Month: March 2023

Diagnostic Skills, Home, Lower Back Pain, Research Summaries

Role of MRI in spine physical therapy practice: An updated evidence.

This blog summarise the most recent evidence on the association between several MRI picture characteristics and low back pain (LBP). Recent data on the use of MRI in spine physical therapy is based on a study done by JW van der Graaf et al, 2023: In an MRI, there are a variety of different characteristics that could be related to LBP. In contrast, a number … Continue reading Role of MRI in spine physical therapy practice: An updated evidence.

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Home, Research Summaries

Extremity Pain of Spinal Origin: Understanding Diagnosis and Treatment

In order to distinguish between an extremity source and a spinal source of symptoms, clinicians analyze the patient’s medical history and physical exam. When spinal pain is misdiagnosed as an issue with an extremity, it can lead to a series of bad decisions and ineffective treatment (Gunn C and Milbrandt WE 1976, Hashimoto S et al. 2019, Pheasant S 2016, Walker T et al. 2018). … Continue reading Extremity Pain of Spinal Origin: Understanding Diagnosis and Treatment

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Cervical, Clinical Tests, Neck Pain

Upper Limb Tension Test 2A

Upper Limb Tension  (neurodynamic) Test  2A – Median Nerve, Musculocutaneous Nerve, and Axillary Nerve Root Bias Purpose of Upper Limb Tension Test 2A: To determine if the tension along the median/musculocutaneous/axillary nerve course contributes to neurologic symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy. Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the examination table, facing the patient’s legs, at the side of the limb to be tested. … Continue reading Upper Limb Tension Test 2A

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Cervical, Clinical Tests, Neck Pain

Upper Limb Tension Test 1

Upper Limb Tension (neurodynamic) Test 1 – Median Nerve, Anterior Interosseous Nerve, and C5,6,7 Nerve Root Bias Purpose of Upper Limb Tension Test 1: To determine if the tension along the median/anterior interosseous/C5,6,7 nerve roots contributes to neurologic symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy. Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the examination table, facing the patient, at the side of the limb to be … Continue reading Upper Limb Tension Test 1

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How Do Dutch Multidisciplinary Guidelines Help Manage Low Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome?

Low back pain (LBP) is a common health issue that affects individuals worldwide, and it is a major cause of disability, morbidity, and lost productivity in the workplace. To address this issue, the first Dutch multidisciplinary practice guideline for occupational health professionals was developed to enhance work participation and prevent LBP and lumbosacral radicular syndrome (LRS). The guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary working group … Continue reading How Do Dutch Multidisciplinary Guidelines Help Manage Low Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome?

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