Abstract: Thoracic manual therapy in the management of non-specific shoulder pain Objectives: “Non-specific shoulder pain (NSSP) is often persistent and disabling leading to high socioeconomic costs. Cervical manipulation has demonstrated improvements in patients with NSSP, although risks associated with thrust techniques are documented. Thoracic manual therapy (TMT) may utilise similar neurophysiological effects with less risk.… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Thoracic Manual Therapy For Shoulder Pain
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Abstract of the Week: Adhesive Capsulitis of the Hip
Abstract: Adhesive Capsulitis of the Hip: A Review & Adhesive Capsulitis of the Hip: A Case Report: An Entity in Question While mobilizing a patient’s hip joint in 2011, I had the thought that the hip felt like adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. I researched it in the literature and found 11 articles describing adhesive capsulitis of the… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Adhesive Capsulitis of the Hip
Abstract of the Week: Prevention of Lower Extremity Injuries in Basketball
Abstract: Prevention of Lower Extremity Injuries in Basketball: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Taylor JB1, Ford KR2, Nguyen AD3, Terry LN4, Hegedus EJ2. Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of current lower extremity injury prevention programs in basketball athletes, focusing on injury rates of (1) general lower extremity injuries, (2) ankle sprains, and (3) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Prevention of Lower Extremity Injuries in Basketball
Abstract of the Week: Early Physical Therapy vs Usual Care in Patients With Recent-Onset Low Back Pain
Abstract: Early Physical Therapy vs Usual Care in Patients With Recent-Onset Low Back Pain Randomized Clinical Trial Conclusions and Relevance: Among adults with recent-onset LBP, early physical therapy resulted in statistically significant improvement in disability, but the improvement was modest and did not achieve the minimum clinically important difference compared with usual care.” My Perspective: As… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Early Physical Therapy vs Usual Care in Patients With Recent-Onset Low Back Pain
Abstract of The Week: Validation of a Clinical Test of Thoracolumbar Dissociation in Chronic Low Back Pain
Abstract: Validation of a Clinical Test of Thoracolumbar Dissociation in Chronic Low Back Pain Authors: Edith Elgueta-Cancino, PT, MPhil1, Siobhan Schabrun, BPhysio (Hons), PhD2, Lieven Danneels, PT, PhD3, Wolbert van den Hoorn, PT, MSc1, Paul Hodges, BPhty (Hons), PhD1 Objective: Preliminary study of concurrent and discriminant validity of a clinical test of thoracolumbar dissociation. Background… Continue reading Abstract of The Week: Validation of a Clinical Test of Thoracolumbar Dissociation in Chronic Low Back Pain
Abstract of The Week: Effect of Dry Needling for Myofascial Trigger Points in the Neck and Shoulders
Abstract: The effect of dry needling for myofascial trigger points in the neck and shoulders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ong J1, Claydon LS2. This systematic review and meta-analysis sought investigate the efficacy of dry needling of myofascial trigger points in the neck and shoulders. Four of the quality articles reviewed compared dry needling to lidocaine injections… Continue reading Abstract of The Week: Effect of Dry Needling for Myofascial Trigger Points in the Neck and Shoulders
Abstract of the Week: Adverse Events Following Trigger Point Dry Needling
Abstract: Adverse events following trigger point dry needling: A prospective survey of chartered physiotherapists. J Man Manip Ther. 2014 Aug;22(3):134-40. doi: 10.1179/2042618613Y.0000000044. Brady S1, McEvoy J2, Dommerholt J3, Doody C1. Adverse events with dry needling, namely visceral puncture or pneumothorax, are analogous to worries of vertebrobasilar insufficiency or dissection with upper cervical manipulation. These authors performed a prospective study of clinicians using two forms to record mild and significant adverse… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Adverse Events Following Trigger Point Dry Needling
Abstract of the Week: Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling in Prevention of Pain After Knee Arthroplasty
“Efficacy of myofascial trigger point dry needling in the prevention of pain after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.” Mayoral O1, Salvat I, Martín MT, Martín S, Santiago J, Cotarelo J, Rodríguez C. In this study, 40 subjects were randomized into one of two groups, those receiving dry needling, and a control/sham group. Immediately after the subjects in the dry needling group were anesthetized and right before surgery began, an experienced physical therapists identified and treated… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling in Prevention of Pain After Knee Arthroplasty
Abstract of the Week: Manual Therapy for the Management of Pain w/ Signs of TMD
This week’s abstract of the week is from the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation is called Manual therapy for the management of pain and limited range of motion in subjects with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. (Calixtre LB1, Moreira RF1, Franchini GH1, Alburquerque-Sendín F2, Oliveira AB1.) In this preliminary systematic review… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Manual Therapy for the Management of Pain w/ Signs of TMD
Abstract of the Week: Treatment Of Myofascial Pain with Deep Dry Needling
This week we’re taking a look the abstract “Treatment of temporomandibular myofascial pain with deep dry needling.” As you may know, Temporomandibular dysfunction is often associated with myofascial pain and can be challenging to treat successfully. Choosing to perform dry needling on muscles of mastication surely comes with risks, i.e. increased risk of bleeding, bruising, needing to consider the anxiety that often accompanies this presentation,… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Treatment Of Myofascial Pain with Deep Dry Needling
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