by Joel Gaines | May 31, 2019 | Blog
By Denise Schneider PT MPT FAAOMPT COMT ATC Stephanie M. is a high school student who was being treated at the Doctors of Physical Therapy – Schaumburg clinic for her headaches. When asked Stephanie how PT helped her, she explained that physical therapy was a...
by Joel Gaines | May 24, 2019 | Blog
Lascurain-Aguirrebeña I, Newham DJ, Casado-Zumeta X, Lertxundi A, Critchley DJ. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 2018:38 (83-90). Abstracted by Kasey Miller PT, DPT, COMT Kansas City, Missouri – Fellowship Candidate, IAOM-US Fellowship Program &...
by Joel Gaines | May 7, 2019 | Blog
Reference: Grimes JK Puentedura E, Cheng MS, Seitz AL. The comparative effects of upper thoracic spine thrust manipulation techniques in individuals with subacromial pain syndrome – a randomized clinical trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019; Mar 12:1-28. Abstracted...
by Joel Gaines | Apr 25, 2019 | Blog
Chaves P, Simoes D, Paco M, Pinho F, Duarte J, Ribeiro F. Cyriax’s deep friction massage application parameters: Evidence from a cross-sectional study with physiotherapists. Musculoskel Sci Pract. 2017;32:92-97. Abstracted by: Elizabeth Sargent, PT, ScD, OCS, COMT,...
by Joel Gaines | Mar 7, 2019 | Blog
Imagine you could go to another country, help a group of people who have never had physical therapy (PT) services in their life, and simultaneously learn new clinical skills from students and physical therapists from around the country. Serving and learning. That’s...
by Joel Gaines | Mar 4, 2019 | Blog
Let’s peek into an IAOM-US Education Committee meeting and talk about Sensorimotor Control and Volitional Preemptive Abdominal Contraction.
by Joel Gaines | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog
Headaches affect 47% of the global population and are described by the type and location of pain in the head. Many headaches are harmless and resolve gradually. However, more frequent moderate to severe headaches can impact your ability to do daily activities and...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 26, 2018 | Blog
Doner G, Guven Z, Atalay A, Celiker R. J Rehabil Med 2013;45:87-91 Abstracted by Zac Hershberger SPT, Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri Article Summary: This article evaluated the effectiveness of Mulligan’s technique for adhesive capsulitis of the...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 26, 2018 | Blog
Sherwin R1,2, Brismée JM2,3 1 Melanie Massey Physical Therapy, West Monroe, LA, USA 2 International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine – United States, Tucson, Arizona, USA. 3 Center for Rehabilitation Research, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock,...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog
David Smith, SPT, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri Study Design: Case Study Objective: To describe the use of conservative treatment of a proximal long head of the biceps (LHB) tendon rupture for a patient preferring to forego surgery. Background: The...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog
A Comparison of Two Manual Physical Therapy Approaches and Electrotherapy Modalities for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Three Arm Clinical Trial Ebru, K. M., Ercin, E., Ozdincler, A. R., Ones, N., (2018). Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 34(8),...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 12, 2018 | Blog
Fritz, J. M., Magel, J. S., McFadden, M., Asche, C., Thackeray, A., Meier, W., & Brennan, G. (2015). JAMA, 314(14), 1459-1467. Abstracted by: Heather O’Dell SPT, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri This study included 220 participants with acute low...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 7, 2018 | Blog
Russell Hanks PT1 Valerie Phelps PT, ScD1,2 Jean-Michel Brismée PT, ScD2,3 1Advanced Physical Therapy Alaska, Anchorage, AK. 2International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine-US, Tucson, AZ. 3Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Center for Rehabilitation...
by Joel Gaines | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog
By: Vincent Parisi SPT & Gretchen Stein SPT. Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri Reviewed by Rich Maas PT, DPT, OCS, COMT Dry needling is a technique used by physical therapists to decrease pain and improve function caused by musculoskeletal pain and...
by Joel Gaines | Oct 1, 2018 | Blog
Perez HI, Perez JL, Martinez AG, et al. Manual Therapy. 2014;19:215-21 Abstracted by: Shawn Artz SPT, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri Manual therapy of the cervical spine presents several challenges to practitioners as the cervical spine demonstrates...
by Joel Gaines | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog
Joshua Reed, SPT and Rich Maas PT, DPT, OCS, COMT Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this case report is to describe a patient with suspected suprascapular nerve entrapment with its findings and associated deficits, in...
