Asymmetric running is associated with pain during outdoor running in individuals with Achilles tendinopathy in the return-to-sport phase
CONCLUSIONS: Pain during running is associated with injured leg off-loading patterns, and this relationship strengthened with greater number of consecutive run days. Number of running bouts was not related to short-term symptom severity.PMID:38460486 | DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2024.02.006 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 9, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kayla D Seymore Patrick Corrigan Haraldur B Sigur ðsson Ryan T Pohlig Karin Gr ävare Silbernagel Source Type: research

The best exercise modality and dose for reducing pain in adults with low back pain: A systematic review with model-based Bayesian network meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: The dose-response relationship of different exercise modalities to improve pain in patients with non-specific chronic LBP had a U-shaped trajectory and low to moderate certainty evidence. The clinical effect was most pronounced with Pilates exercise.PMID:38457134 | DOI:10.2519/jospt.2024.12153 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 8, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Zhide Liang Shudong Tian Chuanzhi Wang Meng Zhang Hengzhi Guo Yingdanni Yu Xianliang Wang Source Type: research

On "Concerns on the Science and Practice of a Movement System." Joyce CT, Beneciuk JM, George SZ. Phys Ther. 2023;103:pzad087. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad087
Phys Ther. 2024 Mar 8:pzae034. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzae034. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38457630 | DOI:10.1093/ptj/pzae034 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 8, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Shirley A Sahrmann Source Type: research

Author Response to Sahrmann
Phys Ther. 2024 Mar 8:pzae035. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzae035. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38457641 | DOI:10.1093/ptj/pzae035 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 8, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Christopher T Joyce Jason M Beneciuk Steven Z George Source Type: research

Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: A Modern Definition and Description
Phys Ther. 2024 Mar 8:pzae036. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzae036. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCurrently, orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) lacks a description of practice that reflects contemporary thinking and embraces advances across the scientific, clinical, and educational arms of the profession. The absence of a clear definition of OMPT reduces understanding of the approach across health care professions and potentially limits OMPT from inclusion in scientific reviews and clinical practice guidelines. For example, it is often incorrectly classified as passive care or incorrectly contrasted with exercise-therapy appr...
Source: Physical Therapy - March 8, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jason L Silvernail Gail D Deyle Gail M Jensen Eric Chaconas Joshua Cleland Chad Cook Carol A Courtney Julie Fritz Paul Mintken M Elaine Lonnemann Source Type: research

Is it time to develop specific return to running criteria for ACL rehabilitation? An international survey of physiotherapists criteria for return to running following ACL injury
CONCLUSION: Physiotherapists in Australia, France, and the Netherlands use many different return to running criteria and most of them use more than one criterion. Despite this, there was little consensus on the cut-off physiotherapists use to apply these criteria.PMID:38457997 | DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2024.02.005 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 8, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Timothy A Sayer Nicky van Melick Jerome Riera Jeremy Jackson Adam Bryant Rob Bogie Nicholas Cross Pascal Edouard Alexandre Rambaud Source Type: research

The best exercise modality and dose for reducing pain in adults with low back pain: A systematic review with model-based Bayesian network meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: The dose-response relationship of different exercise modalities to improve pain in patients with non-specific chronic LBP had a U-shaped trajectory and low to moderate certainty evidence. The clinical effect was most pronounced with Pilates exercise.PMID:38457134 | DOI:10.2519/jospt.2024.12153 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 8, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Zhide Liang Shudong Tian Chuanzhi Wang Meng Zhang Hengzhi Guo Yingdanni Yu Xianliang Wang Source Type: research

Blood Flow Restriction and Veterans with Multiple Sclerosis (BRaVe-MS) and Advanced Disability: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Phys Ther. 2024 Mar 7:pzae037. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzae037. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study will be to determine the efficacy of low intensity lower extremity resistance training with and without blood flow restriction on quadriceps muscle strength and thickness in veterans with advanced multiple sclerosis (MS).METHODS: This will be an assessor-blinded, 2-group (1 to 1 allocation) randomized controlled trial targeting an enrollment of 58 participants with advanced MS as defined by Patient-Determined Disease Steps scale levels 4 to 7. Both groups will complete 10 weeks of twice weekly low-loa...
Source: Physical Therapy - March 7, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Mark M Ma ñago Robert Will Talia Strahler Lauren Van Valkenburgh Michael O Harris-Love Jeri E Forster Michelle Cameron Cory L Christiansen Source Type: research

