Musculoskeletal System

The use of complementary and integrative health approaches for chronic musculoskeletal pain in younger US Veterans: An economic evaluation – Full Text Article

PLoS One. 2019 Jun 5;14(6):e0217831. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0217831. eCollection 2019. Herman PM Abstract OBJECTIVES: To estimate the cost-effectiveness to the US Veterans Health Administration (VA) of the use of complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches by younger Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) pain. PERSPECTIVE: VA healthcare system. METHODS: We used a propensity score-adjusted hierarchical linear […]

Can the Neck Contribute to Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms? A Prospective Descriptive Case Series

Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–31 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8547 Study Design Prospective case series. Background Persistent post-concussion symptoms can arise from a range of sources, including the neck. There is little description of neck assessment findings in people with persistent post-concussion symptoms. Objectives To assess people with persistent symptoms following […]

Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated with Muscle Atrophy and Reduced Mitochondrial Function in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain – Full Text Article

Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2019; 2019: 6835341. Published online 2019 Jun 2. doi: 10.1155/2019/6835341 PMCID: PMC6589343 PMID: 31281588 Katarzyna Patrycja Dzik Abstract Recent studies show that vitamin D deficiency may be responsible for muscle atrophy. The purpose of this study was to investigate markers of muscle atrophy, signalling proteins, and mitochondrial capacity in patients with […]

Largest Study Yet Links Obesity to Knee Osteoarthritis

Research should now focus on the role of inflammation in the two conditions, experts say by Scott Harris Contributing Writer, MedPage Today 05.30.2019 A new study provides evidence linking obesity with knee osteoarthritis. With obesity and knee-replacement surgery rates both continuing to rise, experts called for deeper dives into the underlying mechanisms through which obesity […]

Effects of Physical Activity in Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Umbrella Review.

Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2019 Jun;51(6):1324-1339. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001944. Kraus VB Abstract INTRODUCTION: We conducted a systematic umbrella review to evaluate the literature relating to effects of physical activity on pain, physical function, health-related quality of life, comorbid conditions and osteoarthritis (OA) structural disease progression in individuals with lower-extremity OA. METHODS: Our primary search encompassed 2011 […]

Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Clinical Practice Guidelines – Full Text Article

CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, […]

Evaluation and Management of Neck and Back Pain – Full Text Article

Semin Neurol. 2019;39(1):41-52. John W. Martel, MD, PhD, FACEP; Samuel B. Potter, MD Abstract Neck and back pain are common reasons for seeking evaluation and treatment in the emergency department. Within both systems there exist several time-sensitive diagnoses that the emergency provider should be familiar with in order to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. In […]

An evaluation of the effectiveness of acupuncture with seven acupoint-penetrating needles on cervical spondylosis – Full Text Article

J Pain Res. 2019; 12: 1441–1445. Published online 2019 May 7. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S199798 PMCID: PMC6511242 PMID: 31123418 Chun-Lei Gu Abstract Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture with seven acupoint-penetrating needles on patients with cervical spondylosis. Patients and methods: Sixty patients with cervical spondylosis were grouped using computer-generated random numbers. Group A (n=30) received […]

Evidence-Based Rehabilitation for Hip Arthroscopy

Dillon E. Hyland, MS, LAT, ATC; Zachary K. Winkelmann, MS, LAT, ATC; Kenneth E. Games, PhD, LAT, ATC Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2019;11(3):103-104https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20181002-03 Abstract Voight ML, Robinson K, Gill L, Griffin K. Postoperative rehabilitation guidelines for hip arthroscopy in an active population. Sports Health. 2010;2:222–230. Clinical Question: How successful are general and specific rehabilitative protocols in […]

Hip Fracture After Menopause Was Associated with High Intake of Vitamins B6 and B12

May 16, 2019 Thomas L. Schwenk, MD reviewing Meyer HE et al. JAMA Netw Open 2019 May 3 Women who took high doses of both B6 and B12 had 50% higher risk than those who had low intake. In prior studies of B6 and B12 supplementation, researchers reported excess hip fracture risk among supplement users. […]

Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains: update of an evidence-based clinical guideline – Full Text Article

