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Does Joint Mobilization Improve Shoulder Function and Pain in Patients with Subacromial Pain Syndrome?

Subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) is a common shoulder condition that affects individuals of all ages. It is characterized by pain and weakness in the shoulder, limiting the range of motion and causing discomfort during daily activities. Physical therapy is often recommended as a treatment option for SAPS, but it is unclear whether adding joint mobilization to a home training program provides additional benefits. Recently, Eliason … Continue reading Does Joint Mobilization Improve Shoulder Function and Pain in Patients with Subacromial Pain Syndrome?

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Problems with back pain: Natural history and disability.

Prevalence rates grew by 17% globally between 2005 and 2015 (Hurwitz 2018). A first episode of low back pain occurring within a year is estimated to occur between 6.3% and 15.4% of the time, with estimates for the incidence of any episode occurring within a year as high as 36%. In the general population, low back pain is thought to affect 23.2% of people within … Continue reading Problems with back pain: Natural history and disability.

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