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Neck Pain and Headaches – How can PT help?
by Margaret Blount, SPT Introduction to Neck Pain and Cervicogenic Headache Neck pain is a complex and multifaceted issue. A collection of leading physical therapists gathered in 2017 to better define the diagnostic criteria and best treatments for neck pain,...
The How and Why of Patients’ Sleep Disorders After A Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
by Bridget Collier, PT, DPT Many individuals suffer from impaired quality of sleep after undergoing a TKA. There have been multiple studies done in the past that confirm poor sleep quality effects the outcomes of a patient’s rehabilitation including a reduced pain...
Effect of NSAIDs on Bone Healing Rates: A Meta-analysis
by Bridget Collier PT, DPT Introduction Up to 100,000 fractures do not heal properly each year; either through nonunion, delayed union, or symptomatic pseudarthrosis. These instances may cause complications such as additional surgeries, pain, prolonged immobilization,...
The Efficacy of Mirror Therapy in Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis: A Randomized, Prospective, Controlled Study
by Logan Swisher, PT, DPT Introduction Adhesive Capsulitis also known as “frozen shoulder” is a painful condition characterized by gradual limitation of active and passive joint movements as a result of progressive fibrosis and excessive contracture of the...
Diabetes Mellitus Blunts the Symptoms, Physical Function, and Health-Related Quality of Life Benefits of Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis of Data From More Than 17,000 Patients
by Joe Holmes PT, DPT, CDN, FNCP Introduction Diabetes has become one of the leading causes of disability and loss of function in the United States. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM 2) is approximately 50% both diagnosed and un-diagnosed (1). Diabetes costs the...
Feasibility of resistance training in patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
by Elizabeth Kwon, SPT Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a genetically inherited connective tissue disorder that can result in joint hypermobility, skin extensibility, and tissue fragility. As a result, many patients with EDS experience chronic pain related to joint...
Accelerating recovery from delayed muscle soreness in Triathletes
by Elizabeth Kwon, SPT The triathlon race is unique in that it combines running, swimming, and cycling requiring high amounts of endurance and strength. As the sport grows in popularity and relevance, studies have continued to ask how do best improve the performance...
Nutrition status is an indicator of outcomes after distal radius fracture
by Elizabeth Kwon, SPT Among older adults, distal radius fractures (DRF) are a common injury usually sustained after falling on an outstretched hand. Past studies have shown that adults with low bone mineral density, associated with malnutrition, are at a higher risk...
Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell treatment for moderate knee OA
By Elizabeth Kwon, SPT Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a prospective intervention for treating osteoarthritis for the potential of cartilage tissue repair and regenerative ability. MSC therapies primarily work by reducing inflammatory cell properties, expressing...
Vitamin D deficiency adversely affects early post operative functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty
by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction: There is increasing evidence of the importance of adequate Vitamin D levels on muscle function and performance. Vitamin D is essential for calcium homeostasis and bone turnover which are essential following...
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