The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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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.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Aug 2014
Myofascial treatment for patients with acetabular labral tears: a single-subject research design study.
Single-subject research design using 4 consecutive patients. ⋯ Myofascial hip pain may contribute to hip-related symptoms and disability in patients with acetabular labral tears and posterolateral hip pain. These patients may benefit from soft tissue therapy combined with stretching and strengthening exercises targeting the hip abductors, tensor fascia latae, and hip external rotator muscles. Level of Evidence Therapy, level 4.