Musculoskeletal System

Relationship between systemic inflammation and recovery over 12 months after an acute episode of low back pain

The Spine Journal VOLUME 22, ISSUE 2, P214-225, FEBRUARY 01, 2022 Highlights •  Early transiently raised C-reactive protein associated with good long-term recovery after acute back pain. •  Persistent tumor necrosis factor overexpression associated with poor long-term recovery after acute back pain. •  Psychological and sleep status during acute back pain did not predict future […]

Weight loss is associated with reduced risk of knee and hip replacement: a survival analysis using Osteoarthritis Initiative data

Zubeyir Salis, Amanda Sainsbury, Helen I. Keen, Blanca Gallego & Xingzhong Jin International Journal of Obesity (2022) Abstract Objective To describe the association between body weight change and the risk of knee replacement and hip replacement. Design Time-to-event survival analysis from a population-based cohort of participants who had or were at risk of clinically significant […]

Non-operative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: an updated systematic review – Full Text Article

Ammendolia C, Hofkirchner C, Plener J, et al. Non-operative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: an updated systematic review. BMJ Open 2022;12:e057724. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057724 Abstract Objectives Neurogenic claudication due to lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a growing health problem in older adults. We updated our previous Cochrane review (2013) to determine the effectiveness […]

The inter-rater reliability of clinical observation of prone hip extension and association between aberrant movement and chronic low back pain

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 57, February 2022, 102476 Sasithorn Kong-Oun Highlights •  Clinicians should observe lumbar extension and pelvic rotation during prone hip extension. •  Clinical observation of prone hip extension demonstrates sufficient inter-rater reliability. •  Presence of aberrant movement pattern is associated with chronic low back pain. Abstract Background Clinical observation of aberrant […]

Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain and disability in patients with plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 57, February 2022, 102478 Janice S.Guimarães Highlights •  Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one of the most common foot disorders. •  For the disability outcome, we did not identify any improvement with the use of LLLT. •  We did not identify any significant difference when LLLT was compared to ESWT. •  […]

Scientists discover link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis

MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | January 25, 2022 An international research team has established a link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. The team led by Éric Boilard of Université Laval has discovered that a protein naturally present in the gut acts on the microbiota and causes the formation of molecules that […]

Cost Study Backs PT Over Steroid Shots in Knee Osteoarthritis

— Better efficacy and no pricier over time by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today January 24, 2022 Although physical therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee costs more than an intra-articular steroid injection, it’s cost-effective when clinical outcomes a year later are taken into account, researchers said. A secondary analysis of data from 156 participants […]

Modulation effect of acupuncture treatment on chronic neck and shoulder pain in female patients – Full Text Article

CNS Neurosci Ther. 2022 Jan 19. doi: 10.1111/cns.13803. Online ahead of print. Modulation effect of acupuncture treatment on chronic neck and shoulder pain in female patients: Evidence from periaqueductal gray-based functional connectivity Hui Xu 1 2, Yilin Chen 2, Yin Tao 2, Yiwen Zhang 3 4, Teng Zhao 3 5, Mi Wang 3 4, Lihua […]

Auriculotherapy for Chronic Cervical Pain – Full Text Article

Medical Acupuncture Vol. 33, No. 6 Published Online:16 Dec 2021https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2021.0039 Abstract Objective: Chronic cervical pain is a common and recurrent complaint. Auriculotherapy (AT) or ear acupuncture is an effective complementary method used for pain control, but only a few studies have evaluated this treatment for chronic cervical pain. Thus, the aim of this study was […]

Bidirectional Association Between Sleep Quality and Low Back Pain in Older Adults

Priscila K. Morelhão, PhD Published: December 27, 2021 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.11.009 Abstract Objective To investigate the bidirectional relationship by determining whether baseline sleep quality predicts pain intensity and whether baseline pain intensity predicts sleep quality in older individuals with chronic low back pain (LBP). Design A prospective longitudinal cohort study with a 6-month follow-up period. Setting Community. […]

The Association of Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebrae with Low Back Pain and Lumbar Degenerative Findings in MRI

