(Coombes, Bisset, & Vicenzino, 2015) Aims: To collate evidence and expert opinion on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis of LET. Factors that might provide prognostic value or direction for physical rehabilitation are canvassed. Clinical recommendations for physical rehabilitation are provided, including the prescription of exercise and adjunctive physical therapy and pharmacotherapy. Methods: Not... Continue Reading →
(Smith, Hendrick, O Smith, & Al., 2017) Aims: To compare the effect of exercises where pain is allowed / encouraged compared with non-painful exercises on pain, function or disability in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain within randomised controlled trials. Method: Systematic review on exercises into pain vs non-pain exercises on pain, function or disability. 9... Continue Reading →
(Takasaki et al., 2011) Aims: The purpose of this study was 1) to examine measurement reliability of segmental upper cervical movements using magnetic resonance imaging and 2) to investigate the content validity of the FRT Methods: MRI study measurement on 19 healthy women. Results: FRT is a valid and reliable (substantial reliability) measure of Upper... Continue Reading →
(Van Laarhoven et al., 2011) Aims: To study verbally induced nocebo and placebo effects on itch and pain. Methods: 105 healthy female subjects were randomly assigned to one of 4 groups: (Itch nocebo n=36 vs Control n=20 or Pain nocebo n=33 vs Control n=16). In itch / pain nocebo groups patients were told a verbal... Continue Reading →
(Walsh & Hall, 2009) Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the reliability, validity and diagnostic accuracy of manual palpation of the sciatic, tibial and common peroneal nerves in the examination of low-back related leg pain. Methods: 45 subjects. Palpation compared to SLR + Slump. Inclusion: presence of unilateral low-back related leg pain,... Continue Reading →
(Willy et al., 2019) Aims: Guidelines on PFP Methods: Review of literature & experts' consensus. Limitations: May be bias in experts’ opinion. Broad topic. Expert consensus In Practice: Diagnosis: The presence of retro-patellar or peri-patellar pain, (2) reproduction of retro-patellar or peri-patellar pain with squatting, stair climbing, prolonged sitting, or other functional activities loading the... Continue Reading →
This post is a simple list of all resources I currently use to learn. (I will try to update it frequently). I wanted to list them all in one place and make them accessible to everyone seeking for sources of information. You will find here different types of learning inputs according to the learning experience... Continue Reading →
(Ridehalgh, Sandy-Hindmarch, & Schmid, 2018) Aims: To examine the validity of clinical tests to assess small nerve fibers degeneration using Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CST) as a model neuropathy. Methods: Prospective cross-sectional. Presence of CTS was assessed with skin biopsies. 85 patients with CTS were evaluated with Neurotip and Quantitative sensory testing (T°). A subgroup of... Continue Reading →
(Luomajoki, Kool, de Bruin, & Airaksinen, 2008) Aims: To determine whether the number of positive tests out of six active MC tests was different in patients LBP VS healthy controls + if ≠according to the duration of LBP. Methods: Case control study, Non blinded, 108 P and 102 controls, consecutive Germans, LBP (excluded radiculopathy),... Continue Reading →
(Lee & Evans, 1992) Aims: Among others, to evaluate the effects of cyclic and sustained PA loadings, and on loading rate on PA mobility. Method: N = 28, 18 – 23 yo, 50/50 male/female. Assessed mobility of L3-L5 (max 150N), three cyclic loadings on L4 (150N) and sustained loading on L4 (100N in two min).... Continue Reading →
