high blood flow. •Whiplash patients had higher […]
For the first time many different treatment strategies for sciatica have been compared in the same systematic review and meta-analysis…..
Naohisa Miyakoshi, MD, PhD The Spine Journal: Available online 3 October 2013 Abstract Background Context Sacral rib represents an uncommon pathology in which rib-like structures arise from the sacrum. Supernumerary ribs may occur at any level of the spine, but supernumerary ribs in the sacrococcygeal area are extremely rare. Purpose To present the case of […]
Brief review: Piriformis syndrome: etiology, diagnosis, and management Jankovic D, et al. Can J Anaesth. 2013 Oct;60(10):1003-1012. Epub 2013 Jul 27. Abstract PURPOSE: In this narrative review, we aim to provide the pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria of the piriformis syndrome (PS), an underdiagnosed cause of buttock and leg pain that can be difficult to treat. […]
Hancock MJ, et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 May 15;36(11):E712-9. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181ee7f78. Affiliation Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Cross sectional OBJECTIVE: To investigate the ability of the neurological examination to identify the specific level of a disc herniation in patients with sciatica and confirmed disc herniation. SUMMARY OF […]
Schmid A, et al. Man Ther. 2008 Oct;13(5):387-96. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2007.12.007. Epub 2008 Mar 3. Affiliation Uniklinik Balgrist, Department of Physiotherapy, Forchstrasse 340, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland. anninaschmid@hotmail.com Abstract Segmental neurological modulation, neural hysteresis and biomechanical effects have been proposed as mechanisms underpinning the effects of manual therapy. An increasing number of studies hypothesise activation of the […]
Julian Daligadu, MHSc Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics: Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 527-537, October 2013 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was investigate whether there are alterations in cerebellar output in a subclinical neck pain (SCNP) group and whether spinal manipulation before motor sequence learning might restore the baseline functional relationship […]
A Prospective Cohort Study With 3-Month Follow-Up Cynthia K. Peterson, RN, DC, M.Med.E Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics: Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 461-467, October 2013 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate outcomes of patients with cervical radiculopathy from cervical disk herniation (CDH) who are treated with spinal manipulative […]
Efficacy of a static progressive stretch device as an adjunct to physical therapy in treating adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a prospective, randomised study. Ibrahim M, et al. Physiotherapy. 2013 Oct 3. pii: S0031-9406(13)00085-0. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2013.08.006. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: Stress relaxation and static progressive stretch are techniques used for non-surgical restoration of […]
IMNG Medical Media, 2013 Feb 25, S Worcester Full Story at Practice Update: http://www.practiceupdate.com/Explore/News/?id=1909 (André’s note: but then there is this to consider….….Conclusions: Higher dietary calcium from nondairy or dairy sources is independently associated with a lower kidney stone risk.The Journal of Urology Dietary Calcium From Dairy and Nondairy Sources, and Risk of Symptomatic Kidney […]
Is Radiation-Free Diagnostic Monitoring of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Feasible Using Upright Positional Magnetic Resonance Imaging? Diefenbach, Christopher BS Spine: 01 April 2013 – Volume 38 – Issue 7 – p 576–580 Abstract Study Design. Prospective clinical trial. Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine if an upright positional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol […]
A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial in Comparison With Diclofenac and Placebo von Heymann, Wolfgang J. Dr. Med Spine: 01 April 2013 – Volume 38 – Issue 7 – p 540–548 Abstract Study Design. A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, parallel trial with 3 arms. Objective. To investigate in acute nonspecific low back pain (LBP) the effectiveness of […]
Surgery Versus Non-Surgical Treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy A prospective, randomized study comparing surgery plus physiotherapy with physiotherapy alone with a two year follow-up Engquist, Markus MD Abstract Study Design. Prospective randomized controlled trial. Objective. To study the outcome of anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) combined with a structured physiotherapy program compared to the same […]