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Kelvin J. Murray Tom Molyneux Michael R. Le Grande Aurora Castro Mendez Franz K. Fuss Michael F. Azari 《Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics》2017,40(5):320-329
Objective
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between mild leg length discrepancy (LLD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD) or osteoarthritis.Methods
We evaluated standard postural lumbopelvic radiographs from 255 adults (121 women and 134 men) who had presented with spinal pain for chiropractic care. Symmetry of femoral head diameters was used to exclude magnification errors. Pearson’s partial correlation was used to control for age and derive effect sizes for LLD on DJD in the hip and lower lumbar motion segments. Krippendorff’s α was used for intraobserver and interobserver reliability.Results
A strong correlation was found between LLD and hip DJD in men (r = 0.532) and women (r = 0.246). We also found a strong correlation between LLD and DJD at the L5-S1 motion segment in men (r = 0.395) and women (r = 0.246). At the L4-5 spinal level this correlation was much attenuated in men (r = 0.229) and women (r = 0.166).Conclusions
These findings suggest an association between LLD and hip and lumbar DJD. Cause–effect relationships between mild LLD and DJD deserve to be properly evaluated in future longitudinal cohort studies. 相似文献2.
Spencer Bell Kevin D’Angelo Gregory N. Kawchuk John J. Triano Samuel J. Howarth 《Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics》2017,40(3):147-155
Objectives
This investigation compared indirect 3-dimensional angular kinematics (position, velocity, and acceleration) of the lumbar spine for 2 different high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation procedures (lumbar spinous pull or push), and altered initial patient lower limb posture.Methods
Twenty-four participants underwent 6 HVLA procedures directed toward the presumed L4 vertebra, reflecting each combination of 2 variants of a spinal manipulation application technique (spinous pull and push) and 3 initial hip flexion angles (0°, 45°, and 90°) applied using a right lateral recumbent patient position. All contact forces and moments between the patient and the external environment, as well as 3-dimensional kinematics of the patient’s pelvis and thorax, were recorded. Lumbar spine angular positions, velocities, and accelerations were analyzed within the preload and impulse stages of each HVLA trial.Results
Lumbar spine left axial rotation was greater for the pull HVLA. The pull HVLA also generated a greater maximum (leftward) and lower minimum (rightward) axial rotation velocity and deceleration and greater leftward and rightward lateral bend velocities, acceleration, and deceleration components. Not flexing the hip produced the greatest amount of extension, as well as the lowest axial rotation and maximum axial rotation acceleration during the impulse.Conclusions
This investigation provides basic kinematic information for clinicians to understand the similarities and differences between 2 HVLA side-lying manipulations in the lumbar spine. Use of these findings and novel technology can drive future research initiatives that can both affect clinical decision making and influence teaching environments surrounding spinal manipulative therapy skill acquisition. 相似文献3.
Gary L. Shum Sally Cinnamond Alan D. Hough Richard Craven Wayne Whittingham 《Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics》2017,40(4):255-262
Objectives
The purpose of this study was to determine the within-session and between-sessions reliability of measuring the vertebral artery blood flow velocities in people with cervicogenic dizziness using Doppler ultrasound at both upper and lower cervical levels.Methods
Outcome measures were taken on 2 occasions 3 weeks apart with no active treatment provided in between the assessments on 12 participants. Pulsed-wave Doppler ultrasound was used to quantify time-averaged mean velocities through the vertebral artery at upper cervical (C0-1) and lower cervical vertebrae (C5-6). The clinical outcome measures were also recorded in people with cervicogenic dizziness. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to determine the within-session and between-session repeatability. Paired t test was used to determine the differences in the time-averaged mean velocities of blood flow at the same site of the vertebral artery and the clinical outcome measures in 2 sessions 3 weeks apart.Results
In people with cervicogenic dizziness, there was no significant change in both clinical outcome measures and the time-averaged mean velocities when the patients were measured 3 weeks apart (P > .05). This study identified good within-session (ICC: 0.903-0.967) and between-session (ICC: 0.922-0.984) repeatability in measuring the vertical blood flow velocities in patients with cervicogenic dizziness when the clinical outcome measures were unchanged.Conclusions
This study supports the use of Doppler ultrasound to identify changes in mean vertebral arterial blood flow velocities before and after intervention in people with cervicogenic dizziness in future studies. 相似文献4.
