Published: 01 April 2024 Clinical Rheumatology Volume 43, pages 1755–1762, (2024) Grace H. Lo Abstract Objective To evaluate the relationship of gardening/yardwork with symptomatic and structural progression in those with pre-existing radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) in the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI), an observational study designed to evaluate potential and known biomarkers and risk factors of knee […]
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2024 Mar 11:71:102927. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102927. Online ahead of print. Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren PMID: 38492291 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102927 Abstract Background: Cervical and thoracic thrust or non-thrust manipulations have shown to be effective in patients with neck pain, but there is a lack of studies comparing both interventions in patients with neck pain. Objective: To investigate […]
Percept Mot Skills. 2024 Jan 3:315125231226039. doi: 10.1177/00315125231226039. Online ahead of print. Aziz Dengiz Abstract Stroke is a significant health problem that may result in long-term functional deficits. Balance and walking problems are among the most common post-stroke deficits, and they may negatively affect quality of life. Our aim in this study was to investigate […]
BMJ. 2023 Dec 15:383:e076227. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2023-076227. Jason W Busse Abstract Clinical question: What is the comparative effectiveness of available therapies for chronic pain associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)? Current practice: TMD are the second most common musculoskeletal chronic pain disorder after low back pain, affecting 6-9% of adults globally. TMD are associated with pain affecting […]
— History of strength training tied to reduced incidence later in life by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today October 23, 2023 People who engaged in weight lifting and other forms of strength training were less likely to develop knee pain and be diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) as they approached their senior years, a new […]
December 1, 2014 Alisa G. Woods, PhD Pain relief is better with a triple combination medication that includes acetaminophen than with acetaminophen by itself, researchers found, suggesting a new therapeutic option. A triple combination medication for tension headache that includes acetaminophen is more effective for pain relief than acetaminophen by itself, an international group of […]
International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Volume 50, December 2023, 100688 International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Francisco Fleury Uchoa Santos-Júnior Highlights • For pain intensity, spinal manipulation combined with shoulder exercises may be beneficial in two to six weeks. • The association of spinal manipulation and shoulder exercises could also improve disability within 6 weeks of […]
Rikke K. Jensen, Kristina B. Dissing, Tue S. Jensen, Stine H. Clausen & Bodil Arnbak Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 31, Article number: 45 (2023) Abstract Background Neck pain and headache are highly prevalent conditions and leading causes of disability worldwide. Although MRI is widely used in the management of these conditions, there is uncertainty […]
Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics Nipaporn Akkarakittichoke, PhD Published:September 29, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2023.06.003 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of postural shifting frequency on perceived musculoskeletal discomfort during 1 hour of sitting in healthy office workers. Methods An experimental study comparing 3 different postural shifting frequencies was conducted on 60 […]
Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics Zeynab Azin, MSc Fahimeh Kamali, PhD Nasrin Salehi Dehno, PhD Sara Abolahrari-Shirazi, PhD Published: September 29, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2023.06.002 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of manual therapy to therapeutic exercise on shoulder pain, disability, and range of motion (ROM) in patients with subacromial impingement […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: August 10, 2023Volume0IssuejaPages1-53 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2023.11708 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To estimate the benefits and harms of cervical spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for treating neck pain. DESIGN: Intervention systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). LITERATURE SEARCH: We searched the MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, Chiropractic Literature […]
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Volume 52, August 2023, 101751 Zhen Liu Abstract Background An increasing number of people suffer from chronic neck pain due to increased telecommuting. Manual therapy is considered a safe and less painful method and has been increasingly used to alleviate chronic neck pain. However, there is controversy about the effectiveness […]
A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Nan Gao, MS Abstract Objective To compare the short-term effectiveness of corticosteroids, 5% dextrose (D5W), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for treating carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Data Sources Four databases (MEDLINE [PubMed], Embase, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, and Web of Science [WOS]) were researched […]