Arthritis Rheumatol . 2016 May;68(5):1281-9. doi: 10.1002/art.39527. Effects of Lowering Glycemic Index of Dietary Carbohydrate on Plasma Uric Acid Levels: The OmniCarb Randomized Clinical Trial Stephen P Juraschek PMID: 26636424 PMCID: PMC5532800 DOI: 10.1002/art.39527 Abstract Objective: The effects of carbohydrates on plasma uric acid levels are a subject of controversy. We determined the individual and […]
— Improvement in pain and function lasted well after formal program ended by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today June 14, 2024 VIENNA — Two years after completing a 4-month program to improve eating and exercise habits in a randomized controlled trial, the benefits in pain and function for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) were maintained […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 105, ISSUE 5, P953-962, MAY 2024 Guan-Cheng Zhu, PhD Published: July 16, 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2023.07.001 Highlights • Stretching exercise can mitigate knee osteoarthritis-associated pain. • Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching programs are the most effective stretching exercises for pain relief in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. • Mind-body exercises are […]
— Questions about risks from weight-bearing activities may now be settled by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 30, 2024 Researchers have long wondered whether activities that put weight stress on the knees, such as walking, running, or ball games, raise risks for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Now a lengthy prospective study provides […]
April 25, 2024 Young patients experienced persistent knee OA symptoms in the six to 12 months following surgery TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-quarter of patients show persistent early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms six to 12 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), according to a study recently published in the Journal of […]
— And patients can administer it themselves by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 22, 2024 Acupressure performed by patients on their own was at least somewhat effective for relieving symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in a randomized trial from Hong Kong, researchers said. With 314 patients age 50 and up assigned either to […]
— Program emphasizing balance and stability equals strength-directed training by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 8, 2024 Neuromuscular exercise was as effective as progressive resistance training (PRT) for helping people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip improve functional ability and reduce pain, a cluster-randomized trial showed. Patients assigned to neuromuscular exercise, which emphasizes […]
Clin Rehabil. 2024 Apr 26:2692155241249968. doi: 10.1177/02692155241249968. James Dunning PMID: 38676324 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241249968 Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of adding electrical dry needling and thrust manipulation into a multimodal program of exercise, mobilization, and ultrasound in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy. Design: Randomized, single-blinded, multicenter, parallel-group trial. Setting: […]
Published: 01 April 2024 Clinical Rheumatology Volume 43, pages 1755–1762, (2024) Grace H. Lo Abstract Objective To evaluate the relationship of gardening/yardwork with symptomatic and structural progression in those with pre-existing radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) in the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI), an observational study designed to evaluate potential and known biomarkers and risk factors of knee […]
Clin Rehabil. 2024 Apr 26:2692155241249968. doi: 10.1177/02692155241249968. James Dunning PMID: 38676324 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241249968 Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of adding electrical dry needling and thrust manipulation into a multimodal program of exercise, mobilization, and ultrasound in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy. Design: Randomized, single-blinded, multicenter, parallel-group trial. Setting: […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 70, April 2024, 102903 Sizhong Wang Highlights • Passive joint mobilization dosage tested by previous studies was heterogeneous. • Mobilization with movement dosage tested by previous studies was homogeneous. • The rationale for selecting dosage of joint mobilization in previous studies were unclear. Abstract Background Evidence supporting type and dosage […]
Published: 01 April 2024 Clinical Rheumatology Volume 43, pages 1755–1762, (2024) Grace H. Lo Abstract Objective To evaluate the relationship of gardening/yardwork with symptomatic and structural progression in those with pre-existing radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) in the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI), an observational study designed to evaluate potential and known biomarkers and risk factors of knee […]
— History of strength training tied to reduced incidence later in life by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today October 23, 2023 People who engaged in weight lifting and other forms of strength training were less likely to develop knee pain and be diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) as they approached their senior years, a new […]
International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Volume 50, December 2023, 100688 International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Francisco Fleury Uchoa Santos-Júnior Highlights • For pain intensity, spinal manipulation combined with shoulder exercises may be beneficial in two to six weeks. • The association of spinal manipulation and shoulder exercises could also improve disability within 6 weeks of […]
Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics Zeynab Azin, MSc Fahimeh Kamali, PhD Nasrin Salehi Dehno, PhD Sara Abolahrari-Shirazi, PhD Published: September 29, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2023.06.002 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of manual therapy to therapeutic exercise on shoulder pain, disability, and range of motion (ROM) in patients with subacromial impingement […]
A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Nan Gao, MS Abstract Objective To compare the short-term effectiveness of corticosteroids, 5% dextrose (D5W), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for treating carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Data Sources Four databases (MEDLINE [PubMed], Embase, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, and Web of Science [WOS]) were researched […]
Matthew Hawks, Erik Clauson, Pamela Hughes, Rebecca Lauters, and Paul Crawford Published Online:13 Apr 2023https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2022.0051 Abstract Objective: Achilles tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with decreased functionality. The insertional variant (<2cm from the calcaneus) is less responsive to eccentric-exercise therapy. This study looked at the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) + eccentric exercise for treating […]
— Threefold rate for giving hyaluronic acid shots among those paid more than $100 by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 20, 2023 Physicians accepting payments from drug and device companies administered significantly more hyaluronic acid (HA) injections to Medicare beneficiaries for knee osteoarthritis, researchers found. Those receiving more than $100 in cash or […]
— A good thing too, because most aren’t going to quit by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 10, 2023 LAS VEGAS — Intensity of distance running had no bearing on the prevalence of hip and knee osteoarthritis among participants in recent editions of the Chicago Marathon, researchers reported here. Rather, the risk factors […]
— Study in Medicare patients adds fuel to ongoing debate by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 8, 2023 LAS VEGAS — Medicare patients who underwent acromioplasty in conjunction with rotator cuff reconstruction were more likely, not less, to need reoperation within 5 years, researchers found. In what is likely the largest analysis conducted […]