Anupama Kizhakkeveettil Kevin A. Rose Gena E. Kadar Eric L. Hurwitz 《Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics》2017,40(3):201-213
Objectives
The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of conducting a large-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) examining whether an integrative care model combining spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and acupuncture can lead to better outcomes for low back pain (LBP) than either therapy alone.Methods
This study was conducted at a complementary and alternative medicine university health center. Participants with acute or chronic LBP were randomized to (1) acupuncture, (2) SMT, or (3) integrative acupuncture and SMT groups. Treatments were provided over 60 days by licensed doctors of chiropractic and acupuncturists. Acupuncture treatments consisted of needling of acupoints combined with electrotherapy, moxibustion, cupping, and Tui Na. SMT used specific contact points on vertebral processes, along with soft tissue therapy and physiotherapy. Primary outcome measures were the Roland-Morris LBP Disability Questionnaire and 0 to 10 Numeric Rating Scale for LBP.Results
Participants in all 3 groups experienced clinically meaningful improvements in the primary outcome measures; however, no between-group differences in outcomes were apparent.Conclusions
This study indicated that it is feasible to conduct an RCT to compare the effectiveness of integrative acupuncture and SMT for LBP to either therapy alone. Future studies should include a larger sample to increase the power for detecting clinically meaningful differences between groups. 相似文献5.
Isabelle Pagé Michael Swain Arnold Wong Alexander Breen Diana De Carvalho Martin Descarreaux Martha Funabashi Gregory Kawchuk 《Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics》2018,41(9):734-752
Objective
The purpose of this study was to describe the correlations between individual characteristics and spinal stiffness as measured with different spinal stiffness measurement devices in individuals with and without back pain.Methods
A secondary analysis of 3 adult data sets obtained using 3 different devices, in 2 spinal regions, from a total of 5 separate cross-sectional studies was conducted. Differences in spinal stiffness between men and women and in the strength of correlations among spinal stiffness and age and anthropometric characteristics were evaluated using either the t test for independent samples, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, or Kendall’s τ rank correlation coefficient.Results
As expected, results varied between data sets; however, few factors had consistent correlations. Specifically, spinal stiffness was significantly lower in women than men in all 3 data sets. Height was positively correlated with spinal stiffness across all data sets. Although weight was correlated with thoracic stiffness, its correlation with lumbar stiffness varied. In 2 data sets, body mass index was inversely associated with lumbar spinal stiffness, whereas results from the thoracic spine region revealed a positive correlation. The results for 1 data set suggest that physiological measurement evaluating body weight distribution may also affect spinal stiffness; however, the specific correlation remains unclear.Conclusion
Despite data set differences, significant correlations were observed, indicating that participants’ characteristics appear to affect spinal stiffness measurement. 相似文献6.
Steve Karas Albert Pannone 《Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics》2017,40(2):118-125
Objective
The purpose of this scoping review was to identify any available evidence regarding T4 syndrome.Methods
Databases were searched from inception through October 2015 and included PubMed, CINAHL, PEDro, Google Scholar, Osteomed-DR; Index to Chiropractic Literature, PROSPERO, and Chiroaccess. All studies with information about T4 syndrome that were published in a peer-reviewed journal or textbook were included. The information was organized in the format of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. Studies were ranked using Sackett’s levels of evidence.Results
Eight articles met the inclusion criteria. Studied areas included theoretical pathophysiology and symptom etiology, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and outcomes of T4 syndrome. The methodological quality of included studies was low.Conclusion
T4 syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion that appears to be rare. It has been treated conservatively in the literature using mobilization and exercise. There is no high-quality evidence published about T4 syndrome, and we caution clinicians when considering it as a primary means to determine patient care. 相似文献7.
Sara J. Morgan Janna L. Friedly Dagmar Amtmann Rana Salem Brian J. Hafner 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2017,98(1):105-113
Objective
To determine relationships between pain sites and pain intensity/interference in people with lower limb amputations (LLAs).Design
Cross-sectional survey.Setting
Community.Participants
Lower limb prosthesis users with unilateral or bilateral amputations (N=1296; mean time since amputation, 14.1y).Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) pain intensity (1 item to assess average pain), PROMIS pain interference (4-item short form to assess the consequences of pain in desired activities), and questions that asked participants to rate the extent to which each of the following were a problem: residual limb pain (RLP), phantom limb pain (PLP), knee pain on the nonamputated side, back pain, and shoulder pain.Results
Nearly three quarters (72.1%) of participants reported problematic pain in 1 or more of the listed sites. Problematic PLP, back pain, and RLP were reported by 48.1%, 39.2%, and 35.1% of participants, respectively. Knee pain and shoulder pain were less commonly identified as problems (27.9% and 21.7%, respectively). Participants also reported significantly (P<.0001) higher pain interference (T-score ± SD, 54.7±9.0) than the normative sample based on the U.S. population (T-score ± SD, 50.0±10.0). Participants with LLAs rated their pain intensity on average ± SD at 3.3±2.4 on a 0-to-10 scale. Pain interference (ρ=.564, P<.0001) and intensity (ρ=.603, P<.0001) were positively and significantly correlated with number of pain sites reported.Conclusions
Problematic pain symptoms, especially RLP, PLP, and back pain, affect most prosthetic limb users and have the potential to greatly restrict participation in life activities. 相似文献8.
