Authors: Søren T. Skou, PT, PhD Synopsis Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee is among the leading causes of global disability, highlighting the need for early, targeted, and effective treatment. The benefits of exercise therapy in people with hip and knee OA are substantial and supported by high-quality evidence, underlining that it should be […]
Christos Savva, PhD JMPT. March–April, 2018 Volume 41, Issue 3, Pages 252–257 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree of test-retest reliability of grip strength measurement using a hand dynamometer in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. Methods A total of 19 patients (10 women and 9 men; mean ± standard […]
Complement Ther Med. 2018 Apr;37:143-157. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.03.003. Epub 2018 Mar 5. Phang JK Abstract OBJECTIVES: To summarize all good quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) interventions in patients with rheumatic diseases. METHODS: A systematic literature review guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) was performed. […]
Quittner, M., Rantalainen, T., Ridgers, N.D. et al. Eur Spine J (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5567-3 Abstract Purpose Low back pain is a major public health issue. Identifying factors associated with better intervertebral disc (IVD) characteristics gives insight into IVD metabolism and highlights intervention targets for improvement of IVD health. This cross-sectional study investigates whether IVD T2-relaxation time […]
Damian McNamara April 12, 2018 A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved device that delivers single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (sTMS) to the brains of people with frequent migraines reduced the number of headache days by almost one third, new research shows. Results of the multicenter, prospective, open-label study showed 3 months of daily treatment with […]
Cherkin, D.C. J GEN INTERN MED (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-018-4362-5 Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) has long been one of the most clinically challenging conditions. The inability of clinicians to identify specific underlying causes of CMP for most patients and the lack of highly effective treatments continues to frustrate both clinicians and patients. Clinician desires to relieve their […]
Insights Imaging. 2018 Apr; 9(2): 253–274. Published online 2018 Mar 22. doi: 10.1007/s13244-017-0584-z PMCID: PMC5893484 PMID: 29569215 Sergiy V. Kushchayev Abstract Degenerative changes in the spine have high medical and socioeconomic significance. Imaging of the degenerative spine is a frequent challenge in radiology. The pathogenesis of this degenerative process represents a biomechanically related continuum of […]
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal lVol. 38, No. 01, pp. 13-22 (2018) Research Papers Open Access Apurv Shimpi, Renuka Hatekar, Ashok Shyam and Parag Sancheti https://doi.org/10.1142/S1013702518500026 Abstract Background: Dysfunctional sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been cited as a source of low backache (LBA). Numerous non-invasive clinical tests are available for its assessment having poor validity and reliability […]
March 27, 2018 Cephalalgia: An International Journal of Headache TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Medication-overuse headache is a common problem encountered in practice. With the dilemma of chronic opioid use becoming a focus of national attention, effective methods of treating medication-overuse headache are important to discuss. The authors of this study argue that there is there is lack […]
Most pain reduction in those with greatest weight loss by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 23, 2018 Laparoscopic gastric band (LAGB) surgery was associated with significant decreases in knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA), with the greatest improvements seen among those whose body mass index (BMI) had the greatest decreases and among younger […]
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation April 2018 Volume 99, Issue 4, Pages 607–614.e1 Simon Décary, PT, PhD Abstract Objective To assess the validity of diagnostic clusters combining history elements and physical examination tests to diagnose or exclude patellofemoral pain (PFP). Design Prospective diagnostic study. Settings Orthopedic outpatient clinics, family medicine clinics, and community-dwelling. Participants […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation April 2018 Volume 99, Issue 4, Pages 758–765.e10 Ana Torres-Costoso, PhD Abstract Objective To evaluate the accuracy of inlet and outlet ultrasonography measurements for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Data Sources MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and the Web of Science databases were systematically searched from inception […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 33, February 2018, Pages 67-70 Vahid Abdollah Highlights The signal intensity weighted centroid (SIWC) is a novel reliable non-invasive method for quantifying the effects of loading. Except for a more anterior SIWC in the L4L5 disc after extension, there were no significant SIWC differences. No significant differences were found in […]
BMJ — | March 23, 2018 Wang C, et al. – Experts undertook a comparative scrutiny of the effectiveness of Tai chi interventions vs aerobic exercise, a current core standard treatment in patients with fibromyalgia. Furthermore, they intended to contemplate if the effectiveness of Tai chi depended on its dosage or duration. Results illustrated similar […]