Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of adding forward head posture corrective exercises in the management of lumbosacral radiculopathy: a randomized controlled study.
The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate and long-term effects of a multimodal program, with the addition of forward head posture correction, in patients with chronic discogenic lumbosacral radiculopathy. ⋯ The addition of forward head posture correction to a functional restoration program seemed to positively affect disability, 3-dimensional spinal posture parameters, back and leg pain, and S1 nerve root function of patients with chronic discogenic lumbosacral radiculopathy.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialInclusion of trigger point dry needling in a multimodal physical therapy program for postoperative shoulder pain: a randomized clinical trial.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of including 1 session of trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) into a multimodal physiotherapy treatment on pain and function in postoperative shoulder pain. ⋯ Our results suggest that including a single session of TrP-DN in the first week of a multimodal physical therapy approach may assist with faster increases in function in individuals with postoperative shoulder pain.