Use of neck torsion as a specific test of neck related postural instability
Disturbed postural stability in neck pain (NP) is likely due to abnormal cervical afferent function. Several potential causes requires specific diagnostic tests. The neck torsion (head still body rotated) manoeuvre stimulates cervical but not vestibular receptors and identified abnormal cervical afferent input as the cause in patients with NP compared to healthy controls. Comparison between vestibular and NP subjects is now needed. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 27, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Katrina Williams, Ahmad Tarmizi, Julia Treleaven Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Reliability and number of trials of Y Balance Test in adolescent athletes
The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is commonly used to evaluate dynamic equilibrium. The Y Balance Test (Y-BT) is a shortened version of the SEBT where a Y- Balance Kit is commonly used. To date, research concerning the protocol and reliability of the SEBT and Y-BT has been conducted only for adults. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 25, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Pawel Linek, Damian Sikora, Tomasz Wolny, Edward Saulicz Tags: Technical and measurement report Source Type: research
Beyond the tendon: Experiences and perceptions of people with persistent Achilles tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is associated with persistent pain leading to a significant physical and psychological burden. Psychosocial factors are considered to be important mediators following exercise interventions. Despite the recognition of the importance of psychosocial variables in persistent MSK disorders, there is a distinct lack of qualitative research investigating psychosocial factors in AT. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 23, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Sean Mc Auliffe, Aoife Synnott, Hazel Casey, Karen Mc Creesh, Helen Purtill, Kieran O'Sullivan Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Reference values and factors associated with musculoskeletal symptoms in healthy adolescents and adults
Insufficient attention has been given to individuals who report musculoskeletal symptoms yet experience minimal disability. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 23, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jennifer N. Baldwin, Marnee J. McKay, Niamh Moloney, Claire E. Hiller, Elizabeth J. Nightingale, Joshua Burns, for the 1000 Norms Project Consortium Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Mechanical effects of traction on lumbar intervertebral discs: A magnetic resonance imaging study
Although traction has long been used for treating patients with low back pain (LBP), its effects are still inconclusive mainly because of limited high-quality evidence. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Daniel H.K. Chow, Ernest M.K. Yuen, L. Xiao, Mason C.P. Leung Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Kinematic analysis of the shoulder complex after anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: A cross-sectional study
The movement of the arm relative to the trunk results from coordinated 3D glenohumeral and scapulothoracic movements. Changes in scapula kinematics may occur after total shoulder arthroplasty and could affect clinical and functional outcomes. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 19, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Alexandra Roren, Christelle Nguyen, Cl émence Palazzo, Fouad Fayad, Michel Revel, Thomas Gregory, Serge Poiraudeau, Agnès Roby-Brami, Marie-Martine Lefèvre-Colau Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Mechanical effects of traction on lumbar intervertebral discs: A magnetic resonance imaging study
Although traction has long been used for treating patients with low back pain (LBP), its effects are still inconclusive mainly because of limited high-quality evidence. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 19, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Daniel H.K. Chow, Ernest M.K. Yuen, X. Li, Mason C.P. Leung Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Utility of a brief assessment tool developed from the Dizziness Handicap Inventory to screen for Cervicogenic dizziness: A case control study
Cervicogenic dizziness (CGD) is hard to diagnose as there is no objective test. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 19, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Susan A. Reid, Robin Callister, Michael G. Katekar, Julia M. Treleaven Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of treatment of the cervical spine in patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms: A retrospective analysis
Concussion is typically defined as a mild brain injury, and yet the brain is unlikely to be the only source of persistent post-concussion symptoms. Concurrent injury to the cervical spine in particular is acknowledged as a potential source of common persistent symptoms such as headache, dizziness and neck pain. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 15, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ewan Kennedy, Dusty Quinn, Steve Tumilty, Cathy Chapple Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Adverse events in a chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy single-blinded, placebo, randomized controlled trial for migraineurs
Unlike pharmacological randomized controlled trials (RCTs), manual-therapy RCTs do not always report adverse events (AEs). The few manual-therapy RCTs that provide information on AEs are frequently without details, such as the type and-, severity of the AE and reason for withdrawal. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 15, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Aleksander Chaibi, J ūratė Šaltytė Benth, Peter J. Tuchin, Michael Bjørn Russell Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Eye stabilization reflexes in traumatic and non-traumatic chronic neck pain patients
Many chronic neck pain patients experience problems with vision. These problems are possibly induced by deviations of the eye stabilization reflexes. It is not known whether these eye reflex alterations occur both in traumatic and non-traumatic neck pain patients. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 14, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Britta K. Ischebeck, Jurryt de Vries, Malou Janssen, Jan Paul Van Wingerden, Gert- Jan Kleinrensink, Jos N. van der Geest, Maarten A. Frens Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Pain characteristics as important contributing factors to upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors at long term
The aim of this study was to explore the treatment, patient, and impairment-related risk factors associated with upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 12, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: An De Groef, Mira Meeus, Tessa De Vrieze, Lore Vos, Marijke Van Kampen, Marie-Rose Christiaens, Patrick Neven, Inge Geraerts, Nele Devoogdt Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Pain characteristics as important contribution factors to upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors at long term
The aim of this study was to explore the treatment, patient, and impairment-related risk factors associated with upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 12, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: An De Groef, Mira Meeus, Tessa De Vrieze, Lore Vos, Marijke Van Kampen, Marie-Rose Christiaens, Patrick Neven, Inge Geraerts, Nele Devoogdt Tags: Original article Source Type: research
The influence of a depressed scapular alignment on upper limb neural tissue mechanosensitivity and local pressure pain sensitivity
A depressed scapula alignment could lead to prolonged and repetitive stress or compression of the brachial plexus, resulting in sensitization of neural tissue. However, no study has investigated the influence of alignment of the scapulae on sensitization of upper limb neural tissue in otherwise asymptomatic people. In this case-control study, we investigate the influence of a depressed scapular alignment on mechanosensitivity of the upper limb peripheral nervous system as well as pressure pain thresholds (PPT). (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 9, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Patricia Mart ínez-Merinero, Enriqe Lluch, Tomas Gallezo-Izquierdo, Daniel Pecos-Martín, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano, Susana Nuñez-Nagy, Deborah Falla Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Does the acromiohumeral distance matter in chronic rotator cuff related shoulder pain?
The relation between acromiohumeral distance (AHD) and severity of pain, disability and range of movement (ROM) in patients with chronic rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP) has not been reported. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - March 8, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Santiago Navarro-Ledesma, Filip Struyf, Maria Teresa Labajos-Manzanares, Manuel Fernandez-Sanchez, Jose Miguel Morales-Asencio, Alejandro Luque-Suarez Tags: Original article Source Type: research
