The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Sep 2017
Review Meta AnalysisThe Effectiveness of Neural Mobilization for Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Study Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Objectives To determine the efficacy of neural mobilization (NM) for musculoskeletal conditions with a neuropathic component. Background Neural mobilization, or neurodynamics, is a movement-based intervention aimed at restoring the homeostasis in and around the nervous system. ⋯ Level of Evidence Therapy, level 1a. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(9):593-615. Epub 13 Jul 2017. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7117.
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A 21-year-old male military academy cadet developed acute posterior neck pain after performing multiple sets of overhead shoulder presses and resting the bar on his lower neck and shoulders. He presented to a direct-access physical therapy clinic. Due to the acute onset and focal nature of pain in the setting of repetitive weightlifting, the physical therapist ordered radiographs of the cervical spine, which revealed a C6 spinous process fracture. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(8):578. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7277.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Sep 2017
Case ReportsProcess of Change in Pain-Related Fear: Clinical Insights From a Single Case Report of Persistent Back Pain Managed With Cognitive Functional Therapy.
Study Design Single case report with repeated measures over 18 months. Background Management of persistent low back pain (PLBP) associated with high pain-related fear is complex. This case report aims to provide clinicians with insight into the process of change in a person with PLBP and high bending-related fear, who was managed with an individualized behavioral approach of cognitive functional therapy. ⋯ Level of Evidence Therapy, level 5. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(9):637-651. Epub 13 Jul 2017. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7371.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Aug 2017
Observational Scapular Dyskinesis: Known-Groups Validity in Patients With and Without Shoulder Pain.
Study Design Cross-sectional. Background The scapular dyskinesis test (SDT) has demonstrated reliability and validity, but its utility for clinical decision making is unclear. Objectives To characterize the prevalence of scapular dyskinesis in participants with and without shoulder pain, and to determine the influence of blinding to the presence of shoulder pain on prevalence of scapular dyskinesis. ⋯ Level of Evidence Diagnosis, level 4. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(8):530-537. Epub 6 Jul 2017. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7268.
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A 24-year-old woman fell while ice climbing and landed on her left foot. Radiographs were taken and read as noncontributory. ⋯ The physician ordered magnetic resonance imaging, which revealed a left mildly displaced fracture of the intra-articular lateral process of the talus. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(8):579. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7424.