POSTED: AUGUST 18, 2014 Children with parents who have chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) are at a higher risk for developing CMP, a new family-linkage study finds. According to researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, CMP is “among the leading causes of reduced quality of life and disability in Western countries,” […]
OrthopedicsToday August 18, 2014 Patients with osteoarthritis who had high body mass index and performed intensive physical activity at work experienced a higher risk of having a knee replacement, according to study results. Researchers prospectively followed 315,495 patients who underwent knee replacement and identified through the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register. Cox proportional hazard regression was used […]
3 essential considerations for chiropractors treating fibromyalgia patients. BY COURTNEY CRAIG, MS, DC While some fibromyalgia patients respond favorably to regular chiropractic care, others experience minimal relief.1 Unfortunately, many of these patients must rely on pharmacological management to relieve their constant pain. The most common medications prescribed for fibromyalgia are anti-epileptic drugs like Lyrica, serotonin-norepinephrine […]
August 14, 2014 Clinical Rheumatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study examined the efficacy and safety of chondroitin sulfate (CS) capsules administered with glucosamine sulfate (GS) capsules or sachet preparations of glucosamine hydrochloride (GH) for patients with knee osteoarthritis. In total, 1120 patients were randomized 1:1:1 to receive GS and CS capsules three times daily, GH/CS sachet […]
Maziar Badii, A. Nicole Wade, David R. Collins, Savvakis Nicolaou, B. Jacek Kobza and Jacek A. Kopec The Journal of Rheumatology August 2014, 41 (8) 1689-1694; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.131089 Abstract Objective. To evaluate the validity (accuracy) and reliability of 2 commonly used clinical methods, 1 indirect (lifts) and 1 direct (tape measure), for assessment of leg […]
Healio.com Somerville LE. Am J Sports Med. 2014. doi:10.1177/0363546514538390. August 13, 2014 Study data have shown no one test can accurately diagnose rotator cuff tears or tendinosis. Researchers reviewed 139 consecutive patients being examined at two orthopedic clinics for possible rotator cuff lesions. If a diagnosis was uncertain after taking patients’ medical history, a clinician […]
Jessica J. Wong, BSc, DC, FCCS(C) The Spine Journal Volume 14, Issue 8, 1 August 2014, Pages 1781–1789 Abstract Background context Cervical spine disc herniation is a disabling source of cervical radiculopathy. However, little is known about its course and prognosis. Understanding the course and prognosis of symptomatic cervical disc herniation is necessary to guide […]
Development of a Neck Pain Risk Score for Predicting Nonspecific Neck Pain With Disability in Office Workers: A 1-Year Prospective Cohort Study. Paksaichol A J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Aug 12. pii: S0161-4754(14)00119-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.07.004. [Epub ahead of print] NCBINCBI Logo Skip to main content Skip to navigation Resources How To About NCBI Accesskeys Sign […]
Climacteric. 2014 Dec;17(6):700-4. doi: 10.3109/13697137.2014.933409. Epub 2014 Aug 17. Lou C, Chen HL, Feng XZ, Xiang GH, Zhu SP, Tian NF, Jin YL, Fang MQ, Wang C, Xu HZ. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this study was to investigate, in a population of normal postmenopausal women, the association between menopause and severity of lumbar […]
Gluteus Maximus Activation (More Glute & Less Hamstring) Posted on August 11, 2014 Story Source Research Review: Optimal Positioning for Gluteus Maximus Activation By Dr. Stefanie DiCarrado DPT, PT, NASM CPT & CES Edited by Dr. Brent Brookbush DPT, PT, MS, PES, CES, CSCS, ACSM H/FS Original Citation: Kan, S., Jeon, H., Kwon, O., Cynn, […]
BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Aug 23;14:312. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-312. Pain management with acupuncture in osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Manyanga T Abstract BACKGROUND: The utility of acupuncture in managing osteoarthritis symptoms is uncertain. Trial results are conflicting and previous systematic reviews may have overestimated the benefits of acupuncture. METHODS: Two reviewers independently identified randomized […]
G Chir. 2014 Jul-Aug;35(7-8):177-80. Seat belt syndrome, a new pattern of injury in developing countries. Case report and review of literature*. Torba M, Hijazi S, Gjata A, Buci S, Madani R, Subashi K. Abstract Background. Classically, seat belt syndrome appears with seat belt marks on the body, bowel perforations, and lumbar spine fractures. However the […]
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 Aug;114(8):620-30. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.127. Effects of somatic dysfunction on leg length and weight bearing. Qureshi Y. Abstract CONTEXT: Somatic dysfunctions of the pelvis, sacrum, and lumbar spine are common. Their association with leg length discrepancies has been observed; however, it is unclear which dysfunctions lead to mild changes in leg length […]
Orthop Rev (Pavia). Aug 8, 2014; 6(3): 5429. Published online Oct 1, 2014. doi: 10.4081/or.2014.5429 PMCID: PMC4195989 Risk Factors for Vertebral Artery Injuries in Cervical Spine Trauma Nanjundappa S. Abstract Blunt cerebrovascular injuries (i.e. involvement of carotid and vertebral arteries) are increasingly being recognized in setting of cervical spine trauma/fractures and are associated with high […]