The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Aug 2014
Diagnostic and procedural imaging curricula in physical therapist professional degree programs.
Descriptive survey. ⋯ While a majority of programs reported including imaging curricula, variability was noted in all curricular aspects. These results may serve as a benchmark for faculty to assess existing curricula, allow for further development of imaging curricula, and provide a benchmark for the profession regarding current level of training for recent graduates of entry-level physical therapist professional degree programs.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Aug 2014
Myofascial treatment for patients with acetabular labral tears: a single-subject research design study.
Single-subject research design using 4 consecutive patients. ⋯ Myofascial hip pain may contribute to hip-related symptoms and disability in patients with acetabular labral tears and posterolateral hip pain. These patients may benefit from soft tissue therapy combined with stretching and strengthening exercises targeting the hip abductors, tensor fascia latae, and hip external rotator muscles. Level of Evidence Therapy, level 4.