The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2013
Lower mechanical pressure pain thresholds in female adolescents with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Cross-sectional study. ⋯ These findings suggest that adolescent females with PFPS have localized and distal hyperalgesia. These findings may have implications for treating PFPS, as both peripheral and central mechanisms may be driving the pain. Registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01438762).
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2013
Impact of movement sequencing on sciatic and tibial nerve strain and excursion during the straight leg raise test in embalmed cadavers.
Laboratory study, repeated-measures design. ⋯ Varying the movement sequence does not substantially impact excursion and strain in the end position of the SLR. Therefore, if neurodynamic test sequencing is useful in the differential diagnosis of neuropathies, it is not likely due to differences in strain in the end position of testing.