Joukar, Amin, MS∗; Shah, Anoli, MS∗; Kiapour, Ali, PhD∗; Vosoughi, Ardalan Seyed, MS∗; Duhon, Bradley, MD†; Agarwal, Anand K., MD∗; Elgafy, Hossein, MD∗; Ebraheim, Nabil, MD∗; Goel, Vijay K., PhD∗ Spine: September 15, 2018 – Volume 43 – Issue 18 – p E1053-E1060 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002623 Study Design. The comparison of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) angular motions, […]
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation August 2018 Volume 99, Issue 8, Pages 1609–1622.e10 Bionka M. Huisstede, PhD Abstract Objective To present an evidence-based overview of the effectiveness of oral pain medication and corticosteroid injections to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Data Sources The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database were searched […]
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Hideyuki Sasanuma, MD, PhD DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.05.042 Background This study compared imaging findings of blood flow changes between symptomatic rotator cuff tear (RCT) and frozen shoulder (FS) by using 3-dimensional dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine the clinical characteristics of symptomatic RCT. Methods The 2 study groups comprised 31 […]
N Am J Sports Phys Ther. 2010 Sep; 5(3): 179–188. PMCID: PMC2971640 PMID: 21589673 Kyndall L. Boyle, PT, PhD, OCS, PRC Abstract Suboptimal breathing patterns and impairments of posture and trunk stability are often associated with musculoskeletal complaints such as low back pain. A therapeutic exercise that promotes optimal posture (diaphragm and lumbar spine position), […]
Clinical Spine Surgery. Publish Ahead of Print():, AUG 2018 DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000000706 , PMID: 30102637 Issn Print: 2380-0186 Publication Date: 2018/08/10 Eijiro Okada; Kenshi Daimon; Hirokazu Fujiwara; Yuji Nishiwaki; Kenya Nojiri; Masahiko Watanabe; Hiroyuki Katoh; Kentaro Shimizu; Hiroko Ishihama; Nobuyuki Fujita; Takashi Tsuji; Masaya Nakamura; Morio Matsumoto; Kota Watanabe Abstract Study Design: A 20-year longitudinal study. […]
VOLUME 99, ISSUE 8, P1635-1649.E21, AUGUST 2018 Bionka M. Huisstede, PhD Abstract Objectives To provide an evidence-based overview of the effectiveness of conservative and (post)surgical interventions for trigger finger, Dupuytren disease, and De Quervain disease. Data Sources Cochrane Library, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL were searched to identify relevant systematic reviews and randomized […]
By Jack Cush, MD | 09 August 2018 This nationwide study of adults (50+ yrs) from Denmark has shown that following a fragility fracture, the 10-years mortality risk was increased, especially in the first year following the fracture. A study of over 30,000 women and men followed for at least 10 years after an incident fragility fracture […]
Nutr Neurosci. 2018 Jul 31:1-8. doi: 10.1080/1028415X.2018.1503848. [Epub ahead of print] Mirzababaei A1, Khorsha F1, Togha M2,3, Yekaninejad MS4, Okhovat AA5, Mirzaei K1. Author information Abstract Purpose/introduction: Migraine is a common disorder, with attacks causing neurological dysfunction and pain. Many foods are involved in reducing the severity of migraine attacks. This study aimed to assess […]
Huisstede, Bionka M. et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Volume 99 , Issue 8 , 1660 – 1680.e21 Abstract Objective To present an evidence-based overview of the effectiveness of surgical and postsurgical interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Data Sources The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and PEDro were searched for relevant […]
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Jun 16. pii: S0003-9993(17)30391-X. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.06.002. [Epub ahead of print] Franke TP, Koes BW, Geelen SJ, Huisstede BM. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the literature on the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. DATA SOURCES: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database […]
Derrick Sueki, Shaun Almaria, Michael Bender & Brian McConnell (2018) The immediate and 1-week effects of mid-thoracic thrust manipulation on lower extremity passive range of motion, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1492056 ABSTRACT Background: Research suggests that spinal manipulation may effect motion. Less clear is whether this effect is limited to localized responses or may involve generalizable changes. Objective: To […]
J Multidiscip Healthc. 2013; 6: 281–291. Published online 2013 Jul 25. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S45443 PMCID: PMC3731110 PMID: 23940419 Abstract The article explains the scientific reasons for the diaphragm muscle being an important crossroads for information involving the entire body. The diaphragm muscle extends from the trigeminal system to the pelvic floor, passing from the thoracic diaphragm […]