Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: August 31, 2021Volume51Issue9Pages449-458 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.10018 Abstract Objective To determine the independent associations of potential clinical, symptom, physical activity, and psychological factors with chronic plantar heel pain. Design Case-control. Methods We investigated associations by comparing 220 participants with chronic (more than 3 months in duration) plantar heel pain […]
Cureus. 2021 Aug 31;13(8):e17601. doi: 10.7759/cureus.17601. eCollection 2021 Aug. Arifa Turkistani PMID: 34646653 PMCID: PMC8483450 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17601 Abstract Tension-type headache is one of the most prevalent types of headache. The common presentation is a mild-to-moderate dull aching pain around the temporal region, like a tight band around the forehead, neck, shoulder, and sometimes behind eyes. […]
Front Neurosci. 2021 Aug 26;15:729218. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2021.729218. eCollection 2021. Zilei Tian Abstract Introduction In this retrospective study, resting-state functional connectivity (FC) in patients with migraine was analyzed to identify potential pathological pain processing patterns and compared them to those in healthy controls (HCs). The FC patterns in patients between pre- and post-acupuncture sessions were also […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 21 August 2021 Michel G. Mertens MSc Highlights • Exercise therapy is effective in improving range of motion, function and pain • The effect of adding stretches to a program with exercises is uncertain • Adding physical modalities is to a program with exercises not beneficial • The effect […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: August 31, 2021Volume51Issue9Pages440-448 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.10271 Abstract Objective To identify latent subgroups among patients with Achilles tendinopathy, describe patient characteristics and clinical attributes that defined each subgroup, and develop a clinical classification model for subgroup membership. Design Cross-sectional study. Methods One hundred forty-five participants (men, n = 73; […]
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jun; 18(11): 6176. Published online 2021 Jun 7. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18116176 PMCID: PMC8201115 PMID: 34200510 Tomasz Kuligowski Abstract The aim of this study was to describe and update current knowledge of manual therapy accuracy in treating cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, to identify the limitations in current studies, and to […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 8 July 2021 Francis Grondin PhD, PT Highlights • A positive ULNT was defined as reproduction of arm symptom altered by structural differentiation. • A single positive ULNT did not alter post-test probability for cervical radiculopathy. • ≥3 positive UNLT rules in cervical radiculopathy with strong LR+ and a high posttest […]
— Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today June 30, 2021 A diet higher in two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients, a randomized controlled trial showed. […]
— Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today June 30, 2021 A diet higher in two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients, a randomized controlled trial showed. […]
— Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today June 30, 2021 A diet higher in two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients, a randomized controlled trial showed. […]
Hallgren, Richard C. and Rowan, Jacob J.. “Assessment of potential strain injury to rectus capitis posterior minor muscles during whiplash type distortions of the cervical spine” Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, vol. , no. , 2021, pp. 000010151520210094. https://doi.org/10.1515/jom-2021-0094 Abstract Context Whiplash type injuries resulting from a rear end motor vehicle accident (REMVA) are thought to […]
A Literature-Based Review Swiatek, Peter R. MDa; Nandurkar, Tejas S. MSb; Maroon, Joseph C. MDc; Cantu, Robert C. MDd; Feuer, Henry MDe; Bailes, Julian E. MDf; Hsu, Wellington K. MDgAuthor Information SPINE: July 1, 2021 – Volume 46 – Issue 13 – p 886-892 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003931 Study Design Literature-based review. Objective We sought to evaluate […]
An Anatomic Cadaveric Study Kagawa, Eiichiro MSa,b; Nimura, Akimoto MD, PhDc; Nasu, Hisayo PhDa; Kato, Ryuichi MD, PhDb; Akita, Keiichi MD, PhDaAuthor Information SPINE: July 1, 2021 – Volume 46 – Issue 13 – p E704-E709 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003895 Study Design Observational, anatomical, cadaveric study. Objective We anatomically investigated the fibrous connection between the cervical nerves […]