-related mild traumatic brain injury in areas of the brain associated with memory function (e.g., hippocampus, prefrontal cortex) within approximately 1 year following the individuals last injury. ▸ Clinicians (e.g., athletic trainers, physicians) should be familiar with sport-related mild traumatic brain
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Memory Impairments Associated With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Critically Appraised Topic
Karlee Burns, Leah Sanford, Ryan Tierney, and Jane McDevitt
The Effectiveness of Neuromobilization in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Eleftherios Paraskevopoulos, George Koumantakis, and Maria Papandreou
result in sensory and motor deficits of the involved upper limb that includes paresthesia, anesthesia, and muscle weakness, along with neuropathic pain usually described as “burning” or “shooting” pain. 4 CR can impair patients’ ability to function properly, and the symptoms may lead to work absence and
The Effect of Dry Needling on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Critically Appraised Topic
Jennifer F. Mullins, Arthur J. Nitz, and Matthew C. Hoch
history of ankle sprain, ongoing bouts of ankle instability, and a decrease in patient-perceived function. 7 CAI is closely linked to the development of ankle osteoarthritis, which is associated with decreased ankle movement, decreased ability to perform daily activities, limited physical activity, and
The Effectiveness of Nonoperative Treatment for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture on Patient-Reported Outcomes and Muscular Strength: A Critically Appraised Topic
Emily R. Hunt, Cassandra N. Parise, and Timothy A. Butterfield
the best and most current literature that measured the effects of conservative, nonoperative ACL treatment on quadriceps strength and patient-perceived function using isokinetic dynamometry, the single-leg hop test, or the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective knee form. Focused
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the German Version of the Upper Limb Functional Index
Miguel Ortega-Castillo, Antonio Cuesta-Vargas, Markus Melloh, and Manuel Trinidad-Fernández
= 50) 26 models. Using the ULFI-G in clinical practice may offer valuable insights into patients’ upper limb function, both for patients and clinicians. Its short completion time and readability allow for better monitoring and integration in the daily practice, fostering patients’ involvement in their
Evaluation of Knee-Specific Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Using Rasch Analysis
James L. Farnsworth II, Todd Evans, Helen Binkley, and Minsoo Kang
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) help clinicians evaluate patients’ perceptions of changes in their own health status. These tools are especially valuable for measuring attributes that cannot be directly measured, such as pain, or that are not pragmatic or feasible to measure (eg, function
Development and Validation of a Novel Knee-Specific Patient-Reported Outcomes Measure
James L. Farnsworth II, Todd Evans, Helen Binkley, and Minsoo Kang
supported when the items from a PROM are relevant and logical for the outcome of interest. For example, a knee-specific PROM should only include items that measure knee-specific function. Evidence of structural validity can be supported through an examination of the relationship between examinees and their
Examining the Effect of Time-From-Treatment on Activities of Daily Living Kinematics in Breast Cancer Survivors
Rebecca A.M. Wills, Jacquelyn M. Maciukiewicz, Marina Mourtzakis, and Clark R. Dickerson
often damage healthy cells as well, leading to undesirable effects such as tissue damage, scar tissue development, and fatigue. These side effects may negatively affect upper extremity function in breast cancer survivors. 2 , 3 Many breast cancer survivors experience upper extremity impairments which
The Impact of Knee Injury History on Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescent Athletes
Kenneth C. Lam and Jessica G. Markbreiter
than 21 d of missed sport participation). 4 In addition, previous studies have reported that knee injuries often present with short- and long-term deficits related to pain and loss of function, which can negatively impact health-related quality of life (HRQOL). 5 , 6 Health-related quality of life is
Acute Effects of Scapular Mobilization in Shoulder Dysfunction: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Ozgur Surenkok, Aydan Aytar, and Gul Baltaci
Objective:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the initial effects of scapular mobilization (SM) on shoulder range of motion (ROM), scapular upward rotation, pain, and function.
Design:
Pretest–posttest for 3 groups (SM, sham, and control).
Setting:
A double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the initial effect of the SM at a sports physiotherapy clinic.
Participants:
39 subjects (22 women, 17 men; mean age 54.30 ± 14.16 y, age range 20-77 y).
Interventions:
A visual analog scale, ROM, scapular upward rotation, and function were assessed before and just after SM. SM (n = 13) consisted of the application of superoinferior gliding, rotations, and distraction to the scapula. The sham (n = 13) condition replicated the treatment condition except for the hand positioning. The control group (n = 13) did not undergo any physiotherapy and rehabilitation program.
Main Outcome Measures:
Pain severity was assessed with a visual analog scale. Scapular upward rotation was measured with a baseline digital inclinometer. Constant Shoulder Score (CSS) was used to measure shoulder function.
Results:
After SM, we found significant improvements for shoulder ROM, scapular upward rotation, and CSS between pretreatment and posttreatment compared with the sham and control groups. In the sham group, shoulder-ROM values increased or decreased for the shoulder and scapular upward rotation was not changed. Pain, ROM, and physical function of the shoulder were not significantly different in the sham group than in controls (P > .05).
Conclusions:
SM may be a useful manual therapy technique to apply to participants with a painful limitation of the shoulder. SM increases ROM and decreases pain intensity.
