APM&R May 2016Volume 97, Issue 5, Pages 815–825 Efficacy of Different Types of Mobilization Techniques in Patients With Primary Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder: A Systematic Review Suzie Noten, MSc Abstract Objective To systematically review the literature for efficacy of isolated articular mobilization techniques in patients with primary adhesive capsulitis (AC) of the shoulder. Data […]
APH&R May 2016Volume 97, Issue 5, Pages 739–746 Effect of Early Intensive Care on Recovery From Whiplash-Associated Disorders: Results of a Population-Based Cohort Study Eva Skillgate, PhD Abstract Objective To determine whether the results from previous research suggesting that early intensive health care delays recovery from whiplash-associated disorders (WADs) were confounded by expectations of recovery […]
APRIL 20, 2016 Individualized acupuncture treatment of fibromyalgia in primary care relieved patients’ pain and enhanced their quality of life for up to a year compared with placebo treatment of sham acupuncture, according to the first trial that studied the efficacy of personalized acupuncture protocols compared with standardized acupuncture treatments. “We observed a significant improvement […]
Megan B. Irby, MS; Dale S. Bond, PhD; Richard B. Lipton, MD; Barbara Nicklas, PhD; Timothy T. Houle, PhD; Donald B. Penzien, PhD Headache. 2016;56(2):357-369. Abstract Background: Engagement in regular exercise routinely is recommended as an intervention for managing and preventing migraine, and yet empirical support is far from definitive. We possess at best a […]
April 05, 2016 JAMA Internal Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Participants in the Women’s Health Initiative observational study completed a food frequency questionnaire, and adherence to a Mediterranean diet was assessed to evaluate the effect on fractures in postmenopausal women. Higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk of hip fracture, but not […]
Authors: Gabriela Natália Ferracini, PT, MD Study Design Case-control study. Background Previous studies have assessed forward head posture in patients with migraine using photographs. To date, no study has compared postural differences using both radiographs and photographs. Objective To determine the differences in head extension posture between women with migraine and healthy women assessed with […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2016 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–28 Authors: César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, PT, PhD, DMSc Study Design Prospective cohort study. Background A clinical prediction rule to identify patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) most likely to respond to manual physical therapy has been published but requires further testing to determine its validity. Objective […]
The Lancet, 03/25/2016 da Costa BR, et al. Researchers sought to investigate the effectiveness of different preparations and doses of non–steroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on osteoarthritis pain in a network meta–analysis. It was determined that diclofenac 150 mg/day is the most effective NSAID for the treatment of pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis. Methods […]
Global Spine J. 2013 Dec;3(4):231-6. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1354252. Epub 2013 Aug 21. Stoker GE1, Buchowski JM1, Chen CT1, Kim HJ1, Park MS2, Riew KD1. Abstract Study Design Single-center, retrospective study. Objective Suboptimal concentrations of vitamin D have been linked to hip and knee osteoarthritis in large, population-based cohort studies. We sought to examine the association of vitamin D […]
March 19, 2016 by Alexa Erickson In our modern world where Western medicine reigns supreme, it’s important to remember that long before there were synthetic medications for treating ailments, our natural resources saved the day. There are millions of people taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on a daily basis for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, but […]
Manual Therapy April 2016 Volume 22, Pages 94–100 Ingebrigt Meisingset Highlights •A comprehensive set of test for neck motion and motor control was investigated. •Changes in neck motion and motor control occurred primarily within 2 weeks. •Few variables were associated with changes in pain and disability. •Range of motion in the sagittal plane was associated […]
Manual Therapy April 2016 Volume 22, Pages 80–85 Carlos Beselga Highlights •Immediate effects of hip MWM and placebo were evaluated in patients with hip OA. •MWM decreased pain, improved ROM, and physical function greater than placebo. •These results direct future studies to investigate long-term efficacy. Abstract Background Mobilization with movement (MWM) has been shown to […]
Manual Therapy April 2016 Volume 22, Pages 62–67 Ana Carolina Oliveira, Anabela G. Silva Highlights •Neck pain in adolescents is of considerable duration and frequency. •Neck pain in adolescents interferes with daily activities. •Adolescents with neck pain have decreased neck flexor endurance capacity. •Adolescents with neck pain have decreased neck extensor endurance capacity. •There is […]