Musculoskeletal System

Therapeutic effect of intranasal evaporative cooling in patients with migraine

J Headache Pain. 2015 Jan 26;16(1):5. doi: 10.1186/1129-2377-16-5. Therapeutic effect of intranasal evaporative cooling in patients with migraine: a pilot study. Vanderpol J1, Bishop B, Matharu M, Glencorse M. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Cryotherapy is the most common non-pharmacological pain-relieving method. The aim of this pilot study was to ascertain whether intranasal evaporative cooling may be an effective intervention […]

Manipulative therapy and rehabilitation for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Jan;38(1):22-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.10.001. Epub 2014 Nov 6. Manipulative therapy and rehabilitation for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability: a short-term, assessor-blind, parallel-group randomized trial. Lubbe D1, Lakhani E2, Brantingham JW3, Parkin-Smith GF4, Cassa TK5, Globe GA6, Korporaal C7. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare manipulative therapy (MT) plus rehabilitation to rehabilitation […]

Happy Life, Happy Bones?

Megan Brooks January 15, 2015 Older women who are satisfied with their lives have higher bone density than their unsatisfied peers, a finding that adds weight to the idea that psychological health influences physical health. Päivi Rauma “Osteoporosis is a common disease which easily leads to bone fracture, and hip fractures in particular can have serious consequences […]

Effectiveness of dry neeedling for myofascial trigger points associated with neck and shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 01/12/2015 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Liu L, et al. – This study aimed to evaluate current evidence on the effectiveness of dry needling for myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) associated with neck and shoulder pain. Dry needling can be recommended to relieve MTrP pain of neck and shoulders in […]

Efficacy of Hip Strengthening Exercises Compared With Leg Strengthening Exercises on Knee Pain, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Clin J Sport Med. 2015 Jan 14. [Epub ahead of print] Efficacy of Hip Strengthening Exercises Compared With Leg Strengthening Exercises on Knee Pain, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. Lun V1, Marsh A, Bray R, Lindsay D, Wiley P. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE:: The purpose of this study was to […]

Manual Therapy and Rehab for Recurrent Ankle Sprain

JMPT. January 2015 Volume 38, Issue 1, Pages 22–34 Manipulative Therapy and Rehabilitation for Recurrent Ankle Sprain With Functional Instability: A Short-Term, Assessor-Blind, Parallel-Group Randomized Trial Danella Lubbe, MTech(Chiro) Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to compare manipulative therapy (MT) plus rehabilitation to rehabilitation alone for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability (RASFI) […]

Acute effects of single and multiple level thoracic manipulations on chronic mechanical neck pain – Full Text

Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2015; 11: 137–144. Published online 2015 Jan 12. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S69579 PMCID: PMC4296956 Acute effects of single and multiple level thoracic manipulations on chronic mechanical neck pain: a randomized controlled trial Rungthip Puntumetakul, Thavatchai Suvarnnato, Phurichaya Werasirirat, Sureeporn Uthaikhup, Junichiro Yamauchi, and Rose Boucaut Abstract Background Thoracic spine manipulation has become a popular […]

Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging for Assessment of Scoliosis

IEEE Trans Med Imaging. 2015 Jan 12. [Epub ahead of print] Ultrasound Volume Projection Imaging for Assessment of Scoliosis. Cheung CW, Zhou GQ, Law SY, Mak TM, Lai KL, Zheng YP. Abstract The standing radiograph is used as a gold standard to diagnose spinal deformity including scoliosis, a medical condition defined as lateral spine curvature […]

Treatment of Joint Pain-Omega 3 Fatty Acids

JANUARY 23, 2014 BY CHIROTRUST The Potential Viability of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent We are going to deviate from the mechanical discussions of joint pain treatment. Usual topics such as physiotherapy, stretching, manipulation, etc… and instead we’re going to discuss what looks to be aremarkably inexpensive yet potentially valuable tool in […]

Long-term Outcomes of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis – Surgery vs. Observation

Long-term Outcomes of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Eight-Year Results of the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) Lurie, Jon D. MD, MS; Tosteson, Tor D. ScD; Tosteson, Anna ScD; Abdu, William A. MD, MS; Zhao, Wenyan PhD; Morgan, Tamara S. MA; Weinstein, James N. DO, MS Spine 15 January 2015 Vol. 40 – Issue 2: p […]

A modified Delphi survey on the signs and symptoms of low back pain: indicators for an interventional management approach.

