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| Titre : | Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, Vol. 50. - December 2020 |
| Type de document : | Bulletin |
| Paru le : | 01/12/2020 |
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Article
Introduction:
Safety with upper cervical interventions is a frequently discussed and updated concern for physical therapists, chiropractors and osteopaths. IFOMPT developed the framework for safety assessment of the cervical spine, and this top[...]
Article
Background:
The effects of motor control training with pressure biofeedback on neck pain and disability of patients with neck pain is a field that has drawn a lot of research interest. Therefore, the aim of this study was to conduct, for the fi[...]
Article
Jon J. Ford ;
Shannon E. Bower ;
Isabella Ford ;
Mariana M. De Mello ;
Samantha Carneiro ;
Arun P. Balasundaram ;
Andrew J. Hahne
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Background:
Specific muscle activation (SMA) is a commonly used treatment for people with low back pain (LBP) however there is variability in systematic reviews to date on effectiveness. This may be because of the use of eligibility criteria in[...]
Article
Hedwig A. Van der Meer ;
Letícia Bojikian Calixtre ;
Raoul H.H. Engelbert ;
Corine Mirjam Visscher ;
Maria W.G. Nijhuis-van der Sanden ;
Caroline M. Speksnijder
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Background:
Physical therapy is regarded an effective treatment for temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Patients with TMD often report concomitant headache. There is, however, no overview of the effect of physical therapy for TMD on concomitant [...]
Article
Background:
Understanding the 3D-kinematics of the upper cervical spine during manual mobilization is essential for clinical examination and therapy. Some information about rotational motion is available in literature but translational componen[...]
Article
Marloes Thoomes-de Graaf ;
Erik Thoomes ;
Deborah Falla ;
César Fernández-de-las-Peñas ;
François Maissan ;
Joshua A. Cleland
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Background:
Measurement of cervical range of motion (ROM) is recommended when physically examining people with neck pain. However, little is known about the clinician's perception of “normal” versus restricted movement. Additionally, it is unkn[...]
Article
Elena Estébanez-de-Miguel ;
Santos Caudevilla-Polo ;
Vanessa González-Rueda ;
Elena Bueno-Gracia ;
Albert Pérez-Bellmunt ;
Carlos López-de-Celis
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Background:
No study has evaluated the mechanical effect of different magnitudes of long axis-distraction mobilization (LADM) force on hip joint space width (JSW) or the association between the separation of joint surfaces and the strain on hip[...]
Article
Background:
Posterior glide glenohumeral (GH) mobilizations are utilized to improve motion and decrease pain in patients with shoulder pathologies, thought to be due to capsular stretch and neurophysiologic effects. However, it remains unclear [...]
Article
Background:
Healthcare practitioner beliefs influence patients’ beliefs and health outcomes in musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. A validated questionnaire based on modern pain neuroscience assessing Knowledge and Attitudes of Pain (KNAP) was unavaila[...]
Article
Elena Bueno-Gracia ;
Albert Pérez-Bellmunt ;
Elena Estébanez-de-Miguel ;
Carlos López-de-Celis ;
Santos Caudevilla-Polo ;
Michael Shacklock ;
Vanessa González-Rueda
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Introduction:
A key issue in neurodynamic testing is whether a manoeuvre designed to produce differential biomechanical behaviour (structural differentiation) of nerve compared to adjacent muscle is mechanically accurate. The aim of this study [...]
Article
Objective:
1) To investigate the effects of a brief pain neuroscience education (PNE) lecture on multi-disciplinary healthcare students' knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards people with pain post intervention and at 6-months follow-up, 2[...]
Article
Background:
The presentation and management of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) remains contentious in medical literature, however it is widely agreed that CES requires emergency medical attention. Physiotherapists will often refer suspected cases t[...]
Article
Background:
Numerous clinical tests have been proposed for the diagnosis of clinical lumbar instability (CLI), but a cluster of clinical tests is still needed to increase the accuracy of CLI diagnosis.
Objective:
To evaluate a diagnostic supp[...]
Article
Background:
Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR) is a clinical test that challenges lumbopelvic stability and have been used in low back pain patients. There are reports of positive tests in asymptomatic individuals, however, it is not clear if the[...]
Article
Background:
The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire assesses musculoskeletal (NMQ) symptoms in occupational environments. Physiotherapists are known to work with their bodies, and hence prone to occupational musculoskeletal injuries. To date, [...]
Article
Munkh-Erdene Bayartai ;
Paulo H. Ferreira ;
Evangelos Pappas ;
Marina B. Pinheiro ;
Batlkham Dambadarjaa ;
Enkhchimeg Khuyagbaatar ;
Justin Sullivan
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Background:
Although alterations in posture, flexibility, and motion control of the lumbar spine are associated with low back pain, the underlying interplay between genetic and environmental influences on these traits remains unclear. The aim o[...]
