Measurement of Cervical Multifidus and Longus Colli Muscle Dimensions in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy and Healthy Controls Using Ultrasonography: A Reliability Study
Cervical radiculopathy is a musculoskeletal disorder with an increasing prevalence in office workers. In recent years, ultrasonography (US) has been reported to be a valid, inexpensive, and noninvasive technique for the objective evaluation of muscle morphology. However, measuring deep cervical paraspinal muscle dimensions using US in patients with cervical radiculopathy has not been described. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - August 3, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: S. Amiri-Arimi, M.A. Mohseni Bandpei, A. Rezasoltani, K. Javanshir, A. Biglarian Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Measurement of cervical multifidus and longus colli muscles dimensions in patients with cervical radiculopathy and healthy controls using ultrasonography: A reliability study
Cervical radiculopathy is an increasing musculoskeletal disorder, with high prevalence in the office workers. In recent years, ultrasonography (US) is reported to be a valid, non-expensive and non-invasive technique for the objective evaluation of the morphology of muscles. However, measuring deep cervical paraspinal muscle dimensions using US in patients with cervical radiculopathy has not yet been demonstrated. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - August 3, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: S. Amiri-Arimi, M.A. Mohseni Bandpei, A. Rezasoltani, K. Javanshir, A. Biglarian Source Type: research
Morbidity and Mortality Rounds in Rehabilitation —Benefits for Enhancing Quality Beyond Just the “M & M ”
Morbidity and Mortality Rounds (MMRs) have long been employed in acute care hospitals to review and learn from medical errors, particularly those that resulted in significant patient harm [1-3]. With the ever-increasing focus on patient safety in health care, MMRs have been adopted across many specialties as a forum for critical incident review using a systems-based approach to identify root causes of quality and safety gaps, and improve future care delivery [4-6]. However, the literature contains only 2 reports of MMRs introduced into rehabilitation settings [7,8]. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - August 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Alexander Lo Tags: Practice Management Source Type: research
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Acute Spinal Epidural Hematoma as a Complication of Dry Needling: A Case Report
Dry needling is a procedure commonly performed for the relief of myofascial pain disorders. The procedure is generally well tolerated. Adverse events often are mild, but severe complications have been reported. This case report describes an acute spinal epidural hematoma as a complication of dry needling. It is a reminder to the performing physician or therapist to take specific precautions when placing a needle near the spine. Sudden onset of neuropathic pain post-needling therapy in and around the spine should prompt emergent assessment with possibly advanced spine imaging to evaluate the integrity of the spinal cord. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - July 20, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: William A. Berrigan, Curtis Whitehair, Richard Zorowitz Source Type: research
Autonomic dysreflexia as a potential adverse effect of duloxetine and amitriptyline combination therapy: A case report
We present a 31 year-old woman with T3 AIS A spinal cord injury who developed recurrent AD while receiving duloxetine and amitriptyline combination therapy for neuropathic pain. After excluding other AD generators, duloxetine was discontinued and the AD episodes resolved. While secondary hypertension is a known side effect of amitriptyline and duloxetine, neither drug has been previously associated with AD. One potential mechanism for inhibition of duloxetine metabolism is discussed. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - July 20, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sara C. Parke, Maria R. Reyes Source Type: research
Walking Stability During Normal Walking And Its Association With Slip Intensity Among Individuals With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Ambulatory individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) experience frequent falls suggesting impairments in their balance control. Individuals with iSCI are more stable during normal walking as compared to able-bodied individuals; however, it is not known whether this increased stability helps prevent hazardous slips. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - July 20, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tarun Arora, Kristin E. Musselman, Joel Lanovaz, Gary Linassi, Catherine Arnold, Stephan Milosavljevic, Alison Oates Source Type: research
Regenerative Sports Medicine: Past, Present, and Future (Adapted From the PASSOR Legacy Award Presentation; AAPMR; October 2016)
In 2008, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) fully integrated the Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports, and Occupational Rehabilitation (PASSOR) and established the PASSOR legacy award. AAPMR now takes the lead in education for its membership in musculoskeletal ultrasound and regenerative medicine. During the past decade, there has been an unprecedented increase in educational offerings, hands-on training, workshops, standalone courses, and most recently a 1-year ultrasound training curriculum and certificate that is available through the AAPMR. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - July 19, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Joanne Borg-Stein, Hector Osoria, Todd Hayano Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
Female office workers with moderate neck pain have increased anterior positioning of the cervical spine and stiffness of upper trapezius myofascial tissue in sitting posture
Work related neck disorders (WRNDs) are among the most common dysfunctions in office workers. Understanding cervical myofascial mechanical characteristics that differentiate symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers is crucial for the understanding of musculoskeletal dysfunctions in workers with neck pain. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - July 19, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Piotr Kocur, Maciej Wilski, Jacek Lewandowski, Dawid Lochynski Source Type: research
Regenerative Sports Medicine: Past, Present and Future
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