Musculoskeletal System

Sex Specific Sacroiliac Joint Biomechanics During Standing Upright: A Finite Element Study

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, […]

Characteristics of Chiropractic Patients Being Treated for Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain – Full Text Article

JMPT July–August, 2018Volume 41, Issue 6, Pages 445–455 Patricia M. Herman, ND, PhD Abstract Objectives Chronic low back pain (CLBP) and chronic neck pain (CNP) are the most common types of chronic pain, and chiropractic spinal manipulation is a common nonpharmacologic treatment. This study presents the characteristics of a large United States sample of chiropractic […]

Effectiveness of Oral Pain Medication and Corticosteroid Injections for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review

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 […]

Blood flow evaluation by dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of symptomatic rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulders

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 […]

The Value of Blowing Up A Balloon

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), […]

Exploration of the Inter-Relationships Between Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Inflammation, and Low Back Pain

Hashem, Lukas E., BSc Spine: September 1, 2018 – Volume 43 – Issue 17 – p 1218-1224 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002582 Study Design. Retrospective analysis wherein 103 patients were considered, and 76 patients were included: 49 were classified as chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) (Study group) and 27 had identifiable cases of specific chronic low back pain (LBP) (Control […]

Twenty-year Longitudinal Follow-up MRI Study of Asymptomatic Volunteers: The Impact of Cervical Alignment on Disk Degeneration

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. […]

Effectiveness of Conservative, Surgical, and Postsurgical Interventions for Trigger Finger, Dupuytren Disease, and De Quervain Disease: A Systematic Review

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 […]

Fractures Augment 10 Year Mortality Risks

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 […]

Initial Provider Specialty is Associated with Long-term Opiate Use in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain

SPINE. Publish Ahead of Print():, AUG 2018 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002840 , PMID: 30095796 Issn Print: 0362-2436 Publication Date: 2018/08/07 Tej Azad; Daniel Vail; Jason Bentley; Summer Han; Paola Suarez; Kunal Varshneya; Vaishali Mittal; Anand Veeravagu; Manisha Desai; Jay Bhattacharya; John Ratliff Abstract Study Design. Retrospective longitudinal cohort analysis of patients diagnosed in 2010, with continuous enrollment […]

Associations between adherence to dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet and migraine headache severity and duration among women

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 […]

Effectiveness of Surgical and Postsurgical Interventions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome—A Systematic Review

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 […]

Do Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Benefit From Low-Level Laser Therapy? A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

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 […]

Effects and underlying mechanisms of unstable shoes on chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

Clinical Rehabilitation Juan Francisco Lisón Abstract Objective: To investigate the effects that wearing unstable shoes has on disability, trunk muscle activity, and lumbar spine range of motion (ROM) in patients with chronic lower back pain (CLBP). Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Orthopedic Surgery Service. Participants: We randomized 40 adults with nonspecific CLBP either to an […]

Is there a Correlation Between Degree of Radiologic Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and its Clinical Manifestation?

Clinical Spine Surgery. Publish Ahead of Print():, JUN 2018 DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000000681 , PMID: 29939845 Issn Print: 2380-0186 Publication Date: 2018/06/22 Tereza Andrasinova Abstract Study Design: This was an observational cross-sectional study. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the degree of stenosis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) relates to the severity of […]

Can demographic and anthropometric characteristics predict clinical improvement in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain?

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy Available online 28 June 2018 Soares Oliveira Highlights • Gender, marital status, BMI, and duration of pain do not influence the prognosis of patients with chronic LBP. • Age has little influence on the clinical improvement of patients with chronic LBP after four weeks of treatment. • Physical therapists can […]

Postoperative Changes in Moderate to Severe Nonspecific Low Back Pain After Cervical Myelopathy Surgery

World Neurosurgery Publication History Published online: May 09, 2018 Accepted: April 30, 2018 Received: February 5, 2018 Highlights Cervical myelopathy patients sometimes have nonspecific low back pain (msLBP). Awareness of postoperative changes in msLBP may be helpful in consultation. MsLBP was improved in approximately 50% of patients after cervical myelopathy surgery. MsLBP symptoms fluctuated in […]

The immediate and 1-week effects of mid-thoracic thrust manipulation on lower extremity passive range of motion

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 […]

Anatomic connections of the diaphragm: influence of respiration on the body system – Full Text Article

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 […]

Ozone therapy for low back pain. A systematic review.

Acta Reumatol Port. 2018 Jul 18. [Epub ahead of print] Costa T, Linhares D, Ribeiro da Silva M, Neves N. Abstract BACKGROUND: Low back pain associated with lumbar disc herniation is common in the general population, with evident repercussion in quality of life and a significant economic burden. Patients refractory to conservative treatment seek additional […]