Research Matters

Each of the titles below is a live link (Titles with asteriks are free, all others have restricted access).

• Prevalence of neck pain in subjects with metabolic syndrome - a cross-sectional population-based study*;
  Mantyselka P, Kautiainen H,Vanhala M; BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010, 11:171 (30 July 2010)
• Muscle activation patterns in the scapular positioning muscles during loaded scapular plane elevation: The effects of Latent Myofascial Trigger Points;
  Clinical Biomechanics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 27 July 2010; Karen R. Lucas, Peter A. Rich, Barbara I. Polus
• Effect of ischemic pressure using a Backnobber II device on discomfort associated with myofascial trigger points;
  Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 22 July 2010; Dawn T. Gulick, Kerstin Palombaro, Jill Black Lattanzi
• The effect of a scapular postural correction strategy on trapezius activity in patients with neck pain;
  Manual Therapy, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 21 July 2010; Sally Wegner, Gwendolen Jull, Shaun O’Leary, Venerina Johnston
• A tissue velocity ultrasound imaging investigation of the dorsal neck muscles during resisted isometric extension;
  Manual Therapy, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 21 July 2010; Anneli Peolsson, Lars-Åke Brodin, Michael Peolsson
• Pain relief due to physiotherapy doesn’t change the motor function of the shoulder;
  Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 18 July 2010; Falk Mörl, Andreas Matkey, Susanne Bretschneider, Annette Bernsdorf, Ingo Bradl
• Relationships between measures of dysfunctional breathing in a population with concerns about their breathing;
  Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 16 July 2010; Rosalba Courtney, Kenneth Mark Greenwood, Marc Cohen
• The professional status of massage therapists: experience, employability, and evolution;
  Journal of Human Resource Costing & Accounting, Volume 14, Number 2, 2010, pp. 129-150(22); Marks, Abigail
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome managed by ischemic compression to the trigger points located in the peri-patellar and retro-patellar areas: A randomized clinical trial;
  Clinical Chiropractic, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 10 July 2010; Guy Hains, François Hains
• Abdominal muscle contraction thickness and function after specific and general exercises: A randomized controlled trial in chronic low back pain patients;
  Manual Therapy, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 10 July 2010; Ottar Vasseljen, Anne Margrethe Fladmark
• Spinal Accessory Neuropathy Associated With Deep Tissue Massage: A Case Report;
  Ibrahim A. Aksoy, MD, PhD, Sara L. Schrader, MD, Muna S. Ali, PT, Jill A. Borovansky, MD, Mark A. Ross, MD; Arch Phys Med Rehabil Vol 90, November 2009, pp 1969-1972
• The role of motor learning and neuroplasticity in designing rehabilitation approaches for musculoskeletal pain disorders;
  Manual Therapy, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 7 July 2010; Shellie A. Boudreau, Dario Farina, Deborah Falla
• Methodological Challenges in Conducting a Multi-Site Randomized Clinical Trial of Massage Therapy in Hospice*;
  Journal of Palliative Medicine. June 2010, 13(6): 739-744. Jean Kutner, Marlaine Smith, Karen Mellis, Sue Felton, Traci Yamashita, Lisa Corbin.
• Does massage therapy reduce cortisol? A comprehensive quantitative review;
  Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 2 July 2010; Christopher A. Moyer, Lacey Seefeldt, Eric S. Mann, Lauren M. Jackley
• Pressure-induced muscle pain and tissue biomechanics: A computational and experimental study;
  European Journal of Pain, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 29 June 2010; Sara Finocchietti, Mogens Nielsen, Carsten Dahl Morch, Lars Arendt-Nielsen, Thomas Graven-Nielsen
• Breathing and temporomandibular joint disease;
  Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 25 June 2010; Jim Bartley
• Lymphatic Pump Treatment Mobilizes Leukocytes from the Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue into Lymph;
  Lymphatic Research and Biology. June 2010, 8(2): 103-110; Lisa M. Hodge, Melissa K. Bearden, Artur Schander, Jamie B. Huff, Arthur Williams, Hollis H. King, H. Fred Downey
• Effects of postural and visual stressors on myofascial trigger point development and motor unit rotation during computer work;
  Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 30 June 2010; Jeffrey A. Hoyle, William S. Marras, James E. Sheedy, Dennis E. Hart
• Chronic Shoulder Pain of Myofascial Origin: A Randomized Clinical Trial Using Ischemic Compression Therapy;
  Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Volume 33, Issue 5, June 2010, Pages 362-369; Guy Hains, Martin Descarreaux, François Hains
• The presence of physiological stress shielding in the degenerative cycle of musculoskeletal disorders;
  Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 25 June 2010; M. Driscoll, L. Blyum
• A randomised controlled study examining the short-term effects of Strain–Counterstrain treatment on quantitative sensory measures at digitally tender points in the low back;
  Manual Therapy, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 23 June 2010; Cynan Lewis, Asad Khan, Tina Souvlis, Michele Sterling
• Treatment of Knee Arthrofibrosis and Quadriceps Insufficiency after Patellar Tendon Repair: A Case Report Including Use of the Graston Technique*;
  International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Vol 3, No 2 (2010); Douglass W. Black, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC
• Association of Spa Therapy with Improvement of Psychological Symptoms of Occupational Burnout: A Pilot Study;
  Research in Complementary Medicine Vol. 17, No. 3, 2010; Gerhard Blaschea, Valentin Leibetsederb, Wolfgang Marktlb
• Effectiveness of aroma massage on advanced cancer patients with constipation: A pilot study;
  Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice; T.K.T. Lai, M.C. Cheunga, C.K. Loa, K.L. Nga, Y.H. Funga, M. Tonga and C.C. Yaua
• Short-Duration Massage at the Hamstrings Musculotendinous Junction Induces Greater Range of Motion;
  Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research: July 2010 - Vol 24 - Issue 7; Huang, Stacey Y; Di Santo, Mario; Wadden, Katie P; Cappa, Dario F; Alkanani, Thamir; Behm, David G
• Sensory characteristics of tender points in the lower back;
  Manual Therapy, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 8 June 2010; Cynan Lewis, Tina Souvlis, Michele Sterling
• Changes in the flexion-relaxation response induced by hip extensor and erector spinae muscle fatigue*;
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010, 11:112 (4 June 2010); Descarreaux M, Lafond D, Cantin V

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