Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 27 (2015) No. 5 May p. 1609-1611 Wontae Gong [Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine the effect of cervical posture manipulation, based on passive motion analysis (MBPMA) and general mobilization, on cervical lordosis, forward head posture (FHP), and cervical ROM in university students with problems in […]
Simplicity works! One of my favorite sayings and a way of living I aspire to follow. Too often we overcomplicate the hell out of everything, especially in the pain game. “It can’t be that simple man!’Well, it can and often is. Keep in mind, simple does not mean easy. If it was, more people would be doing it. […]
Pain. 2011 Feb;152(2):440-6. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2010.11.016. Epub 2010 Dec 21. Effectiveness of small daily amounts of progressive resistance training for frequent neck/shoulder pain: randomised controlled trial. Andersen LL, Saervoll CA, Mortensen OS, Poulsen OM, Hannerz H, Zebis MK. Abstract Regular physical exercise is a cornerstone in rehabilitation programs, but adherence to comprehensive exercise remains low. This […]
May 20, 2015—Denver, Colorado—Smokers with vertebral fractures are at increased risk of thoracic kyphosis. This outcome of a comparative study was reported at the International Conference of the American Thoracic Society from May 15 – 20. Elizabeth Anne Regan, MD, PhD of National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, explained that severe chest deformity has been associated […]
FORBES.COM MAY 18, 2015 Steven Salzberg CONTRIBUTOR As spring turns into summer, we spend more time outdoors, exercising, gardening, or just walking around. And for many people, more exercise means knee pain. Count me among the afflicted. Several people, including my orthopedic specialist, have suggested that I try injections of hyaluronic acid to treat my […]
Muscle strength, flexibility, aerobic fitness impact physical pain and negative attitudes by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer May 17, 2015 A strong association exists between higher physical fitness and lower levels of pain, less psychological over-reaction (catastrophizing) to pain, and higher chronic-pain self-efficacy in women with fibromyalgia (FM), according to a recent Spanish study. In addition, muscle strength and […]
5/14/15 Patients who underwent knee replacement exhibited less cartilage thickness at baseline and, over time, greater lateral and location-independent femorotibial cartilage loss than those who did not get replacement, researchers said. Furthermore, location-independent analysis of change in cartilage thickness predicted future knee replacement. These were among the findings of a U.S.-European prospective cohort study published […]
A wide variety of pathology may affect the superior aspect of the labrum. Clinical examination is often difficult due to the numerous injury mechanisms and the widely varied extent of labral pathology. Proper identification of the exact mechanism and specific severity of pathology is vital to accurately diagnose and manage these injuries. Surgical procedures to address SLAP lesions vary from minimal debridement […]
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Is Associated With An Increased Risk Of Fracture: A Population-Based Cohort Study Authors: Wen-Ling Liao, PT Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2015, Volume: 45 Issue: 5 Pages: 406-412 doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5707 Study Design A nationwide, population-based, retrospective cohort study. Objectives To investigate whether benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is associated […]
The Efficacy Of Manual Therapy For Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Ariel Desjardins-Charbonneau, PT, MSc Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2015, Volume: 45 Issue: 5 Pages: 330-350 doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5455 Study Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of manual therapy (MT) for patients with rotator cuff (RC) […]
Action Points Increased BMI and body fat mass were associated with adverse hip cartilage changes in females, while increased body fat-free mass was associated with beneficial cartilage changes for both genders. It is yet unknown if altering body composition to reduce body fat mass and increase fat-free mass changes the natural history of osteoarthritis. Higher […]
Andrew J Teichtahl Arthritis Research & Therapy 2015, 17:114 doi:10.1186/s13075-015-0629-y The electronic version of this article is the complete one and can be found online at: http://arthritis-research.com/content/17/1/114 Published: 7 May 2015 © 2015 Teichtahl et al.; licensee BioMed Central. Introduction Although physical inactivity has been associated with numerous chronic musculoskeletal complaints, few studies have examined […]