A Randomized Clinical Trial Thomas Horstmann, MD Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2013, Volume: 43 Issue: 11 Pages: 794-803 Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Objectives To test the hypothesis that whole-body vibration training results in greater improvements in symptoms and pain, structural changes, and muscle flexibility and strength of the triceps surae muscle-tendon […]
A pilot study Nathan J. Kessler, BA Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 518-522, October 2013 Summary The unsatisfactory results associated with conventional treatments for symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) demonstrate a need for research into alternative therapies. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy […]
Miriam E. Tucker October 11, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC — Cryotherapy involving the simplest of pain remedies can ease symptoms after major abdominal surgery, according to a new randomized controlled trial. “Ice packs can reduce postoperative pain and narcotic use. They are an easy, benign, and cost-effective addition to postoperative pain management,” said Ammara Abbasi, MD, a general […]
A Cadaveric Study Gudavalli MR, et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:954134. doi: 10.1155/2013/954134. Epub 2013 Aug 20. Abstract The objective of this study was to measure intradiscal pressure (IDP) changes in the lower cervical spine during a manual cervical distraction (MCD) procedure. Incisions were made anteriorly, and pressure transducers were inserted into each […]
Pamela Teys Previous research suggests that Mulligan’s Mobilisation-with-Movement (MWM) technique for the shoulder produces an immediate improvement in movement and pain. The aims of this study were to investigate the time course of the effects of a single MWM technique and to ascertain the effects of adding tape following MWM in people with shoulder pain. […]
A report of two cases Yousef Marwan, MBBS The Spine Journal Available online 2 October 2013 Abstract Background context Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ECSWT) has been used widely for musculoskeletal conditions; however, no reports are available about its use for coccydynia. Purpose Study the effect of ECSWT in relieving pain of coccydynia. Study design Case […]
A Randomized Clinical Trial Thomas Horstmann, MD Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Objectives To test the hypothesis that whole-body vibration training results in greater improvements in symptoms and pain, structural changes, and muscle flexibility and strength of the triceps surae muscle-tendon unit than those achieved with eccentric training or with a wait-and-see approach. Background The […]
Lasers in Surgery & Medicine Volume 45, Issue 5, July 2013, p 311-317. Delia B. Roberts PhD, FACSM Abstract Background and Objective Photobiomodulation has been shown to modulate cellular protein production and stimulate tendon healing in a dose‐dependent manner. Previous studies have used class IIIb lasers with power outputs of less than 0.5 W. Here we […]
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression. Gross AR, et al. Open Orthop J. 2013. Abstract PURPOSE: This systematic review update evaluated low level laser therapy (LLLT) for adults with neck pain. METHODS: Computerized searches (root up to Feb 2012) included pain, function/disability, quality of life (QoL) and global […]
J Altern Complement Med. 2013 May;19(5):445-52. doi: 10.1089/acm.2011.0398. Epub 2012 Nov 23. Lynn Panton PMID: 23176373 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2011.0398 Abstract Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of Class IV laser therapy on pain, Fibromyalgia (FM) impact, and physical function in women diagnosed with FM. Design: The study was a double-blind, randomized control trial. Setting: Testing was […]
Thursday, 05/26/11 Podiatry Today Issue Number: Volume 24 – Issue 6 – June 2011 Author(s): Kerry Zang, DPM, Janna Kroleski, DPM, Shahram Askari, DPM, and Sanford Kaner, DPM In addition to reviewing diagnostic testing for small fiber neuropathy and current treatments, these authors discuss recent study results for low-level laser therapy. Diabetic neuropathy is the […]
John Zhang, MD, PhD Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 59-65, June 2008 Abstract Objective This randomized controlled study was designed to determine the pain-relieving effect of Biofreeze (Performance Health Inc., Export, PA) body surface application and chiropractic adjustments on subjects with acute low back pain (LBP). Methods The data were […]
Eur Spine J. 2008 Apr; 17(Suppl 1): 123–152. Published online 2008 Mar 4. doi: 10.1007/s00586-008-0631-z PMCID: PMC2271098 Eric L. Hurwitz Abstract Study Design. Best evidence synthesis. Objective. To identify, critically appraise, and synthesize literature from 1980 through 2006 on noninvasive interventions for neck pain and its associated disorders. Summary of Background Data. No comprehensive systematic […]
Rev Pain. 2007 Aug; 1(1): 7–11. doi: 10.1177/204946370700100103 PMCID: PMC4589923 PMID: 26526976 Professor Mark Johnson Abstract Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive, inexpensive, self-administered technique to relieve pain. There are few side effects and no potential for overdose so patients can titrate the treatment as required. TENS techniques include conventional TENS, acupuncture-like TENS […]