Cranio. 2014 Dec 30:2151090314Y0000000039. [Epub ahead of print] Regional effects of orthopedic manual physical therapy in the successful management of chronic jaw pain. Sault JD, Emerson Kavchak AJ, Courtney CA, Tow N. Abstract Objective and importance: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass a variety of dysfunction of the maxillofacial region. A strong relationship between TMD and cervical […]
Tory McJunkin, MD Pain Medicine News ISSUE: DECEMBER 2014 | VOLUME: 12(12) Knee pain is a very common complaint that can be debilitating when severe. A proper evaluation must begin with a thorough history and physical examination. If the patient is not a surgical candidate, there are several conservative treatment options—such as physical therapy for […]
Manipulative Therapy and Rehabilitation for Recurrent Ankle Sprain With Functional Instability: A Short-Term, Assessor-Blind, Parallel-Group Randomized Trial Danella Lubbe, MTech(Chiro) Published Online: November 06, 2014 Objective The purpose of this study was to compare manipulative therapy (MT) plus rehabilitation to rehabilitation alone for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability (RASFI) to determine short-term outcomes. Methods […]
Khosro Khademi-Kalantari, PhD, PT Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 18, Issue 4, Pages 533–539, October 2014 Summary Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of non surgical knee distraction in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Method forty female patients with severe knee osteoarthritis were randomly divided in two […]
ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF THE TRAPEZIOMETACARPAL ARTICULAR CAVITY TO INVESTIGATE THE PRESENCE OF INTRAARTICULAR GAS BUBBLES AFTER CHIROPRACTIC MANIPULATION Allan R. Jones, MT Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of intraarticular gas bubbles in the trapeziometacarpal joint cavity after chiropractic manipulation with audible cavitation and to assess the state of the […]
CASE REPORT The Use of Manual Therapy Post–Hip Arthroscopy When an Exercise-Based Therapy Approach Has Failed: A Case Report Authors: Robert T. LeBeau, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 9 Pages: 712-721 Study Design Case report. Background Although there is a growing body of literature on both […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Aug 8. pii: S0161-4754(14)00113-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.06.002. [Epub ahead of print] Ultrasound Imaging of the Trapeziometacarpal Articular Cavity to Investigate the Presence of Intraarticular Gas Bubbles After Chiropractic Manipulation. Jones AR. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of intraarticular gas bubbles in the trapeziometacarpal joint […]
Pauline Anderson August 06, 2014 Both manual physical therapy (MPT) and corticosteroid injections (CSI) significantly improve symptoms in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), but physical therapy may be less costly to the healthcare system, according to a new study. Physicians might consider physical therapy for patients with SIS — a sort of “catch all” […]
Effects of joint mobilization on chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial. Cruz-Díaz D, et al. Disabil Rehabil. 2014 Jul 3:1-10. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the effects of joint mobilization, in which movement is applied to the ankle’s dorsiflexion range of motion, on dynamic postural control and on the self-reported […]
EFFECTIVENESS OF MOBILIZATION WITH MOVEMENT OF ELBOW COMPARED WITH MANIPULATION OF WRIST IN PATIENTS OF LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS Namrata Patel International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, Int J Physiother Res 2013, Vol1(4):177-82. ISSN 2321-1822 Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of mobilization with movement of elbow compared with manipulation of wrist on pain, strength and activities of […]
Melina N. Haik Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Ahead of Print Pages: 1-38 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.4760 Study Design Randomized controlled trial with immediate follow-up. Objective To evaluate the immediate effects of a low-amplitude high-velocity (thrust) thoracic spine manipulation (TSM) on pain and scapular kinematics during elevation and lowering of the arm in individuals with shoulder […]
Haik MN, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 May 22. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Study Design Randomized controlled trial with immediate follow-up. Objective To evaluate the immediate effects of a low-amplitude high-velocity (thrust) thoracic spine manipulation (TSM) on pain and scapular kinematics during elevation and lowering of the arm in individuals with […]
Wassinger Craig Manual Therapy Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 242-245, June 2014 Dynamic standing balance is essential to perform functional activities and is included in the treatment of many lower extremity injuries. Physiotherapists utilize many methods to restore standing balance including stability exercises, functional retraining, and manual therapy. The purpose of this study was […]
Br J Sports Med. 2014 Mar;48(5):365-70. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092763. Epub 2013 Aug 26. Loudon JK1, Reiman MP, Sylvain J. Abstract BACKGROUND: Lateral ankle sprains are common and can have detrimental consequences to the athlete. Joint mobilisation/manipulation may limit these outcomes. OBJECTIVE: Systematically summarise the effectiveness of manual joint techniques in treatment of lateral ankle sprains. METHODS: […]
Khosro Khademi-Kalantari, PhD, PT Received: September 19, 2013; Received in revised form: November 29, 2013; Accepted: December 3, 2013; Published Online: February 21, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.12.001 Effects of non-surgical joint distraction in the treatment of severe knee osteoarthritis Khosro Khademi-Kalantari, PhD, PT, Somayeh Mahmoodi Aghdam, MSc, PTemail, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, PhD, Mehdi Rezayi, PhD, Abbas […]
Gebremariam L,et al. Show allJournal Br J Sports Med. 2013 Nov 11. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091802. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: The subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) includes the rotator cuff syndrome, tendonitis and bursitis of the shoulder. Treatment includes surgical and non-surgical modalities. Non-surgical treatment is used to reduce pain, to decrease the subacromial inflammation, to […]
Authors: Rhon, Daniel1; Deyle, Gail2; Gill, Norman2; Rendeiro, Daniel3 Source: Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, Volume 21, Number 4, 2013 , pp. 220-228(9) Abstract: Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes disability among the elderly and is often associated with impaired balance and proprioception. Perturbation exercises may help improve these impairments. Although manual physical therapy is […]
A case study Batt J,et al. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2013 Nov;113(11):857-61. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2013.062. Abstract The authors present a case of a 24-year-old woman with left foot pain that began after an inversion injury obtained while running. The pain minimally improved with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Clinical examination revealed a relatively normal foot with palpable changes […]
Brian C. Clark, PhD JAOA Full Text Article: http://www.jaoa.org/content/112/9/617.full JAOA Full Text PDF: http://www.jaoa.org/content/112/9/617.full.pdf+html Abstract Each year, more than 18 million adults in the United States receive manual therapies, at a total annual out-of-pocket cost of $3.9 billion. Although there is growing evidence supporting the efficacy of manual therapies, little is known about the mechanisms […]
For primary care patients with OA of the hip, a combined intervention of MT and PE was more effective than a MCI