Authors: Jodi L. Young, PT, DPT Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018 Volume:48 Issue:3 Pages:146–161 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2018.7637 Study Design Systematic review. Background Therapeutic exercise is commonly used to treat individuals with knee disorders, but dosing parameters for optimal outcomes are unclear. Large variations exist in exercise prescription, and research related to specific […]
APM&R March 2018 Volume 99, Issue 3, Pages 574–583.e1 Victor Figueiredo Leite, MD Abstract Objective To assess the efficacy of viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid [HA]) on the pain and disability caused by hip osteoarthritis, and to determine the occurrence of adverse events. Data Sources PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov database, and specific journals up to March […]
~ A study finds that 23 percent of those 60-plus show cognitive deterioration after surgery by Kent Allen, AARP, February 21, 2018 A study has found that almost 1 in 4 of knee replacement patients who are 60 or older show a decline in activity in at least one brain region 48 hours after surgery. […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O.,D.A.C.B.N., MS, CFMP For over 30 years it has been known that many conditions treated by surgery could be totally cured with pennies worth of nutrients. But there’s no money in pennies of nutrients. Surgeon Dr. John Ellis wrote extensively about how vitamin B6 cleared the majority of carpal tunnel syndromes, and […]
Nancy S. Mansell, DPT The American Journal of Sports Medicine Article first published online: February 14, 2018 https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546517751912 Abstract Background: Arthroscopic hip surgery has risen 18-fold in the past decade; however, there is a dearth of clinical trials comparing surgery with nonoperative management. Purpose: To determine the comparative effectiveness of surgery and physical therapy for […]
Five-year rotator cuff quality-of-life index outcomes following nonoperative treatment of patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery — | February 12, 2018 Boorman RS, et al. – The experts sought to evaluate the 5-year outcomes in a prospective cohort of patients with chronic, full-thickness rotator cuff tears who were previously […]
May 2018 Volume 99, Issue 5, Pages 907–913 Published online:February 09, 2018 Alessio Gallina, MSc, Michael A. Hunt, PhD, Paul W. Hodges, PhD, S. Jayne Garland, PhD Abstract Objective To compare neural drive, determined from motor unit firing rate, in the vastus medialis and lateralis in women with and without patellofemoral pain. Design Cross-sectional study. […]
The Lancet VOLUME 391, ISSUE 10118, P329-338, JANUARY 27, 2018 Prof David J Beard, DPhil Published:November 20, 2017DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32457-1 Summary Background Arthroscopic sub-acromial decompression (decompressing the sub-acromial space by removing bone spurs and soft tissue arthroscopically) is a common surgery for subacromial shoulder pain, but its effectiveness is uncertain. We did a study to assess its […]
The Clinical Journal of Pain — | January 23, 2018 Sibille KT, et al. – On the basis of recommended and typical ranges of the omega-6 (n-6):omega-3 (n-3) ratio, researchers investigated if in adults with knee pain, those with a high n-6:n-3 ratio would have greater pain/functional limitations, experimental pain sensitivity, and psychosocial distress compared […]
Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–47 DOI:10.2519/jospt.2018.7637 Study Design Systematic review. Background Therapeutic exercise is commonly used to treat individuals with knee disorders, but dosing parameters for optimal outcomes are unclear. Large variations exist in exercise prescription, and research related to specific dosing variables for knee osteoarthritis, patellar tendinopathy and patellofemoral pain syndrome is […]
ADAM WELLSJ JANUARY 1, 2018 Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton reportedly played the 2017 season with a torn ACL in his knee. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Stanton had been playing with “a thread” of an ACL before it finally gave out. Rapoport added Stanton is not planning to have surgery because he’s learned how to manage the situation. […]
Joints. 2017 Dec; 5(4): 217–223. Published online 2017 Dec 11. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1608951 PMCID: PMC5738468 Davide Cucchi Abstract Shoulder stiffness is a condition of painful restriction of the glenohumeral range of motion. Numerous risk factors for primary and postoperative shoulder stiffness have been described. This article summarizes the known aspects of the pathophysiology of shoulder stiffness, […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation January 2018 Volume 99, Issue 1, Pages 153–163 Tomasz Cudejko, MSc Abstract Objectives To systematically review and synthesize the effects of soft braces on pain and on self-reported and performance-based physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Data Sources The following electronic databases were searched from inception to April […]
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation January 2018 Volume 99, Issue 1, Pages 72–81 Daniel Rhon, DSc’ Abstract Objective To describe the use of manipulative treatment for shoulder and spine conditions among various provider types. Design Retrospective observational cohort. Setting Single military hospital. Participants Consecutive sample of patients (N=7566) seeking care for an initial spine or shoulder […]
Posted on December 24, 2017 by Scott Buxton on Physiospot.com The role of psychosocial factors has been established in patients with shoulder abnormalities. However, the prevalence of exaggerated pain behaviors and their association with the characteristics of injured workers have not been well studied. The aim of the study was to examine the prevalence of abnormal pain responses (APRs) […]
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2017 Dec;61(3):269-276. Kissel JA1, Wong C2. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To illustrate the clinical management of a ganglion cyst presenting on the right dorsal wrist. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 38-year-old female complaining of a symptomatic right dorsal wrist ganglion of four years duration. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: The patient was treated with high-frequency electroacupuncture in […]
The Effectiveness of Manual Therapy for Relieving Pain, Stiffness, and Dysfunction in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Qinguang Xu, MD Pain Physician 2017; 20:229-243 • ISSN 1533-3159 Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common form of arthritis, leading to pain disability in seniors and increased health care utilization. Manual therapy is one […]