Prevalence, patterns, and predictors of massage practitioner utilization: Results of a US nationally representative survey
The use of massage therapy is common, especially in patients with musculoskeletal pain. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence, utilization, socio-demographic and health-related predictors of massage practitioner consultations in the US population. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - July 15, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Tobias Sundberg, Holger Cramer, David Sibbritt, Jon Adams, Romy Lauche Tags: Original article Source Type: research
The art of systematic reviews
I was delighted to be invited to join Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Journal as the Associate Editor for systematic reviews. My interest in systematic reviews started with my PhD-project where I contributed to the methodology of Cochrane reviews, and since then I have been a (co)author of over 100 systematic reviews and meta-analyses. When performed according to strict methodology systematic reviews can have a real impact on professional performance and the quality of care. Potentially, systematic reviews provide a valuable tool for clinicians, decision makers and patients, and enables research to have impact on clin...
Source: Manual Therapy - July 5, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Arianne Verhagen Source Type: research
Development and psychometric validation of the headache screening questionnaire – Dutch Version
Headache is a common disorder which may lead to substantial socio-economic loss. Treatment options include self-management strategies, medication and physiotherapy. Physiotherapists need to be able to screen for the presence of migraine and tension-type headache (TTH), so they can adjust their treatment strategies to the type of headache. A quick screening questionnaire to recognize migraine and TTH in the physiotherapy practice is needed. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - July 4, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Hedwig A. van der Meer, Corine M. Visscher, Raoul H.H. Engelbert, Wim M. Mulleners, Maria W.G. Nijhuis – van der Sanden, Caroline M. Speksnijder Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: Manual Therapy - June 26, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Erratum to ‘Adverse events in a chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy single-blinded, placebo, randomized controlled trial for migraineurs’ [Musculoskeletal. Ther. and Pract. 29C (2017) 66–71]
The publisher regrets that an error was made during production of the above article and would like to draw our readers ’ attention to the corrected version of the statement of funding below. The statement of funding should have read: (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - June 16, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Aleksander Chaibi, J ūratė Šaltytė Benth, Peter J. Tuchin, Michael Bjørn Russell Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Validity and reproducibility of the modified STarT Back Tool (Dutch version) for patients with neck pain in primary care
To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Dutch version of the STarT Back screening Tool (SBT), for patients with neck pain. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - June 15, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jasper D. Bier, Raymond W.J.G. Ostelo, Bart W. Koes, Arianne P. Verhagen Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Repeated end range spinal movement while seated abolishes the proprioceptive deficit induced by prolonged flexed sitting posture. A study assessing the statistical and clinical significance of spinal position sense
Sustained spinal flexion has been proposed to affect the properties of spinal tissues, increase postural muscle's activation latency and act detrimentally on proprioception. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - June 10, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Vasileios Korakakis, Giannis Giakas, Vasilis Sideris, Rodney Whiteley Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Age-related differences in the response of the L5-S1 intervertebral disc to spinal traction
Lumbar traction is a common treatment for low back pain; however its mechanisms of action are poorly understood. It has been hypothesized that a key effect of lumbar traction is its capacity to influence fluid movement within the intervertebral disc (IVD). (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - June 9, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ulrike H. Mitchell, Paul F. Beattie, Jennifer Bowden, Robert Larson, Hanuan Wang Tags: Original article Source Type: research
‘De-pathologising’ the psychological responses to injury and pain
Physiotherapists are encouraged to assess psychological symptoms in patients with musculoskeletal pain. Clinical Practice Guidelines recommend that patients who score above recommended cut-off scores on various psychological measures (e.g., depression and anxiety) might be referred to a psychologist for additional treatment (SIRA, 2014). Some patients with musculoskeletal pain may indeed present with a psychopathology such as severe anxiety and depression and these patients certainly need referral to a mental health care provider. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - June 9, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Annick Maujean, Michele Sterling Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
Self-report and subjective history in the diagnosis of painful neck conditions: A systematic review of diagnostic accuracy studies
Rising healthcare costs and inherent risks with over-utilizing diagnostic imaging require a quality subjective examination to improve effectiveness and time management of physical examinations. This systematic review investigates the diagnostic accuracy of subjective history and self-report items to determine if there is significant alteration in the probability of identifying specific painful neck conditions.Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - June 7, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Adam Mizer, Alexa Bachmann, Jessie Gibson, Megan Donaldson Tags: Review article Source Type: research
The diagnostic accuracy and test-retest reliability of the Dutch PainDETECT and the DN4 screening tools for neuropathic pain in patients with suspected cervical or lumbar radiculopathy
It is important to identify neuropathic pain early to guide treatment decisions and prevent chronicity. There is lack of evidence whether the Dutch painDETECT questionnaire and Douleure Neuropathique en 4 questions (DN4) can adequately assess neuropathic pain. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - June 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: R. Epping, A.P. Verhagen, E.A. Hoebink, S. Rooker, G.G.M. Scholten-Peeters Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Rotator cuff-related pain: Patients' understanding and experiences
Persistent musculoskeletal pain is a multi-factorial entity, influenced by biological, genetic and psychosocial factors. Psychosocial factors, such as individuals' beliefs and experiences, need to be considered in the management of such pain. While extensive research has explored beliefs of individuals with spinal pain, less is known about individuals' beliefs regarding shoulder pain. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - May 27, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Melissa A. Gillespie, Aleksandra M ącznik, Craig A. Wassinger, Gisela Sole Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Response to – Adverse events associated with the use of cervical spine manipulation or mobilization and patient characteristics: A systematic review
We wish to thank Dr. Tuchin for his letter to the Editor in response to our paper. However, we dispute his contention that our reporting of cervical artery dissection in 57% of reported cases may give the reader “a very distorted picture on risks of dissection”. The data speaks for itself. Although cervical arterial dissections (CeAD) is one of the most serious adverse events (AE), in our review we appraised all described AE and not only CeAD. Furthermore, as we described in our discussion, we did not a ddress causality in our review (Kranenburg et al., 2017). (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - May 25, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: H.A. Kranenburg, M.A. Schmitt, E.J. Puentedura, G.J.R. Luijckx, C.P. van der Schans Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Activation of the semispinalis cervicis and splenius capitis with cervical pulley exercises
Quasi-Experimental. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - May 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jim Rivard, Cindy Unsleber, Jochen Schomacher, Joachim Erlenwein, Frank Petzke, Deborah Falla Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Letter to the editor - Adverse events associated with the use of cervical spine manipulation or mobilization and patient characteristics
The paper by Kranenburg (Kranenburg et al., 2017) et al., states that “Cervical artery dissection … was reported in 57% of cases.”, which may give the reader a very distorted picture on risk of dissections. Their search identified 144 studies containing 227 cases for all adverse events (AE) following both spinal manipulation (SM T) and mobilization, from six databases up to December 2014. This would suggest a very rare condition, give the number of people that have received spinal manipulation and mobilization since databases commenced (ie 1907?). (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - May 19, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Peter Tuchin Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