by Joel Gaines | Sep 10, 2018 | Blog
Sargent E1,2, Brismée JM2,3, Apte G2,3 1 Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA. 2 International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine – United States, Tucson, Arizona, USA. 3 Center for Rehabilitation Research, Texas Tech...
by Joel Gaines | Sep 5, 2018 | Blog
Cho J, Lee E, Lee S. Upper thoracic spine mobilization and mobility exercise versus upper cervical spine mobilization and stabilization exercise in individuals with forward head posture: A randomized clinical trial. BMC Musculoskel Dis. 2017;18:525. Abstracted by:...
by Joel Gaines | Aug 28, 2018 | Blog
Shih YF, Yu HT, Chen WY, Liao KK, Lin HC, Yang YR. The effect of additional joint mobilization on neuromuscular performance in individuals with functional ankle instability. Phys Ther Sport. 2018; 30:22-28. Abstracted by: Elizabeth Sargent, PT, ScD, OCS, COMT,...
by Joel Gaines | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog
Penza C, Horn M, George S, Bishop M. Comparison of 2 lumbar manual therapies on temporal summation of pain in healthy volunteers. J Pain. 2017;18(11):1397-1408. Abstracted by: Elizabeth Sargent, PT, ScD, OCS, COMT, Burlington, VT – Fellowship Candidate, IAOM-US...
by Joel Gaines | Aug 8, 2018 | Blog
Meyer C, Bredow J, Heising E, Eysel P, Müller LP, Stein G. Rheumatoid Arthritis Affecting the Upper Cervical Spine: Biomechanical Assessment of the Stabilizing Ligaments. Biomed Res Int. 2017;2017:1-7. Abstracted by: Rebecca Sherwin, PT, COMT, West Monroe, LA –...
by Joel Gaines | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog
Cote, M. et al., Clinical Sports Medicine 29 (2010) pp. 213-228. Abstracted by: Russell Hanks, PT, COMT, Anchorage, AK — Fellowship Candidate, IAOM-US Fellowship Program & Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, Fellowship Director, IAOM-US Fellowship program....
by Joel Gaines | Jun 13, 2018 | Blog
Michael Taylor, SPT and Rich Maas PT, DPT, OCS, COMT Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri OBJECTIVES: To describe the approach of physical therapy intervention on a patient who is suffering from a non-traumatic clinical instability of the tibiofibular...
by Joel Gaines | Mar 29, 2018 | Blog
Jamie Bergner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT Have you ever wondered how the carpal bones and ligaments of the wrist can withstand so much force with daily activities? Consider what you might observe if you are on a playground! You might see children doing handstands, walking...
by Joel Gaines | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog
Valerie Phelps, PT ScD OCS FAAOMPT and Vicente Mauri-Stecca, PT ScD COMT Myofascial pain can be complicated to assess, however specific pain generator(s) can often be identified clinically. Classification according to specific characteristics facilitates the...
by Joel Gaines | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog
Communication. Conversation. We do it every day. It’s an integral part of the human experience. On the surface, it seems simple. So simple, in fact, that we don’t often actually think about it. But in reality, communication between two people is a very complex...
by Joel Gaines | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog
Jamie Bergner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT As an occupational therapist, I am well versed in assessing occupational performance, our term to describe engagement in life. We believe that what we do defines who we are – and who we are defines what we do. Sometimes injuries...
