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Daily links to current physical therapy research. Powered by the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. Moderated by Kendra Gagnon, PT, PhD. Submit an article link by clicking the "Submit Post" button below. Follow @EvidenceBasedPT on Twitter and join the #EBPT conversation.

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This article presents a systematic review of 193 randomized, controlled trials that look at PT interventions for knee osteoarthritis among community-dwelling adults.

Combat PTs are an essential part of musculoskeletal dx & tx overseas - becoming role models for PTs around the states. #militaryPT

I found this helpful for lymphedema mgmt. for any pt. not just breast cancer pts.

This study found that patients with GBS can improve the quality of their sleep by practicing pranayama, yogic relaxation, and meditation.

Functional capacity exams can be used to evaluate disability after a work-related injury or evaluate potential workers ability to perform a physically demanding job. I recently observed one of these evaluations. It was a 3 hour, specialized exam, that tested the workers ability to perform specific tasks related to the job. Each task was defined as something the worker performed occasionally, frequently, or constantly and the level of testing each task depended on how often the task was performed. This article discusses the validity and reliability of this test in accurately determining a person's level of disability.

This article demonstrates that stabilization exercises are more effective at increasing muscle thickness, decreasing the intensity of lower back pain, and increasing function than McKenzie exercises. - Rachel B

For acute neck pain patients who meet 4 of 6 points of the CPR for thoracic manipulations, a cervical manipulation is shown to be more effective then a thoracic manipulation.

This study looks at the effectiveness of maternity postural belts on women in different trimesters and how they affect pelvic tilt

This article compares EMG recording in healthy shoulders versus shoulders with instability and shows that muscle activity is similar in both populations. The exercises outlined in the article are proper for rehabbing shoulders with instability. Adam

Decreased lumbar extension, lead hip internal rotation, and lead hip FABERE's distance is correlated with LBP in professional golfers. -Elise Umbarger

This article addresses the topic of utilizing stationary cycling as means for improving endurance and strength in pediatric patients with spastic, diplegic CP. The results showed that there were, in fact, significant improvements in locomotor endurance, gross motor function, and some strength measures in the cycling group compared to the control group.

This article reviews studies and gives their perspective of whether conservative therapy or surgery is the better option for patients with lumbar stenosis. -Nick

In many rehab centers, and SNFs, a Wii video game system (or any other active virtual reality systems) are utilized with patients in an attempt to get them active in a fun and entertaining manner. This article examines the effectiveness of using such approaches with Stroke patients.

Release of fascial restrictions in patients with Fibromyalgia can improve pain perception at tender points. Massage-Myofasical Release as a complementary therapy can also address sleep and physical function.

Article relating obese pediatrics and bone strength.

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