Medical Library
At our practice, we like to provide cutting edge information when possible. Below you will find references to some studies that support and refute various treatment approaches. As the literature is updated, we will make every effort to continue to keep our referring physicians up to date regarding the best evidence in rehabilitation.
Low Back
Clinical Prediction Rule for Acute Low Back Pain
Click here for abstractRandom, Controlled Trial Supporting PT for Spinal Stenosis
Case Studies for Stenosis
Exercise and Low Back Pain
Little Evidence for Use of Lx Traction as Single Modality for Low-back Pain Without Sciatica
Click here for abstractClinical Prediction Rule for Stabilization Exercises for Low Back Pain Patients
Myth that Acute Low Back Pain is Self Limiting
Post Surgical Rehab for Discectomy
Classification Based Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Patients Click here for abstract
Rehabilitation as an Alternative for Lumbar Fusion Click here for abstract
Neck
Examination of a clinical prediction rule to identify patients with neck pain likely to benefit from thoracic spine thrust manipulation and a general cervical range of motion exercise: multi-center randomized clinical trial.
Click here for abstractPreliminary examination of a proposed treatment-based classification system for patients receiving physical therapy interventions for neck pain.
Click here for abstractImmediate effects of thoracic manipulation in patients with neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.
Predictors of short-term outcome in people with a clinical diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy.
Click here for abstractShort-term effects of thrust versus nonthrust mobilization/manipulation directed at the thoracic spine in patients with neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.
Click here for abstractNeck pain with referral and Joint Mobilization
Click here for abstractCervical Radiculopathy and Cervical Traction
Click here for abstractMobilization and Manipulation - a Cochrane Review
Click here for abstractExercise for Patients with Chronic Neck Pain
Click here for abstractActive Treatment better than home exercise or advice
Click here for abstractShoulder
Exercise and Joint Mobilization Improves Outcomes in Frozen Shoulder Patients; Modality Use Results in Inferior Outcomes
Click here for abstractExercise Therapy for Shoulder Pain
Click here for abstractExercise as an alternative to shoulder decompression surgery
Click here for abstractKnee
Patellofemoral Pain and PT
Patellofemoral Pain - Importance of Evaluating the Lower Extremity
Click here for abstractQuadriceps Strengthening Post TKA
Click here for abstractJoint Mob and OA
Click here for abstractEccentric Loading of Jumper's Knee
Click here for abstractSupervised PT post menisectomy might be helpful or might not
Click here for abstractSports Performance Training and ACL Injury Prevention
Click here for abstractHip
Joint Mobilization and Hip OA
Click here for abstractStrengthening Post THA
Click here for abstractFoot/Ankle
Ankle Sprains - Literature Review
Click here for abstractPlantar Fasciitis and Orthotics
Click here for abstractPlantar Fasciitis and Stretching
Click here for abstractAchilles Tendinosis and Eccentric Loading
Click here for abstractElbow
Use of conservative and sport-specific management strategies for a baseball pitcher with persistent elbow pain.
Click here for abstractRehabilitation of the thrower's elbow.
Click here for abstractManipulation of the wrist for management of lateral epicondylitis: a randomized pilot study.
Click here for abstractExercise, ROM, Misc.
Exercise Therapy and Osteoarthritis/Manual Therapy
Click here for abstractBest-Evidence Summary for the Use of Exercise Therapy
Click here for abstractInterventions For Improvement of ROM
Click here for abstractPTs' Knowledge in Managing Musculoskeletal Conditions
Click here for abstractExercise Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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The information in this medical library is intended for informational and educational purposes only and in no way should be taken to be the provision or practice of physical therapy, medical, or professional healthcare advice or services. The information should not be considered complete or exhaustive and should not be used for diagnostic or treatment purposes without first consulting with your physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician or other healthcare provider. The owners of this website accept no responsibility for the misuse of information contained within this website.