by Joel Gaines | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog
Steve Karas, Paul Mintken & Jean-Michel Brismée (2018) We need to debate the value of manipulative therapy and recognize that we do not always understand from what to attribute our success, Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 26:1, 1-2,...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog
Schomacher, J. et al., Manual Therapy (2015), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2015.04.010. Abstracted by: Russell Hanks, PT, COMT, Anchorage, AK — Fellowship Candidate, IAOM-US Fellowship Program & Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, Fellowship Director, IAOM-US...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog
Kobayashi T, Suzuki E, Yamazaki N, et al. Fibular malalignment in individuals with chronic ankle instability. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014;44(11):872-878. Abstracted by: Rebecca Sherwin, PT, COMT, West Monroe, LA – Fellowship Candidate, IAOM-US Fellowship Program...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 6, 2017 | Blog
Hill JJ, Keating JL, Physical Therapy Journal, 95 (2015) 507–516. Abstracted by: Russell Hanks, PT, COMT, Anchorage, AK — Fellowship Candidate, IAOM-US Fellowship Program & Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, Fellowship Director, IAOM-US Fellowship program. This...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 6, 2017 | Blog
Abstracted by: Dale Gerke, PT, ScD, COMT, Mequon, Wisconsin — Fellowship Candidate, IAOM-US Fellowship Program & Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, Fellowship Director, IAOM-US Fellowship Program. Lawrence CR, East B, Rashid A, Tytherleigh-Strong GM. The prevalence of...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog
Abstracted by: Jacob Hangen, SPT at Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri Li, X., Ma, R., Zhou, H., Thompson, M., Dawson, C., Nguyen, J., & Coleman, S. (2015, October 1). Orthopedic Reviews, 7(6142), 111-115. doi:10.4081/or.2015.6142 The authors of...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog
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by Joel Gaines | Nov 28, 2017 | Blog
Mischke, J., Emerson Kaychak, A., & Courtney, C. (2016). Physiotherapy Theory & Practice, 32(2), 153-158. Abstracted by: Erica Campbell, SPT, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri Rotator cuff tears are a common and debilitating injury which are...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog
Lee-Mei Chi, Li-Mei Lin, Chien-Lin Chen, Shu-Fang Wang, Hui-Ling Lai, and Tai-Chu Peng. (2016). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1-7. Article Summary by Isaac Ervin, MS, SPT from Missouri State University, Springfield, MO The goal of this...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog
Becky Sherwin MPT, COMT The vast majority of my caseload consists of patients with spinal impairments, and most of these are patients with neck pain. Many of these people have been in motor vehicle accidents and have complaints of headaches and dizziness....
by Joel Gaines | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog
Burke S, Lynch K, Moghul Z, Young C, Saviola K, Schenk R. The reliability of the cervical relocation test on people with and without a history of neck pain. J Man Manip Ther. 2016;24(4):210-214. Abstracted by: Rebecca Sherwin, PT, COMT, West Monroe, LA – Fellowship...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog
By Theresa Parry OTR MS CHT COMT This is an example of a midcarpal joint dorsal intercalated segment instability (DISI). Note how the moon-shaped lunate in facing in a dorsal direction. Also, notice the arthritic changes taking place on the dorsal lip of the lunate...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog
By Theresa Parry OTR, CHT, COMT We hear so many different words when it comes to tendon issues. Tendonitis, tendinosis, tendinopathy, tenosynovitis….. So, what means what? And why do we care? Tendinopathy is a term used to encompass all issues with the tendon proper....
by Joel Gaines | Nov 12, 2017 | Blog
By Dustin Silhan, PT, ScD, COMT When we look at our shoulder patient population, whether we are dealing with the post-op case, adhesive capsulitis, or other cases where we have capsular restrictions, external rotation (specifically at 90 degrees abduction) is often...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 5, 2017 | Blog
Roijezon U, Djupsjobacka M, Bjorklund M, et al. Kinematics of fast cervical rotations in persons with chronic neck pain: a cross-sectional and reliability study. BMC Musculoskel Dis. 2010; 11:222. Abstracted by Kevin Browne ScD TTUHSC While sensorimotor deficits...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 2, 2017 | Blog
Oddskottir GL, Kistjansson E. Two different courses of impaired cervical kinaesthesia following a whiplash injury. A one-year prospective study. Manual Therapy. doi:10.1016/j.math.2011.08.009. Abstracted by Kevin Browne ScD TTUHSC It is thought that kinaesthesia in...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 2, 2017 | Blog
Narveson, JR, Haberl, MD, Grabowski, PJ. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2016. Abstracted by: Paige Koebbe, SPT at Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. This study was done to investigate conservative treatment methods for patients...
by Joel Gaines | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog
Chahla J, Soares EA, Devitt BM, Peixoto LP, Goljan P, Briggs KK, Philippon MJ. (2016). Ligamentum teres tears and femoroacetabular impingement: prevalence and preoperative findings. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 32(7): 1293-1297...
by Joel Gaines | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog
Brazaitis, A., Tamošiūnas, A., & Tutkuvienė, J. (2015). Acta Medica Lituanica, 22(1), 47-53. Abstract by: Rachael Meusborn, SPT at Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. This intra-subject comparison study aimed to determine if females with unilateral...
by Joel Gaines | Oct 18, 2017 | Blog
Have you been wondering? Well, let me help you out with that. My name is Amy Houchens and I am an instructor with the IAOM-US upper extremity track. I am a PT, CHT and found my first course with this group online. I saw who the instructors were and had already...