Article
Objectives:
To estimate the proportion of physical therapists currently performing dry needling and report current practices patterns. Secondary aims were to report the numbers of minor and major adverse events and determine if these adverse ev[...]
Article
Background:
Diagnostic imaging is routinely used to depict structural abnormalities in people with low back pain (LBP), but most findings are prevalent in people with and without LBP. It has been suggested that LBP is related to changes induced[...]
Article
Ahmad Salah Eldin Alreni ;
Heba Roohy Abdo Aboalmaty ;
Willem De Hertogh ;
Jill Meirte ;
Deborah Harrop ;
Sionnadh Mairi McLean
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Background:
Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) is frequently associated with upper limb disability (ULD). Consequently, evaluation of ULD using an outcome measure is necessary during the management of patients with NSNP. The Single Arm Military Pres[...]
Article
Alberto Montaner-Cuello ;
Elena Bueno-Gracia ;
Maite Bueno-Aranzabal ;
Sergio Borrella-Andrés ;
Carlos López-de-Celis ;
Miguel Malo-Urriés
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Background:
Neurodynamic tests (NDTs) consist of a combination of movements aimed to stress different parts of the nervous system and are considered to be able to detect increased nerve mechanosensitivity. Currently, there are no studies in hea[...]
Article
Background:
The perceived relative safety of thoracic thrust joint manipulation (TTJM) has contributed to a growth in evidence supporting use in practice. Yet adverse events (AE) have been documented following TTJM. Knowledge of current practic[...]
Article
Background:
Non-communicable diseases from unhealthy lifestyles account for most preventable deaths in the UK. Physiotherapy training now includes Health Promotion (HP) for the reduction of unhealthy lifestyles such as obesity, smoking, alcohol[...]
Article
Elena Estébanez-de-Miguel ;
Vanessa González-Rueda ;
Elena Bueno-Gracia ;
Albert Pérez-Bellmunt ;
Carlos López-de-Celis ;
Santos Caudevilla-Polo
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Background:
The mechanical effects of hip joint mobilization on hip capsular-ligament tissue have never been studied.
Objective:
To evaluate the strain on the inferior ilio-femoral (IFF) ligament after 5 min of high-force long-axis distractio[...]
Article
Background:
The use of self-assessment questionnaires in addition to clinical evaluations is gradually increasing. Liverpool Elbow Scale (LES) is an elbow-specific outcome score that provides a comprehensive assessment of by both the clinicians[...]
Article
Purpose:
First Contact Practitioner (FCP) roles have been developed for health professionals with advanced practice skills to take on many of the musculoskeletal responsibilities currently carried out by general practitioners. FCP roles are new[...]
Article
Background:
Low back pain (LBP) is a major problem across the globe and is the leading cause worldwide of years lost to disability. Self-management is considered an important component the treatment of people with non-specific LBP. However, it [...]
Article
Karina Ottiger-Boettger ;
Nikolaus Ballenberger ;
Gunther Landmann ;
Lenka Stockinger ;
Brigitte Tampin ;
Annina Schmid
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Despite normal neurological integrity tests, some patients with non-specific neck-arm pain (NSNAP) have heightened nerve mechanosensitivity upon neurodynamic testing. The aim of this study was to determine whether or not a nerve dysfunction is p[...]
Article
Liesbet De Baets ;
Thomas Matheve ;
Carl Dierickx ;
Eric Bijnens ;
Domien Jans ;
Annick Timmermans
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Background:
In frozen shoulder (FS), inflammatory-fibrotic adaptations in capsuloligamentous structures are typically linked to perceived glenohumeral stiffness, glenohumeral range of motion (ROM) restrictions and decreased arm function. Howeve[...]
Article
Nicola Walsh ;
Louise Jones ;
Sonia Philips ;
Rachel Thomas ;
Lang'o Odondi ;
Shea Palmer ;
Fiona Cramp ;
Jon Pollock ;
Mike Hurley
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Background:
Chronic musculoskeletal pain including osteoarthritis (OA) can significantly limit the functional independence of individuals. The spine and hip and knee are predominantly affected; management guidelines for each recommend exercise [...]
Article
Background:
Neck pain is associated with sensorimotor dysfunction. Research is sparse of the effect of neck pain on reaction and response times and hand-eye coordination.
Objectives:
To investigate hand and foot reaction and response times an[...]
Article
Background:
Preliminary evidence suggests that fibular repositioning tape reduces risk of recurrent ankle injuries, but the underlying mechanism has not been investigated.
Objective:
To investigate the effects of fibular repositioning tape on[...]
Article
Background:
Multisite pain (MSP) has been studied among the working population because it is associated with reduced work ability. In Brazil, studies have investigated pain without addressing MSP and its interference with work ability.
Objecti[...]
Article
Background:
Observed clinical practice is a commonly used approach to develop clinical expertise in the musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy workforce. The value of this approach is not known.
Objectives:
To understand how regular observed cli[...]
