Musculoskeletal System

Effectiveness and optimal dosage of exercise training for chronic non-specific neck pain: A systematic review with a narrative synthesis – Full Text Article

PLOS ONE Jonathan Price, Alison Rushton, Isaak Tyros, Vasileios Tyros, Nicola R Heneghan Published: June 10, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234511 Abstract Background Clinical guidelines make vague recommendations as to exercise training (ET) type and dosage to manage chronic non-specific neck pain (CNSNP). Objective To synthesise evidence on the effectiveness of different ET programmes to reduce CNSNP and […]

The immediate effect of lumbopelvic manipulation on knee pain, knee position sense, and balance in patients with patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 24, Issue 3, July 2020, Pages 71-77 AlirezaMotealleh Abstract Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder. Quadriceps and core muscle neuromuscular control impairments are frequently associated with PFP. Lumbopelvic manipulation (LPM) has been shown to improve quadriceps and core muscle activation and decrease their inhibition, but […]

Effectiveness of spinal manipulation and myofascial release compared with spinal manipulation alone on health-related outcomes in individuals with non-specific low back pain: randomized controlled trial

Physiotherapy Volume 107, June 2020, Pages 71-80 Taise AngeliBoff Abstract Objective To investigate the effectiveness of spinal manipulation combined with myofascial release compared with spinal manipulation alone, in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP). Design Randomized controlled trial with three months follow-up. Setting Rehabilitation clinic. Participants Seventy-two individuals (between 18 and 50 years […]

Association of Migraine With Aura and Other Risk Factors With Incident Cardiovascular Disease in Women

June 9, 2020 Tobias Kurth, MD, ScD JAMA. 2020;323(22):2281-2289. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.7172 Key Points Question Is there an association between migraine with aura and cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence rates in women, relative to that of other major vascular risk factors? Findings In this cohort study that included 27 858 female health professionals aged at least 45 years, the […]

Orthopedic Manifestations of Lead Toxicity

Amy L. Meyers, DO; Michael P. Woodbury, DO; Ryan A. Nelson, DO Orthopedics. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20200415-06 Posted April 23, 2020 Abstract Given the recent news regarding the water supply in Flint, Michigan, lead toxicity has become an increasingly important topic in health care. Lead toxicity can have a widespread effect on the human body. Because lead has […]

Immediate Effects of a Single Spinal Manipulation on Lower-Limb Strength in Healthy Individuals: A Critically Appraised Topic

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation Christopher Kevin Wong Clinical Scenario: Many people with lower quarter musculoskeletal dysfunction present with muscle weakness. Strength training hypertrophies muscle and increases strength, but often requires periods over 6 weeks, which can exceed the episode of care. Weakness can persist despite muscle hypertrophy, particularly in the early stages of joint pathology or […]

Why Neck Pain Patients Are Not Referred to Manual Therapy: A Qualitative Study among Dutch Primary Care Stakeholders – Full Text Article

PLoS One. 2016; 11(6): e0157465. Published online 2016 Jun 16. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157465 PMCID: PMC4911043 PMID: 27311067 Marije F. Dikkers Abstract Background Treatment of neck pain with manual therapy demonstrated to be more effective and cost-effective than general practitioner (GP) care or physiotherapy in a high quality RCT in the Netherlands in 2002. However, referral to […]

Short-term effects of chiropractic application and dry needling treatment on chronic mechanical neck pain

Published: 05 June 2020 Semih Aki, Ali Veysel Özden, Hasan Kerem Alptekin & Jülide Öncü Alptekin Manuelle Medizin (2020)Cite this article Abstract Objective The current study was designed to compare the short-term effects of chiropractic applications (diversified technique) and dry needling on chronic mechanical neck pain. Methods Participants comprised 40 patients aged 20–60 years who […]

Immediate effects of a lumbar spine manipulation on pain sensitivity and postural control in individuals with nonspecific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

Jefferson Fagundes Loss, Luciano de Souza da Silva, Iã Ferreira Miranda, Sandro Groisman, Edgar Santiago Wagner Neto, Catiane Souza & Cláudia Tarragô Candotti Chiropractic & Manual Therapies Volume 28, Article number: 25 (2020) Abstract Background According to the American Physical Therapy Association, there is strong evidence to show that vertebral mobilization and manipulation procedures can […]

Regenerative potential of mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis and chondral defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Maheshwer B, Polce EM, Paul K, et al Arthroscopy|June 3, 2020 The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis analyzing the impacts of mesenchymal stem cells on cartilage regeneration and patient-reported pain and function. This study was performed according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines […]

