Gary Reinl Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2020;12(4):188-189https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20200610-01 Posted July 1, 2020 Abstract Click here to read the article. I am writing this letter in response to a recent guest editorial that was featured in Athletic Training & Sports Health Care entitled: “21st Century Attacks on Cryotherapy in Sports Health Care—Clinician Beware.”1 The overall premise of the guest editorial […]
Yujie Xie, Chi Zhang, Bin Liang, Jianxiong Wang, Li Wang, Tenggang Wan, Fangyuan Xu & Lei Lei (2020) Disability and Rehabilitation, DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1762769 Abstract Purpose: To determine whether shock wave therapy could improve symptoms and hand function in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Materials and methods: Medline, Embase, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled […]
— Electrical stimulation device “another tool in our arsenal” to control FM pain, reduce fatigue by Scott Harris, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 31, 2020 Kathleen Sluka, PT, PhD, is professor of physical therapy and rehabilitation science at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. She served as co-author of a report, published in Arthritis […]
Clin Rehabil , 269215520903786 2020 Feb 17 Patrícia Pereira Alfredo Abstract Objectives: To compare the effects of continuous and pulsed therapeutic ultrasound combined with strengthening exercises. Design: This is a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Setting: Pontifical Catholic University. Subjects: One hundred participants with Grade 2-4 knee osteoarthritis and both genders were involved. Intervention: Participants were randomized […]
In this study, they used the HeadaTerm – Anti-Migraine Device ~ Andre Broussard, D.C. Am J Emerg Med. 2020 Jan 15. pii: S0735-6757(20)30024-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2020.01.024. [Epub ahead of print] Hokenek NM Abstract PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) therapy application in the emergency department. […]
Spine: November 15, 2019 – Volume 44 – Issue 22 – p E1290-E1297 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003136 Tang, Xinyan PhD Study Design. This is an in vitro study of bovine disc cells exposed to pulsed electromagnetic fields. Objective. The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) effects on the expression of […]
BMJ Open — Stausholm MB, Naterstad IF, Joensen J, et al. | November 04, 2019 Since low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is not recommended in major knee osteoarthritis (KOA) treatment guidelines, researchers conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to ascertain if an LLLT dose-response link exists in KOA. Twenty-two trials (n = 1,063) were meta-analysed. The […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 25, No. 10Original Articles Chi-Wen Juan Published Online:21 Oct 2019 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2019.0169 Abstract Objectives: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of laser acupuncture (LA) treatment with that of placebo LA treatment in patients with idiopathic, mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), as measured by subjective symptom assessments and […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation September 2019 Volume 100, Issue 9, Pages 1695–1702 Abstract Objective To test the efficacy of low-dose extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on osteoarthritis knee pain, lower limb function, and cartilage alteration for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Design Randomized controlled trial with placebo control. Setting Outpatient physical therapy clinics within a […]
US Department of Health and Human Services National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care. It is also a common reason why people turn to complementary health approaches. This 47-page eBook provides an overview of complementary health approaches for pain, including acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation, spinal […]
Medical Acupuncture Vol. 31, No. 3 Tony Y. Chon, Molly J. Mallory, Juan Yang, Sara E. Bublitz, Alexander Do, and Peter T. Dorsher Published Online:17 Jun 2019 https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2019.1343 Abstract Background: Laser acupuncture (LA)—the use of nonthermal, low-intensity laser irradiation to stimulate acupuncture points—has become more common among acupuncture practitioners in recent years. LA is promoted as […]
Athletic Training and Sports Health Care SPORTS MEDICINE DIGEST Kristen M. Agena, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES; Cailee E. Welch Bacon, PhD, ATC; Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2020;12(2):56-58https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20190207-04 Posted March 26, 2019 Abstract Haslerud S, Magnussen LH, Joensen J, Lopes-Martins RA, Bjordal JM. The efficacy of low-level […]
Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Feb;98(8):e14520. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000014520. Gildir S, Tüzün EH, Eroğlu G, Eker L. Abstract BACKGROUND: In this randomized, double-blind, parallel-group trial, we aimed to explore the effectiveness of trigger point dry needling in patients with chronic tension-type headache in reducing headache frequency, intensity and duration, and improvement of health-related quality of life. METHODS: The […]