Acupuncture for Chronic Knee Pain A Randomized Clinical Trial Rana S. Hinman, PhD Importance There is debate about benefits of acupuncture for knee pain. Objective To determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture for chronic knee pain. Design, Setting, and Participants Zelen-design clinical trial (randomization occurred before informed consent), in Victoria, Australia (February 2010-December […]
Acupuncture for chronic knee pain: a randomized clinical trial JAMA, 10/01/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Hinman RS, et al. – There is debate about benefits of acupuncture for knee pain. To determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture for chronic knee pain. In patients older than 50 years with moderate or severe chronic […]
Medscape Medical News Knee Surgery: No Benefit for Those With Mild Osteoarthritis Jennifer Garcia August 27, 2014 Arthroscopic surgery for middle-aged patients with degenerative meniscal tears and mild or no osteoarthritis provided no benefit when compared with nonoperative management, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. These results were published online August 25 inCMAJ. The review […]
Physical therapies for improving balance and reducing falls risk in osteoarthritis of the knee: A systematic review Age and Aging, 08/26/2014 Review Article Clinical Trial Below Mat S, et al. – This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of physical therapies in improving balance and reducing falls risk among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Strength training, […]
Grindem H. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014. doi:10.2106/JBJS.M.01054. August 19, 2014 Story Source Minimal differences in outcomes and re-injury risks were seen between patients with ACL ruptures treated with or without surgery, according to recently published data. Researchers conducted a prospective cohort study of 143 patients from the Norwegian Sports Medicine Clinic who sustained […]
OrthopedicsToday August 18, 2014 Patients with osteoarthritis who had high body mass index and performed intensive physical activity at work experienced a higher risk of having a knee replacement, according to study results. Researchers prospectively followed 315,495 patients who underwent knee replacement and identified through the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register. Cox proportional hazard regression was used […]
August 14, 2014 Clinical Rheumatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study examined the efficacy and safety of chondroitin sulfate (CS) capsules administered with glucosamine sulfate (GS) capsules or sachet preparations of glucosamine hydrochloride (GH) for patients with knee osteoarthritis. In total, 1120 patients were randomized 1:1:1 to receive GS and CS capsules three times daily, GH/CS sachet […]
REVIEW · August 04, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Sales of over-the-counter (OTC) enzymes marketed for inflammatory disorders, multiple sclerosis, pancreatic insufficiency, allergies, burns, infections, and cancer have increased in recent years. This article reviews the evidence of the risks and benefits of OTC enzymes. Descriptions for the use, dosage, and adverse effects are given for common […]
Go to: Abstract J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Jul; 26(7): 961–964. Published online 2014 Jul 30. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.961 PMCID: PMC4135215 Correlation between Intrinsic Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Young Adults and Lower Extremity Biomechanics Ohjeoung Kwon, PT, Msc,1 Mijung Yun, PT, Msc,1 and Wanhee Lee, PT, PhD1,* Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to […]
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy applied at acupuncture points in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised double-blind comparative trial Physiotherapy, 07/10/2014 Clinical Article Al Rashoud AS, et al. – The study aim to evaluate the efficacy of low–level laser therapy (LLLT) applied to acupuncture points on the knee joint in combination with exercise and advice in patients […]
Decrease of Muscle Strength Is Associated With Increase of Activity Limitations in Early Knee Osteoarthritis: 3-Year Results From the Cohort Hip and Cohort Knee Study Martin van der Esch, PhDemail, Jasmijn F. Holla, MSc, Marike van der Leeden, PhD, Dirk L. Knol, PhD, Willem F. Lems, MD, PhD, Leo D. Roorda, MD, PT, PhD, Joost […]
Risk factors for knee replacement due to primary osteoarthritis, a population based, prospective cohort study of 315,495 individuals BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 06/25/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article PubMed Reference Journal Reference Apold H, et al. – Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a common and disabling condition. Authors wanted to investigate the modifiable risk factors Body Mass […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy > Volume 44, Issue 6 > Authors: Laura Kooiker, PT, MSc Study Design Systematic literature review. Objective To summarize the evidence for physical therapist–guided quadriceps-strengthening exercises as a treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome. Background Although quadriceps strengthening is often included in the plan of care for patellofemoral pain […]
Medscape Medical News Janis C. Kelly June 13, 2014 Story Source Patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) can gain significant benefits and avoid physical function limitations by simply walking more, Daniel K. White, PT, ScD, and colleagues report in Arthritis Care & Research. “As clinicians, we should be promoting walking in our patients with knee OA. We should […]
By Tory McJunkin, MD, Paul Lynch, MD, Jarron Tilghman, MD, Patrick Hogan, DO, Adam Wuollet, MD, and Edward Swing, PhD “If the patient is not a surgical candidate, there are several conservative treatment options—such as physical therapy for retraining of proper mechanics, kinesiology taping to improve proprioception, acupuncture and chiropractic treatment—that may alleviate the patient’s […]
This study suggested that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric root) may help to reduce inflammation and pain in arthritis patients, thereby, reducing the amount of arthritis medicine they have to take. In this study, they used C3 Complex, 1,500 mg, 3x/day for 6 weeks. May 30, 2014 Curcuminoids, the bioactive components of the spice […]
Barenius B. Am J Sports Med. 2014. doi: 10.1177/0363546514526139 May 27, 2014 Story Source Journal Reference Osteoarthritis was approximately three times more likely to occur in the knee of a patient who underwent ACL reconstruction compared with the contralateral knee, according to a study. Researchers conducted a regression analysis in 135 patients following ACL reconstruction. Patients […]
A randomized, controlled, and double-blind study Story Source PubMed Reference Journal Reference American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 05/25/2014 Cakir S, et al. – The present study demonstrated that all assessment parameters significantly improved in all groups without a significant difference. This result suggested that therapeutic US provided no additional benefit in improving pain and […]
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial Phytotherapy Research, 05/28/2014 Clinical Article Panahi Y, et al. – The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical efficacy of curcuminoids in patients suffering from knee OA. Results suggests that curcuminoids represent an effective and safe alternative treatment for OA. PubMed Reference Journal Reference Phytother Res. 2014 May […]