Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jul 2015
Correlation of lumbar-hip kinematics between trunk flexion and other functional tasks.
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the kinematic profiles of flexion of the upper lumbar and lower lumbar (LL) spine and hip and 3 sagittally dominant functional tasks (lifting, stand-to-sit, and sit-to-stand). ⋯ Strong correlations were only evident for the LL spine ROM between lifting and flexion; all other tasks afforded moderate or weak correlations. This study suggests that sagittal tasks use different lumbar-hip kinematics and place different demands on the lumbar spine and hip.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jun 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of Hand Behind Back Mobilization With Movement for Acute Shoulder Pain and Movement Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hand-behind-back (HBB) Mulligan mobilization with movement (MWM) techniques on acute shoulder pain, impairment, and disability. ⋯ In this study, the outcomes of patients with acute shoulder pain and disability receiving shoulder HBB MWM with exercise improved greater than those receiving exercise/hot packs alone.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jun 2015
Grading Osteoarthritic Changes of the Zygapophyseal Joints from Radiographs: A Reliability Study.
This study tested the reliability of a 5-point ordinal scale used to grade the severity of degenerative changes of zygapophyseal (Z) joints on standard radiographs. ⋯ The modified Kellgren 5-point grading system provides acceptable intrarater and interrater reliability when examiners are adequately trained. This grading system may be a useful method for future investigations assessing radiographic osteoarthritis of the Z joints.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · May 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of upper thoracic manipulation on mouth opening and electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles in women with temporomandibular disorder: a randomized clinical trial.
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of upper thoracic manipulation on vertical mouth opening (VMO) and electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles in women with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). ⋯ In the present study, no significant differences were found regarding VMO between the experimental and placebo groups or among the different evaluations times in each group. Moreover, Cohen d test revealed no clinical effect of the technique. Therefore, based upon the findings of this study, manipulation administered to the T1 vertebral area appears to have no effect on VMO and electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles in women with TMD.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · May 2015
Association between muscle trigger points, ongoing pain, function, and sleep quality in elderly women with bilateral painful knee osteoarthritis.
The objectives of this study were to investigate if referred pain elicited by active trigger points (TrPs) reproduced the symptoms in individuals with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA) and to determine the relationship between the presence of active TrPs, intensity of ongoing pain, function, quality of life, and sleep quality in individuals with painful knee OA. ⋯ The referred pain elicited by active TrPs in the lower extremity muscles contributed to pain symptoms in painful knee OA. A higher number of active TrPs was associated with higher intensity of ongoing knee pain.