A Comparison of the Ability of Two Upper Extremity Assessments to Measure Change in Function
The objective of this study was to compare responsiveness (ability to measure change) of the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) and Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI). Statistical analyses included Rasch analysis to place the instruments on the same scale, analysis of variance to compare change scores, correlations to compare change scores with global ratings, and the use of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to determine meaningful change… Continue readingProprioception of the Wrist Joint: A Review of Current Concepts and Possible Implications on the Rehabilitation of the Wrist
Recent years have brought new research findings on the subject of wrist joint proprioception, which entails an understanding of the wrist as part of a sensorimotor system where afferent information from nerve endings in the wrist joint affects the neuromuscular control of the joint. An understanding of proprioception is also essential to adequately rehabilitate patients after wrist injuries. The aim of this narrative review was to give the reader a… Continue readingComparing postural strategy changes following adapted versus non-adapted responses in subjects with and without spinal stenosis.
Musculoskeletal evaluation skills are needed to examine postural compensation techniques, but little is known about ground reaction forces (GRF) in standing posture. Even though a number of studies have evaluated GRF in patients with low back pain (LBP) during vertical perturbations, it would be important to consider compensation characteristics which might be associated with abnormal patterns of postural responses. The vertical excursions of the body center of mass (BCOM) were… Continue readingExplain Pain’ Evening Lecture
This lecture is based on David Butler and Lorimer Moseley’s book ‘Explain Pain’. The presenters will help you understand how the pain system works when there are injured tissues and nerves and what happens in the brain in relation to pain experiences. You will also hear about the impact of stress in relation to pain. The lecture is delivered in a way in which any professional working with patients or… Continue readingIntra- and Inter-Examiner Variability in Performing Tinel’s Test
The goal of this study was to evaluate intra- and inter-examiner variability in the force generated using different techniques to elicit Tinel's sign. Nine clinicians, consisting of 3 experienced hand and peripheral nerve surgeons, 3 junior hand and peripheral nerve surgeons, and 3 surgeons in training were included in the study. Three different Tinel-type maneuvers were evaluated: (1) striking the load cell using the dominant middle finger only (“single-finger strike”)… Continue readingCardiff Interactive Shoulder Movement Alliance (CISMA)
The Cardiff Interactive Shoulder Movement Alliance (CISMA) will soon be launching the first stage of the CISMA process where we will be asking for the opinions of clinicians regarding the terminology they use to quantify scapulothoracic position and movement in patients with shoulder pain. Their opinions will be combined with those of other expert shoulder clinicians (Physiotherapist, Surgeon and Doctor) to work towards a consensus approach on terminology. Later… Continue readingWCPT calls for volunteers in Haiti
Following the recent earthquake in Haiti, WCPT has published calls for volunteers on its website at www.wcpt.org/node/32997. A selection of systematic reviews and their conclusions that aid agencies and others have reported as important at this time is available from The Cochrane Library on healthcare topics. These are signposts to systematic reviews that might be helpful to decision-making. www.cochrane.org/evidenceaid/haiti/index.html All countries in Latin America and the Caribbean can access the Cochrane Library… Continue readingVolunteers in Haiti
CBM has been working in Haiti for about 30 years and supports five national partners in various locations. The partners in Port-au-Prince have all been affected and are currently trying to plan their recovery. To prevent disability following serious injuries and to maximise the recovery capacity of persons with new disabilities through the provision of physical rehabilitation at hospitals and later community level, CBM’s International Office in Bensheim is accepting… Continue readingBone and Joint Decade
The Bone and Joint Decade (BJD) initiative has recently launched a survey of pain management for global self-help. The goal of BJD is to improve the health-related quality of life for people with musculoskeletal disorders throughout the world. They are seeking input from a variety of backgrounds and specialties, including physical therapists, about perceptions of self-help techniques to actively manage joint pain. To participate please go to