Physiotherapists may stigmatise or feel unprepared to treat people with low back pain and psychosocial factors that influence recovery: a systematic review.Synnott A, et al.J Physiother. 2015 Apr;61(2):68-76. Epub 2015 Mar 23.
Effect of taping on spinal pain and disability: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.Vanti C, et al.Phys Ther. 2015 Apr;95(4):493-506. Epub 2014 Nov 20.
The Effect of Neck-specific Exercise With, or Without a Behavioral Approach, on Pain, Disability, and Self-Efficacy in Chronic Whiplash-associated Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Ludvigsson ML, Peterson G, O'Leary S, Dedering Å, Peolsson A.Clin J Pain. 2015 Apr;31(4):294-303.
Modulation of cervical facet joint nociception and pain attenuates physical and psychological features of chronic whiplash: a prospective study.Smith AD, et al.PM R. 2015 Mar 21. pii: S1934-1482(15)00164-1. [Epub ahead of print]
Clinical outcomes of early and later physical therapist services for older adults with back pain.Rundell SD, et al.Spine J. 2015 Apr 4. pii: S1529-9430(15)00341-1. [Epub ahead of print]
Effects of unstable shoes on trunk muscle activity and lumbar spine kinematics.Lisón JF, Pérez-Soriano P, Llana-Belloch S, Sánchez-Zuriaga D, Salvador-Coloma P.Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2015 Apr 9. [Epub ahead of print]
The effect of different exercise programs on cervical flexor muscles dimensions in patients with chronic neck pain.Javanshir K, Amiri M, Bandpei MA, Penas CF, Rezasoltani A.J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Mar 26. [Epub ahead of print]
Easy to Harm, Hard to Heal: Patient views about the Back.Darlow B, et al.Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Mar 25. [Epub ahead of print]
Improving long-term outcomes for chronic low back pain: time for a new paradigm?Beattie PF, Silfies SP.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Apr;45(4):236-9.
Physical Therapyor Advanced Imaging as First Management Strategy Following a New Consultation for Low Back Pain in Primary Care: Associations with Future Health Care Utilization and Charges.Fritz JM, Brennan GP, Hunter SJ.Health Serv Res. 2015 Mar 16. [Epub ahead of print]
A Study to Analyze the Effect of Motor Control Exercises on Pain and Functional Disability in Patients with Mechanical Low Back Pain. Albert AU, Oinam J. Indian J Physio. Occ Ther. 2015;9(2):128-132.
Validity of pain drawings for predicting psychological status outcome in patients with recurrent or chronic low back pain.AbbottJH,FosterM,HamiltonL,RavenwoodM,TanN. JMMT 2015 Feb;23(1):12-19.
Extremities
Do lifestyle restrictions and precautions prevent dislocation after total hip arthroplasty? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature.van der Weegen W, Kornuijt A, Das D.Clin Rehabil. 2015 Mar 31. pii: 0269215515579421. [Epub ahead of print]
Supervised Rehabilitation Versus Home Exercise in the Treatment of Acute Ankle Sprains: A Systematic Review.Feger MA, Herb CC, Fraser JJ, Glaviano N, Hertel J.Clin Sports Med. 2015 Apr;34(2):329-346. Epub 2015 Feb 14. Review.
Frozen shoulder: A systematic review of therapeutic options.Uppal HS, Evans JP, Smith C.World J Orthop. 2015 Mar 18;6(2):263-8. eCollection 2015 Mar 18. Review.
The relation of MRI-detected structural damage in the medial and lateral patellofemoral joint to knee pain: the Multicenter and Framingham Osteoarthritis Studies.Stefanik JJ, et al.
Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2015 Apr;23(4):565-70. Epub 2015 Jan 7.
Force irradiation effects during upper limb diagonal exercises on contralateral muscle activation.Abreu R, Lopes AA, Sousa AS, Pereira S, Castro MP.J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2015 Apr;25(2):292-7. Epub 2014 Dec 27.