César Fernández-de-las-Peñas Juan A. Mesa-Jiménez Jose A. Paredes-Mancilla Shane L. Koppenhaver Samuel Fernández-Carnero 《Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics》2017,40(5):365-370
Objective
The aim of this study was to determine if a needle is able to reach the cervical multifidus during the application of dry needling or acupuncture.Methods
Dry needling and ultrasound imaging of cervical multifidi was conducted on 5 patients (age: 32 ± 5 years) with mechanical neck pain and on 2 fresh cadavers (age: 64 ± 1 years). Dry needling was done using a needle of 40 mm in length inserted perpendicular to the skin about 1 cm lateral to the spinous process at C3-C4. The needle was advanced from a posterior to anterior direction into the cervical multifidus with a slight inferior-medial angle (approximately 10°) to reach the vertebra lamina. For the cadaveric study, the multifidus was isolated by carefully resecting the superficial posterior cervical muscles: trapezius, splenius, and semispinalis. For the ultrasonographic study, a convex transducer was placed transversely over C3-C4 after the insertion of the needle into the muscle.Results
The results of both the cadaveric and ultrasonic studies found that the needle does pierce the cervical multifidus muscle during insertion and that the tip of the needle rests properly against the vertebral laminae, thereby guarding the sensitive underlying spinal structures from damage.Conclusion
This anatomical and ultrasound imaging study supports that dry needling of the cervical multifidus could be conducted clinically. 相似文献9.
Venkatesh R. Bellamkonda Thomas C. Wright Christine M. Lohse Virginia R. Keaveny Eric C. Funk Michael D. Olson Torrey A. Laack 《The American journal of emergency medicine》2017,35(5):769-772
Objective
A wide variety of spinal needles are used in clinical practice. Little is currently known regarding the impact of needle length, gauge, and tip type on the needle's ability to measure spinal canal opening pressure. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between these factors and the opening-pressure measurement or time to obtain an opening pressure.Methods
Thirteen distinct spinal needles, chosen to isolate the effects of length, gauge, and needle-point type, were prospectively tested on a lumbar puncture simulator. The key outcomes were the opening-pressure measurement and the time required to obtain that measure. Pressures were recorded at 10-s intervals until 3 consecutive, identical readings were observed.Results
Time to measure opening pressure increased with increasing spinal needle length, increasing gauge, and the Quincke-type (cutting) point (P < 0.001 for all). The time to measurement ranged from 30 s to 530 s, yet all needle types were able to obtain a consistent opening pressure measure.Conclusion
Although opening pressure estimates are unlikely to vary markedly by needle type, the time required to obtain the measurement increased with increasing needle length and gauge and with Quincke-type needles. 相似文献10.
Zhuomao Mo Renwen Zhang Jinfeng Chen Xinnong Shu Tang Shujie 《Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics》2018,41(9):771-779
Objective
The purpose of this review was to compare oblique pulling spinal manipulation with other treatments for lumbar disc herniation.Methods
Randomized controlled trials of oblique pulling manipulation versus other treatment for lumbar disc herniation were identified using the following databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Chinese Biological Medicine, and Web of Science. Data extraction was carried out based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and meta-analysis were performed using RevMan 5.3 software.Results
Nine relevant randomized controlled trials with a total of 887 patients were included. Meta-analysis revealed that oblique pulling manipulation was superior in effective rate to lumbar traction (risk ratio = 1.12; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.06-1.19; P < .01) and acupuncture (risk ratio = 1.22; 95% CI: 1.06-1.39; P < .01) and more effective in Visual Analog Scale score (mean difference = - 1.03, 95% CI: -1.32 to -0.74; P < .01) when compared to lumbar traction. It also demonstrated a favorable effect of modified oblique pulling manipulation in Japanese Orthopedic Association scores when compared with lumbar traction (mean difference = 1.66, 95% CI: 0.89 to 2.43; P < .01).Conclusion
In the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, oblique pulling spinal manipulation presented with a higher effective rate than acupuncture and lumbar traction. Manipulation had a favorable effect in alleviating pain, and modified oblique pulling manipulation had significant superiority in improving lumbar function when compared with lumbar traction. However, considering the low methodological quality of included studies, more rigorously designed trials should be performed in the future. 相似文献11.
