Musculoskeletal System

Curcuma Longa Effective for Knee Osteoarthritic Pain

October 01, 2020 Annals of Internal Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized controlled trial examined the use curcumin over 12 weeks for treatment of osteoarthritis. Use of curcumin improved pain for patients, but did not improve effusion volumes or relaxation time of the lateral femoral cartilage when compared with placebo. Curcumin is presented as a potential […]

Effectiveness of chiropractic modality on chronic low back pain patients, A quasi-experimental study

Research Square Behdokht Aleali, Mohammad Hossein Sharifi, Malihe Sousani, Alireza Salehi DOI:  10.21203/rs.3.rs-81428/v1 28 Sep, 2020 Abstract Background Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent diseases in the developed and developing countries, which imposes high socioeconomic burden on both the individual and the community. There are limited studies that explain the clinically […]

Accuracy of the Diagnostic Tests of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Available online 12 September 2020 ParisaNejati MD, MPH Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of motion palpation and pain provocation compared with sacroiliac joint (SIJ) block as the gold-standard assessment method of patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). Methods A cross-sectional study was […]

Diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnostic Test Accuracy of Scales, Questionnaires, and Hand Symptom Diagrams—A Systematic Review

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:September 16, 2020Volume0Issue0Pages1-47 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2020.9599 Abstract Objective To summarize and evaluate research on the accuracy of clinical diagnostic scales, questionnaires and hand symptom diagrams/maps (HSD) used for diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Design Systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy. Literature Search A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE, […]

Myths about back pain that make it worse

Kathryn O’Connell | September 16, 2020 Is your sedentary time racking up during the pandemic? Spending more time on Zoom calls? More time catching up on Netflix series? Less time exercising? Then you might be one of nearly 65 million American adults who has experienced a recent episode of back pain. Back problems are among […]

Spinal manipulation for subacute and chronic lumbar radiculopathy: a randomized controlled trial

The American Journal of Medicine Author: Seyedezahra Hosseini Ghasabmahaleh Published:September 12, 2020DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.08.005 Abstract Objective We evaluated the efficacy of spinal manipulation for the management of non-acute lumbar radiculopathy. Methods In a university hospital we performed a randomized controlled trial with two parallel arms. Patients (n=44) with unilateral radicular low back pain lasting more than 4 […]

The impact of the position of the head on the functioning of the human body: a systematic review

Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2020 Sep 17;33(5):559-568. doi: 10.13075/ijomeh.1896.01585. Epub 2020 Jul 23. Elżbieta Szczygieł 1, Natalia Fudacz 1, Joanna Golec 1, Edward Golec 1 PMID: 32713947 DOI: 10.13075/ijomeh.1896.01585 Abstract The head is an important element of the biokinetic chain. Under physiological conditions, it should extend along the midline of the body. Due […]

Relationship Between Intensity of Neck Pain and Disability and Shoulder Pain and Disability in Individuals With Subacromial Impingement Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study

JMPT VOLUME 43, ISSUE 7, P691-699, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020 Thiele de Cássia Libardoni, PT, MSc Abstract Objective This study aimed to verify a possible relationship between shoulder disability and shoulder pain intensity and the variables related to cervical-spine dysfunction, and determine which of these can differentiate moderate to severe shoulder pain (>4 on a numerical […]

The Utilization of Joint Mobilization As Part of a Comprehensive Program to Manage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Josiah D. Sault, DPT Dhinu J. Jayaseelan, DPT John J. Mischke, DPT Andrew A. Post, DPT Published:August 26, 2020DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2020.02.001 Abstract Objective The purpose of this review is to identify the role of joint mobilization for individuals with Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods A systematic search of 5 electronic databases […]

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Bracing Success Is Influenced by Time in Brace

Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of BrAIST and ISICO Cohorts Dolan, Lori A. PhDa; Donzelli, Sabrina MDb; Zaina, Fabio MDb; Weinstein, Stuart L. MDa; Negrini, Stefano MDb,c,dAuthor Information SPINE: September 1, 2020 – Volume 45 – Issue 17 – p 1193-1199 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003506 Study Design. Comparative effectiveness study Objective. To evaluate factors leading to higher percentage of […]

Mechanisms and Origins of Spinal Pain: from Molecules to Anatomy, with Diagnostic Clues and Imaging Findings

RadioGraphics VOL. 40, NO. 4 Yoshiaki Ota Abstract Spinal pain, especially low back pain, is a widespread clinical and diagnostic problem for both patients and physicians, because back pain has an equivalently wide variety of causes and provocations. Spinal pain, especially low back pain (LBP), is a widespread clinical and diagnostic problem for both patients […]

Is Your Teenager At Risk of Dying From Heart Failure? What Every Parent MUST Know to Prevent Sudden Death!

