The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Aug 2014
Multicenter StudyMinimum important differences for the patient-specific functional scale, 4 region-specific outcome measures, and the numeric pain rating scale.
Multicenter, prospective, longitudinal cohort study. ⋯ We reported the MID for small, medium, and large patient-perceived change on the PSFS, NPRS, Oswestry Disability Index, Neck Disability Index, Upper Extremity Functional Index, and Lower Extremity Functional Scale for use in clinical practice and research.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialPressure pain sensitivity changes after use of shock-absorbing insoles among young soccer players training on artificial turf: a randomized controlled trial.
Prospective, randomized, controlled single-blind intervention trial. ⋯ The use of SAIs resulted in increased PPTs after 3 weeks of training on artificial turf compared with controls, suggesting a protective role of SAIs in pressure sensitivity and pain perception.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialBlood pressure and heart rate response to posteriorly directed pressure applied to the cervical spine in young, pain-free individuals: a randomized, repeated-measures, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Randomized clinical trial. Objectives To compare the blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) response of healthy volunteers to posteriorly directed (anterior-to-posterior [AP]) pressure applied to the cervical spine versus placebo. ⋯ AP pressure caused a statistically significant physiologic response that resulted in a minor drop in HR (without causing asystole or vasodepression) after the procedure, whereas this cardiovascular change did not occur for those in the placebo group. Within both groups, there was a small but statistically significant reduction in systolic BP following the procedure.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Aug 2014
Evaluative measurement properties of the patient-specific functional scale for primary shoulder complaints in physical therapy practice.
Clinical measurement, longitudinal. ⋯ These results suggest that the PSFS is a reliable, valid, and responsive instrument that can be used as an evaluative instrument in patients with a primary shoulder complaint.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Aug 2014
Case ReportsClinical decision making for the evaluation and management of coccydynia: 2 case reports.
Case report. ⋯ Although the mechanisms of injury were different, both patients presented with similar clinical symptoms, and both were considered to have coccydynia through coccyx mobility assessment and pain provocation testing. Successful clinical outcomes were achieved in both cases; however, the interventions were significantly different. Level of Evidence Therapy, level 4.