Laser Ther. 2014 Dec 27;23(4):273-7. doi: 10.5978/islsm.14-OR-21. Nakamura T Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Chronic knee joint pain is one of the most frequent complaints which is seen in the outpatient clinic in our medical institute. In previous studies we have reported the benefits of low level laser therapy (LLLT) for chronic pain in the shoulder […]
J Gen Intern Med. 2014 Oct 30. [Epub ahead of print] A Partnered Approach to Opioid Management, Guideline Concordant Care and the Stepped Care Model of Pain Management. Dorflinger L, Moore B, Goulet J, Becker W, Heapy AA, Sellinger JJ, Kerns RD. Abstract BACKGROUND: Pain is the most common presenting problem in primary care. Opioid […]
Spine J. 2014 Oct 22. pii: S1529-9430(14)01609-X. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2014.10.016. [Epub ahead of print] Clinician proficiency in delivering manual treatment for neck pain within specified force ranges. Gudavalli MR1, Vining RD2, Salsbury SA2, Corber LG2, Long CR2, Patwardhan AG3, Goertz CM2. Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint responsive to manual therapies. Doctors […]
Multimodal Treatment Program Comparing 2 Different Traction Approaches for Patients With Discogenic Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Ibrahim M. Moustafa, PT, PhD Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2014, Pages 157–167 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate and long-term effects of a 1-year multimodal program […]
Mythbusters: Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Cancer Victoria Stern, MA DisclosuresSeptember 02, 2014 Over the past decade, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States, with the use of CAM interventions becoming increasingly popular among cancer patients. Studies estimate that at least half of cancer patients use some type of […]
J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Aug;26(8):1259-62. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1259. Epub 2014 Aug 30. The Effects of Manual Therapy Using Joint Mobilization and Flexion-distraction Techniques on Chronic Low Back Pain and Disc Heights. Choi J1, Hwangbo G2, Park J3, Lee S3. Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of manual therapy using […]
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Aug; 2014(8): CD001878. Published online 2014 Aug 26. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001878.pub3 PMCID: PMC6483320 PMID: 25157618 Gert Brønfort Abstract Background Non‐invasive physical treatments are often used to treat common types of chronic/recurrent headache. Objectives To quantify and compare the magnitude of short‐ and long‐term effects of non‐invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headaches. […]
Is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Clinical Efficacy for Relief of Chronic, Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo or Active-Treatment Controlled Trials Meng-Chen Yin, MD, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 95, Issue 8, Pages 1585–1593, August 2014 Abstract Objective To assess the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and […]
Medscape.com Laird Harrison April 09, 2014 Story Source The Wrong Therapy for Sprains and Strains? Every now and then, a patient hobbles into the physical therapy offices of Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, still wearing a walking boot weeks after spraining an ankle. “We kind of cringe,” says Robertson, a spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy […]
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy applied at acupuncture points in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised double-blind comparative trial Physiotherapy, 07/10/2014 Clinical Article Al Rashoud AS, et al. – The study aim to evaluate the efficacy of low–level laser therapy (LLLT) applied to acupuncture points on the knee joint in combination with exercise and advice in patients […]
by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today July 10, 2014 Various types of hydrotherapy and spa balneotherapy are popular among patients with fibromyalgia, and a systematic review and meta-analysis suggested that these types of therapy may be helpful for pain and quality of life. There was moderate to strong evidence in several studies supporting […]
M.S. Ajimsha, MPT, ADMFT, PhD Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Summary Introduction Myofascial release (MFR) is a form of manual therapy that involves the application of a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex, intended to restore optimal length, decrease pain, and improve function. Anecdotal evidence shows great promise for MFR as […]
The effectiveness of physiotherapeutic interventions in treatment of frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review. Review article Jain TK, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014. Authors Jain TK1, Sharma NK1. Author information 1Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA. Citation J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014;27(3):247-73. doi: 10.3233/BMR-130443. […]
A randomized, controlled, and double-blind study Story Source PubMed Reference Journal Reference American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 05/25/2014 Cakir S, et al. – The present study demonstrated that all assessment parameters significantly improved in all groups without a significant difference. This result suggested that therapeutic US provided no additional benefit in improving pain and […]