A Large Cohort Study Hanhivaara, Jaakko MDa,b; Määttä, Juhani H. MD, PhDb,c; Karppinen, Jaro MD, PhDb; Niinimäki, Jaakko MD, PhDa,b,c; Nevalainen, Mika T. MD, PhDa,b,c SPINE: January 15, 2022 – Volume 47 – Issue 2 – p 153-162 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004244 Study Design. A cross-sectional study of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (NFBC1966). Objective. To […]

Persistent Tennis Elbow Symptoms Have Little Prognostic Value: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2021 Dec 7. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000002058. Joona Ikonen 1, Tuomas Lähdeoja 2, Clare L Ardern 3 4, Rachelle Buchbinder 5, Aleksi Reito 6, Teemu Karjalainen 5 7 PMID: 34874323 DOI: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000002058 Abstract Background: Tennis elbow is a common painful enthesopathy of the lateral elbow that limits upper limb function and frequently results […]

Are manual therapy or booster sessions worthwhile in addition to exercise therapy for knee osteoarthritis: Economic evaluation and 2-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 56, December 2021, 102439 Original article Yana Pryymachenkoa https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102439 Highlights •  Exercise therapy provides benefits for knee osteoarthritis. •  Manual therapy or booster sessions improve treatment effects and are cost-effective. •  More evidence is needed on the combination of manual therapy and booster sessions. Abstract Background Exercise therapy is known […]

Short-term Effects of Neurodynamic Techniques for Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: November 30, 2021 Volume 51 Issue 12 Pages 566-580 Abstract Objectives We aimed (1) to estimate the short-term effect (postintervention period) of neurodynamic techniques on pain, symptom severity, functional status, electrophysiological status, grip strength, and pinch strength in people with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); and (2) […]

When Treating Coexisting Low Back Pain and Hip Impairments, Focus on the Back: Adding Specific Hip Treatment Does Not Yield Additional Benefits-A Randomized Controlled Trial

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Nov 16;1-48. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2021.10593. Online ahead of print. Scott A Burns PMID: 34784246 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2021.10593 Abstract Objective: To determine if adding hip treatment to usual low back pain care improved disability and pain for individuals with low back pain (LBP) and a concurrent hip impairment. Design: Randomized controlled trial. […]

Virtual Reality for Chronic Back Pain Wins FDA Nod

— Immersive system incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy and other techniques by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today November 16, 2021 An immersive virtual reality (VR) system incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other methods was approved to help treat chronic lower back pain, the FDA announced Tuesday. “Millions of adults in the United States are living […]

Myofascial pain in temporomandibular disorders: Updates on etiopathogenesis and management

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies MYOFASCIAL PAIN AND TREATMENT | VOLUME 28, P104-113, OCTOBER 01, 2021 Mythili Kalladka Published: August 07, 2021 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.07.015 Abstract Objectives Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are an umbrella term encompassing disorders of both the temporomandibular joint (TMJD) and masticatory musculature (MMD). The objective of this review is to provide an overview […]

Local Steroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

November 10, 2021 JAMA Network Open TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This follow-up to a double-blind, placebo-controlled RCT sought to explore whether local steroid injection (with 80 mg or 40 mg of methylprednisolone) versus saline impacted long-term carpal tunnel pain scores and rates of carpal tunnel release surgery, as well as other outcomes such as time to surgery. The […]

Topical Anti-Inflammatory Effective For Knee Osteoarthritis

November 07, 2021 BMJ : British Medical Journal TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This comprehensive systematic review and network meta-analysis assesses the efficacy and safety of multiple preparations and doses of NSAIDs, opioids, and acetaminophen for clinically relevant reductions in pain caused by knee and hip osteoarthritis. The review includes nearly 200 randomized controlled trials comprised of over 100,000 […]

Shoulder pain prevalence by age and within occupational groups: a systematic review

Arch Physiother. 2021; 11: 24. Published online 2021 Nov 4. doi: 10.1186/s40945-021-00119-w PMCID: PMC8567712 PMID: 34736540 Christopher J. Hodgetts Abstract Background Shoulder pain was previously shown to diminish in older populations and it was suggested that this could be explained by reduced usage with age. Our objectives were to investigate if estimates of shoulder pain […]