The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Dec 2011
Content and bibliometric analysis of articles published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy.
Descriptive bibliometric analysis. ⋯ JOSPT has shown publication trends for increased percentage of experimental and clinically relevant research. However, there may be a need for increased publication of randomized controlled trials and studies focused on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, if goals of evidence-based practice are to be met.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Oct 2011
Treatment of patients with degenerative cervical radiculopathy using a multimodal conservative approach in a geriatric population: a case series.
Retrospective clinical case series. ⋯ Therapy, level 4.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Sep 2011
ReviewThoracic spine thrust manipulation improves pain, range of motion, and self-reported function in patients with mechanical neck pain: a systematic review.
Systematic review. ⋯ Therapy, level 1b-.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Sep 2011
Pressure pain threshold testing demonstrates predictive ability in people with acute whiplash.
Longitudinal cohort study. ⋯ Sex, pain intensity, and PPT measured at a site distal to the injury were the most parsimonious set of predictors of short-term neck-related disability score, and represented promising additions to assessment of traumatic neck pain. Neither age nor PPT at the local site was able to explain significant variance beyond those 3 predictors. Limitations to interpretation are addressed.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Sep 2011
A descriptive study of pressure pain threshold at 2 standardized sites in people with acute or subacute neck pain.
Cross-sectional convenience sample. ⋯ This manuscript presents information regarding the expected scores for PPT testing in people with acute or subacute neck pain. Clinicians can compare the results of individual patients against these population values, and researchers can incorporate the significant confounders of age, sex, and self-reported pain intensity into future research designs.