J Athl Train. 2019 Apr;54(4):418-428. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-329-17. Epub 2019 Apr 17. Proprioceptive Training and Outcomes of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Jeong HS. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe the effects of proprioceptive training on pain, stiffness, function, and functional test outcomes among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). DATA SOURCES: All studies […]
Journal of Orthopaedic Science Available online 2 April 2019 Du Hwan Kim Abstract Background Although numerous studies have suggested that frozen shoulder (FS) is a self-limiting disease with most patients recovering within 2 years, its long-term outcome is still controversial. The aims of this study were to evaluate the clinical outcomes after conservative treatment for […]
Wheatley, Benjamin M., MD; Nappo, Kyle E., MD; Christensen, Daniel L., MD; Holman, Ann M., MLS; Brooks, Daniel I., PhD; Potter, Benjamin K., MD JAAOS – Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: April 1, 2019 – Volume 27 – Issue 7 – p e330–e336 doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00727 Introduction: NSAIDs inhibit osteogenesis and may result […]
Don’t expect relief to last beyond a few months by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 29, 2019 Pain relief from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in knee osteoarthritis (OA) was rapid but declined over time, a large meta-analysis demonstrated. Data from 72 randomized controlled trials found that statistically significant reductions in pain peaked […]
Layci J. Harrison, PhD, LAT, ATC; Lindsey K. Lepley, PhD, ATC; Dana K. Fuller, PhD; Jennifer L. Caputo, PhD, CSCS, MX Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20181107-01 Abstract PURPOSE:To evaluate cross-over effect balance training after knee surgery. METHODS:Individuals with a history of knee surgery (N = 10) were randomized to balance training or control […]
Journal of Manipulative and Physio Adrian Levitsky, PhD Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical feasibility and effectiveness of manual mobilization of the hands of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods A total of 320 individual hand joints were evaluated after recruiting an experimental research group of 12 participants with […]
But no benefit seen with fish oil sans fish by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 27, 2019 Consumption of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA), which are contained in fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines, was associated with a significant decrease in the risk of gout flares, a large online […]
Athletic Training and Sports Health Care SPORTS MEDICINE DIGEST Kristen M. Agena, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES; Cailee E. Welch Bacon, PhD, ATC; Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2020;12(2):56-58https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20190207-04 Posted March 26, 2019 Abstract Haslerud S, Magnussen LH, Joensen J, Lopes-Martins RA, Bjordal JM. The efficacy of low-level […]
SPORTS MEDICINE DIGEST Kristen M. Agena, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES; Cailee E. Welch Bacon, PhD, ATC; Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20190207-04 Posted March 26, 2019 Abstract Haslerud S, Magnussen LH, Joensen J, Lopes-Martins RA, Bjordal JM. The efficacy of low-level laser therapy for shoulder tendinopathy: a […]
Benjamin J. Sherman, DO; Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD; Jason Glowney, MD; Rachel M. Frank, MD Orthopedics. 2019;42(2):66-73https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20190225-02 Posted March 21, 2019 Abstract Individuals with osteoarthritis have a diminished quality of life, and the condition is a major cause of disability. Newer biologic treatments have been developed that are believed to modify disease progression. These predominantly […]
Surgeons say it’s feasible in even severely obese patients, but beware of complications by Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 19, 2019 LAS VEGAS — Simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (SBTKA) is a feasible option for many patients, including those who are severely obese, according to authors of a pair of new studies that […]