Predictors of response tophysical therapyintervention for plantar heel pain.McClinton SM, Cleland JA, Flynn TW.Foot Ankle Int. 2015 Apr;36(4):408-16. E-pub 2014 Nov 3.
Diagnosis, Management and Assessment of Adults with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A UK-Wide Survey ofPhysiotherapyPractice.Palmer S, Cramp F, Lewis R, Muhammad S, Clark E.Musculoskeletal Care. 2015 Mar 18. [Epub ahead of print]
Intensive Gait Training for Older Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis.Segal NA, et al.Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Mar 12. [Epub ahead of print]
Cost analysis of in-home telerehabilitation for post-knee arthroplasty.Tousignant M, et al.J Med Internet Res. 2015 Mar 31;17(3):e83.
Evaluation and Nonsurgical Management of Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinopathy.Greis AC, Derrington SM, McAuliffe M.Orthop Clin North Am. 2015 Apr;46(2):293-302. Epub 2015 Jan 27. Review.
Manual Therapy
The Efficacy of Manual Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Desjardins-Charbonneau A, et al.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Mar 26:1-44. [Epub ahead of print]
Evidence for the Use of Ischemic Compression and Dry Needling in the Management of Trigger Points of the Upper Trapezius in Patients with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review.Cagnie B, et al.Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Mar 12. [Epub ahead of print]
Assessment of skin blood flow following spinal manual therapy: A systematic review.Zegarra-Parodi R, et al.Man Ther. 2015 Apr;20(2):228-249. Epub 2014 Sep 10. Review.
A literature review of clinical tests for lumbar instability in low back pain: validity and applicability in clinical practice. Ferrari V, Manni T, Bonetti F, Villafañe JH, Vanti C.Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2015;23:14.
The effect of additional ankle and midfoot mobilizations on plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial.Shashua A, et al.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Apr;45(4):265-72. Epub 2015 Mar 4.
Short-term effects of thoracic spinal manipulations and message conveyed by clinicians to patients with musculoskeletal shoulder symptoms: a randomized clinical trial.RileySP, et al.JMMT 2015 Feb;23(1):3-11.
Efficacy of Deep Dry Needling on Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in Older Adults With Nonspecific Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial Pilot Study.Calvo-Lobo C, Pacheco-da-Costa S, Hita-Herranz E.J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2015 Mar 19. [Epub ahead of print]
Early individualised manipulative rehabilitation following lumbar open laser microdiscectomy improves early post-operative functional disability: A randomized, controlled pilot study.Kim BJ, et al.J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Mar 19. [Epub ahead of print]
Dry-needling and exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled trial.Sterling M, Vicenzino B, Souvlis T, Connelly LB.Pain. 2015 Apr;156(4):635-43.
Sensibility of a new instrument to assess clinical reasoning in post-graduate orthopaedic manualphysical therapyeducation.Yeung E, Woods N, Dubrowski A, Hodges B, Carnahan H.Man Ther. 2015 Apr;20(2):303-12. Epub 2014 Oct 14.
Changes in lumbar multifidus muscle function and nociceptive sensitivity in low back pain patient responders versus non-responders after dry needling treatment.Koppenhaver SL, et al.Man Ther. 2015 Mar 13. pii: S1356-689X(15)00051-X. Epub ahead of print]
Ischemic Compression after Dry Needling of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Reduces Post-Needling Soreness Intensity and Duration.Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, et al. PM R. 2015 Mar 30. pii: S1934-1482(15)00173-2. [Epub ahead of print]
Acceleration of clinician hand movements during spinal manipulative therapy.Gelley GM, Passmore SR, MacNeil BJ.Man Ther. 2015 Apr;20(2):342-8. Epub 2014 Oct 31.
Immediate effects of upper thoracic spine manipulation on hypertensive individuals.WardJ,TyerK,CoatsJ,WilliamsG,KulcakK.JMMT 2015 Feb;23(1):43-50.
