The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2018
Case ReportsType III Salter-Harris Fracture After an Onside Kick.
A 14-year-old male football player consulted a sports physical therapist 1 week after being kicked in the front part of his left knee as he was trying to recover an onside kick. Because of these findings in a 14-year-old adolescent, a radiological examination was recommended to rule out a tibia eminence or growth-plate fracture. Radiographs revealed a nondisplaced type III Salter-Harris fracture of the lateral tibial plateau. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(6):511. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7868.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2018
The Role and Value of Symptom-Modification Approaches in Musculoskeletal Practice.
The diversity of models of care in contemporary musculoskeletal physical therapy can be confusing for patients and practicing clinicians. There is, however, a common theme to many of these seemingly disparate models of care: symptom modification. ⋯ This Viewpoint explores the role of symptom modification in rehabilitation and specifically addresses (1) symptom modification within the kinesiopathological model of pain, (2) symptom modification in clinical practice, and (3) potential commonality in seemingly divergent models of clinical practice. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(6):430-435. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0608.
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JOSPT Editor Steven J. Kamper introduces the "Evidence in Practice" series, which aims to help practicing physical therapists build expertise in understanding research. Each article will focus on one feature of the research process and explain the basics concisely in nontechnical language. ⋯ The focus will be on clinical research, as opposed to basic discovery research, to reflect the core purpose and readership of the Journal. It is our hope that Evidence in Practice becomes a valuable resource for clinicians attempting to meet the challenge of integrating research evidence into their care delivery. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(6):429. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0105.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · May 2018
Meta AnalysisEffectiveness of Manual Therapy for Pain and Self-reported Function in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Study Design Systematic literature review with meta-analysis. Background Management of patellofemoral pain (PFP) may include the utilization of manual therapy (MT) techniques to the patellofemoral joint, surrounding soft tissues, and/or lumbopelvic region. Objectives To determine the effectiveness of MT, used alone or as an adjunct intervention, compared to standard treatment or sham for reducing pain and improving self-reported function in individuals with PFP. ⋯ Level of Evidence Therapy, level 1a. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(5):358-371. Epub 6 Jan 2018. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7243.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · May 2018
CommentAchilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision 2018: Using the Evidence to Guide Physical Therapist Practice.
Midportion Achilles tendinopathy is a relatively common, overuse, lower extremity soft tissue injury for individuals who are active and participate in sports. The clinical practice guideline published in the May 2018 issue of JOSPT, titled "Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision 2018," can help physical therapists engage in evidence-informed practice and reduce unnecessary clinical variation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(5):425-426. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0505.