Musculoskeletal System

Cervical musculoskeletal impairments and temporomandibular disorders

Armijo-Olivo S, et al. J Oral Maxillofac Res. 2013 Jan 1;3(4):e4. doi: 10.5037/jomr.2012.3404. Abstract OBJECTIVES: The study of cervical muscles and their significance in the development and perpetuation of Temporomandibular Disorders has not been elucidated. Thus this project was designed to investigate the association between cervical musculoskeletal impairments and Temporomandibular Disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A […]

Origin and Development of Muscle Cramps

Marco Alessandro Minetto, Aleš Holobar, Alberto Botter, Dario Farina Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2013;41(1):3-10. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Cramps are sudden, involuntary, painful muscle contractions. Their pathophysiology remains poorly understood. One hypothesis is that cramps result from changes in motor neuron excitability (central origin). Another hypothesis is that they result from spontaneous discharges of the […]

Ligament Injury and Healing: A Review of Current Clinical Diagnostics and Therapeutics

R.A. Hauser Full Text Article: The Open Rehabilitation Journal, 2013, 6, 1-20 Abstract: Ligament injuries are among the most common causes of musculoskeletal joint pain and disability encountered in primary practice today. Ligament injures create disruptions in the balance between joint mobility and joint stability, causing abnormal force transmission through the joint, which results in damage to other […]

Epidural corticosteroid injections in the management of sciatica: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ann Intern Med. 2012 Dec 18;157(12):865-77. Pinto RZ1, Maher CG, Ferreira ML, Hancock M, Oliveira VC, McLachlan AJ, Koes B, Ferreira PH. Abstract BACKGROUND: Existing guidelines and systematic reviews provide inconsistent recommendations on epidural corticosteroid injections for sciatica. Key limitations of existing reviews are the inclusion of trials with active controls of unknown efficacy and […]

The sacroiliac joint: an overview of its anatomy, function and potential clinical implications

Anat. Dec 2012; 221(6): 537–567. Published online Sep 19, 2012. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7580.2012.01564.x PMCID: PMC3512279 The sacroiliac joint: an overview of its anatomy, function and potential clinical implications A Vleeming, M D Schuenke, A T Masi, J E Carreiro, L Danneels, and F H Willard Abstract This article focuses on the (functional) anatomy and biomechanics of […]

The role of forward head correction in management of adolescent idiopathic scoliotic patients: a randomized controlled trial

Clin Rehabil. 2012 Dec;26(12):1123-32. doi: 10.1177/0269215512447085. Epub 2012 Jul 16. Diab AA Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness of forward head correction on three-dimensional posture parameters and functional level in adolescent idiopathic scoliotic patients. DESIGN: A randomized controlled study with three-month follow-up. SETTING: University research laboratory. SUBJECTS: Seventy-six adolescent idiopathic scoliotic patients with Cobb angle […]

Effect of epidural steroid injection on bone mineral density and markers of bone turnover in postmenopausal women

Al-Shoha A, et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012. Show full citation Abstract STUDY DESIGN: A prospective, observational study. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of epidural steroid injection (ESI) on bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: ESIs are used to treat the pain associated with radiculopathy. Although it is known that exogenous steroid […]

Effect of epidural steroid injection on bone mineral density and markers of bone turnover in postmenopausal women

Al-Shoha A, et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 Dec 1;37(25):E1567-71. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318270280e. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: A prospective, observational study. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of epidural steroid injection (ESI) on bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: ESIs are used to treat the pain associated with radiculopathy. Although it is […]

Chiropractic management of frozen shoulder syndrome using a novel technique

A retrospective case series of 50 patients Francis X. Murphy J Chiropr Med Vol.11(4); Dec 2012PMC3706702 PubMed Reference with Full Text Article:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3706702/ Abstract Objective The purpose of this case series is to describe the treatment and outcomes of a series of patients presenting with frozen shoulder syndrome who received a novel chiropractic approach (OTZ […]

The influence of forefoot varus on eccentric hip torque in adolescents

Considering that the muscles involved in hip extension are related to the stabilization of the lumbar spine, hip and knee, these findings bring further enlightenment to the role of foot misalignments as risk factors for injuries in the lower limbs and lumbo-pelvic complex in young subjects.

A manual therapy intervention improves symptoms in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a pilot study.

