6 January 2015, Vol 162, No. 1 This issue provides a clinical overview of Rotator Cuff Disease focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, practice improvement, and patient information. The content of In the Clinic is drawn from the clinical information and education resources of the American College of Physicians (ACP), including ACP Smart Medicine and MKSAP […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 01/12/2015 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Liu L, et al. – This study aimed to evaluate current evidence on the effectiveness of dry needling for myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) associated with neck and shoulder pain. Dry needling can be recommended to relieve MTrP pain of neck and shoulders in […]
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery December 2014Volume 23, Issue 12, Pages e300–e307 Kenichi Otoshi, MD, PhD Background Kyphosis is a cause of scapular dyskinesis, which can induce various shoulder disorders, including subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). This study aimed to clarify the impact of kyphosis on SIS with use of cross-sectional data from the Locomotive […]
Tae Kang Lim, MD; Kyoung Hwan Koh, MD; Min Soo Shon, MD; Seung Won Lee, MD; Young Eun Park, MD; Jae Chul Yoo, MD Orthopedics October 2014 – Volume 37 · Issue 10: e860-e865 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20140924-51 Abstract The goal of this study was to prospectively compare the early clinical results of intra-articular injection of hyaluronate […]
International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases Tiffany K. Gill, E. Michael Shanahan, Dale Allison, Daniel Alcorn, Catherine L. Hill First published: 08 October 2014 https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.12476 Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of structural shoulder pathology using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in three groups of older people: those with current shoulder […]
Healio.com Somerville LE. Am J Sports Med. 2014. doi:10.1177/0363546514538390. August 13, 2014 Study data have shown no one test can accurately diagnose rotator cuff tears or tendinosis. Researchers reviewed 139 consecutive patients being examined at two orthopedic clinics for possible rotator cuff lesions. If a diagnosis was uncertain after taking patients’ medical history, a clinician […]
Pauline Anderson August 06, 2014 Both manual physical therapy (MPT) and corticosteroid injections (CSI) significantly improve symptoms in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), but physical therapy may be less costly to the healthcare system, according to a new study. Physicians might consider physical therapy for patients with SIS — a sort of “catch all” […]
Eur Spine J. 2014 Jul;23(7):1414-9. doi: 10.1007/s00586-014-3251-9. Epub 2014 Mar 1. Imagama S, Hasegawa Y, Wakao N, Hirano K, Muramoto A, Ishiguro N. Abstract PURPOSE: The relationship between spine and shoulder motion has not been well evaluated. The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationships among thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis, spinal range […]
Scapular Kinematics Pre–and Post–Thoracic Thrust Manipulation in Individuals With and Without Shoulder Impingement Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Study Authors: Melina N. Haik, PT, MS Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 7 Pages: 475-487 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.4760 Journal Reference Study Design Randomized controlled trial with immediate follow-up. Objectives To evaluate the immediate effects […]
Dunn WR. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014. doi:10.2106/JBJS.L.01304. June 16, 2014 Pain level was not associated with the severity of atraumatic rotator cuff tears, according to study results published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Researchers included 393 patients with an atraumatic full-thickness rotator cuff tear treated with physical therapy, using baseline pretreatment […]
Melina N. Haik Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Ahead of Print Pages: 1-38 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.4760 Study Design Randomized controlled trial with immediate follow-up. Objective To evaluate the immediate effects of a low-amplitude high-velocity (thrust) thoracic spine manipulation (TSM) on pain and scapular kinematics during elevation and lowering of the arm in individuals with shoulder […]
The effectiveness of physiotherapeutic interventions in treatment of frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review. Review article Jain TK, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014. Authors Jain TK1, Sharma NK1. Author information 1Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA. Citation J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014;27(3):247-73. doi: 10.3233/BMR-130443. […]
Haik MN, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 May 22. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Study Design Randomized controlled trial with immediate follow-up. Objective To evaluate the immediate effects of a low-amplitude high-velocity (thrust) thoracic spine manipulation (TSM) on pain and scapular kinematics during elevation and lowering of the arm in individuals with […]
Stanislav Sergienko, BPT, Leonid Kalichman, PT, PhD Published Online: May 14, 2014 Summary Background Shoulder pain is a common problem imposing a considerable burden on the affected person and society. Since interventions targeting traditional musculoskeletal conditions are usually only moderately effective, myofascial origin can be suggested as an alternative possible source of shoulder pain. Objectives […]
Am J Sports Med. 2014 Apr;42(4):826-30. doi: 10.1177/0363546513519324. Epub 2014 Feb 5. Liem D1, Buschmann VE, Schmidt C, Gosheger G, Vogler T, Schulte TL, Balke M. Abstract BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of pain and disability of the shoulder. Information on the prevalence and identification of potential risk factors could help in […]
Anouk J.M. Fermont1,2, Nienke Wolterbeek1, Ronald N. Wessel1, Jean-Pierre Baeyens3,4 and Rob A. de Bie5 The authors certify that they have no affiliations with or financial involvement in any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in the article. Address correspondence to Anouk J.M. Fermont, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, […]
Anouk J.M. Fermont1,2, Nienke Wolterbeek1, Ronald N. Wessel1, Jean-Pierre Baeyens3,4 and Rob A. de Bie5 The authors certify that they have no affiliations with or financial involvement in any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in the article. Address correspondence to Anouk J.M. Fermont, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, […]
Movement and pain patterns in early stage primary/idiopathic adhesive capsulitis: a factor analysis. Walmsley S, et al. Physiotherapy. 2014 Mar 12. pii: S0031-9406(14)00026-1. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2014.02.001. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract OBJECTIVES: To evaluate patients clinically diagnosed with early stage primary/idiopathic adhesive capsulitis to determine the existence of any pattern of movement loss and associated pain […]
Martin J. Kelley Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2013, Volume: 43 Issue: 5 Pages: A1-A31 doi:10.2519/jospt.2013.0302 Abstract The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy management of patients with musculoskeletal impairments described in the World Health Organization’s International […]