The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Oct 2003
ReviewThe female athlete triad: an emerging role for physical therapy.
Over the last thirty years, participation by girls and women in organized athletics has increased dramatically. This presents unique challenges in the area of sports medicine, orthopaedics, and pediatrics. While the benefits of participation in sports and exercise vastly outweigh the risks of permanent injury, an evolving concern is the number of stress fractures in active women. ⋯ The triad is a complex disorder that requires intervention by a multidisciplinary team. Physical therapists bring a unique expertise to the team. The present review summarizes each component of the triad, component linkage, and the role of physical therapy in prevention, assessment, and intervention.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jul 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe immediate effects of a cervical lateral glide treatment technique in patients with neurogenic cervicobrachial pain.
Randomized clinical trial. ⋯ When a cervical dysfunction can be regarded as a cause of the neurogenic disorder or as a contributing factor that impedes natural recovery, a cervical lateral glide mobilization has positive immediate effects in patients with subacute peripheral neurogenic cervicobrachial pain. This movement-based approach seems preferable to ultrasound.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jul 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialInitial effects of elbow taping on pain-free grip strength and pressure pain threshold.
Single-blind, placebo control, randomized, crossover, experimental study with repeated measures. ⋯ This preliminary study demonstrated an initial ameliorative effect of a taping technique for lateral epicondylalgia and suggests that it should be considered as an adjunct in the management of this condition.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2003
ReviewGuide to outcomes measurement for patients with low back pain syndromes.
The Guide for Physical Therapist Practice states that the physical therapist determines the expected outcomes for each intervention and engages in outcomes data collection and analysis. Outcomes tracking provides a systematic way for therapists to monitor treatment effectiveness and efficiency. A familiarity with outcome measures for the patient with low back pain is indispensable for therapists in the outpatient orthopaedic setting, where patients with lumbar pain often comprise the majority of the caseload. ⋯ The reliability, validity, sensitivity to change, and utility of common outcome measures are discussed. An overview of generic, disease-specific, and patient-specific tools is provided with specific commentary on the use of the SF-36, SF-12, Oswestry Questionnaire, Roland-Morris Questionnaire, and patient-specific tools. Practical guidelines for utilizing outcome measures in clinical practice and the overall benefits of outcomes tracking are highlighted.
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Single-session observational study. ⋯ Rearfoot angles in weight bearing are not bilaterally symmetric, and the magnitude and direction of the observed asymmetry does not appear to be indicative of whether an individual is asymptomatic or symptomatic for anterior knee pain.