Jiangquan Yu Ruiqiang Zheng Hua Lin Qihong Chen Jun Shao Daxin Wang 《The American journal of emergency medicine》2017,35(1):101-105
Purpose
This study aimed to investigate the clinical effects of early goal-directed therapy according to the global end-diastolic volume index (GEDI) on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with septic shock.Methods
A total of 71 COPD patients with septic shock were randomly assigned to 2 groups. In the control group (n = 37), fluid resuscitation was performed based on the central venous pressure. In the study group (n = 34), fluid resuscitation was performed until GEDI reached 800 mL/m2. The following indices were observed for the 2 groups: 6- and 24-hour fluid volumes, norepinephrine dosage, 24-hour blood lactate clearance rate, duration of mechanical ventilation, intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, ICU mortality, and 90-day survival rate.Results
At both 6- and 24-hour measurements, the fluid volume was lower and norepinephrine dosage was higher in the control group than in the study group (P < .05). The blood lactate clearance rate was lower, the duration of mechanical ventilation was longer, and the length of stay in the ICU was longer in the control group than in the study group (P < .05). No significant difference in mortality or 90-day survival rate was found between the 2 groups.Conclusions
The GEDI goal-directed fluid resuscitation shows better clinical effects than that shown by central venous pressure for COPD patients with septic shock; however, it cannot reduce the mortality rate. 相似文献12.
Background
As our population ages, neurogenic claudication (NC) from central canal stenosis of the lumbar spine is becoming an increasingly common condition. Studies have been undertaken to assess the efficacy of caudal, interlaminar, or unilateral transforaminal epidural injections, but bilateral transforaminal epidural injections (BTESIs) have not been evaluated to date.Objective
To assess the therapeutic value and long-term effects of fluoroscope-guided BTESIs in patients with NC from degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) of the central spinal canal.Design
Case series.Setting
Single institution spine clinic.Patients
Twenty-six adults between the ages of 40 and 90 years with a diagnosis of DLSS and a history of subacute or chronic NC.Methods/Interventions
Patients meeting inclusion criteria received fluoroscope-guided BTESI of local anesthetic and steroid at the level immediately below the most stenotic level. Patient self-reported pain level, activity level, and overall satisfaction were recorded by telephone interview at 1, 3, and 6 months after injection by an independent observer.Main Outcome Measures
Pain score and Swiss Spinal Stenosis score at baseline, 1, 3, and 6 months.Results
Of the 22 participants eligible for analysis, 20, 19, and 18 had follow-up data available at 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively. Reduction in numeric pain scale score of at least 50% was noted in 30% of participants at 1 month, 53% at 3 months, and 44% at 6 months. Swiss Spinal Stenosis subscale scores indicated a significant reduction in the proportion of participants reporting the presence of severe pain in the back, buttocks, and legs (particularly the back or buttocks) at 1, 3, and 6 months of follow-up compared with baseline (P < .05). The proportion of participants reporting severe weakness in the legs or feet also decreased after injection and was statistically significant at 3 months of follow-up (P = .04).Conclusions
Fluoroscope-guided BTESI was moderately effective in reducing pain, improving function, and achieving patient satisfaction in patients with NC from DLSS at the central spinal canal in this clinical case series.Level of Evidence
IV 相似文献13.
