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Respiratory Muscle Training for Low Back Pain
Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionLow back pain can be a debilitating condition leading to fear and pain with movement leading to reduction in strength, motor control, and coordination. Those with chronic lower back pain often experience diaphragm...
The Effects of Social Determinants of Health on Rotator Cuff Repair
Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionThe social determinants of health (SDOH) are factors outside of medical that affect health outcomes. This article evaluates the effects of SDOH on rotator cuff repair with the intention to provide more information...
Surgery or Physical Therapy for FAIS
Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionSurgery for FAIS has increased over the past 10 years. It is important to understand the long term effects of surgery versus nonoperative management to reduce financial impacts on patients and insurance. This study...
Efficacy of High-Intensity Home Stretching Device vs Traditional PT for Adhesive Capsulitis
Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionIn the U.S., the incidence of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder is estimated to be about 2-5% of the population. Although physical therapy is the most commonly prescribed treatment for non-operative management of...
Are patients with hypermobile Elhers-Danlos syndrome or hyermobility spectrum disorder so different?
Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionJoint hypermobility disorders affect a smaller portion of the population, but when symptomatic they can have a major effect on quality of life. More severe hypermobility disorders, such as Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos...
Effect of Scapular Stabilization on Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Introduction Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen Shoulder Syndrome is characterized by pain and stiffness of the glenohumeral joint. However, knowledge on its disease progression, and optimal therapy timing is currently limited....
Pelvic Floor Disorders and Low Back Pain: Innovative Approaches to Physical Therapy
Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionPelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and chronic low back pain (CLBP) often coexist due to overlapping biomechanical, neuromuscular, and pain mechanisms.1 These conditions affect movement patterns, core stability, and...
Utilizing Scapular Stabilization Exercises in a Patient with Medical Epicondylalgia
Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroduction/BackgroundGoldfard et al., presents a case study on the application of scapular stabilization exercises to treat medial epicondylalgia. In 2013, Bhatt et al proposed a case study proposing that improving scapular...
Well-Tolerated Strategies for Managing Knee Osteoarthritis
Reviewed by Kirsten Hales, SPTIntroduction Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition, commonly leading to pain, stiffness, and functional limitations, especially in older adults. While pharmacological treatments like pain relievers and...
The Effectiveness of Resistance Exercise for Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Reviewed by Kirsten Hales, SPT Introduction Rotator cuff tendonitis (RTC) is a common musculoskeletal condition, often associated with shoulder pain and dysfunction resulting from repetitive motion, aging, or poor posture. Conservative management strategies such as...
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