Musculoskeletal Science & Practice February 2014 Volume 19, Issue 1, Pages 10–17 Eva Barrett Abstract Background A wide array of instruments are available for non-invasive thoracic kyphosis measurement. Guidelines for selecting outcome measures for use in clinical and research practice recommend that properties such as validity and reliability are considered. This systematic review reports on […]
February 6, 2014 The Osteoarthritis Research Society International released new guidelines for non-surgical management of knee osteoarthritis and highlighted biomechanical interventions, exercise and weight management as some of the appropriate treatments for all patients. According to the guideline, published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, thirteen experts and a patient representative considered 29 treatment modalities listed in […]
Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society Holland S, Silberstein SD, Freitag F, Dodick DW, Argoff C, Ashman E. Evidence-based guideline update: NSAIDs and other complementary treatments for episodic migraine prevention in adults: report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology […]
Fibromyalgia and Vitamin D Florian Wepner, MD Department of Orthopedic Pain Management Spine Unit, Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Pain Management Speising, Vienna, Austria +43 1 80182 / 1487 florian.wepner@oss.at “Effects of Vitamin D on Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial,” Pain, 2014 Feb;155(2):261-8. 49825 (4/2014) Kirk Hamilton: Can you please share with […]
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2014 Apr;29(4):406-11. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.02.002. Epub 2014 Feb 16. Kibsgård TJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Chamberlain’s projections (anterior-posterior X-ray of the pubic symphysis) have been used to diagnose sacroiliac joint mobility during the single-leg stance test. This study examined the movement in the sacroiliac joint during the single-leg stance test with precise radiostereometric analysis. […]
Marc Stevens, PT, MSc Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, February 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 2 Pages: 59-67 Journal Reference Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Objectives To compare the effectiveness of the Alfredson eccentric heel-drop protocol with a “do-as-tolerated” protocol for nonathletic individuals with midportion Achilles tendinopathy. Background The Alfredson protocol recommends the completion […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 2 Pages: 58-58 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.0501 A condition called cervical radiculopathy develops when a nerve in the neck region becomes irritated. This type of neck problem frequently causes neck pain, pain down the arm, and sometimes a loss of feeling or decreased strength in the arm. […]
A Randomized Clinical Trial Julie M. Fritz, PT, PhD, ATC Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, February 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 2 Pages: 45-57 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.5065 Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Objectives To examine the effectiveness of cervical traction in addition to exercise for specific subgroups of patients with neck pain. Background Cervical traction is […]
Hoy D, et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2014 Jan 30. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204431. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract OBJECTIVE: To estimate the global burden of neck pain. METHODS: Neck pain was defined as pain in the neck with or without pain referred into one or both upper limbs that lasts for at least 1 day. Systematic […]
A Systematic Review Wertli, Maria M. MD Spine: 01 February 2014 – Volume 39 – Issue 3 – p 263–273 Abstract Study Design. Systematic review. Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of catastrophizing on treatment efficacy and outcome in patients treated for low back pain. Summary of Background Data. Psychological […]
Daniel F. Zweifel, M.D., D.M.D., Giorgio Pietramaggiori, M.D., and Martin Broome, M.D., D.M.D. N Engl J Med 2014; 370:e9February 6, 2014DOI: 10.1056/NEJMvcm1301200 SOURCE INFORMATION From the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsBw0uRRuKU The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Overview The temporomandibular joints are anterior to the ear. They […]
Vishnu V. Reddy Munagala, M.D., and Vaishali Tomar, M.D. N Engl J Med 2014; 370:e10 February 6, 2014DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm1308433 Journal Reference A 45-year-old woman presented with a 3-month history of generalized body pains that were nonresponsive to analgesic agents. Along with low back pain, she had progressive […]
Upper cervical mobility, posture and myofascial trigger points in subjects with episodic migraine: Case-control study Danit Tali, BPT Received: November 10, 2013; Received in revised form: January 10, 2014; Accepted: January 29, 2014; Published Online: February 06, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.01.006 Summary Objectives To evaluate the association between episodic migraines and the prevalence of myofascial trigger […]
A systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate clinical outcomes and biomechanical mechanisms Christian Barton Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092437 Journal Reference Abstract Objective Patellar taping is frequently used to treat patellofemoral pain (PFP). This systematic review and meta-analysis (1) evaluates the efficacy of patellar taping for patients with PFP, (2) compares the efficacy of various taping […]
An Observational Study Prinsen JK, et al. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 Feb;114(2):90-8. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.022. PubMed Reference Abstract CONTEXT: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered the standard for establishing practice guidelines; however, they are expensive and time-consuming, and often the generalizability of the results is limited. OBJECTIVES: To conduct an observational study using the findings […]