– NSAIDs, steroid injections, physical therapy favored by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today December 13, 2017 The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has established new Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the management of hip osteoarthritis (OA), strongly recommending nonsurgical treatments to alleviate pain and increase mobility. These AUCs are intended to help clinicians best manage the condition, […]
A self-care guide for those suffering from frozen shoulder William E. Morgan, DC Sarah Potthoff, DC Download Ebook
Jennifer Abbasi JAMA. Published online November 22, 2017. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16144 A study of human skeletons housed in the vaults of US museums is providing a unique historical perspective on the prevailing wisdom that knee osteoarthritis (OA) is primarily a disease of aging and overweight, factors that are difficult if not impossible to prevent at the population level. In the […]
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 (0 Comments) Posted by: Tim Bertelsman, DC, DACO & Brandon Steele, DC DACO High Ankle Sprain Fall and winter collision sports like football, hockey, and even soccer, pose unique threats to the bodies of its participants. The foot and ankle are common sites of injury. This article will focus on the […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation December 2017 Volume 98, Issue 12, Pages 2371–2377 Mengchen Yin, MD Abstract Objective To identify factors for the outcome of a minimum clinically successful therapy and to establish a predictive model of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in managing patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. Design Randomized, controlled, prospective study. […]
Berend W SchreursEmail the author Berend W Schreurs, Stephanie L van der Pas Published: 20 November 2017 Scoping the shoulder (arthroscopy) for an impingement syndrome is responsible for up to 70% of all shoulder problems. A study in the past showed that the scientific clinical evidence in favor of this type of shoulder surgery is […]
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Oct 15:1-35. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2018.7365. [Epub ahead of print] Hip and Knee Strengthening is More Effective Than Knee Strengthening Alone for Reducing Pain and Improving Activity in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. Nascimento LR1,2, Teixeira-Salmela LF1, Souza RB1, Resende RA1. Author information Study Design Systematic review […]
Last reviewed Sun 22 October 2017 By Lana Burgess Reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT Cod liver oil is traditionally believed to be healthful for people’s bones. But could cod liver oil and other fish oils play a role in the treatment of arthritis? Arthritis is a common condition that affects 1 […]
– Post-hoc analysis of trial data suggests benefit by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer October 27, 2017 The combination of sufficient serum vitamin K and vitamin D status was associated with improved lower-extremity function in two knee osteoarthritis (KOA) cohorts, according to findings published online in Arthritis Care & Research. Having adequate serum levels of both nutrients was variously […]
Written by Samuel Greengard Medically Reviewed by William Morrison, MD on October 23, 2017 Knee replacements have emerged as a mainstream surgery. According to the Agency of Research and Quality (AHRQ), over 600,000 procedures were performed in 2009. That number is expected to grow into the millions by the year 2030. According to the American Academy of […]
Melvin G. Joice, BSE; Subhrojyoti Bhowmick, MD; Derek F. Amanatullah, MD, PhD Orthopedics September/October 2017 – Volume 40 · Issue 5: e765-e773 Posted October 10, 2017 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20170518-03 Abstract Total knee arthroplasty has a high success rate. In the interest of enhancing patient outcomes, numerous perioperative interventions have been studied, including preoperative education, preoperative rehabilitation, […]
Authors: Daniel G. Cobian, DPT, PhD, CSCS Study Design Descriptive, prospective single-cohort longitudinal study. Background Rapid torque development is essential in activities of daily living and sports, but isn’t specifically tested by most physical therapists or incorporated into rehabilitation programs until late in the treatment process. Little evidence is available on quadriceps rate of torque […]
Matthew J. Mastenbrook, BS Study Design Secondary analysis, cross-sectional study. Background Chronic hip joint pain (CHJP) can lead to limitations in activity participation, but the musculoskeletal factors associated with the condition are relatively unknown. Understanding the factors associated with CHJP may help develop rehabilitation strategies to improve quality of life of individuals with long-term hip […]
The Knee’s Position in the Squat This overview of the ‘Complex Movements of the Knee Complex’ is not intended to tell you the right way to squat, but rather to show what is happening with the anatomy during movement and why. It also will show you how to read/name the movements with observation from the […]
Eitner, Annetta; Pester, Juliab; Vogel, Franziskab; Marintschev, Ivanb; Lehmann, Thomasc; Hofmann, Gunther O.b,d; Schaible, Hans-Georga,* Pain: September 2017 – Volume 158 – Issue 9 – p 1743–1753 doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000972 Abstract: The major burden of knee joint osteoarthritis (OA) is pain. Since in elder patients diabetes mellitus is an important comorbidity of OA, we explored whether […]
To cite this article: Ural Fatma Gülçin, Öztürk Gökhan Tuna, Bölük Hüma, and Akkuş Selami. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. October 2017, 23(10): 819-822. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0370 Published in Volume: 23 Issue 10: October 1, 2017 Online Ahead of Print: June 7, 2017 ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the effect of acupuncture on common extensor tendon […]
A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Harvard Medical School suggests new guidelines may be in order for evaluating and treating lower extremity pain. Investigators set out to determine if there was a relation between foot pain and lower extremity joint pain, and they found a significant association between foot pain […]
To cite this article: Galindez-Ibarbengoetxea Xabier, Setuain Igor, Andersen Lars L., Ramírez-Velez Robinson, González-Izal Miriam, Jauregi Andoni, and Izquierdo Mikel. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. September 2017, 23(9): 667-675. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2017.0002 Published in Volume: 23 Issue 9: September 1, 2017 Online Ahead of Print: July 21, 2017 ABSTRACT Background: Cervical high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) manipulation […]
Frozen shoulder is a commonly found disorder that is both painful and debilitating to a patient. Currently, no standard treatment protocol is universally accepted for the management of frozen shoulder. The authors of this study examine the effectiveness of hydraulic distention, also known as hydroplasty, as a fast, inexpensive, low risk manoeuvre for the management […]