The Natural History of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Cervical Spine With 2- to 7-Year Follow-up Park, Moon Soo MD, PhD http://journals.lww.com/spinejournal/Abstract/2013/02150/The_Natural_History_of_Degenerative.19.aspx Spine: 15 February 2013 – Volume 38 – Issue 4 – p E205–E210 Abstract Study Design. Retrospective study. Objective. To determine whether cervical degenerative spondylolisthesis is unstable and/or progresses. Summary of Background Data. Cervical […]
Published: Feb 11, 2013 By Crystal Phend , Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Action Points A noninvasive device that electrically stimulates the trigeminal nerve prevented migraines for patients whose episodes were not well controlled by medication alone. Note that the Cefaly device consists of an eye glasses-style band with a self-adhesive electrode above […]
A Critical Review of the Literature Jon Adams, PhD, Gaery Barbery, MPH, Chi-Wai Lui, PhD Headache. 2013;53(3):459-473. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Contexts.—An evidence base for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) consumption within general populations is emerging. However, research data on CAM use for headache disorders remain poorly documented. This paper, constituting the first critical review of […]
Mimics, Borderlands and Chameleons Heather Angus-Leppan Pract Neurol. 2013;13(5):308-318. Diagnostically, headache is the easy part of migraine. It is the surrounds of migraine—the aura, prodrome and postdrome—that can be most challenging, and confused with other pathologies. This article examines the definition and variants of migraine; alternative diagnoses for which migraine may be mistaken (mimics); conditions […]
Davis CG. Journal J Forensic Leg Med. 2013 Feb;20(2):74-85. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2012.05.004. Epub 2012 Jul 4. Affiliation cdavisdc@yahoo.com Abstract This article is to provide insights into the mechanisms underlying chronic pain from whiplash injury. Studies show that injury produces plasticity changes of different neuronal structures that are responsible for amplification of nociception and exaggerated pain responses. […]
Haavik H J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 Feb;34(2):88-97. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.12.009. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study were to investigate whether elbow joint position sense (JPS) accuracy differs between participants with a history of subclinical neck pain (SCNP) and those with no neck complaints and to determine whether adjusting dysfunctional cervical segments in the SCNP […]
A Systematic Review Tristan P. Dew, BSc, PhD; Gary Williamson, BSc, PhD Menopause. 2013;20(11):1207-1215. Abstract Concerns regarding hormone therapy safety have led to interest in the use of phytoestrogens for a variety of menopause-related health complaints. Recent meta-analyses concerning soy and postmenopausal bone mineral density, flax and serum cholesterol indicate that significant benefits may be […]
Juha-Pekka Kulmala; Janne Avela; Kati Pasanen; Jari Parkkari Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013;45(12):2306-2313. Abstract Purpose: Knee pain and Achilles tendinopathies are the most common complaints among runners. The differences in the running mechanics may play an important role in the pathogenesis of lower limb overuse injuries. However, the effect of a runner’s foot strike pattern […]
Australas Phys Eng Sci Med. 2013 Mar;36(1):27-33. doi: 10.1007/s13246-013-0182-4. Epub 2013 Jan 25. Straightened cervical lordosis causes stress concentration: a finite element model study. Wei W, Liao S, Shi S, Fei J, Wang Y, Chen C. Abstract In this study, we propose a finite element analysis of the complete cervical spine with straightened and normal […]
Howard Vernon J Arthritis 3:e107. doi: Full Text Article: http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/manipulation-manual-therapy-in-the-treatment-of-osteoarthritis-2167-7921.1000e107.php Manual manipulation has a long history in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain [1]. Manipulation for the treatment of spinal pain conditions has become widely accepted as a result of numerous clinical trials, systematic reviews and clinical guidelines [2–4]. Surveys of chiropractic practice confirm that the […]
Vernon H (2013) Manipulation/Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis J Arthritis 3:e107. doi: Full Text Article: http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/manipulation-manual-therapy-in-the-treatment-of-osteoarthritis-2167-7921.1000e107.php?aid=12806 Manual manipulation has a long history in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain [1]. Manipulation for the treatment of spinal pain conditions has become widely accepted as a result of numerous clinical trials, systematic reviews and clinical guidelines [2-4]. […]
J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 2013 Jan;4(1):16-20. doi: 10.4103/0974-8237.121619. Clinical correlation of magnetic resonance imaging with symptom complex in prolapsed intervertebral disc disease: A cross-sectional double blind analysis. Bajpai J1, Saini S1, Singh R1. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Low backache (LBA) is one of the most common problems and herniated lumbar disc is one of the most commonly […]
Health Care Providers’ Recommendations for Physical Activity and Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines Among Adults With Arthritis Shamly Austin, PhD; Haiyan Qu, PhD; Richard M. Shewchuk, PhD Disclosures Prev Chronic Dis. 2013;10 Abstract Introduction Physical activity is beneficial for reducing pain and improving health-related quality of life among people with arthritis. However, physical inactivity is […]
By Michael Smith, North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Published: January 15, 2013 Full Story Action Points These studies were published as abstracts and will be presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. These studies suggest that migraine with aura appears to be […]
Margareta C Nordin, Federico Balagué Evid Based Med. 2013;18(2):63-64. Abstract Commentary on: Albert HB, Manniche C. The efficacy of systematic active conservative treatment for patients with severe sciatica: a single-blind, randomized, clinical, controlled trial. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2012;37:531–42. Context The role of conservative treatment and exercise still remain uncertain for severe sciatica. Methods This […]
Risk Factors For Persistent Problems Following Acute Whiplash Injury: Update Of A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Authors: David M. Walton, PT, PhD Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2013, Volume: 43 Issue: 2 Pages: 31-43 doi:10.2519/jospt.2013.4507 Study Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Objective To update a previous review and meta-analysis on risk factors […]