Clinical Management of Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews Evaluating the Effectiveness of Tendinopathy Treatments

Scand J Med Sci Sports. Alyssa Irby Jacqueline Gutierrez Claressa Chamberlin Stephen J. Thomas Adam B. Rosen First published:02 June 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13734 Abstract While the pathoetiology is disputed, a wide array of treatments are available to treat tendinopathy. The most common treatments found in the literature include therapeutic modalities, exercise protocols, and surgical interventions, however […]

Effectiveness of Weight-Loss Interventions for Reducing Pain and Disability in People With Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of weight-loss interventions on pain and disability in people with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) and spinal pain. Design Intervention systematic review. Literature Search Twelve online databases and clinical trial registries. Study Selection Criteria Randomized controlled trials of any weight-loss intervention (eg, diet, physical activity, surgical, pharmaceutical) that reported […]

Rapid Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Pain in the Emergency Room of the Hospital Servidor Publico Estadual, Brazil: A Quasi-Experimental Study

J Integr Med. 2020 May 28;S2095-4964(20)30054-6. doi: 10.1016/j.joim.2020.05.002. Online ahead of print. Luciana Aikawa 1, Alexandre Massao Yoshizumi 2, Mirian Matsura Shirassu 1, Marcia Kiyomi Koike 3 PMID: 32553560 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2020.05.002 Abstract Objective: To compare differences in self-reported musculoskeletal pain before and after receiving rapid acupuncture for pain at an outpatient emergency department. Methods: Exactly […]

Plantar Fasciitis – Manual Foot Procedures

by Brian Abelson Plantar Fasciitis (PF) affects about 10% of the population over the course of their lives, and commonly occurs in a wide cross-section of athletes (especially runners and dancers). Since there are over seven billion people in the world, this means over 700 million individuals will eventually suffer from this condition at some […]

The Effect of High Velocity Low Amplitude Cervical Manipulations on the Musculoskeletal System: Literature Review

Cureus 2020 Apr 15;12(4):e7682. doi: 10.7759/cureus.7682. Andrea Giacalone PMID: 32426194 PMCID: PMC7228797 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7682 Abstract In manual therapy, high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) cervical manipulation techniques are frequently used, but often the physiological and biomechanical effects that can be obtained are not completely clear. The techniques are mostly used for the treatment of biomechanical joint […]

Use of Complementary Health Approaches for Chronic Low-Back Pain: A Pain Research Registry-Based Study

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 26, No. 5 John C. Licciardone and Vishruti Pandya Published Online:11 May 2020https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2019.0448 Abstract Objectives: To measure the use of complementary health approaches (CHAs) recommended in recent clinical practice guidelines relating to low-back pain, multivariate factors associated with their use, and clinical outcomes of CHA users and […]

Add-On Yoga May Provide More Migraine Relief Than Medical Therapy Alone

-48% decrease in headache frequency with intervention by Zeena Nackerdien PhD, CME Writer, MedPage Today | May 21, 2020 Study Authors: Anand Kumar, Rohit Bhatia, et al. Target Audience and Goal Statement: Neurologists, primary care physicians The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga as an adjuvant to conventional medical management on clinical […]

Efficacy of intra-articular hypertonic dextrose (prolotherapy) for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial – Full Text Article

Sit RWS, Wu RWK, Rabago D Annals of Family Medicine|May 21, 2020 Researchers investigated whether intra-articular hypertonic dextrose prolotherapy (DPT) affords an efficacious option relative to normal saline (NS) injection for the management of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), via this single-center, parallel-group, blinded, randomized controlled trial at a university primary care clinic in Hong Kong. They […]

Healthcare Resource Utilization and Management of Chronic, Refractory Low Back Pain in the United States

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2020 May 21. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003572. Online ahead of print. Charis A Spears PMID: 32453242 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003572 Abstract Study design: Retrospective analysis of inpatient and outpatient medical insurance claims data from a database containing over 100 million individuals. Objective: To quantify the healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) of non-surgical treatments in the first 2 years after […]

A Daily Dose of This Can Help Fight Chronic Conditions

by Naveed Saleh,MD May 19, 2020 When we think about sunlight and health, we usually associate exposure to the sun with negative consequences like sunburn and skin cancer. And it’s true—ultraviolet A and B radiation exposure can cause sunburn, damage to collagen fibers, vitamin A destruction in the skin, accelerated skin aging, as well as […]