by Joel Gaines | Oct 13, 2017 | Blog
Dunning JR, Butts R, Mourad F, Young I, Fernandez-de-las Peñas C, Hagins M, Stanislawski T, Donley J, Buck D, Hooks TR, Cleland JA. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 201;17(64). doi: 10.1186/s12891-016-0912-3 Abstracted by: Kristen Fisher, SPT from Missouri State...
by Joel Gaines | Oct 3, 2017 | Blog
By Theresa Parry OTR, CHT, COMT If you have been present in the hand therapy literature world as of late, you can’t help but notice all the hype about dart thrower’s motion (DTM). So, what is it and how can we use it in the clinic?! DTM is the movement that...
by Joel Gaines | Oct 3, 2017 | Blog
By Dustin Silhan PT ScD COMT This is a saying we like to use in the clinic where I work – a hospital-based outpatient facility. The concept attempts to place the focus on service to the patient, making them the focal point, and taking the extra step to go above...
by Joel Gaines | Sep 29, 2017 | Blog
By Amy Hay Azevedo PT ScD COMT As physical therapists, all of us share a common purpose. We want our patients to achieve their goals. This is what drives us to learn more about various pathologies and treatment techniques. This is why we watch videos on YouTube,...
by Joel Gaines | Sep 17, 2017 | Blog
Bukhari, Shakil-ur-Rehamn, Ahmad & Naeem. Pakistan Journal Of Medical Sciences, 32(1), 31-34. Article summary by Sierra Wooley, SPT from Missouri State University, Springfield, MO Impingement of a cervical nerve root that causes radiating neurological symptoms is...
by Joel Gaines | Sep 12, 2017 | Blog
The chronic pain client can be a challenge to treat even for the most knowledgeable clinician. To this day, not only the patient, but also the providers are asking the questions 1) which is the best approach to treating the chronic pain patient: physical therapy or...
by Joel Gaines | Sep 5, 2017 | Blog
Cook C, Brown C, Isaacs R, Roman M, Davis S, Richardson W. J Man Manip Ther. 2010;18(4):175-80. Abstracted by: Rebecca Sherwin, PT, COMT, West Monroe, LA – Fellowship Candidate, IAOM-US Fellowship Program & Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, IAOM-US Fellowship Program...
by Joel Gaines | Aug 3, 2017 | Blog
Abe, T., PhD, Sakmaki, M., PhD, Fujita, S., PhD, Ozaki, H., Sugaya, M., Sato, Y., MD, PhD, & Nakajima, T., MD, PhD. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 33(1), 34-40. January, 2010. Article summary by Al Tentler, SPT from Missouri State University, Springfield,...
by Joel Gaines | Aug 2, 2017 | Blog
Here is another interesting study related to prescribing NSAIDs for spinal pain despite there being no practical evidence that they work. Abstract Background While it is now clear that paracetamol is ineffective for spinal pain, there is not consensus on the efficacy...
by Joel Gaines | Jul 11, 2017 | Blog
Natour, J., de Araujo Cazotti, L., Ribeiro, L. H., Baptista, A. S., & Jones, A. (2015). Clinical rehabilitation,29(1), 59-68. Abstracted by: Rachel Swortwood, SPT, Springfield, Missouri Article Summary This randomized, controlled clinical trial with a blinded...
by Joel Gaines | Jul 5, 2017 | Blog
Mintken, PE; McDevitt, AW; Cleland, J; Boyles, RE; Beardslee, AR; Burns, SA; Haberl, MD; Hinrichs, LA; Michener, LA. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 46(8): 617-628, A1-A8. Abstracted by: John Chatwell, SPT at Missouri State University,...
by Joel Gaines | Jun 16, 2017 | Blog
Martins, W. R., Blasczyk, J. C., Oliveira, M. A., Gonçalves, K. F., Bonini-Rocha, A. C., Dugailly, P., & Oliveira, R. J. (2016). Efficacy of musculoskeletal manual approach in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder: A systematic review with...
by Joel Gaines | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog
Hildago B, Detrembleur C, Hall T, Mahaudens P, Nielens H. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2014;22:59-74 Abstracted by: Chris Frye, SPT from Missouri State University, Springfield, MO This systematic review was performed to further understand and update...
by Joel Gaines | May 30, 2017 | Blog
Kasey Miller DPT, COMT shares why IAOM-US is the best choice for your continuing education I’d like to share with you my story and how much the IAOM-US has helped. I am a recent graduate from Kansas University Medical School and have only been out for 1 year...
