Identifying risk factors for first-episode neck pain: A systematic review
Neck pain affects 15.1% of the United States' general population every 3 months, and ranks fourth in global disability. Because of the tendency for neck pain to become a chronic issue, it is important to identify risk factors that could encourage prevention and early diagnosis. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify risk factors for a first episode of neck pain. Three databases were searched with key words such as “neck pain” and “first incidence.” Risk factors from the resulting articles were reported as either a physical or psychosocial risk factor and ranked by the strength of their odds/risk/haza...
Source: Manual Therapy - November 21, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Rebecca Kim, Colin Wiest, Kelly Clark, Chad Cook, Maggie Horn Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Effects of posture and anatomical location on inter-recti distance measured using ultrasound imaging in parous women
Cross-sectional repeated measures. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 21, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: S. Gillard, C.G. Ryan, M. Stokes, M. Warner, J. Dixon Tags: Original article Source Type: research
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Source: Manual Therapy - November 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Investigations for radiculopathy: The patient perspective. A qualitative, interpretative inquiry
Clinical guidelines recommend that investigations, such as magnetic resonance imaging, are offered only when likely to change management. Meanwhile, the optimal process of diagnosing radiculopathy remains uncertain and, in clinical practice, differences of opinion can occur between patient and clinician regarding the perceived importance of investigations. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Clare Ryan, Lisa Roberts Tags: Original article Source Type: research
MRI evaluation of the effects of extension exercises on the disc fluid content and location of the centroid of the fluid distribution
McKenzie prone press-up exercises have been hypothesised to reduce intradiscal pressure, allowing fluid to be reabsorbed into the disc, which could improve the internal stability and local chemical milieu of the disc, potentially reducing symptoms. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Vahid Abdollah, Eric C. Parent, Michele C. Batti é Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Tactile acuity is reduced in people with chronic neck pain
Tactile acuity deficits have been demonstrated in a range of persistent pain conditions and may reflect underlying cortical re-organisation. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Daniel S. Harvie, Grace Edmond-Hank, Ashley D. Smith Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Inter- and intrarater reliability of two proprioception tests using clinical applicable measurement tools in subjects with and without knee osteoarthritis
The therapeutic value of proprioceptive-based exercises in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) management warrants investigation of proprioceptive testing methods easily accessible in clinical practice. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Isabel A.C. Baert, Enrique Lluch, Thomas Struyf, Greta Peeters, Sophie Van Oosterwijck, Joanna Tuynman, Salim Rufai, Filip Struyf Tags: Technical and measurement report Source Type: research
Lateral atlantoaxial joint meniscoid volume in individuals with whiplash associated disorder: A case-control study
Lateral atlantoaxial (LAA) joints are established sources of nociceptive input in chronic whiplash associated disorder (WAD). These joints contain intra-articular meniscoids that may be damaged in whiplash trauma. LAA joint meniscoid morphology has not been investigated comprehensively in a chronic WAD population, and it is unclear whether morphological differences exist compared to a pain-free population. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 9, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Scott F. Farrell, Subaat Khan, Peter G. Osmotherly, Michele Sterling, Jon Cornwall, Darren A. Rivett Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Integrating self-management support for knee injuries into routine clinical practice: TRAK intervention design and delivery
TRAK is a web-based intervention that provides knee patients with health information, personalised exercise plans and remote clinical support. The aim of this study was to fully define TRAK intervention content, setting and context and develop the training through an implementation study in a physiotherapy out-patient service. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 7, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kate Button, Kevin Nicholas, Monica Busse, Mark Collins, Irena Spasi ć Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Test-retest reliability of sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit analysis in people with and without chronic non-specific low back pain
Sit-to-stand (STD) and stand-to-sit (SIT) analysis can provide information on functional independence in daily activities in patients with low back pain (LBP). However, in order for measurements to be clinically useful, data on psychometric properties should be available. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 6, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Mohammad Reza Pourahmadi, Ismail Ebrahimi Takamjani, Shapour Jaberzadeh, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Mohammad Ali Sanjari, Rasool Bagheri, Elham Jannati Tags: Technical and measurement report Source Type: research
Test –retest reliability of sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit analysis in people with and without chronic non-specific low back pain
Sit-to-stand (STD) and stand-to-sit (SIT) analysis can provide information on functional independence in daily activities in patients with low back pain (LBP). However, in order for measurements to be clinically useful, data on psychometric properties should be available. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 6, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Mohammad Reza Pourahmadi, Ismail Ebrahimi Takamjani, Shapour Jaberzadeh, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Mohammad Ali Sanjari, Rasool Bagheri, Elham Jannati Tags: Technical and measurement report Source Type: research
Considerations to improve the safety of cervical spine manual therapy
Manipulation and mobilisation of the cervical spine are well established interventions in the management of patients with headache and/or neck pain. However, their benefits are accompanied by potential, yet rare risks in terms of serious adverse events, including neurovascular insult to the brain. A recent international framework for risk assessment and management offers directions in the mitigation of this risk by facilitating sound clinical reasoning. The aim of this article is to critically reflect on and summarize the current knowledge about cervical spine manual therapy and to provide guidance for clinical reasoning f...
Source: Manual Therapy - November 3, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Nathan Hutting, Roger Kerry, Michel W. Coppieters, Gwendolijne GM. Scholten-Peeters Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Validity of clinical measures of smooth pursuit eye movement control in patients with idiopathic neck pain
Electrooculography is useful in detecting smooth pursuit neck torsion (SPNT) abnormalities in patients with neck pain, however, a validated, clinically relevant measure is lacking. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - October 17, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Laura Daly, Phoebe Giffard, Lucy Thomas, Julia Treleaven Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Subacromial impingement syndrome – What does this mean to and for the patient? A qualitative study
Structured exercise has been reported as the current treatment of choice for patients diagnosed with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). However, it has been suggested that this diagnostic term and the language used to explain this condition might negatively influence patient expectations and serve as a barrier to engagement with exercise, hence compromising clinical outcomes. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - October 17, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Andrew Cuff, Chris Littlewood Tags: Original article Source Type: research
What do physiotherapists and manual handling advisors consider the safest lifting posture, and do back beliefs influence their choice?
It is commonly believed lifting is dangerous and the back should be straight during lifting. These beliefs may arise from healthcare professionals, yet no study has evaluated the lifting and back beliefs of manual handling advisors (MHAs) and physiotherapists (PTs). (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - October 17, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: David Nolan, Kieran O'Sullivan, John Stephenson, Peter O'Sullivan, Michael Lucock Tags: Original article Source Type: research
