Effectiveness of Physiotherapy interventions plus Extrinsic Feedback for neck disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis
To systematically review the effectiveness of Physiotherapy interventions combined with extrinsic feedback (EF) compared to Physiotherapy interventions alone or control for the management of neck pain and disability. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 8, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Francisco Xavier de Araujo, Maur ício Scholl Schell, Daniel Cury Ribeiro Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Physiotherapy intervention plus Extrinsic Feedback for neck disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis
To systematically review the effectiveness of Physiotherapy interventions combined with extrinsic feedback (EF) compared to Physiotherapy intervention alone or control for the management of neck pain and disability. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 8, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Francisco Xavier de Araujo, Maur ício Scholl Schell, Daniel Cury Ribeiro Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Reply to the letter to the Editor regarding ‘Clinical assessment of subacromial shoulder impingement – Which factors differ from the asymptomatic population?’
Thank you for your comments regarding the recent publication ‘Clinical Assessment of Subacromial Shoulder Impingement – Which Factors Differ from the Asymptomatic Population?’ Not surprisingly, impingement is a term which does not reflect the underlying cause of all shoulder pain. Hence there is healthy debateregarding alternate terminology (Braman et al., 2013; J. S. Lewis, 2011; McFarland et al., 2013). However, it continues to be a term used throughout the medical literature and in an attempt to embrace this wider audience, until there is agreement about terminology, it was chosen for use in this paper. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 6, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Helen Land, Susan Gordon, Kerrianne Watt Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Musculoskeletal science & practice and social media
Over the last decade, social media has been gathering momentum in all spheres of society and is proving to have exciting and often positive implications for individuals, professionals, academics, researchers and authors. In 2016 the editorial Board decided to increase the journal ’s engagement with social media. To expand our engagement, a Social Media Editor has been appointed to the Editorial Board. We are therefore very pleased to welcome Dr Clair Hebron to our Editorial Board. Clair is a musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinician and academic based at the University of Br ighton, UK. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 6, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ann P. Moore, Gwendolen Jull Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Regarding ‘Clinical assessment of subacromial shoulder impingement - Which factors differ from the asymptomatic population?’ authored by Land et al., Musculoskeletal Science & Practice 27 (2017), 49 –56
The authors should be congratulated on the successful completion and publication of what looks to be an extensive project; the execution of their chosen methodology was to a high standard resulting in a well-powered study. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 6, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Andrew V. Cuff Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Changes in biochemical markers following spinal manipulation-a systematic review and meta-analysis
The aim of this meta-analysis was to determine the effectiveness of spinal manipulation in influencing various biochemical markers in healthy and or symptomatic population.Electronic databases (n = 10) were searched (from inception till September 2016) and eight trials (325 participants) that met the inclusion criteria were included in the meta-analysis. Two authors independently extracted and assessed the risk of bias in included studies. Standardised mean differences for outcome measure s were used to calculate effect sizes. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 5, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kesava Kovanur Sampath, Ramakrishnan Mani, Jim Cotter, Angela Spontelli Gisselman, Steve Tumilty Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Predictors of successful outcomes of hip manipulation for young adults with pain in groin, lateral hip or buttock
Background: Non-traumatic hip pain in active young adults exhibits different clinical signs and symptoms from arthritic hip pain in older adults. Range of motion (ROM) limitation resulting from hip pain in young adults is not multi-directional and is often aggravated by high levels of activity. It is hypothesized that abnormal anterior hip stress from intra-articular or extra-articular structural dysfunction could contribute to young adults ’ hip pain. A hip manipulation that was designed to treat hip ROM limitation and pain by re-centering the femoral head in the acetabulum has shown promising clinical benefits. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: G. Molloy, S. Wang-Price, J. Couchon Source Type: research
Advancing clinical reasoning through postgraduate manipulative physiotherapy education: A mixed methods longitudinal case study
This study would be the first to solely investigate the impact of PG MPT programme on CR skills using a mixed methods longitudinal design. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: M. Madi, M. Griffiths, A. Rushton, N. Heneghan Source Type: research
