Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · May 2015
Reliability of an accelerometer-based system for quantifying multiregional spinal range of motion.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability of a novel motion analysis device for measuring the regional breakdown of spinal motion and describing the relative motion of different segments of the thoracolumbar (TL) spine. ⋯ The described methodology was reliable for assessing regional spinal ROM across multiple spinal regions while providing the relative motions of different segments of the TL spine.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · May 2015
Reliability of 2 protocols for assessing pressure pain threshold in healthy young adults.
The purposes of this study were to determine whether there were differences in mean values or reliability for 2 frequently used protocols for pressure pain threshold (PPT) and to calculate how large a difference in PPT is necessary to be 95% confident that a real change has occurred. ⋯ Either the cluster or circuit protocol can be used to measure PPT in clinical or research setting. A difference of 160 kPa is considered sufficient to indicate a real difference between repeated measures of PPT regardless of protocol used for testing.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialInclusion of trigger point dry needling in a multimodal physical therapy program for postoperative shoulder pain: a randomized clinical trial.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of including 1 session of trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) into a multimodal physiotherapy treatment on pain and function in postoperative shoulder pain. ⋯ Our results suggest that including a single session of TrP-DN in the first week of a multimodal physical therapy approach may assist with faster increases in function in individuals with postoperative shoulder pain.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of adding forward head posture corrective exercises in the management of lumbosacral radiculopathy: a randomized controlled study.
The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate and long-term effects of a multimodal program, with the addition of forward head posture correction, in patients with chronic discogenic lumbosacral radiculopathy. ⋯ The addition of forward head posture correction to a functional restoration program seemed to positively affect disability, 3-dimensional spinal posture parameters, back and leg pain, and S1 nerve root function of patients with chronic discogenic lumbosacral radiculopathy.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Mar 2015
Clinical outcomes for neurogenic claudication using a multimodal program for lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospective study.
The purpose of this preliminary study was to assess the effectiveness of a 6-week, nonsurgical, multimodal program that addresses the multifaceted aspects of neurogenic claudication. ⋯ This study showed preliminary evidence for improved outcomes in patients with neurogenic claudication participating in a 6-week nonsurgical multimodal Boot Camp Program.