Published: Nov 17, 2014 | Updated: Nov 17, 2014 By Kate Johnson Story Source Action Points Note that these studies were published as abstracts and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. BOSTON — People who run at any time of life […]
Published: Nov 16, 2014 By Wayne Kuznar , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Obese patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who maintain an initial weight loss report fewer symptoms compared with their baseline level of symptoms, Danish researchers reported in Arthritis Care & Research. The improvement in symptoms was similar regardless of the weight maintenance program followed; either […]
The Spine Journal Volume 14, Issue 11, 1 November 2014, Pages 2628–2638 Ji-Hye Lee, MD Abstract Background context Neck pain (NP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder, but little is known about the associated risk factors. Purpose We compared anatomic differences in the neck and trunk area of young adult patients with chronic NP and control […]
Rodrigo Miguel Ruivo, MsC Published Online: November 13, 2014 Objective The purposes of this study were to determine the intrarater and interrater reliability of a photographic measurement of the sagittal postures of the cervical spine and shoulder, quantitatively characterize the postural alignment of the head and shoulders in the sagittal plane of Portuguese adolescents 15 […]
Authors: Paul F. Beattie, PT, PhD, OCS, FAPTA1, Raymond Butts, DPT, PhD2, Jonathan W. Donley, DPT, ATC2, Derek M. Liuzzo, DPT1 Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 1 Pages: 19-29 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.4967 Study Design Single-group, prospective, repeated-measures design with responder analysis. Objective To determine differences in the changes in diffusion […]
Published: Nov 12, 2014 By Pauline Anderson , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Taking glucosamine and chondroitin, two popular dietary supplements, doesn’t significantly relieve the pain and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA) or modify disease progression, a new study found. After adjusting for potential confounders, subjects who reported using glucosamine/chondroitin at three annual assessments had […]
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Nov;52(9):822-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.100. Epub 2014 Aug 12. Sidika Sinem Soydan PMID: 25124832 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.100 Abstract The prevalence of temporomandibular disorders is higher among women than men (ratio 3:1 -9:1). Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, which is characterised by chronic low-grade inflammation and excess […]
Clinical Pain Medicine ISSUE: NOVEMBER 2014 | VOLUME: 12(11) Paris—Triggers for knee and hand osteoarthritis (OA) are different, a new study suggests. Mechanical stress appears to be the most important factor for knee OA, and systemic processes appear to have the most effect on the development of hand OA, according to the researchers. The study […]
Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated with Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis Fang Fang Zhang First published October 1, 2014, doi: 10.3945/jn.114.193227 J. Nutr. December 1, 2014 jn.114.193227 Abstract Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes functional limitation and disability in the elderly. Vitamin D has biological functions on multiple knee joint structures and can play important roles in […]
Manipulative Therapy and Rehabilitation for Recurrent Ankle Sprain With Functional Instability: A Short-Term, Assessor-Blind, Parallel-Group Randomized Trial Danella Lubbe, MTech(Chiro) Published Online: November 06, 2014 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) to determine short-term outcomes. Methods […]
Larry Hand November 04, 2014 Misdiagnosis of chronic Lyme disease can cause delays in diagnosis and treatment for the actual conditions, according to a research letter published online November 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Christina Nelson, MD, MPH, from the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fort Collins, Colorado, write that chronic Lyme disease “is a […]
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Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Story Source Just recently I had the opportunity to consult with a patient by the name of Andrea who was suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome. Andrea was a 47 year women who was employed as an executive secretary for a Fortune 500 company. Her job responsibilities included typing business […]