Musculoskeletal System

Inter-examiner reliability study of physical examination procedures to assess the cervical spine

Published: 14 June 2021 Karthik V. Hariharan, Michael G. Timko, Christopher G. Bise, Meenakshi Sundaram & Michael J. Schneider Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 29, Article number: 20 (2021) Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to establish the level of inter-examiner reliability for six common cervical manual and physical examination procedures used to […]

Fear Avoidance Predicts Persistent Pain in Young Adults With Low Back Pain: A Prospective Study

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: May 15, 2021 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.9828 Abstract Objectives To (i) quantify relationships between LBP symptoms, physical activity, and psychosocial characteristics in young adults and (ii) identify sub-classes of young adults with distinct pain trajectories. Design Prospective cohort study with 12 months follow-up. Methods 120 adults (age 20.8±2.6 years, […]

Move It or Lose It? The Effect of Early Active Movement on Clinical Outcomes Following Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:May 15, 2021Volume0Issue0Pages1-65 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.9634 Abstract Objective To assess the effect of early active shoulder movement after rotator cuff repair compared to delayed active shoulder movement on clinical outcomes, rotator cuff integrity and return-to-work. Design Intervention systematic review. Literature Search We searched 9 databases in November 2017 and […]

Chronic Plantar Heel Pain is Principally Associated With Waist Girth (Systemic) and Pain (Central) Factors, Not Foot Factors: A Case-Control Study

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: May 7, 2021 Pages1-29 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.10018 Abstract Objectives 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 plantar heel pain (>3 months) and 100 age- […]

Analysis of trends in lumbar disc degeneration using kinematic MRI

Clinical Imaging Volume 79, November 2021, Pages 136-141 Sidney Roberts Highlights • Lumbar disc degeneration increases in severity with age. • Men tend to degenerate at an earlier age than women. • The 5th decade of life is most common for people to develop severe degeneration. Abstract Objective The aim of the current study was […]

Non-invasive Management of Soft Tissue Disorders of the Shoulder: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration

Eur J Pain. 2021 May 4. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1788. Online ahead of print. Hainan Yu Abstract Objectives: To develop an evidence-based guideline for the non-invasive management of soft tissue disorders of the shoulder (shoulder pain), excluding major pathology. Methods: This guideline is based on high-quality evidence from seven systematic reviews. Multidisciplinary experts considered the evidence of effectiveness, safety, […]

Which treatment is most effective for patients with Achilles tendinopathy?

van der Vlist AC, Winters M, Weir A, et al British Journal of Sports Medicine 2021;55:249-256. Abstract Objective To provide a consistently updated overview of the comparative effectiveness of treatments for Achilles tendinopathy. Design Living systematic review and network meta-analysis. Data sources Multiple databases including grey literature sources were searched up to February 2019. Study […]

One-Year Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Moderate-to-Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 102, ISSUE 5, P951-958, MAY 01, 2021 Si-Ru Chen, MD Abstract Objective To assess the therapeutic effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for moderate-to-severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Design A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial (1-year follow-up). Setting Outpatient of local medical center settings. Participants Patients (N=26) who were […]

Hip–Spine Syndrome: When the Hip Does Not Move, the Spine Labors Double

Arthroscopy VOLUME 37, ISSUE 5, P1510-1511, MAY 01, 2021 Editorial Commentary Juan Gómez-Hoyos, M.D. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2021.02.038 Abstract When the hip does not move, the spine labors double. For example, limited hip extension results in lumbar spine hyperextension and an increase in spinal facet joint loading due to premature coupling. Patients who undergo hip surgery show significant […]

Effectiveness of Dry Needling Therapy on Pain, Hip Muscle Strength, and Physical Function in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 102, ISSUE 5, P959-966, MAY 01, 2021 Abstract Objective To investigate the short-term effects of dry needling (DN) on physical function, pain, and hip muscle strength in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA). Design A double-blind, placebo-control, randomized controlled trial. Setting Private practice physiotherapy clinic. Participants Patients with unilateral […]

