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15Σεπ 2019

The Effectiveness of Neural Mobilization for Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2017 Volume:47 Issue:9 Pages:593–615 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7117 Study Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Objectives To determine the efficacy of neural mobilization (NM) for musculoskeletal conditions with a neuropathic component. Background Neural mobilization, or neurodynamics, is a movement-based intervention aimed at restoring the homeostasis in and around the nervous […]
15Σεπ 2019

The effect of mechanical traction on low back pain in patients with herniated intervertebral disks: a systemic review and meta-analysis

Yu-Hsuan Cheng, Chih-Yang Hsu, Yen-Nung Lin First Published August 28, 2019 Research Article             Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of traction in improving low back pain, functional outcome, and disk morphology in patients with herniated intervertebral disks. Data Source: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched from the earliest record to July 2019. Review methods: We […]
15Σεπ 2019

This blog has questioned the relevant evidence surrounding the effectiveness and the underpinning physiological effects of core stability exercises for chronic LBP.

Despite being the most common form of physiotherapy treatment for patients there is a lack of evidence to support its use. Any benefit over no treatment/minimal treatment can be attributed to the general exercise effect. Core stability should not be used in patients with chronic LBP and a more general, functional,exercise regime used instead, as […]
15Σεπ 2019

A Majority of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Can Be Prevented by Injury Prevention Programs: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Cluster–Randomized Controlled Trials With Meta-analysis

Yu-Lun Huang, PhD*, Jaehun Jung, PhD, Colin M.S. Mulligan, First Published August 30, 2019  Abstract Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention programs (IPPs) are generally accepted as being valuable for reducing injury risk. However, significant methodological limitations of previous meta-analyses raise questions about the efficacy of these programs and the extent to which meeting current best-practice ACL IPP recommendations […]
15Σεπ 2019

Practical approach to a patient with chronic pain of uncertain etiology in primary care

Shaquir Salduker1, Eugene Allers2, Sudha Bechan3, R Eric Hodgson4, Fanie Meyer5, Helgard Meyer6,7, Johan Smuts8, Eileen Vuong9, David Webb10 1Durban Pain Clinic, St Augustine Hospital, Durban, South Africa; 2Glynview Multiprofessional Practice, Gauteng, South Africa; 3Department of Anaesthesiology, Head Clinical Unit, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, Durban, South Africa; 4Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central […]