Treatment, Bracing, and Modalities in Pelvic Girdle Pain.Sarno D,Hameed F.Musculoskeletal Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum.2015:81-92.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: The Latest Obstacle in the Path to Receiving Complementary and Alternative Health Care?Stanley C.Indiana Law Journal 2015;90(2):11.
Establishing assessment criteria for clinical reasoning in orthopedic manual physical therapy: a consensus-building study.YeungE,WoodsN,DubrowskiA,HodgesB,CarnahanH.JMMT 2015 Feb;23(1):27-36.
Sports
Diagnostic Accuracy of Various Imaging Modalities for Suspected Lower Extremity Stress Fractures: A Systematic Review With Evidence-Based Recommendations for Clinical Practice.Wright AA, et al.Am J Sports Med. 2015 Mar 24. pii: 0363546515574066. [Epub ahead of print]
Sprinting performance and resistance-based training interventions: a systematic review.Bolger R, Lyons M, Harrison AJ, Kenny IC.J Strength Cond Res. 2015 Apr;29(4):1146-56.
Definitions Used To Define A Running-Related Musculoskeletal Injury: A Systematic Review.Yamato TP, et al.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Mar 26:1-38. [Epub ahead of print]
Management and prevention of acute and chronic lateral ankle instability in athletic patient populations.McCriskin BJ, Cameron KL, Orr JD, Waterman BR.World J Orthop. 2015 Mar 18;6(2):161-71. eCollection 2015 Mar 18. Review.
The Effects of a Multimodal Rehabilitation Program on Symptoms and Ground Reaction Forces in Runners With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.Esculier JF, Bouyer LJ, Roy JS.J Sport Rehabil. 2015 Mar 11. [Epub ahead of print]
Effect of tape on dynamic postural stability in subjects with chronic ankle instability.De Ridder R, Willems TM, Vanrenterghem J, Roosen P.Int J Sports Med. 2015 Apr;36(4):321-6. Epub 2015 Feb 9.
Rehabilitation of Acute Hamstring Strain Injuries.Sherry MA, Johnston TS, Heiderscheit BC.Clin Sports Med. 2015 Apr;34(2):263-284. Epub 2015 Jan 28. Review.
Effects of early or late-evening fatiguing physical activity on sleep quality in non-professional sportsmen.Arias P, Madinabeitia-Mancebo E, Santiago M, Corral-Bergantiño Y, Robles-García V.J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2015 Mar 18. [Epub ahead of print]
Sports Participation 2 Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Athletes Who Had Not Returned to Sport at 1 Year: A Prospective Follow-up of Physical Function and Psychological Factors in 122 Athletes.Ardern CL, Taylor NF, Feller JA, Whitehead TS, Webster KE.Am J Sports Med. 2015 Apr;43(4):848-56. Epub 2015 Jan 12.
Hamstrings strength imbalance in professional football (soccer) players in australia.Ardern CL, Pizzari T, Wollin MR, Webster KE.J Strength Cond Res. 2015 Apr;29(4):997-1002.
Pain
Balneotherapy (or spa therapy) for rheumatoid arthritis.Verhagen AP, et al.Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Apr 11;4:CD000518. [Epub ahead of print]
Walking Exercise for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.O'Connor SR, et al.Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Apr;96(4):724-734.e3. Epub 2014 Dec 19. Review.
Effectiveness of different styles of massage therapy in fibromyalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Yuan SL, Matsutani LA, Marques AP.Man Ther. 2015 Apr;20(2):257-264. Epub 2014 Oct 5. Review.
Analgesic effects of manual therapy in patients with musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review.Voogt L, et al.Man Ther. 2015 Apr;20(2):250-256. Epub 2014 Sep 19. Review.
Sensitivity and sensitisation in relation to pain severity in knee osteoarthritis: trait or state?Neogi T, et al.; Multicenter Osteoarthritis (MOST) Study.Ann Rheum Dis. 2015 Apr;74(4):682-8. Epub 2013 Dec 18.