Clémence Palazzo Jean-Paul Montigny Frédéric Barbot Bernard Bussel Isabelle Vaugier Didier Fort Isabelle Courtois Catherine Marty-Poumarat 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2017,98(1):187-190
Objective
To assess the effectiveness of bracing in adult with scoliosis.Design
Retrospective cohort study.Setting
Outpatients followed in 2 tertiary care hospitals.Participants
Adults (N=38) with nonoperated progressive idiopathic or degenerative scoliosis treated by custom-molded lumbar-sacral orthoses, with a minimum follow-up time of 10 years before bracing and 5 years after bracing. Progression was defined as a variation in Cobb angle ≥10° between the first and the last radiograph before bracing. The brace was prescribed to be worn for a minimum of 6h/d.Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measure
Rate of progression of the Cobb angle before and after bracing measured on upright 3-ft full-spine radiographs.Results
At the moment of bracing, the mean age was 61.3±8.2 years, and the mean Cobb angle was 49.6°±17.7°. The mean follow-up time was 22.0±11.1 years before bracing and 8.7±3.3 years after bracing. For both types of scoliosis, the rate of progression decreased from 1.28°±.79°/y before to .21°±.43°/y after bracing (P<.0001). For degenerative and idiopathic scoliosis, it dropped from 1.47°±.83°/y before to .24°±.43°/y after bracing (P<.0001) and .70°±.06°/y before to .24°±.43°/y after bracing (P=.03), respectively.Conclusions
For the first time, to our knowledge, this study suggests that underarm bracing may be effective in slowing down the rate of progression in adult scoliosis. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm these results. 相似文献14.
Danilo de Oliveira Silva Fernando Henrique Magalhães Nathálie Clara Faria Deisi Ferrari Marcella Ferraz Pazzinatto Evangelos Pappas Fábio Mícolis de Azevedo 《Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation》2017,98(1):114-119
Objective
To determine the association between the amplitude of vastus medialis (VM) Hoffmann reflex (H-reflex) and pain level, self-reported physical function, and chronicity of pain in women with patellofemoral pain (PFP).Design
Cross-sectional study.Setting
Laboratory of biomechanics and motor control.Participants
Women diagnosed with PFP (N=15) aged 18 to 35 years.Interventions
Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures
Data on worst pain level during the previous month, self-reported physical function, and symptom duration (chronicity) were collected from the participants. Maximum evoked responses were obtained by electrical stimulation applied to the femoral nerve and peak-to-peak amplitudes of normalized maximal H-reflexes (maximal Hoffmann reflex/maximal motor wave ratios) of the VM were calculated. A Pearson product-moment correlation matrix (r) was used to explore the relations between the amplitude of VM H-reflex and worst pain during the previous month, self-reported function, and chronicity of pain.Results
Strong negative correlations were found between the amplitude of VM H-reflex and worst pain in the previous month (r=?.71; P=.003) and chronicity (r=?.74; P=.001). A strong positive correlation was found between the amplitude of VM H-reflex and self-reported physical function (r=.62; P=.012).Conclusions
The strong and significant relations reported in this study suggest that women with PFP showing greater VM H-reflex excitability tend to have lower pain, better physical function, and more recent symptoms. Therefore, rehabilitation strategies designed to increase the excitability of the monosynaptic stretch reflex should be considered in the treatment of women with PFP if their effectiveness is demonstrated in future studies. 相似文献15.
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Rodrigo Miguel Ruivo Pedro Pezarat-Correia Ana Isabel Carita 《Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics》2017,40(1):1-10
Objective
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 16-week resistance and stretching training program applied in physical education (PE) classes on forward head posture and protracted shoulder posture in Portuguese adolescents.Methods
This prospective, randomized, controlled study was conducted in 2 secondary schools. One hundred and thirty adolescents (aged 15-17 years) with forward head and protracted shoulder posture were randomly assigned to a control or experimental group. Sagittal head, cervical, and shoulder angles were measured with photogrammetry and Postural Assessment Software. The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Assessment was used to assess shoulder pain, and neck pain during the last month was self-reported with a single question. These variables were assessed before and after a 16-week intervention period. The control group (n = 46) attended the PE classes, whereas the exercise group (n = 84) received a posture corrective exercise program in addition to PE classes.Results
A significant increase in cervical and shoulder angles was observed in the intervention group from pretest to posttest (P < .05). For the shoulder pain scores in both groups, there were no significant changes after the 16 weeks.Conclusions
A 16-week resistance and stretching training program decreased forward head and protracted shoulder postures in adolescents. 相似文献17.
