Current Research

The Center for Physical Rehabilitation is committed to staying up to date on the most current physical therapy research. We have found the following articles to be especially insightful and informative.

Neck Pain

A Randomized Trial Comparing Manual Physical Therapy to Therapeutic Exercises, to a Combination of Therapies, for the Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy

Manual Physical Therapy, Cervical Traction, and Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Case Series - JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation Improves Pain, Range of Motion, and Self-Reported Function in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Systematic Review

Treatment of Patients With Degenerative Cervical Radiculopathy Using a Multimodal Conservative Approach in a Geriatric Population: A Case Series

Neck Pain: Manipulating the Upper Back Helps Lessen Pain and Improve Neck Motion

Headache Pain

Jaw Pain

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Exercise, Manual Therapy, Electrotherapy, Relaxation Training, and Biofeedback in the Mangement of Temporomandibular Disorder

Vertigo

Mal de Debarquement - A type of vertigo that occurs after getting off of a boat

The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) to Differentiate Balance Deficits

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Injuries in the Overhead Athlete

SLAP Lesions: An Update on Recognition and Treatment

Elbow Pain

Hand Pain

Women With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Show Restricted Cervical Range of Motion

Back Pain

Intensive dynamic back exercises with or without hyperextension in chronic back pain after surgery for lumbar disc protrusion.

A Comparison of Physical Characteristics and Swing Mechanics Between Golfers With and Without a History of Low Back Pain

Is Your Client's Back Pain "Rapidly Reversible"? Improving Low Back Care at Its Foundation

Association Between Directional Preference and Centralization in Patients With Low Back Pain

Hip Pain

A Case Study: Conservative Management of a Young Adult With Hip Arthrosis Kyle M.Cook, Bryan C. Heiderscheit

Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Study of Patients One Year Post Surgery

Clinical Outcomes Following Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Case Series

A Comparison of 3 Methodological Approaches to Defining Major Clinically Important Improvement of 4 Performance Measures in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis

Knee Pain

Physical Therapy Treatment Effectiveness for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Quadriceps Strength Benefits Those with Knee Osteoarthritis

Neuromuscular Training Improves Performance on the Star Excursion Balance Test in Young Female Athletes

Knee Pain: Strengthen My Hips? But It’s My Knees That Hurt!

Early High-Intensity Rehabilitation Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Improves Outcomes

Identifying Individuals With an Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Knee as Copers and Noncopers: A Narrative Literature Review

Ankle and Foot Pain

Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise Versus Electrophysical Agent and Exercise in the Management of Planter Heel Pain: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial

Effectiveness of Myofascial Trigger Point Manual Therapy Combined With a Self-Stretching Protocol for the Management of Plantar Heel Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Six Weeks of Balance Training Improves Sensorimotor Function in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability

Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Achilles Tendinitis

Toning Shoes May Not Be as Beneficial as Advertised

Gait Retraining for Runners: In Search of the Ideal

Landing Pattern Modification to Improve Patellofemoral Pain in Runners: A Case Series

Other

Nutritional Knowledge and Eating Behaviors of Female, Collegiate Swimmers
Co-Authored by The Center's own Chad Morris, PT, MS, Cert MDT

Too Much Too Soon: Intense competition and early specialization can drive young athletes to the breaking point.