Physical Therapy

The Outcomes of Manipulation or Mobilization Therapy Compared with Physical Therapy or Exercise for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review – Full Text

Evid Based Spine Care J. 2013 Apr; 4(1): 30–41. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1341605 PMCID: PMC3699243 PMID: 24436697 Josh Schroeder Abstract Study Design Systematic review. Study Rationale Neck pain is a prevalent condition. Spinal manipulation and mobilization procedures are becoming an accepted treatment for neck pain. However, data on the effectiveness of these treatments have not been summarized. Objective To compare […]

Physical Activity Is ‘Adjuvant Therapy’ in Colon Cancer

Physical Activity Is ‘Adjuvant Therapy’ in Colon Cancer Campbell PT, Patel AV, Newton CC, Jacobs EJ, Gapstur SM J Clin Oncol. 2013;31:876-885 Study Summary The association of physical activity with outcomes after a diagnosis of colorectal cancer is unknown, although it is clear that activity is associated with a reduced risk for incidence of colorectal […]

Are You Financing a Sham? (Physical Therapy Continuing Education)

Jules M Rothstein Published September 2001 Members of the public are becoming increasingly aware of their need to be actively involved in their own health care. Health care professionals who want to be humanistic welcome this new activism and applaud family members and patients who do their homework. Because family members and patients search the […]