Gardner Yost Laura Coyle Kristen Milkevitch Roy Adair Antone Tatooles Geetha Bhat 《PM & R》2017,9(1):40-45
Background
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become an increasingly popular and effective means for treating advanced heart failure. LVAD implantation requires extensive surgery and postoperative rehabilitation. The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) has been used to quantify functional gains in numerous patient populations, including those with stroke and spinal cord injury. This study investigated functional improvements in patients undergoing LVAD implantation using the FIM score.Objective
To assess functional improvements in patients with advanced heart failure who underwent LVAD implantation.Design
Retrospective.Setting
Inpatient rehabilitation unit.Subjects
Ninety consecutive patients who received acute inpatient rehabilitation after continuous flow LVAD implantation.Methods
Demographic, laboratory, and functional outcomes data including inpatient rehabilitation unit (IRU) length of stay (LOS), discharge disposition, and FIM score were collected for all patients. Paired t-tests were used to assess change in functional measures and laboratory data.Main Outcome Measures
Primary outcome measures included FIM gain, FIM efficiency, discharge disposition, rates of readmission after discharge from rehabilitation, and LOS in the rehabilitation unit.Results
The FIM gain was statistically significant at 28.4 ± 12.3 (P < .001) and compared favorably with benchmarks for mean FIM gains at our facility (26.4), regionally (21.5), and nationally (22.7) for patients admitted to IRUs with a cardiac diagnosis. FIM efficiency (FIM gain/IRU LOS) was 1.9 ± 1.0 compared with the mean FIM efficiency at our facility (2.2), regionally (2.1), and nationally (2.2). Seventy-four percent (n = 67) of patients were discharged directly home after inpatient rehabilitation, 17% (n = 16) were readmitted to the acute hospital service, and 8% (n = 7) required additional rehabilitation at a subacute rehabilitation facility. The IRU LOS was 16.2 ± 6.9 days.Conclusions
Our study indicates that most patients with an LVAD achieve clinically meaningful functional gains from acute inpatient rehabilitation, with the majority of patients being discharged home. Further studies need to be performed to analyze clinical outcomes after acute inpatient rehabilitation.Level of Evidence
IV 相似文献18.
Monique Silva Rezende Ana Luiza Marsengo Amanda Apolinário Vânia Tie Koga Ferreira Elaine Caldeira de Oliveira Guirro 《Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics》2017,40(4):241-245
Objective
The purpose of this study was to correlate upper limb volume and arterial and venous blood flow velocity in breast cancer survivors.Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 30 women with lymphedema and a mean age of 55.60 years (standard deviation = 8.12). For the assessment of upper limb volume, perimetry was performed with measures at 6 points on the limb, which were mathematically calculated as volume. The blood flow velocity of the axillary and brachial arteries and veins were assessed by Doppler ultrasound with a probe at 4 MHz. In the statistical analysis, a Shapiro-Wilk test determined a non-normal data distribution. Spearman correlation coefficients (ρ) were calculated to determine the association between the variables blood flow velocity and lymphedema volume.Results
We identified significant and positive associations between all variables correlated with limb volume: blood flow velocity of the axillary artery (ρ = 0.381, P = .041), axillary vein (ρ = 0.383, P = .039), brachial artery (ρ = 0.375, P = .044), and the brachial vein (ρ = 0.373, P = .045).Conclusion
There is a positive association between limb volume and blood flow velocity in the upper limbs of women with lymphedema secondary to breast cancer treatment. 相似文献19.
Background
A total of 2.7 million patients present to US emergency departments annually for management of low back pain (LBP). Despite optimal medical therapy, more than 50% remain functionally impaired 3 months later. We performed a systematic review to address the following question: Among patients with nonchronic LBP, does spinal manipulation, massage, exercise, or yoga, when combined with standard medical therapy, improve pain and functional outcomes more than standard medical therapy alone?Methods
We used published searches to identify relevant studies, supplemented with our own updated search. Studies were culled from the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Index to Chiropractic Literature. Our goal was to identify randomized studies that included patients with nonradicular LBP of <12 weeks’ duration that compared the complementary therapy to usual care, sham therapy, or interventions known not to be efficacious, while providing all patients with standard analgesics. The outcomes of interest were improvement in pain scores or measures of functionality.Results
We identified 2 randomized controlled trials in which chiropractic manipulation + medical therapy failed to show benefit vs medical therapy alone. We identified 4 randomized controlled trials in which exercise therapy + medical therapy failed to show benefit vs medical therapy alone. We did not identify any eligible studies of yoga or massage therapy.Conclusions
In conclusion, for patients with nonchronic, nonradicular LBP, available evidence does not support the use of spinal manipulation or exercise therapy in addition to standard medical therapy. There is insufficient evidence to determine if yoga or massage is beneficial. 相似文献20.
Sean P. Wilson Taher Vohra McKenna Knych Jared Goldberg Christopher Price Sean Calo Meredith Mahan Joseph Miller 《The American journal of emergency medicine》2017,35(5):701-703