Shouldering the burden of evidence-based practice: The experiences of physiotherapists partaking in a community of practice
Background: Communities of Practice (CoP) are groups of practitioners with a shared interest in deepening their practice knowledge through ongoing interaction, and have been used in healthcare to develop evidence-based practice (EBP). However, there are no published studies describing the use of CoPs in physiotherapy. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: K. Mccreesh, L. Larkin, J. Lewis Source Type: research
Sonographic correlation between measures of the median nerve and electrophysiological severity in carpal tunnel syndrome
Background: Ultrasound is a tool that has experienced great development in the diagnosis of neural compressive pathologies such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). For treatment planning is important to establish the severity of the disease and it would be relevant to know the ability of ultrasound to discriminate the degree of impairment of the median nerve at this level. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: E. Bueno-Gracia, J.M. Tric ás-Moreno, P. Fanlo-Mazas, M. Malo-Urriés, M. Haddad-Garay, E. Estébanez de Miguel, C. Hidalgo-García, A. Ruiz-de-Escudero-Zapico, S. Perez-Guillén, S. Caudevilla-Polo Source Type: research
Patient self-reported non-musculoskeletal symptoms predict outcome following total knee replacement surgery
Background: A proportion of patients report suboptimal outcomes in terms of pain and function after total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. Several non-musculoskeletal symptoms (i.e. non-painful somatic (e.g. fatigue, dizziness, palpitations) and psychological symptoms (e.g. depression and anxiety)) have been linked to poor prognosis and poor outcomes for a range of painful musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis. However, the influence of non-musculoskeletal symptoms on outcomes following TKR is unclear. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: M. O'Mahony, H. Purtill, K. O'Sullivan Source Type: research
Trunk laterality recognition tasks and motor imagery: Testing the exact match confirmation hypothesis
Background: The use of laterality recognition tasks (LRTs) in clinical practice is predicated on their ability to elicit motor imagery. When asked to complete limb-based LRTs, it is established that individuals mentally match their own limb to the one depicted; a process known as Exact Match Confirmation. Recently, trunk-based LRTs have been introduced on the basis that a similar matching process occurs for movements of the trunk. However, as currently conceived, trunk LRTs conflate the requirement to mentally match the whole body with that of a lateralised posture of the trunk. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: L. Alazmi, G. Gadsby, N. Heneghan, D. Punt Source Type: research
The use of standardised data collection in private physiotherapy practice to provide information for clinicians, clinics and private practice organisations
Background: Clinicians are becoming increasingly aware of the need to be able to demonstrate and account for the delivery and quality of their clinical services. Online standardised data collection systems can be used by clinicians to gather this information in a robust and accessible way. Physio First (the Organisation for Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice) have commissioned several data collection projects in the UK. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: E. Bryant, A. Moore, G. Olivier, S. Murtagh, E. Defever, S. Lewis, P. Simpson, K. Winrow, E. Lewis, P. Donnelly Source Type: research
The development of an assessment tool to measure the clinical reasoning utilized during a live patient examination
Background: In all healthcare professions, the development and progression of clinical reasoning skills is perceived as a key factor in distinguishing expert from novice clinicians. However, the complex nature of clinical reasoning makes it difficult to objectively assess. The challenge is the ability to assess mental processes, which are not directly observable. An assessment tool has been developed to assess clinical reasoning development in post-graduate physical therapy education. The tool utilizes the skills and behaviors outlined in the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Dimensions of Specialty Practice (...
Source: Manual Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: S. Cunningham, R. Jackson, K. Herbel Source Type: research
The role of the pharmacist within an advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy screening clinic and multidisciplinary service
Background: Advanced scope physiotherapists (ASP) undertake the assessment and case management of complex patients referred to Neuro- and Orthopaedic Surgery Specialist Outpatient departments but in many situations have limited knowledge of appropriate medication use. The use of medicines is a common intervention in the holistic multidisciplinary management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Patients frequently present with poor understanding of their prescribed medicines, inadequate or inappropriate analgesia for their presenting condition/s and/or polypharmacy with high risk of actual or potential medicines rel...
Source: Manual Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: P. Swete Kelly, L. Busuttin, N. Walton Source Type: research
