The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Apr 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThoracic spine thrust manipulation versus cervical spine thrust manipulation in patients with acute neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.
Randomized clinical trial. ⋯ Therapy, level 1b.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Apr 2011
Fear-avoidance beliefs and clinical outcomes for patients seeking outpatient physical therapy for musculoskeletal pain conditions.
Prospective cohort. ⋯ These data suggest that, in patients with cervical, upper extremity, lumbar, or lower extremity complaints, fear-avoidance beliefs may have a similar influence on intake and change scores for pain intensity and function. General assessment of fear-avoidance beliefs using the FABQ-PA, especially to predict change scores, may be appropriate for use in patients with various musculoskeletal pain conditions.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Apr 2011
Thoracic spine extension mobility in young adults: influence of subject position and spinal curvature.
Cross-sectional study. ⋯ When measured from the habitual standing position, thoracic extension range of motion in young individuals is small and poorly correlated with the magnitude of the standing thoracic kyphosis. Unloaded positions (4-point kneeling and prone), compared to positions that load the spine (standing and sitting), appear to promote a greater range of thoracic extension motion.