Information needs of patients with whiplash associated disorders: A Delphi study of patient beliefs
Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) result in significant personal and economic costs. Patient education and reassurance are recommended treatments for acute WAD but the information needs of patients have not been investigated. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - October 16, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Joanna Sterling, Annick Maujean, Michele Sterling Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Do longus capitis and colli really stabilise the cervical spine? A study of their fascicular anatomy and peak force capabilities
Longus capitis and colli are proposed to play a role in stabilising the cervical spine, targeted in clinical and research practice with cranio-cervical flexion. However, it is not clear if these muscles are anatomically or biomechanically suited to a stabilising role. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - October 14, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ewan Kennedy, Michael Albert, Helen Nicholson Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Thoracic manual therapy is not more effective than placebo thoracic manual therapy in patients with shoulder dysfunctions: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Manual treatments targeting different regions (shoulder, cervical spine, thoracic spine, ribs) have been studied to deal with patients complaining of shoulder pain. Thoracic manual treatments seem able to produce beneficial effects on this group of patients. However, it is not clear whether the patient improvement is a consequence of thoracic manual therapy or a placebo effect. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - October 13, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Paolo Bizzarri, Luca Buzzatti, Erik Cattrysse, Aldo Scafoglieri Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Sample size estimation for cluster randomized controlled trials
Cluster randomized controlled trials (cRCTs) are commonly used by clinical researchers. The advantages of cRCTs include preventing treatment contamination, enhancing administrative efficiency, convenience, external validity, ethical considerations, and likelihood of increased compliance by participants. However, when designing a cRCT, clinical researchers are faced with challenges, such as cluster units that may not have an equal number of participants within each. In this Technical Note, we discuss approaches for estimating the sample size, while taking into account unequal cluster sizes, and strategies for optimizing the...
Source: Manual Therapy - October 11, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Daniel Cury Ribeiro, Stephan Milosavljevic, J. Haxby Abbott Tags: Technical and measurement report Source Type: research
Expanding our perspectives on research in musculoskeletal science and practice
The quantity and quality of scientific research within physiotherapy has unquestionably grown and matured over the last few decades, especially since the "formal" onset of evidence-based physiotherapy in the 1990s. The urgent need to evaluate our practice for effectiveness and efficiency has been responded to with thought and respect to both scientific integrity and shop-floor clinical needs. However, after thirty years or more of a professionally-governed and strategic approach to research activity, it is now timely to reflect, review, and consider the next chapter in the relationship between scientific research and clini...
Source: Manual Therapy - October 11, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Roger Kerry Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Complexities of patients and management approaches challenge tests of effectiveness
The management and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, as clinicians well appreciate, can have complexities. In the first instance, the acuteness, chronicity of the condition or the patient's perception of the problem strongly influences which approaches to treatment the clinician needs to consider. A detailed interview/qualitative assessment and physical examination together with a detailed discussion of the findings with the patient are necessary to develop an appropriately personalised treatment approach. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - October 10, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ann P. Moore, Gwendolen Jull Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Consistency of commonly used orthopedic special tests of the shoulder when used with the McKenzie system of mechanical diagnosis and therapy
Shoulder Orthopedic Special Tests (OSTs) are used to assist with diagnosis in shoulder disorders. Issues with reliability and validity exist, making their interpretation challenging. Exploring OST results on repeated testing within Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) shoulder classifications may offer insight into the poor performance of these tests. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - October 6, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Afshin Heidar Abady, Richard Rosedale, Bert M. Chesworth, Michael A. Rotondi, Tom J. Overend Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Acute effects of static stretching on the shear elastic moduli of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles in young and elderly women
Generally, static stretching (SS) is the recommended intervention for a decline in the range of motion among elderly adults. However, no study has investigated the acute effects of SS on the shear elastic modulus in elderly people. The aims of the present study were to investigate the acute effects of SS on the shear elastic moduli of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles and to examine the differences in these acute effects between young and elderly women. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - September 25, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Masatoshi Nakamura, Tome Ikezoe, Satoru Nishishita, Jun Umehara, Misaka Kimura, Noriaki Ichihashi Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Cyriax's deep friction massage application parameters: Evidence from a cross-sectional study with physiotherapists
Deep friction massage is one of several physiotherapy interventions suggested for the management of tendinopathy. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - September 13, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Paula Chaves, Daniela Sim ões, Maria Paço, Francisco Pinho, José Alberto Duarte, Fernando Ribeiro Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Reliability of surface electromyography activity of gluteal and hamstring muscles during sub-maximal and maximal voluntary isometric contractions
Normalizing to a reference signal is essential when analysing and comparing electromyography signals across or within individuals. However, studies have shown that MVC testing may not be as reliable in persons with acute and chronic pain. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - September 11, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Melanie D. Bussey, Daniela Aldabe, Divya Adhia, Ramakrishnan Mani Tags: Technical and measurement report Source Type: research
The development of the Dutch version of the Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire
Disturbed body perception may play a role in the aetiology of chronic low back pain (LBP). The Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ) is currently the only self-report questionnaire to assess back-specific body perception in individuals with LBP. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - September 7, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Lotte Janssens, Nina Goossens, Benedict M. Wand, Madelon Pijnenburg, Tinne Thys, Simon Brumagne Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Contraction of the transverse abdominal muscle in pelvic girdle pain is enhanced by pain provocation during the task
Understanding of the pathogenesis of pain in the lumbopelvic region remains a challenge. It is suggested that lumbopelvic pain is related to decreased contraction of the transverse abdominal muscles (TrA). (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - September 6, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jan M. Mens, Annelies Pool-Goudzwaard Tags: Original article Source Type: research
The reliability of card-based and tablet-based left/right judgment measurements
Left/right judgment (LRJ) measurement is a potential way to identify dysfunction in cortical body maps, and to measure improvement related to corresponding treatments. Few studies have explored the reliability of various methods for LRJ measurement. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - September 4, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kory J. Zimney, Craig A. Wassinger, James Goranson, Tarkenton Kingsbury, Taylor Kuhn, Sarah Morgan Tags: Technical and measurement report Source Type: research
Acute changes of hip joint range of motion using selected clinical stretching procedures: A randomized crossover study
Hip adductor flexibility and strength is an important component of athletic performance and many activities of daily living. Little research has been done on the acute effects of a single session of stretching on hip abduction range of motion (ROM). (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - August 30, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Adam M. Hammer, Roger L. Hammer, Karen V. Lomond, Paul O'Connor Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Influence of neck torsion on near point convergence in subjects with idiopathic neck pain
People with neck pain (NP) experience sensorimotor and oculomotor deficits thought to be due to abnormal cervical afferent input. Convergence insufficiency (CI) measured by near point convergence (NPC) may be a feature in NP and neck torsion might help to differentiate a cervical cause. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - August 25, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Phoebe Giffard, Laura Daly, Julia Treleaven Tags: Original article Source Type: research
