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Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability in the United States creating substantial hardships through negative social, financial, and health effects. Chronic low back pain (CLBP) accounted for above half of patients treated in physical therapy (PT) clinics for LBP. However, research shows small benefit from PT in CLBP treatment. Preliminary evidence suggests clinician‐level training...
In the Transtibial Osteomyoplastic Amputation (TOA) technique, the fibular end and the tibial end are connected to each other by a bone bridge in order to stabilize the bony anatomy of the residual limb. In addition, during the myoplasty procedure, the ends of the muscles are secured to one another and to the bony foundations to re-establish the length-tension relationship. In contrast to conventional...
A patient care model has been proposed linking patient assessment to diagnosis to treatment to outcomes. Validation of this method is required. McKenzie developed the mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) process to diagnose neck pain and direct its treatment. No study known to the authors has determined the link between MDT diagnosis and treatment for neck pain. The objective of the current study...
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