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S., CFMP An athletic 20 year man is playing basketball and suddenly collapses on the court and dies. On a hot July day, a young and vibrant college football player suddenly makes a great tackle and never gets up.. only to be pronounced dead 5 minutes later. High School track […]

Does cartilage loss cause pain in osteoarthritis and if so, how much?

Bacon K, LaValley MP, Jafarzadeh SR, et al Does cartilage loss cause pain in osteoarthritis and if so, how much? Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2020;79:1105-1110. Abstract Objectives Although treatment development in osteoarthritis (OA) focuses on chondroprotection, it is unclear how much preventing cartilage loss reduces joint pain. It is also unclear how nociceptive tissues may be involved. Methods Using data from the […]

Predictors of low back disability in chiropractic and physical therapy settings

Published: 12 August 2020 Chiropractic & Manual Therapies Volume 28, Article number: 41 (2020) Abstract Background Predicting ongoing disability for chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP) is important to avoid prolonged disability. Objective Determine predictors of disability at 6 month follow-up in patients with LBP at medium risk of ongoing disability. Methods Baseline data was collected […]

Immediate effects of cervicothoracic junction mobilization versus thoracic manipulation on the range of motion and pain in mechanical neck pain with cervicothoracic junction dysfunction: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Shriya Joshi Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 28, Article number: 38 (2020) Abstract Background Cervicothoracic (CT) junction hypomobility has been proposed as a contributing factor for neck pain. However, there are limited studies that compared the effect of CT junction mobilization against an effective intervention in neck pain. Thoracic spine manipulation is a nonspecific intervention […]

Manual Therapy Versus Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 4-Year Follow-up From a Randomized Controlled Trial

César Fernández-de-las-Peñas Physical Therapy, pzaa150, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa150 Published: 06 August 2020 Abstract Objective No study has investigated the effects longer than 1-year of manual therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of manual therapy versus surgery at 4-year follow-up and to compare the post-study surgery rate in […]

Effectiveness of Cervical Spine High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Thrust Added to Behavioral Education, Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Exercise for People With Temporomandibular Disorder With Myalgia: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:July 31, 2020 Volume50Issue8Pages455-465 Abstract Objective To determine the immediate and short-term effects of adding cervical spine high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust (HVLAT) to behavioral education, soft tissue mobilization, and a home exercise program on pain and dysfunction for people with a primary complaint of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) with […]

Physical fitness in older women with osteoporosis and vertebral fracture after a resistance and balance exercise programme: 3-month post-intervention follow- up of a randomised controlled trial

Stanghelle B, Bentzen H, Giangregorio L, et al BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders|July 20, 2020 This study was sought to explore habitual walking speed and other health-related outcomes after cessation of a 3-month exercise intervention. Researchers carried out a follow-up study performing 3 months post-intervention of a randomized controlled trial. They randomized a sum of 149 community-dwelling Norwegian […]

Regular supplementation with resveratrol improves bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: A randomized, placebo‐controlled trial

Wong RHX, Zaw JJT, Xian CJ, et al Journal of Bone and Mineral Research July 15, 2020 This research was conducted to evaluate if resveratrol supplementation could improve bone health in postmenopausal women. Researchers conducted a Resveratrol for Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW) trial which was a 24‐month randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, two‐period crossover intervention conducted […]

Disc height discrepancy between supine and standing positions as a screening metric for discogenic back pain in patients with disc degeneration

July 14, 2020 Seong Son, MD, Ph.D. The Spine Journal Published:July 17, 2020DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2020.07.006 Highlight The diagnosis of discogenic low back pain (LBP) in early to middle stage disc degeneration (Pfirrmann grade II, III, or IV) of the lumbar spine is ambiguous, unless a discography is performed. The disc height (DH) discrepancy ratio between supine and […]