Low Oxalates Foods May Help Reduce Auto-Immune Disease Risk, Autism and Fibromyalgia

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Oxalate (or oxalic acid) is a compound found in a variety of plant-based foods. Under a microscope, oxalates are jagged in structure and look somewhat crystalline. During metabolism, oxalic acid combines with other minerals like calcium, sodium, magnesium, and potassium to form compounds like calcium oxalate and sodium oxalate […]

Association of Chronic Pain with Radiologic Severity and Central Sensitization in Hip Osteoarthritis Patients – Full-Text

Journal of Pain Research » Volume 14 Authors Hattori T, Shimo K, Niwa Y, Tokiwa Y, Matsubara T Received 9 December 2020 Accepted for publication 17 March 2021 Published 22 April 2021 Volume 2021:14 Pages 1153—1160 DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S296273 Purpose: Pain and joint deformity are the most common symptoms of hip osteoarthritis (OA). However, no significant […]

Validity and Reliability of Palpatory Clinical Tests of Sacroiliac Joint Mobility: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Rafael P. Ribeiro, PT Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Published: April 22, 2021 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2021.01.001 Abstract Objective The primary objective of this review was to investigate the reliability and validity of palpatory clinical tests of sacroiliac mobility. The secondary objective was to investigate which palpatory clinical tests of sacroiliac mobility exist in the literature. Methods […]

Back pain shows association with increased mortality risk in women

APRIL 20, 2021 by Boston Medical Center New research from Boston Medical Center identifies elevated mortality risk for women with back pain when compared to women without back pain. Back pain was not associated with mortality among men indicating long-term consequences of back pain may differ by sex. The overall findings suggest that mild back […]

Sexual dimorphism of the posterior cervical spine muscle attachments

Journal of Anatomy Lee Keidan Alon Barash Ziv Lenzner Chaim G. Pick Ella Been First published: 19 April 2021 https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13448 Abstract Cervical spinal injury and neck pain are common disorders with wide physical implications. Neck pain and disability are reported to occur in females more often than in males, and chronic or persistent neck pain […]

Diabetes Mellitus Blunts the Symptoms, Physical Function, and Health-Related Quality of Life Benefits of Total Knee Arthroplasty

A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Data From More Than 17,000 Patients Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:April 19, 2021Volume0Issue0Pages1-54 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.9515 Abstract Objective To compare physical function, pain, impairments (stiffness, range of motion, and strength), and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes between patients with and without diabetes mellitus, before and after […]

The Association Between Leisure-time Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Low Back Pain

A Cross-sectional Analysis in Primary Care Settings Lemes, Ítalo Ribeiro PhD SPINE: May 1, 2021 – Volume 46 – Issue 9 – p 596-602 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003996 Study Design. Observational cross-sectional. Objective. To investigate the association between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and low back pain (LBP) in adults from primary care settings, and to explore how […]

Effectiveness of treatments for acute and subacute mechanical non-specific low back pain: a systematic review with network meta-analysis

Gianola S, Bargeri S, Del Castillo G, et al British Journal of Sports Medicine Published Online First: 13 April 2021. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103596 Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of interventions for acute and subacute non-specific low back pain (NS-LBP) based on pain and disability outcomes. Design A systematic review of the literature with network meta-analysis. Data sources Medline, […]

Association Between Text Neck and Neck Pain in Adults

Correia, Igor Macedo Tavares MSca SPINE: May 1, 2021 – Volume 46 – Issue 9 – p 571-578 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003854 Study Design. Observational cross-sectional study. Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between text neck and neck pain (NP) in adults. Summary of Background Data. It has been hypothesized that the […]

Major risk of injury for recreational runners

ScienceDaily Top Health|April 12, 2021 Almost half of all recreational runners incur injuries, mostly relating to knees, calves or Achilles tendons, and the level of risk is equally high whatever your age, gender or running experience. These are the findings of a thesis within sport science. Doctoral student Jonatan Jungmalm recruited a little over 200 […]