J Rehabil Med. 2018 Jun 15;50(6):548-555. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2348. Krogh S, Kasch H. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the temporal development of neck muscle function following whiplash injuries. DESIGN: A 1-year prospective, controlled observational study. SUBJECTS: A total of 141 individuals exposed to whiplash injury due to rear-end vehicle collisions and 40 age- and sex-matched controls with […]
Chronic low back pain: At short term, massage, yoga, and psychological therapies (primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) (strength of evidence [SOE]: moderate) and exercise, acupuncture, spinal manipulation, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation (SOE: low) were associated with slight improvements in function compared with usual care or inactive controls. Except for spinal manipulation, these interventions also improved pain. Effects […]
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. […]
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 […]
March–April, 2018 Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 41, Issue 3, Pages 208–217 Simone Aparecida Penimpedo Calamita, PT, MSc Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to assess changes in upper trapezius myoelectric activity and pain in patients with nonspecific neck pain after a single session of acupuncture (ACP). Methods A blinded randomized […]
Physiotherapy Research International Goris Nazari First published: 14 March 2018 https://doi.org/10.1002/pri.1712 Abstract Background and Purpose Neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability in the United States and exerts an important socio‐economic burden around the world. The aims of this study were to determine the effectiveness of deep and superficial flexor muscle training in […]
Jasper D Bier Physical Therapy, Volume 98, Issue 3, 1 March 2018, Pages 162–171, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzx118 Abstract The Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy (KNGF) issued a clinical practice guideline for physical therapists that addresses the assessment and treatment of patients with nonspecific neck pain, including cervical radiculopathy, in Dutch primary care. Recommendations were based on […]
PLoS One. 2018; 13(2): e0193413. Published online 2018 Feb 28. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193413 PMCID: PMC5831387 PMID: 29489878 Julianne K. Baarbé Abstract The cerebellum processes pain inputs and is important for motor learning. Yet, how the cerebellum interacts with the motor cortex in individuals with recurrent pain is not clear. Functional connectivity between the cerebellum and motor […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 35, June 2018, Pages 25-29 Nipaporn Wannaprom Highlights Cervical proprioception is important for controlling balance and gait. Greater AP postural sway and slower gait speed occurs with neck pain. Vibration effects balance and gait positively in neck pain and negatively in controls. Neck muscle vibration has potential for rehabilitation of […]
Authors: David Griswold, PT, PhD Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–30 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2018.7738 Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Background The comparative effectiveness between non-thrust (NTM) and thrust manipulation (TM) for mechanical neck pain has been investigated with inconsistent results. Objective To compare the clinical effectiveness of concordant cervical and […]
World Neurosurgery Volume 109, January 2018, Pages 347-350 Baogan Peng https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2017.10.063Get rights and content Vertigo is one of the most common presentations in adult patients. Among the various causes of vertigo, so-called cervical vertigo is still a controversial entity. Cervical vertigo was first thought to be due to abnormal input from cervical sympathetic nerves based on the work […]
Antonio Romeo Physical Therapy, Volume 98, Issue 4, 1 April 2018, Pages 231–242, https://doi.org/10.1093/physth/pzy001 Published: 05 January 2018 Abstract Background Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is a common cervical spine disorder. Cervical traction (CT) is a frequently recommended treatment for patients with CR. Purpose The purpose of this study was to conduct a review and meta-analysis of […]
Wiad Lek. 2017;70(3 pt 2):571-573. Jaroshevskyi OA1, Payenok OS2, Logvinenko AV3. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Vertigo is one of the most common complaints among patients consulting neurologists and general practitioners – family medicine. A special form of dizziness is cervical vertigo. However, the presence of chronic vertigo and imbalance in this group of patients makes it possible […]
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 Aug 15;42(16):1195-1200. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002078. Lauche R Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. OBJECTIVE: This secondary analysis aims to examine associations of improvement of chronic neck pain with patients’ and intervention-related characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Previous research has found that Tai Chi and neck exercises significantly […]
Ken Fredin, Håvard Lorås Musculoskeletal Science & Practice , Volume 31 , 62 – 71 Highlights •The effects of combining therapies on neck pain and function was assessed. •No studies investigated the effects of adding exercise therapy to manual therapy. •Adding manual therapy to exercise therapy does not seem to improve outcomes. •The quality of […]
J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 Jul;83(1):119-125. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000001497. Healey CD1, Spilman SK, King BD, Sherrill JE 2nd, Pelaez CA. Abstract BACKGROUND: Older adults represent a growing proportion of trauma patients treated in the United States, and cervical spine (c-spine) fracture is an injury that is increasingly common in this population. Neck pain is a major component of current clinical […]
Authors: Meagan E. Ita, MS Synopsis Chronic neck pain is a common condition and a primary clinical symptom of whiplash and other spinal injuries. Loading-induced neck injuries produce abnormal kinematics between the vertebrae, with the potential to injure facet joints and the afferent fibers that innervate the specific joint tissues, including the capsular ligament. Mechanoreceptive […]
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Ferracini GN, et al. This study was set up with the aim to examine differences in musculoskeletal impairments of the neck including active global and upper cervical spine mobility, the presence of symptomatic upper cervical spine joints, cervicocephalic kinesthesia and head/neck posture between women with episodic migraine, chronic […]
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Hou Z, et al. | May 10, 2017 The objective of the study described in this paper is to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of cervical vertigo (CV). In view of the systematic review, acupuncture appeared to be a promising therapeutic approach for CV […]