May 03, 2017 The Journal of Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized sham-controlled study evaluated response to pulsed magnetic stimulation administered twice weekly for 16 weeks with an option to continue treatment regardless of treatment assignment. Investigators found that women randomized to the active arm were more likely to report a significant improvement in urinary incontinence, […]
Musculoskeletal Science & Practice April 2017 Volume 28, Pages 1–9 Kuan Wang Highlights •This study analyzed the biomechanics of two cervical traction therapies. •Tension was uniformly distributed from C4-C6 with neck support. •Tension was uniformly distributed at the C6-C7 levels without neck support. •The intradiscal pressure decreased during both traction therapies. Abstract Background Cervical traction is commonly […]
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 11/29/2016 Espi–Lopez GV, et al. – A randomized, single–blinded, controlled clinical trial was conducted to compare the impact of spinal manipulation combined with massage versus massage alone on range of motion of the cervical spine, headache frequency, intensity and disability in patients with tension–type headache (TTH). The results […]
J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Nov;28(11):3125-3130. Epub 2016 Nov 29. Kang JI1, Jeong DK1, Choi H2. Author information Abstract [Purpose] This study was conducted to clarify the difference in therapeutic effects between traction and decompression therapies, and their clinical therapeutic significance. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 31 patients aged 35 to 50 years who had […]
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Shih-Feng Lin Abstract Coccydynia is pain in the coccygeal region, and usually treated conservatively. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) was incorporated as non-invasive treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions. However, the effects of ESWT on coccydynia are less discussed. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of ESWT on the outcomes of coccydynia. […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Apr;20(2):334-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.08.005. Epub 2015 Aug 25. Bokaeian HR1, Bakhtiary AH2, Mirmohammadkhani M3, Moghimi J4. Abstract Strengthening training (ST) and whole body vibration training (WBV) alone may improve symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. In this study, we investigated the effect of adding WBV training to quadriceps and hamstring muscles […]
In the Treatment of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Is Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy Combined With Isokinetic Exercise for Rotator Cuff More Effective Than Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy Alone? A Randomized Clinical Trial Authors: Andrea Santamato Study Design Single-blind randomized trial. Background Extra corporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been shown to produce good results […]
Many specialties, including chiropractors, perform services that may be deemed “experimental, investigational and unproven.” Individual payer coverage determinations, as well as state boards, generally offer specific information defining this type of procedure and any other notice or guideline that providers must be aware of and adhere to. The terms “unproven, experimental or investigational” are generically […]
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice , 01/28/2016 Field T This is a review of recently published research, both empirical studies and meta–analyses, on the effects of complementary therapies including massage therapy, yoga and tai chi on pain associated with knee osteoarthritis in the elderly. Larger, randomized control trials are needed on each of these therapies […]
Journal of Neuroinflammation 2012, 9:219 Sheng Song Abstract Background Activated microglial cells are an important pathological component in brains of patients with neurodegenerative diseases. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of He-Ne (632.8 nm, 64.6 mW/cm2) low-level laser therapy (LLLT), a non-damaging physical therapy, on activated microglia, and the subsequent signaling events of […]
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Evidence From Randomized-controlled Trials Chen, Ling-Xiao MD; Zhou, Zhi-Rui MD; Li, Yu-Lin MD; Ning, Guang-Zhi MD; Li, Yan MD; Wang, Xiao-Bo MD; Feng, Shi-Qing PhD The Clinical Journal of Pain February 2016 Vol. 32 – Issue 2: p 146–154 Abstract Objectives: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) […]
ZeYu Huang Arthritis Research & Therapy201517:360 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-015-0882-0 © Huang et al. 2015 Received: 19 May 2015 Accepted: 30 November 2015 Published: 15 December 2015 Abstract Background In recent decades, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been widely used to relieve pain caused by different musculoskeletal disorders. Though widely used, its reported therapeutic outcomes are varied and conflicting. Results similarly conflict regarding its […]
November 30, 2015 JAMA Psychiatry TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Adults with moderate to severe non-seasonal major depressive disorder (MDD) were randomized to receive light monotherapy, antidepressant monotherapy (fluoxetine hydrochloride), combination light and antidepressant, or placebo for 8 weeks. Light monotherapy and combination therapy were both significantly better than placebo for response and remission, but fluoxetine was not […]
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Lasers in Medical Science Published: 29 September 2015 Volume 30, pages 2335–2339, (2015) Abstract The current study evaluates whether the addition of low-level laser therapy into standard conventional physical therapy in elderly with bilateral symptomatic tri-compartmental knee arthritis can successfully postpone the need for joint replacement surgery. A prospective randomized cohort study of 100 consecutive […]
August 2015 Volume 96, Issue 8, Pages 1525–1532 Hamayun Zafar, PhD, PT Highlights •Whole-body vibration can reduce pain and improve function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. •Whole-body vibration does not relieve knee stiffness in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. •Long-term follow-up effects of whole-body vibration were not investigated. Abstract Objective To examine the current evidence regarding […]
Introducing the latest and most comprehensive compendium on Laser Phototherapy by Jan Tunér and Lars Hode! Laser Phototherapy is a guide to the current literature and a wealth of laser therapy knowledge. The book contains 960 pages and 2500 references, and is a thorough update of their 2010 book, The New Laser Therapy Handbook. From […]