Pain Pract. 2015 Jan;15(1):12-21. doi: 10.1111/papr.12135. Epub 2013 Dec 9. Cid J Abstract BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) symptoms and signs are nonspecific. If required, diagnostic blocks may find the source of pain, but indicators of suspect diagnosis must be defined to identify anatomical targets. OBJECTIVE: To reach a consensus from an expert panel on […]

Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Jan 9;1:CD004376. [Epub ahead of print] Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee. Fransen M1, McConnell S, Harmer AR, Van der Esch M, Simic M, Bennell KL. Abstract BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a major public health issue because it causes chronic pain, reduces physical function and diminishes quality of life. […]

The Influence of Lumbar Joint Mobilization on Joint Position Sense in Normal Adults

J Phys Ther Sci. Dec 2014; 26(12): 1985–1987. Published online Dec 25, 2014. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1985 The Influence of Lumbar Joint Mobilization on Joint Position Sense in Normal Adults Wontae Gong, PhD, PT Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of lumbar joint mobilization on the joint position sense (JPS) of […]

Knee Osteoarthritis: Acetaminophen Least Effective Choice

Ricki Lewis, PhD January 07, 2015 Despite the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (OA), few studies compare treatments head-to-head. Now, a network meta-analysis compares 137 reports on the effectiveness of such treatments and reveals that acetaminophen, the most widely used over-the-counter treatment, does not provide a clinically significant reduction in pain. “Except for celecoxib, all active interventions were […]

MRI in Headache

Michael Eller, Peter J Goadsby Expert Rev Neurother. 2013;13(3):263-273. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Headaches are described as primary, where no contributing cause is found, or secondary, where a discrete lesion or other condition has triggered the phenotype. Primary headache is a common condition; migraine causes much of the morbidity in this population, at great personal […]

Tai Chi Improves Pain in Arthritis Sufferers

ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH Volume 61, Issue 6, 15 June 2009, Pages: 717–724, Amanda Hall, Chris Maher, Jane Latimer and Manuela Ferreira Article first published online : 28 MAY 2009, DOI: 10.1002/art.24515 The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to […]

Chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of acute back pain and sciatica with disc protrusion

Chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of acute back pain and sciatica with disc protrusion: a randomized double-blind clinical trial of active and simulated spinal manipulations Valter Santilli, MD The Spine Journal March–April, 2006 Volume 6, Issue 2, Pages 131–137 Abstract Background context Acute back pain and sciatica are major sources of disability. Many medical interventions […]

Migraine Headache: Pathoanatomy and Management Options Understanding the Upper Cervical Spine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 BY CHIROTRUST         The strict definition of migraine headache is (8): The headache must last 4 to 72 hours. The headache must be associated with nausea and/or vomiting, or photophobia, and/or phonophobia. The headache must be characterized by 2 of the following 4 symptoms: unilateral location throbbing pulsatile quality moderate or […]

Prognosis and course of pain in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain

Eur J Pain. 2015 Jan 6. doi: 10.1002/ejp.633. [Epub ahead of print] Prognosis and course of pain in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: A 1-year follow-up cohort study. Verkerk K1, Luijsterburg PA, Heymans MW, Ronchetti I, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Miedema HS, Koes BW. Abstract BACKGROUND: It remains unclear to what extent patients recover from […]

Comparison Of 2 Manual Therapy And Exercise Protocols For Cervical Radiculopathy

Comparison Of 2 Manual Therapy And Exercise Protocols For Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Short-Term Effects Authors: Pierre Langevin, PT Study Design Participant- and assessor-blinded randomized clinical trial. Objectives To compare a rehabilitation program thought to increase the size of the intervertebral foramen (IVF) of the affected nerve root to a rehabilitation program […]