Is thoracic spine posture associated with shoulder pain, range of motion and function? A systematic review
Excessive thoracic kyphosis is considered a predisposing factor for shoulder pain, though there is uncertainty about the nature of the relationship between shoulder pain and thoracic spine posture. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the relationship between thoracic kyphosis and shoulder pain, shoulder range of motion (ROM) and function. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - July 20, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Eva Barrett, Mary O ’ Keeffe, Kieran O’ Sullivan, Jeremy Lewis, Karen McCreesh Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research
Effects of Dry Needling to the Symptomatic versus Control Shoulder in Patients with Unilateral Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Initial reports suggest that treating myofascial trigger points in the infraspinatus with dry needling may be effective in treating patients with shoulder pain. However, to date, high quality clinical trials and thorough knowledge of the physiologic mechanisms involved is lacking. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - July 20, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Shane L. Koppenhaver, Robin Embry, John Ciccarello, Justin Waltrip, Rachel Pike, Michael Walker, Cesar Fern ández-de-las-Peñas, Theodore Croy, Timothy Flynn Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Intrarater Reliability of Hand Held Dynamometry in Measuring Lower Extremity Isometric Strength Using a Portable Stabilization Device
Hand held dynamometry (HHD) is a more objective way to quantify muscle force production (MP) compared to traditional manual muscle testing. HHD reliability can be negatively impacted by both the strength of the tester and the subject particularly in the lower extremities due to larger muscle groups. The primary aim of this investigation was to assess intrarater reliability of HHD with use of a portable stabilization device for lower extremity MP in an athletic population. Isometric lower extremity strength was measured for bilateral lower extremities including hip abductors, external rotators, adductors, knee extensors, an...
Source: Manual Therapy - July 20, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Steven Jackson, M. Samuel Cheng, A. Russell Smith, Morey Kolber Tags: Technical and measurement report Source Type: research
Complex regional pain syndrome
(CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that can occur after a minor trauma or surgery. It is a multifactorial condition with a complex cause and even more complex pathophysiology. There are disturbances and changes in the sympathetic, somatosensory and motor nervous system, resulting in severe pain and disability. Patients with CRPS can have their quality of life and functional ability greatly affected and they need appropriate and interdisciplinary interventions. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - July 15, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Maria Galve-Villa, Bjarne Rittig-Rasmussen, Lene Moeller Schear Mikkelsen, Anne Groendahl Poulsen Tags: Masterclass Source Type: research
Subacromial anaesthetics increase asymmetry of scapular kinematics in patients with subacromial pain syndrome
Subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) and scapular dyskinesis are closely associated, but the role of pain is unknown. We hypothesized that pain results in asymmetrical scapular kinematics, and we expected more symmetrical kinematics after infiltration of subacromial anaesthetics. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - July 15, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Arjen Kolk, Jan Ferdinand Henseler, Pieter Bas de Witte, Ewoud R.A. van Arkel, Cornelis P.J. Visser, Jochem Nagels, Rob G.H.H. Nelissen, Jurriaan H. de Groot Tags: Original article Source Type: research