The effectiveness of physiotherapist-delivered group education and exercise interventions to promote self-management for people with osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain: A rapid review Part I.Toomey E, Currie-Murphy L, Matthews J, Hurley DA.Man Ther. 2015 Apr;20(2):265-286. Epub 2014 Nov 1. Review.
Is there a gender bias in recommendations for further rehabilitation in primary care of patients with chronic pain after an interdisciplinary team assessment?Stålnacke BM, et al.J Rehabil Med. 2015 Apr 7;47(4):365-71.
Kinesiophobia in relation to physical activity in chronic neck pain.Demirbüken İ, et al.J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Mar 26. [Epub ahead of print]
Pain in patients attending outpatient rehabilitation: results of a pilot study.Cecchi F, et al,Intern Emerg Med. 2015 Apr;10(3):351-7. Epub 2015 Feb 10.
Balancing "hands-on" with "hands-off"physical therapyinterventions for the treatment of central sensitization pain in osteoarthritis.LluchGirbés E, Meeus M, Baert I, Nijs J.Man Ther. 2015 Apr;20(2):349-52. Epub 2014 Aug 14.
Special Interest Topic: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary RehabilitationIn the News
- American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society Offers Study on Research Questions in COPD
- WHO/Europe first region in the world to develop strategy for physical activity
- Physical activity: encouraging activity in all people in contact with the NHS
- Physiotherapyworks: Cardiac rehab
- Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cardiac Rehabilitation (ACPICR)Standards for Physical Activity and Exercise in the Cardiovascular Population 2015
- COPD9 USA Conference: June 2015
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR): 2015 Annual Meeting
- British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) Conference 2015
- Cardiopulmonary Course on Physiopedia
Cardiopulmonary RehabilitationResearch
A combination of resistance and endurance training increases leg muscle strength in COPD: An evidence-based recommendation based on systematic review with meta-analyses.Iepsen UW, et al.Chron Respir Dis. 2015 Mar 12. pii: 1479972315575318. [Epub ahead of print]
Exercise-Induced Ischemic Preconditioning and the Potential Application to Cardiac Rehabilitation: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.Lalonde F, Poirier P, Arvisais D, Curnier D.Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention.2015Mar/Apr;35(2):93–102.
Effectiveness of a Pedometer-Based Telephone Coaching Program on Weight and Physical Activity for People Referred to a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.Sangster J, et al.Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention. 2015Mar/Apr;35(2):124–129.
Effect of respiratory rehabilitation before open cardiac surgery on respiratory function: a randomized clinical trial.Shakouri SK, et al.J Cardiovasc Thorac Res. 2015;7(1):13-7. Epub 2015 Mar 29.
The combined effect of physical activity and sedentary behaviors on a clustered cardio-metabolic risk score: The Helena study.Rendo-Urteaga T, et al.; HELENA study group.Int J Cardiol. 2015 Mar 17;186:186-195. [Epub ahead of print]
Effects of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program With Balance Training on Patients With COPD.Marques A, Jácome C, Cruz J, Gabriel R, Figueiredo D.Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention. 2015 Mar/Apr;35(2):154–158.
Efficacy of a Novel Method for Inspiratory Muscle Training in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.Langer D, et al.Phys Ther. 2015 Apr 9. [Epub ahead of print]
Disease-related knowledge in cardiac rehabilitation enrollees: Correlates and changes.Ghisi GL, Britto R, Motamedi N, Grace SL.Patient Educ Couns. 2015 Apr;98(4):533-9. Epub 2015 Jan 2.
Slow breathing training reduces resting blood pressure and the pressure responses to exercise.Jones CU, Sangthong B, Pachirat O, Jones DA.Physiol Res. 2015 Mar 24. [Epub ahead of print]
Do Short Spurts of Physical Activity Benefit Cardiovascular Health? The CARDIA Study.White DK, Gabriel KP, Kim Y, Lewis CE, Sternfeld B.Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2015 Mar 17. [Epubaheadof print]