Rheumatol Int. 2013 May;33(5):1233-41. doi: 10.1007/s00296-012-2507-0. Epub 2012 Oct 11. Maddali Bongi S1, Signorini M, Bassetti M, Del Rosso A, Orlandi M, De Scisciolo G. Abstract In carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), manual therapy interventions (MTI) reduce tissue adhesion and increase wrist mobility. We evaluated the efficacy of a MTI in relieving CTS signs and symptoms. […]

The natural course of low back pain: a systematic critical literature review

Chiropr Man Therap. 2012 Oct 17;20(1):33. doi: 10.1186/2045-709X-20-33. Nadège Lemeunier 1, Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde, Olivier Gagey PMID: 23075327 Abstract Background: Most patients in the secondary care sector consulting for low back pain (LBP) seem to have a more or less constant course of pain during the ensuing year. Fewer patients with LBP in the primary care […]

Differences in thoracic injury causation patterns between seat belt restrained children and adults

Arbogast K Ann Adv Automot Med. 2012;56:213-21. Abstract The objective of this research was to delineate age-based differences in specific thoracic injury diagnoses for seat belt restrained rear seat occupants and describe the associated injury causation in order to provide insight into how the load of the seat belt is transferred to occupants of various […]

Acupuncture in the prophylactic treatment of migraine without aura: a comparison with flunarizine

Allais G, De Lorenzo C, Quirico PE, Airola G, Tolardo G, Mana O, Benedetto C. Headache. 2002 Oct;42(9):855-61. PubMed Reference Abstract OBJECTIVES: In a randomized controlled trial extending over 6 months, we evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture versus flunarizine in the prophylactic treatment of migraine without aura. METHODS: One hundred sixty women with migraines were randomly […]

Vertebral artery strains during high-speed, low amplitude cervical spinal manipulation

W. Herzog Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology Volume 22, Issue 5 , Pages 740-746, October 2012 Journal Reference Abstract Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) has been recognized as an effective treatment modality for many back, neck and musculoskeletal problems. One of the major issues of the use of SMT is its safety, especially with regards to […]

Crystalline Glucosamine Sulfate in the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetic Properties

Lucio C. Rovati, MD, Federica Girolami, PharmD, Stefano Persiani, PhD Ther Adv Musculoskel Dis. 2012;4(3):167-180. Abstract Glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide and a natural constituent of glycosaminoglycans in articular cartilage. When administered exogenously, it is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis as a prescription drug or a dietary supplement. The latter use is mainly supported […]

Treatment of Human Muscle Cells With Popular Dietary Supplements Increase Mitochondrial Function and Metabolic Rate

Roger A Vaughan, Randi Garcia-Smith, Miguel A Barberena, Marco Bisoffi, Kristina Trujillo, Carole A ConnDisclosures Nutr Metab. 2012;9(101) ABSTRACT Background Obesity is a common pathology with increasing incidence, and is associated with increased mortality and healthcare costs. Several treatment options for obesity are currently available ranging from behavioral modifications to pharmaceutical agents. Many popular dietary […]

Assessing the risk of stroke from neck manipulation: a systematic review

Haynes MJ Int J Clin Pract. 2012 Oct;66(10):940-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2012.03004.x. Abstract BACKGROUND: Strokes, typically involving vertebral artery dissection, can follow cervical spinal manipulative therapy, and these types of stroke occur rarely. There is disagreement about whether a strong association between neck manipulation and stroke exists. An earlier systematic review found two relevant studies of association […]

Chronic Low Back Pain Is Associated With Reduced Vertebral Bone Mineral Measures in Community-Dwelling Adults

Chronic Low Back Pain Is Associated With Reduced Vertebral Bone Mineral Measures in Community-Dwelling Adults Andrew M Briggs, Leon M Straker, Angus F Burnett, John D WarkDisclosures BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2012;13(49) ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTION Abstract Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) experienced in middle-age may have important implications for vertebral bone health, although this issue […]

Effectiveness of a Long-term use of a Minimalist Footwear Versus Habitual Shoe on Pain, Function and Mechanical Loads in Knee Osteoarthritis

A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL Francis Trombini-Souza, Ricardo Fuller, Alessandra Matias, Mariane Yokota, Marco Butugan, Claudia Goldenstein-Schainberg, Isabel C N SaccoDisclosures BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2012;13(121) ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTION Abstract Background: Recent studies have shown an important reduction of joint overload during locomotion in elderly women with knee osteoarthritis (OA) after short-term use of minimalist shoes. Our […]