The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Sep 2014
Observational StudyThe STarT Back Screening Tool for prediction of 6-month clinical outcomes: relevance of change patterns in outpatient physical therapy settings.
Observational cohort. ⋯ Prognosis, level 2b.
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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
Diagnostic and procedural imaging curricula in physical therapist professional degree programs.
Descriptive survey. ⋯ While a majority of programs reported including imaging curricula, variability was noted in all curricular aspects. These results may serve as a benchmark for faculty to assess existing curricula, allow for further development of imaging curricula, and provide a benchmark for the profession regarding current level of training for recent graduates of entry-level physical therapist professional degree programs.
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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
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.