A common component of rehabilitation for patients with patellofemoral paint (PFP) includes strengthening of the quadriceps, performed both in an open- and closed-kinetic chain manner (non-weight-bearing and weight-bearing respectively). Clinicians must consider exercise prescription with respect to minimising patellofemoral joint (PFJ) loading. The aim of the following study was to compare patellofemoral joint (PFJ) stress […]
A prospective cohort pilot study BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 05/19/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Brooks MA, et al. – Although beneficial effects of exercise in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) have been established, only 14 –18% of patients with knee OA receive an exercise from their primary care provider. Patients with knee OA cite […]
A pilot randomized controlled trial BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 05/19/2014 Clinical Article Story Source Journal Reference Cheung C, et al. – This study’s aims were to assess the feasibility and potential efficacy of a Hatha yoga exercise program in managing osteoarthritis (OA)–related symptoms in older women with knee OA. A weekly yoga program with […]
Plantar fasciitis and its relationship with hallux limitus. AuthorsAranda Y, et al. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2014 May;104(3):263-8. doi: 10.7547/0003-0538-104.3.263. Abstract Background : We sought to determine whether patients with plantar fasciitis have limited dorsiflexion in the first metatarsophalangeal joint and which type of foot, pronated or supinated, is most frequently associated with plantar […]
Misuk Cho, PhD, PT J Phys Ther Sci. May 2014; 26(5): 759–762. Published online May 29, 2014. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.759 Full Text Article Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of pelvic adjustment using Gonstead techniques on posture in female university students. [Subjects] In this study, 30 female university students were […]
Authors Bogduk N1. Journal Neurol Clin. 2014 May;32(2):471-87. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2013.11.005. Epub 2014 Feb 28. Abstract Cervicogenic headache is pain referred to the head from a source in the cervical spine or mediated by cervical nerves. Clinical features allow for no more than a diagnosis of probable cervicogenic headache. Definitive diagnosis requires evidence of a cervical […]
Stanislav Sergienko, BPT, Leonid Kalichman, PT, PhD Published Online: May 14, 2014 Summary Background Shoulder pain is a common problem imposing a considerable burden on the affected person and society. Since interventions targeting traditional musculoskeletal conditions are usually only moderately effective, myofascial origin can be suggested as an alternative possible source of shoulder pain. Objectives […]
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation May 2014 Volume 95, Issue 5, Pages 900–907 Khalil Khayambashi, PT, PhD Abstract Objective To compare the efficacy of posterolateral hip muscle strengthening versus quadriceps strengthening in reducing pain and improving health status in persons with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Design Comparative control trial. Setting Rehabilitation facility. Participants Persons with […]
Salvatori R, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 May 10. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Study Design Case report. Background Thoracic spine thrust manipulation has been shown to be an effective intervention for individuals experiencing mechanical neck pain. Case Description The patient was a 46 year-old female referred to outpatient physical therapy 2-months following […]
Published: May 10, 2014 By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Disease activity appears to correlate and contribute longitudinally to radiographic progression in the spine in ankylosing spondylitis. The effect was higher in males versus females and in patients with less years of symptom duration. High disease activity in ankylosing spondylitis […]
Pain Med. 2014 May;15(5):842-9. doi: 10.1111/pme.12429. Epub 2014 Mar 18. Castaldo M, Ge HY, Chiarotto A, Villafane JH, Arendt-Nielsen L. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate pain patterns and the distribution of myofascial trigger points (MTPs) in whiplash-associated disorders (WADs II and III) as compared with mechanical neck pain (MNP). METHODS: […]
Adolescent cervical disc degeneration in MRI does not predict adult headache or neck pain: A 5-year follow-up of adolescents with and without headache. Laimi K, et al. Cephalalgia. 2014. Abstract AIM: The impact of early degenerative changes of the cervical spine on pain in adulthood is unknown. The objective was to determine whether degeneration in […]
May 8, 2014 Pitchers who limit the range of motion in their hips could cause injury to their elbow, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Researchers measured pre-season dominant and non-dominant internal (IR), external (ER) and total arc (TA) range of motion (ROM) in seven Division 1 […]