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Pilates method in personal autonomy, static balance and quality of life of elderly females
Conclusion: The Pilates method can offer significant improvement in personal autonomy, static balance and quality of life. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)...
POSTED 03/12/2010 at 10:18 AM --
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Shifting paradigms
Often a fad may be described, perhaps falsely, as a paradigm shift. In the rehabilitation and prevention section of the previous issue of JBMT, challenged what many would consider a paradigm shift that has occurred over the last decade or more as a result of the focus by many bodywork and movement therapists on “core stability”. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)...
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Osteopathic manual therapy versus conventional conservative therapy in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders: A randomized controlled trial
Summary: Objective: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a term reflecting chronic, painful, craniofacial conditions usually of unclear etiology with impaired jaw function. The effect of osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) in patients with TMD is largely unknown, and its use in such patients is controversial. Nevertheless, empiric evidence suggests that OMT might be effective in alleviating symptoms. A randomized controlled clinical trial of efficacy was performed to test this hypothesis.Methods: We performed a randomized, controlled trial that involved adult patients who had TMD. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: an OMT group (25 patients, 12 males and 13 females, age 40.6±11.03) and a conventional conservative therapy (CCT) group (25 patients, 10 males and 15 females, age 38.......
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Improving mobility in a client with hypochondroplasia (dwarfism): A case report
Summary: A client with hypochondroplasia dwarfism and a medical diagnosis of spinal stenosis had found that her ability to walk had decreased over the past 7 years from easily walking 6miles (10K) to now needing to rest every half block (171ft/52m) due to muscle fatigue. Such weakness is consistent with nerve impingement due to spinal stenosis, which would not be improved by massage. However, during a preliminary assessment, it was found that both lower legs had severe fascial adhesions, possibly compressing lower leg blood vessels and nerves. It was hoped that by using myofascial massage techniques to relieve the adhesions, her mobility would improve over the course of 8 sessions. Myofascial massage techniques showed positive results in reducing adhesions, improving circulation, and incre......
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Paradigm for assessment and treatment of SIJ mechanical dysfunction
Summary: The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is an integral part of both the lumbar spine and the pelvic girdle. It is frequently the source of low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. Recent research has permitted a deeper understanding of its function and assessment. The mechanical assessment of the SIJ as a transmitter of load between trunk and lower limbs, and as a means to absorb torsion stresses of the pelvis absorber of torsion is examined; history, clinical examination and imaging modalities are explored and the role of exercise and some interventional therapies are described in general terms. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)...
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Proper body mechanics from an engineering perspective
Summary: The economic viability of the manual therapy practitioner depends on the number of massages/treatments that can be given in a day or week. Fatigue or injuries can have a major impact on the income potential and could ultimately reach the point which causes the practitioner to quit the profession, and seek other, less physically demanding, employment.Manual therapy practitioners in general, and massage therapists in particular, can utilize a large variety of body postures while giving treatment to a client. The hypothesis of this paper is that there is an optimal method for applying force to the client, which maximizes the benefit to the client, and at the same time minimizes the strain and effort required by the practitioner.Two methods were used to quantifiably determine the effe......
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Performing arts medicine – Instrumentalist musicians: Part III – Case histories
Summary: In parts I and II of this article series, the basic principles of examining musicians in a healthcare setting were reviewed [Dommerholt, J. Performing arts medicine – instrumentalist musicians: part I: general considerations. J. Bodyw. Mov. Ther., in press-a; Dommerholt, J. Performing arts medicine – instrumentalist musicians: part II: the examination. J. Bodyw. Mov. Ther., in press-b]. Part III describes three case reports of musicians with hand pain, interfering with their ability to play their instruments. The musicians consulted with a performing arts physiotherapist. Neither musician had a correct medical diagnosis if at all, when they first contacted the physiotherapist. Each musician required an individualized approach not only to establish the correct diagnosis, but al......
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Preliminary investigation into a seated unloading movement strategy for the lumbar spine: A pilot study
This study was a preliminary investigation into a seated unloading movement strategy for the lumbar spine using the upper extremities. With the economic burden of LBP estimated in the billions worldwide, and also with a trend towards more jobs related to sitting, a simple distraction exercise coined chair-care is presented. An attempt to objectify using stadiometry was used to measure standing height changes after 15min of sitting and after the exercise. The results showed significant standing height gains post-exercise when compared to post-sitting and initial standing (2.4 and 2.7mm, respectively). No significant standing height changes were seen after 15min of sitting. It is therefore likely that this simple seated exercise creates standing height gains of the spine. Proposed mechanisms......
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2nd International Fascia Research Congress, Amsterdam, October 27–30 2009 - a Clinicians Review
Having heard so much about the success of the first Fascia Research Congress, at Harvard (October 2007) attending the second Congress in Amsterdam involved feelings of curiosity and expectation. These feelings were fully realised. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)...
