Authors: Alon Rabin, DPT, PhD Study Design Cross-sectional. Background Altered hip and knee kinematics have been associated with several knee disorders including anterior cruciate ligament tear, patellofemoral pain, and iliotibial band syndrome. Limited ankle dorsiflexion (DF) range of motion (ROM), which has been linked with some of these disorders, has also been associated with altered […]
Michael P. Reiman, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, ATC, FAAOMPT, CSCS Abstract Restricted hip mobility has shown strong correlation with various pathologies of the hip, lumbar spine and lower extremity. Restricted mobility can consequently have deleterious effects not only at the involved joint but throughout the entire kinetic chain. Promising findings are suggesting benefit with skilled […]
New study supports the need for frank discussions about the likelihood of ever making a full recovery Date: September 8, 2016 Source: Springer Summary: One in every two older persons who have suffered a hip fracture will never be as physically active and independent as they were before. The odds are even lower for the very old and […]
Hip Strength Deficits in People With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis Authors: Margaret Deasy, PT, MPhty Study Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Background A complete understanding of impairments associated with knee osteoarthritis would optimize exercise interventions for people with knee osteoarthritis. Our current understanding of hip strength deficits in this population is […]
Anatomical Science International pp 1–9 Nishi, K., Saiki, K., Imamura, T. et al. Anat Sci Int (2016). doi:10.1007/s12565-016-0354-x Abstract The purpose of this study was to clarify the relevance of degenerative changes in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) and the joints in the lower limb and lumbar spine using age estimation methods. We also examined the […]
The Lancet, 03/25/2016 da Costa BR, et al. Researchers sought to investigate the effectiveness of different preparations and doses of non–steroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on osteoarthritis pain in a network meta–analysis. It was determined that diclofenac 150 mg/day is the most effective NSAID for the treatment of pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis. Methods […]
Manual Therapy April 2016 Volume 22, Pages 80–85 Carlos Beselga Highlights •Immediate effects of hip MWM and placebo were evaluated in patients with hip OA. •MWM decreased pain, improved ROM, and physical function greater than placebo. •These results direct future studies to investigate long-term efficacy. Abstract Background Mobilization with movement (MWM) has been shown to […]
Patrocinio Ariza-Vega, PhD July 2015Volume 96, Issue 7, Pages 1215–1221 Abstract Objectives To determine 1-year mortality and predisposing factors in older people who had surgery after a hip fracture. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Public acute hospital, trauma service. Participants Patients (N=281) aged ≥65 years who were admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture […]
Action Points Increased BMI and body fat mass were associated with adverse hip cartilage changes in females, while increased body fat-free mass was associated with beneficial cartilage changes for both genders. It is yet unknown if altering body composition to reduce body fat mass and increase fat-free mass changes the natural history of osteoarthritis. Higher […]
Peer-reviewed scientific and medical evidence regarding the effectiveness of the Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy. Elbow Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow with Shock Waves Yildiz lateral epicondylitis GOOD ISMST 2009 ANALGESIC EFFECT OF EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK-WAVE Shockwave Therapy for Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow (Retrospective Study) Safety and Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic […]
by Walter Last You may not be able to imagine that borax, this humble insecticide and laundry detergent, has the potential of singlehandedly bringing down our entire economic system. But you do not need to worry, the danger has been recognised and the necessary steps are already being taken to defuse the situation. I will […]
4/2/15 Larger amounts of vitamin D may abate torment and enhance abilities in stout people with the bone infection osteoarthritis, recommends another exploration. The discoveries distributed in the The Clinical Journal of Pain show that sufficient vitamin D levels help stout people with osteoarthritis walk, adjust and ascend from sitting to standing position better than those with […]
March 2015, Volume 59, No. 1 James Donovan, BSc, DC Over the past two decades, clinical research within the chiropractic profession has focused on the spine and spinal conditions, specifically neck and low back pain. However, there is now a small group of chiropractors with clinical research training that are shifting their focus away from […]
THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Abdominal obesity is associated with increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Internal Medicine.Anne Johanne Søgaard, Ph.D., from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo, and colleagues examined the correlations of waist circumference, hip circumference, […]