J. Clin. Med. 2020, 9(7), 2044; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9072044 Received: 6 May 2020 / Revised: 23 June 2020 / Accepted: 25 June 2020 / Published: 29 June 2020 by Youssef Rahou-El-Bachiri Abstract Background: To evaluate the effect of trigger point dry needling alone or as an adjunct with other interventions on pain and related disability in people […]
Arthritis & Rheumatology — Voinier D, Neogi T, Stefanik JJ, et al. | May 04, 2020 This study was attempted to assess knee overloading and underloading by characterizing cumulative load as the joint impacts of BMI and daily walking, and investigate the association between cumulative load and worsening cartilage damage over 2 years. Researchers applied […]
Global Spine J. 2020 Apr;10(2):195-208. doi: 10.1177/2192568218822536. Epub 2019 Feb 17. Katsuura Y1,2,3, Bruce J1, Taylor S2,3,4, Gullota L2,3,4, Kim HJ2,3,4. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. OBJECTIVE: To assess the current literature regarding the relationship between the shoulder and the spine with regard to (1) overlapping pain pathways; (2) differentiating history, exam findings, and diagnostic […]
— Results support need for interventions to reduce the excess risk in this population, researchers say by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today April 21, 2020 Older individuals with gout were at increased risk for incident heart failure, a large population-based cohort study found. Among participants enrolled in the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Michael Catapano, MD VOLUME 101, ISSUE 5, P897-906, MAY 01, 2020 Highlights • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is theorized to reduce inflammation and promote neuronal and axon regeneration. • Four randomized controlled trials assessed the effects of PRP on pain and function in carpal tunnel syndrome. • PRP results in […]
Arthritis Care & Research — Arnold JB, Halstead J, Grainger AJ, et al. | April 20, 2020 Researchers performed this cross‐sectional study including people with symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis (OA) and asymptomatic controls selected from general practices and community health clinics, to compare foot and leg muscle strength between these groups. Measurements were obtained for the […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:April 9, 2020 Volume0 Issue0 Pages1-55 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2020.9041 Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of weight loss interventions on pain and disability in people with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) and spinal pain. Design Intervention systematic review. Literature Search Eight online databases and clinical trial registries. Study Selection […]
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2020 Apr; 64(1): 43–54. PMCID: PMC7250515 PMID: 32476667 Patricia Adele Boudreau, BSc, DC Abstract Background Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS) is a relatively prevalent condition of the spectrum of heritable connective tissue disorders, with musculoskeletal, visceral and psychological manifestations. The conservative management of the musculoskeletal symptomatology must be modified for optimal […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 101, ISSUE 4, P613-623, APRIL 01, 2020 Liliam B. Priore, MSc Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of a knee brace compared with minimal intervention on self-reported kinesiophobia and function, objective function, and physical activity level in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Design Single-blind randomized controlled trial (1:1), […]
— Panel leader talks exercise, supplements, “mind-body interventions by Scott Harris, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 24, 2020 This article is a collaboration between MedPage Today and: Sharon Kolasinski, MD, is a rheumatologist with Penn Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She recently led the panel that developed the 2019 American College […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:February 29, 2020 Volume50 Issue3 Pages131-141 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2020.8498 Abstract Objective To update a systematic review published in 2013 that focused on evaluating the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of physical therapy, including exercise, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and combined or multimodal approaches to managing shoulder pain. Design Umbrella […]
— Association was independent of obesity and radiographic severity by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 3, 2020 Among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), pain was greater for those with coexisting diabetes mellitus (DM), and this association was independent of obesity and radiographic severity, European researchers found. In an analysis that adjusted for […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:February 29, 2020Volume50Issue3Pages142-142 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2020.0501 Abstract Shoulder pain is common, especially as we age. Pain that limits your ability to raise your arm above your head or rotate your shoulder is called “subacromial shoulder pain.” The good news is that most people with subacromial shoulder pain improve with […]
Experimental Gerontology — Kwon HM, et al. | February 28, 2020 Researchers performed this study with 5,117 individuals aged > 60 years, to assess the link between smoking and knee osteoarthritis (OA) in the elderly. The participants were selected from the Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (KNHANES-VI) 2013–2015, and included those who responded […]
Clin Rehabil , 269215520903786 2020 Feb 17 Patrícia Pereira Alfredo Abstract Objectives: To compare the effects of continuous and pulsed therapeutic ultrasound combined with strengthening exercises. Design: This is a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Setting: Pontifical Catholic University. Subjects: One hundred participants with Grade 2-4 knee osteoarthritis and both genders were involved. Intervention: Participants were randomized […]
The Spine Journal Volume 20, Issue 2, February 2020, Pages 251-260 Y iDing MD, PhD Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT The coordination of the alignment between the lower extremities and cervical spine helps to achieve balance and horizontal gaze during standing and walking. Malalignment in any segment can disturb the global balance, causing compensation in another segment. […]
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies January 2020 Volume 24, Issue 1, Pages 31–38 Evgeni Rozenfeld Abstract Background Anterior knee pain (AKP) is a widespread problem among young athletes and soldiers. There are many theories on the etiology of AKP but there is little reference to myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) as a possible contributor. Aim […]
Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:49 Issue:12 Pages:925–933 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8588 Background Plantar heel pain is a common condition, but little is known about the relationship between muscle strength and plantar heel pain. Objectives To review the evidence relating to muscle strength in those with and without plantar heel pain. Methods We […]
Clinical Nutrition Volume 38, Issue 6, December 2019, Pages 2735-2739 NicolaVeronese Summary Objectives Mediterranean diet has several beneficial effects on health, but data regarding the association between Mediterranean diet and knee osteoarthritis (OA) are limited mainly to cross-sectional studies. We investigated whether higher Mediterranean diet adherence is prospectively associated with lower risk of radiographic OA […]
BMJ Open — Stausholm MB, Naterstad IF, Joensen J, et al. | November 04, 2019 Since low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is not recommended in major knee osteoarthritis (KOA) treatment guidelines, researchers conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to ascertain if an LLLT dose-response link exists in KOA. Twenty-two trials (n = 1,063) were meta-analysed. The […]