by Joel Gaines | May 28, 2017 | Blog
Abbott, J., Chapple, C., Fitzgerald, G., Fritz, J., Childs, J., Harcombe, H., & Stout, K., JOSPT. 2015; 45(12): 975-983. Article summary by Austin Gibbs SPT, from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri This randomized clinical trial investigated the...
by Joel Gaines | May 19, 2017 | Blog
Hiyama, Y., Kamitani, T., Wada, O., Mizuno, K., Yamada, M. (2016) Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 46(9), 742-748. Article summary by Jessica Reid, SPT from Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. Hiyama and colleagues performed a prospective...
by Joel Gaines | May 2, 2017 | Blog
Long SS, Surrey DE, Nazarian LN. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2013;201(5):1083-1086. Abstracted by: Samuel Hampton, SPT, Springfield, Missouri This retrospective case review of sonographic examinations examined and calculated the prevalence of trochanteric...
by Joel Gaines | Mar 28, 2017 | Blog
Segal NA, Williams GN, Davis M, Wallace RB, Mikesky A. PM&R. 2015;7(4):376-384 Abstracted by: Ariana Domke, SPT from Missouri State University, Springfield, MO This double-blinded, randomized controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of blood flow...
by Joel Gaines | Mar 23, 2017 | Blog
Valerie Phelps PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT, & Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT QUESTION: Does a dysfunction of the costotransverse joint induce a positional (biomechanical) disturbance that can be identified in clinical examination? ANSWER: It is unlikely that...
by Joel Gaines | Feb 14, 2017 | Blog
Benjamin R. Kivlan, Christopher R. Carcia, F. Richard Clemente, Amy L Phelps and Robroy L. Martin BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2015, 16(1) 325 Abstracted by: Tyler Daniels, SPT, from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri IAOM-US Comment: If you are...
by Joel Gaines | Jan 23, 2017 | Blog
Royeen C, Lavin MA. J. Allied Health. 2007; 36:101-106. Abstracted by Tanya Smith PT, ScD, COMT, IAOM-US Fellowship Candidate “The purpose of this commentary is to address some of the common misunderstandings of the clinical doctorate, place the doctorate in context...
by Joel Gaines | Jan 17, 2017 | Blog
Tanya M. Smith PT, ScD1,2, Valerie Phelps PT, ScD 1,2 and Jean-Michel Brismée PT, ScD 2,3 1 Advanced Physical Therapy Alaska, Anchorage, AK. 2 International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine-US, Tucson, AZ. 3 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Center for...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog
Ellis RF, Hing WA, McNair PJ. JOSPT. 2012;42:667-675. Abstracted by Karla Endicott, SPT, from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri This research study compared the effect of four different neural mobilization exercises on longitudinal sciatic nerve...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 27, 2016 | Blog
Pedro Castex1,2,*, Jean-Michel Brismée3,4, Valerie Phelps3,5 1 International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine – Latin America, Santiago, Chile 2 Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile 3International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine – United States,...
by Joel Gaines | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog
Kolar P, Sulc J, Kyncl M, Sanda J, Cakrt O, Andel R, Kumagai K, Kobesova A. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2012 Apr;42(4):352-62 Abstracted by Pedro Castex, PT, COMT from Santiago, Chile, IAOM-US Fellowship Student & Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT,...
by Joel Gaines | Sep 15, 2016 | Blog
Olcay Guler, Safak Ekinci, Faruk Akyildiz, Uzeyir Tirmik, Selami Cakmak, Akin Ugras, Ahmet Piskin, and Mahir Mahirogullari. JOSPT. 2015; 10:80 Article summary by Cassandra Braddy SPT from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri This case report involved 153...
by Joel Gaines | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog
Regina S. Bodine, SPT Rich Maas PT, DPT, OCS, COMT Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Hamstring syndrome is a common condition among athletes, however is frequently misdiagnosed due to its similar presentation of posterior thigh...
by Joel Gaines | Jul 15, 2016 | Blog
Kaneko, S., & Takasaki, H. JOSPT. 2011; 41(7): 514-519 Article summary by Matthew Reinagel SPT, from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri This case series involved five female patients (mean age 49.4 years) referred to physical therapy with the...
by Joel Gaines | Jul 4, 2016 | Blog
Berry JW, Lee TS, Foley HD, Lewis, CL. JOSPT. 2015; 45: 675-682 Article summary by Rachel Berry, SPT from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri The purpose of this study was to examine hip abductor muscle activity and hip and knee joint kinematics during...
