The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2017
Review Meta AnalysisThe Association of Recreational and Competitive Running With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Study Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Background Running is a healthy and popular activity worldwide, but data regarding its association with osteoarthritis (OA) are conflicting. Objectives To evaluate the association of hip and knee OA with running and to explore the influence of running intensity on this association. ⋯ However, it was not possible to determine whether these associations were causative or confounded by other risk factors, such as previous injury. Level of Evidence Etiology/harm, level 2a. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(6):373-390. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7137.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of Inclusion of Dry Needling in a Multimodal Therapy Program for Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Parallel-Group Trial.
Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Background Evidence suggests that multimodal interventions that include exercise therapy may be effective for patellofemoral pain (PFP); however, no study has investigated the effects of trigger point (TrP) dry needling (DN) in people with PFP. Objectives To compare the effects of adding TrP DN to a manual therapy and exercise program on pain, function, and disability in individuals with PFP. ⋯ Level of Evidence Therapy, level 1b. Prospectively registered July 27, 2015 at www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02514005). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(6):392-401. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7389.
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A 26-year-old woman was referred to physical therapy with lower back pain extending into the right buttock. Palpation of the right buttock revealed a firm, immobile mass of considerable size, which the patient identified as her locus of symptoms. Due to the noted palpable mass, her pain, her inability to sit normally, and the longevity of symptoms, the physical therapist ordered radiographs, which identified multiple osteochondromas. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(6):442. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.6877.