The Spine Journal Volume 18, Issue 5, May 2018, Pages 880-891 Laura Hill DPT Abstract Background Context Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the potential to identify pathology contributing to neck pain. However, the importance of findings on MRI remains unclear. Purpose We aimed to investigate whether findings on cervical spine MRI predict future neck pain. […]
Koon-Man Sieh Journal of Orthopedic Surgery Volume: 26 issue: 2, Article first published online: May 1, 2018; Issue published: May 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499018770932 Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the influence of different arm postures from the physiological standing position using force plate analysis of the gravity line. Methods: Forty healthy volunteered university students were enrolled. Each […]
Authors: Jane Greening, PhD MCSP Study Design Cross-sectional study. Background Whiplash following a motor vehicle accident can result in chronic neck and arm pain. Patients frequently present with cutaneous hypersensitivities and hypoesthesia but without obvious clinical sign of nerve injury. T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has previously been used to identify nerve pathology. Objectives To […]
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal lVol. 38, No. 01, pp. 13-22 (2018) Research Papers Open Access Apurv Shimpi, Renuka Hatekar, Ashok Shyam and Parag Sancheti https://doi.org/10.1142/S1013702518500026 Abstract Background: Dysfunctional sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been cited as a source of low backache (LBA). Numerous non-invasive clinical tests are available for its assessment having poor validity and reliability […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation April 2018 Volume 99, Issue 4, Pages 758–765.e10 Ana Torres-Costoso, PhD Abstract Objective To evaluate the accuracy of inlet and outlet ultrasonography measurements for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Data Sources MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and the Web of Science databases were systematically searched from inception […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 33, February 2018, Pages 67-70 Vahid Abdollah Highlights The signal intensity weighted centroid (SIWC) is a novel reliable non-invasive method for quantifying the effects of loading. Except for a more anterior SIWC in the L4L5 disc after extension, there were no significant SIWC differences. No significant differences were found in […]
The Spine Journal Volume 18, Issue 3, March 2018, Pages 447-457 Mohammad RezaPourahmadiMSc, PT Abstract Background Context Measurement of cervical spine range of motion (ROM) is often considered to be an essential component of cervical spine physiotherapy assessment. Purpose This study aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of an iPhone application (app) (Goniometer Pro) […]
Front Neurol. 2017; 8: 725. Published online 2018 Jan 9. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00725 PMCID: PMC5767220 PMID: 29375466 Yeon-Hee Lee Abstract Purpose Whiplash injury can cause internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and lead to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Our aim was to evaluate whether the initial clinical findings in TMD patients with whiplash injury are correlated […]
John R. Fowler, MD Orthopedics May/June 2017 – Volume 40 · Issue 3: 141-142 Posted May 25, 2017 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20170419-01 Carpal tunnel syndrome, compression of the median nerve within the confines of the carpal tunnel, is the most common peripheral compression neuropathy. By definition, a syndrome is a constellation of signs and symptoms. Carpal tunnel […]
J Chiropr Med. 2017 Mar;16(1):54-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2016.10.001. Epub 2016 Nov 22. Henderson RE1, Walker BF1, Young KJ1. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to survey the use of musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound imaging (MSK-DUSI) at chiropractic educational programs worldwide and to elicit opinions of academic diagnostic imaging staff of its prospective use […]
The reliability of spinal motion palpation determination of the location of the stiffest spinal site is influenced by confidence ratings: a secondary analysis of three studies Robert Cooperstein Morgan Young Chiropractic & Manual Therapies201624:50 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-016-0131-x © The Author(s). 2016 Received: 8 February 2016 Accepted: 14 November 2016 Published: 20 December 2016 Abstract Background This is a secondary analysis of three previous studies on […]
Date: September 22, 2016 Source: CNRS (Délégation Paris Michel-Ange) Summary: Mercury is a potent neurotoxin present in our daily lives and our body can accumulate it over the years. Food consumption, such as fish and rice, is the most common source of mercury exposure. Mercury can be found in dental amalgams, compact fluorescence lamps, vaccines, […]
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Jul 6. [Epub ahead of print] Jain NB1, Luz J, Higgins LD, Dong Y, Warner JJ, Matzkin E, Katz JN. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim was to assess diagnostic accuracy of 15 shoulder special tests for rotator cuff tears. DESIGN: From February 2011 to December 2012, 208 participants […]