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Thoughts on the Amsterdam Fascia Congress: October 2009
In this and subsequent issues of JBMT during 2010, papers will be published that have emerged from the 2nd Congress of Fascia Research, held at the Free University, Amsterdam, during the last week of October 2009. For those wishing to share in the rich experience, a comprehensive immersion is possible through several invaluable resources, in the form of Proceedings books, as well as DVDs, from the 2007 and the 2009 Congresses. These are available from: http://www.fasciacongress.org/2009/dvd-book-purchase-pub.htm (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)...
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Editorial Board
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Effects of a 6-Week, Individualized, Supervised Exercise Program for People With Bleeding Disorders and Hemophilic Arthritis.
CONCLUSIONS:/b> A professionally designed and supervised, individualized exercise program is feasible, safe, and beneficial for people with bleeding disorders, even in the presence of concomitant disease. A longitudinal study with a larger sample size, a blinded examiner, and a control group is needed to confirm the results.
PMID: 20203091 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Physical Therapy)...
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Qualitative Research Ethics: Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Therapy.
CONCLUSIONS:/b> These findings build on previous research and discussion in physical therapy and other disciplines that urge a flexible approach to qualitative research ethics and recognize that ethics are embedded in an unfolding research process involving the role of the subjective researcher and an active participant. We suggest reflexivity as a way to recognize ethical moments throughout qualitative research and to help build methodological and ethical rigor in research relevant to physical therapist practice.
PMID: 20203093 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Physical Therapy)...
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A Simple Clinical Scale to Stratify Risk of Recurrent Falls in Community-Dwelling Adults Aged 65 Years and Older.
CONCLUSIONS:/b> Clinicians could easily classify older patients in low-, moderate-, or high-risk groups of recurrent falls by using 4 easy-to-obtain items. The Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test provides added value to stratify risk for falls in people at moderate risk.
PMID: 20203094 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Physical Therapy)...
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Continuing Professional Development Is Associated With Increasing Physical Therapists' Roles in Arthritis Management in Canada and the Netherlands.
CONCLUSIONS:/b> This exploratory analysis highlights the association between participation in arthritis-related CPD courses and the roles assumed by physical therapists in OA and RA management. Further research is needed to understand the effects of CPD activities on other areas of physical therapist practice and on patients' outcomes.
PMID: 20203095 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Physical Therapy)...
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EMG Activity in Shoulder Musculature During Pendulum Exercises and Light Activities.
CONCLUSION: Larger pendulums may require more force than desirable early in rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, Epub 1 March 2010. doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.3095.
PMID: 20200451 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Physical Therapy)...
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Three-dimensional scapular and clavicular kinematics and scapular muscle activity during retraction exercises.
CONCLUSION: Clinicians can select appropriate exercises for their patients based on their need to strengthen specific retractor muscles and to improve specific scapular and clavicular movement patterns, pre-existing conditions, and available range of motion. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2010;40(3):169-179, Epub 5 February 2010. doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.3018.
PMID: 20195020 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Physical Therapy)...
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Attentional demands and postural control in athletes with and without functional ankle instability.
CONCLUSION: Subjects with FAI demonstrated poorer postural stability when tested at level 5 on the Biodex Stability System, but not at level 7. Also, the results indicate that concurrent performance of a cognitive task decreased postural stability in the subjects with FAI, suggesting an increased dependency on attentional demands for maintenance of balance in that group. Such findings highlight the need for the assessment of postural control in patients with ankle sprain to include cognitive loading. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2010;40(3):180-187, Epub 5 February 2010. doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.3188 KEY TERMS: cognition, dual-task methodology, FAI, postural stability, sprain.
PMID: 20195021 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Physical Therapy)...
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The american society of shoulder and elbow therapists' consensus rehabilitation guideline for arthroscopic anterior capsulolabral repair of the shoulder.
Authors: Gaunt BW, Shaffer MA, Sauers EL, Michener LA, McCluskey GM, Thigpen C
SYNOPSIS: This manuscript describes the consensus rehabilitation guideline developed by the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists. The purpose of this guideline is to facilitate clinical decision making during the rehabilitation of patients following arthroscopic anterior capsulolabral repair of the shoulder. This guideline is centered on the principle of the gradual application of stress to the healing capsulolabral repair through appropriate integration of range of motion, strengthening, and shoulder girdle stabilization exercises during rehabilitation and daily activities. Components of this guideline include a 0- to 4-week period of absolute immobilization, a staged recovery of full range of ......
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The addition of cervical thrust manipulations to a manual physical therapy approach in patients treated for mechanical neck pain: a secondary analysis.
CONCLUSIONS: Clinically meaningful and statistically significant improvements in both subgroups of patients over time suggest that cervical thrust manipulation, as part of the MPT treatment plan, did not influence the results of the treatment arm of the larger RCT from which this study was drawn. Although no between-group differences can be identified, the small observed effect sizes in this study may benefit future studies with sample size estimation for larger RCTs and indicate the need to incorporate clinical prediction rule criteria as a means to improve statistical power. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapy, level 4. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2010;40(3):133-140, Epub 5 February 2010. doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.3106.
PMID: 20195023 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Physical Therapy)...
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