Implementing Velocity-Based Training to Optimize Return to Sprint After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Soccer Players: A Clinical Commentary
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2024 Mar 1;19(3):355-365. doi: 10.26603/001c.92704. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTAfter anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), return to sprint is poorly documented in the literature. In soccer, return to sprint is an essential component of return to play and performance after ACLR. The characteristics of running in soccer are specific (velocity differences, nonlinear, intensity). It is important to address these particularities, such as curvilinear running, acceleration, deceleration, changes of direction, and variations in velocity, in the patient's rehabilitation program. Force, velocity, a...
Source: Physical Therapy - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Florian Forelli J érôme Riera Patrice Marine Maxime Gaspar Geoffrey Memain Nicholas Miraglia Mathias Nielsen-LE Roux Ismail Bouzekraoui Alaoui Georgios Kakavas Timothy E Hewett Enda King Alexandre Jm Rambaud Source Type: research

Suggestions and Considerations for Application of Movement Screens to Clinical Practice
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2024 Mar 2;19(3):351-354. doi: 10.26603/001c.92906. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTPre-participation and return to activity functional assessments are commonly used in clinical practice to assess movement quality and identify athletes' limitations. While there are slight differences between each specific test battery, general guidelines suggest that the tests be completed without a warm-up. This has been suggested because dynamic stretching may improve range of motion and athletic performance. However, athletes typically warm up prior to participating in sport. Therefore, researchers should investigate th...
Source: Physical Therapy - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Andrew Skibski James Onate L Colby Mangum Source Type: research

MSK Ultrasound: A Powerful Tool for Evaluating and Diagnosing Pectoralis Major Injuries in Healthcare Practice
This article delves into the power of MSKUS in evaluating and diagnosing pectoralis major injuries, highlighting its dynamic capabilities, real-time visualization, and cost-effectiveness in comparison to MRI. By equipping healthcare professionals with a thorough understanding of MSKUS's potential, this article aims to empower them to confidently diagnose and manage pectoralis major injuries, ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating a faster return to function.PMID:38439770 | PMC:PMC10909317 | DOI:10.26603/001c.94157 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Robert C Manske Chris Wolfe Phil Page Michael Voight Source Type: research

"I Feel Like I Have Lost Part Of My Identity" - A Qualitative Study Exploring The Impact Of Chronic Ankle Instability
CONCLUSION: The impact of CAI exceeds an experience of pain and instability. Patients experienced loss of identity, having to manage uncertainty regarding their diagnosis and prognosis and had hopes of being able to explain their condition. .LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Not applicable.PMID:38439771 | PMC:PMC10909303 | DOI:10.26603/001c.92908 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Anders Mohrsen Thomas S ørensen Henrik Lund Steven Zartov Rasmussen Asger Jensen Katrine Bruun Skov Michael Skovdal Rathleff Source Type: research

Reliability and Validity of the End Range Hamstring Strength Test with Handheld Dynamometry
CONCLUSIONS: The HHD provides a reliable and valid alternative to isokinetic testing for assessing hamstring strength in a maximally lengthened position. This assessment can be valuable in monitoring rehabilitation progress and detecting deficits before and after returning to play. The HHD is an accessible and cost-effective option for assessing hamstring strength at long lengths in a clinical setting.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3.PMID:38439772 | PMC:PMC10909305 | DOI:10.26603/001c.94011 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jakob Kristiansen Christina Eddy Stig Peter Magnusson Source Type: research

An Interval Throwing Program for Baseball Pitchers Based upon Workload Data
CONCLUSION: The newly created ITP is more familiar to modern baseball pitchers while exhibiting a more gradual buildup of chronic workload than traditional ITP programs. This ITP may be used to return baseball pitchers back to competition as safely and efficiently as possible, and potentially with less risk of setbacks or reinjury. The ITP may be used following common injuries or surgeries to the throwing shoulder and elbow, such as Tommy John surgery, while also serving as a basis for future development of shorter duration ITPs.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2c.PMID:38439773 | PMC:PMC10909315 | DOI:10.26603/001c.94146 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Michael M Reinold Brittany Dowling Glenn S Fleisig Leonard C Macrina Kevin E Wilk John T Streepy James R Andrews Source Type: research

Effects of Verbal and Tactile Cues on Gluteal Force Production and Broad Jump Distance
CONCLUSION: Verbal cues significantly increased gluteus maximus force production and broad jump distance. Tactile cues significantly increased broad jump distance but had no significant effect on gluteus maximus force. These results have implications for clinical testing and athletic performance when gluteus maximus force and jump distance are concerned.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3.PMID:38439774 | PMC:PMC10909302 | DOI:10.26603/001c.92904 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - March 5, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: B J Lehecka Terra Daniels Bryson Koester Wyatt Kropp Matthew Reeves Ryan Waterson Source Type: research