by Joel Gaines | Jun 15, 2016 | Blog
Cotchett MP, Munteanu SE, Landorf KB. Physical Therapy. 2014;94:1083-1094 Article summary by Luke Aten, SPT from Missouri State University, Springfield, MO This parallel group, participant-blinded, randomized control trial evaluated the effectiveness of dry needling...
by Joel Gaines | Jun 1, 2016 | Blog
Jung HS, Jeon HS, Oh DW, Kwon OY. Man Ther. 2013; 18(2):143-148. Abstracted by Pedro Castex, PT, COMT from Santiago, Chile, IAOM-US Fellowship Student & Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD Fellowship Director. INTRODUCTION Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is a fairly common...
by Joel Gaines | May 20, 2016 | Blog
Brandon K, Patla C. J Man Manip Ther. 2013;21(3):142-147. Abstracted by Sarah Wyant, DPT, OCS, COMT, IAOM-US Fellowship Student, Seattle,Washington; Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Background: Cuboid syndrome is...
by Joel Gaines | May 4, 2016 | Blog
Beazell J, Grindstaff T, Sauer L, Magrum E, Ingersoll C, Hertel J. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2012, 42(2):125-134. Abstracted by: Amy Clark, PT, ScD, COMT, Fort Worth, TX–Fellowship Candidate, IAOM-US Fellowship Program. Recurrent ankle...
by Joel Gaines | Apr 4, 2016 | Blog
Lima BN, Lucareli PRG, Gomes WA, Silva JJ, Bley AS, Hartigan EH, Marchetti PH. J Sports Sci Med. 2014 Sep; 13(3): 564–570 Article summary by Angela Kessen SPT, from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri This study utilized 14 young, healthy, and non-trained...
by Joel Gaines | Mar 14, 2016 | Blog
Tonk G, Kumar A, Gupta A, Indian Journal of Orthopedics. 2014;41:390-393. Article summary by Samantha Crager SPT, CSCS from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri The prospective observational study was done to assess the efficacy of autologous Platelet Rich...
by Joel Gaines | Mar 4, 2016 | Blog
Denise Schneider, PT, FAAOMPT, COMT, ATC Abstract A patient presenting with a primary complaint of upper jaw pain is challenging to diagnose and treat due to various possible etiologies and convergence of sensory afferents that may refer pain to that area. A...
by Joel Gaines | Feb 15, 2016 | Blog
Paul E Mintken, Joshua A. Cleland, Kristin J. Carpenter, Melanie L Bieniek, Mike Keirns, Julie M. Whitman. PTJ. 2010; 90: 26-42. Article Summary by Jacey Brown SPT, from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri This study was conducted from October of 2006 to...
by Joel Gaines | Jan 22, 2016 | Blog
Bae JH, Choi IC, Suh SW, Lim HC, Bae Nha KW, Wang JH. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2008;24(5):593-598. Abstracted by Tanya Smith PT ScD, COMT from Anchorage, Alaska The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of the Dial...
by Joel Gaines | Jan 12, 2016 | Blog
Sorensen AKB, Bak K, Krarup AL, Thune CH, Nygaard M, Jorgensen U, Sloth C, Torp-Pedersen S. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2007;16:174-180. Abstracted by Matthew P. Mobius M.S., P.T., OCS, Long Island New York. The authors evaluated epidemiological data of patients...
by Joel Gaines | Jan 4, 2016 | Blog
Gutierrez GM, Knight CA, Swanik CB, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2011; Sept 14 (Epub ahead of print). Clark Christianson, PT, MPT from Glencoe, Minnesota. Previous research found that those with ankle instability demonstrated reduced activation of the peroneal musculature...
by Joel Gaines | Jan 1, 2016 | Blog
Submitted by Rich Maas PT, DPT, OCS, COMT from Springfield, Missouri This case involved a 15 year old male suffering with intermittent tightness pulling and sharp pain in the right lateral hip severity 6 of 10 on VAS. The client was an all-around competitive gymnast. ...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 15, 2015 | Blog
Submitted by Rich Maas PT, DPT, OCS, COMT from Springfield, Missouri The concept of frequent gentle motion promotes healing was initially described by Hippocrates over 2400 years ago, and a plethora of scientific evidence continues to strongly support this phenomena....
by Joel Gaines | Nov 4, 2015 | Blog
Loubert PV, Zippe JT, Klobucher MJ, Marquardt ED, Opolka MJ. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther. 2013;43:534-540. Abstract by John Hoops PT, COMT. Saint Paul, Minnesota. The authors defined the primary objective of joint mobilization as restoring the necessary accessory...