British Journal of Sports Medicine Volume 52, Issue 15 Gwendolyn Vuurberg Abstract This guideline aimed to advance current understandings regarding the diagnosis, prevention and therapeutic interventions for ankle sprains by updating the existing guideline and incorporate new research. A secondary objective was to provide an update related to the cost-effectiveness of diagnostic procedures, therapeutic interventions […]

Spinal manipulative therapy and exercise for older adults with chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial

Craig Schulz Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2019 27:21 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-019-0243-1© The Author(s). 2019 Received: 2 November 2018 Accepted: 5 March 2019 Published: 15 May 2019 Background Low back pain (LBP) is a common disabling condition in older adults which often limits physical function and diminishes quality of life. Two clinical trials in older adults have shown […]

The use of posture-correcting shirts for managing musculoskeletal pain is not supported by current evidence – a scoping review of the literature

Scandinavian Journal of Pain Published Online: 2019-05-10 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sjpain-2019-0005 Thorvaldur Skuli Palsson Abstract Background and aims The concept of bad posture being a dominant driver of pain is commonly held belief in the society. This may explain the significant attention supportive clothing such as posture-correcting shirts has recently gained in Scandinavia and the USA. […]

The Effect of Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy – A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 May;100(5):828-836. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.11.004. Epub 2018 Dec 3. Kiran Satpute PMID: 30521781 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.11.004 Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the effect of spinal mobilization with leg movement (SMWLM) on low back and leg pain intensity, disability, pain centralization, and patient satisfaction in participants with lumbar radiculopathy. Design: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. […]

Exposure to a motor vehicle collision and the risk of future neck pain: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Nolet, P. S., Emary, P. C., Kristman, V. L., Murnaghan, K. , Zeegers, M. P. and Freeman, M. D. (2019), Exposure to a motor vehicle collision and the risk of future neck pain: a systematic review and meta‐analysis.. PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1002/pmrj.12173 ABSTRACT Objective To summarize the […]

Expectations influence treatment outcomes in patients with low back pain. A secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial

Eklund, A. , De Carvalho, D. , Pagé, I. , Wong, A. , Johansson, , Pohlman, K. , Hartvigsen, J. and Swain, M. (2019), Expectations influence treatment outcomes in patients with low back pain. A secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial. Eur J Pain. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1002/ejp.1407 Abstract Background Low back […]

Glycine and Tryptophan Reduce Serum Uric Acid

Date Posted: 4/30/2019 2:16:57 PM As a central characteristic of gout, hyperuricemia is defined as a serum uric acid concentration higher than 7.0 mg/dL. Hyperuricemia occurs as a result of an imbalance between uric acid synthesis and excretion but is thought to mostly be influenced by decreased renal excretion. Earlier studies showed glycine reduces uric […]

Walking more than 90 minutes/week was associated with a lower risk of self-reported low back pain in persons over 50 years of age: a cross-sectional study using the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys

The Spine Journal Volume 19, Issue 5, May 2019, Pages 846-852 Sang-Min Park MD Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT Physical activity, such as muscle strengthening and aerobic exercise, has been found to be effective for low back pain (LBP). However, the association between weekly walking duration and LBP in the general population remains poorly understood. OBJECT This study aimed (1) to […]

Immediate and Short Term Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–36 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8150 Study Design Multicenter randomized controlled trial. Background Thoracic spine thrust manipulation has been shown to improve patient-rated outcomes for individuals with neck pain. However, there is limited evidence for effectiveness in patients with cervical radiculopathy (CRAD). Objectives To compare the immediate […]

Systematic Review of Episodic Migraine Prophylaxis: Efficacy of Conventional Treatments Used in Comparisons with Acupuncture

Medical Acupuncture Vol. 31, No. 2 Kien V. Trinh, , Dion Diep, , and Kevin Jia Qi Chen Published Online:19 Apr 2019 https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2019.1337 Abstract Objective: A Cochrane Systematic Review published by Linde et al. in 2016 found moderate evidence suggesting that acupuncture is “at least non-inferior” to conventional prophylactic drug treatments (flunarizine, metoprolol, and valproic […]