[HTML][HTML] Entrapment neuropathies: a contemporary approach to pathophysiology, clinical assessment, and management

AB Schmid, J Fundaun, B Tampin - Pain reports, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Entrapment neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculopathies, or radicular pain
are the most common peripheral neuropathies and also the most common cause for …

The diagnostic value of Red Flags in thoracolumbar pain: A systematic review

F Maselli, M Palladino, V Barbari, L Storari… - Disability and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Purpose Red Flags (RFs) are signs and symptoms related to the screening of
serious underlying pathologies mimicking a musculoskeletal pain. The current literature …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of serious pathology among adults with low back pain presenting for chiropractic care: a retrospective chart review of integrated clinics in Hong …

ECP Chu, RJ Trager - … Medical Journal of Experimental and Clinical …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background There is a limited understanding of the frequency at which chiropractors
encounter patients with serious pathology such as malignancy, fracture, and infection. This …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness and consequences of direct access in physiotherapy: a systematic review

M Gallotti, B Campagnola, A Cocchieri… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background. Direct access in physiotherapy (DAPT) occurs when a patient has the ability to
self-refer to physical therapy without physician referral. This model of care in …

[HTML][HTML] Presentation and physical therapy management of upper cervical instability in patients with symptomatic generalized joint hypermobility: International expert …

LN Russek, NP Block, E Byrne, S Chalela… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Although there is very limited research support, experts in symptomatic generalized joint
hypermobility (S-GJH) most commonly manifest in the clinic as generalized hypermobility …

[HTML][HTML] Screening for referral of serious pathology by physical examination tests in patients with back or chest pain: a systematic review

F Andreoletti, F Maselli, L Storari, A Vongher… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Objective: To investigate the most common physical examination tests (PET) for the
screening for referral of patients with back or chest pain caused by serious pathology …

[HTML][HTML] Quality of life and mental distress in patients with chronic low back pain: a cross-sectional study

D Hnatešen, R Pavić, I Radoš, I Dimitrijević… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to examine the levels of health-related quality of life (HRQoL), pain
intensity, and mental distress in participants with chronic low back pain (CLBP), and to …

[HTML][HTML] Musculoskeletal pain: current and future directions of physical therapy practice

BM Fullen, H Wittink, A De Groef, M Hoegh… - Archives of rehabilitation …, 2023 - Elsevier
Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is 1 of the most common problems managed by clinicians in
MSK care. This article reviews current frameworks for the assessment and management of …

Safety netting; best practice in the face of uncertainty

S Greenhalgh, LM Finucane, C Mercer… - … Science and Practice, 2020 - Elsevier
Safety netting is a recognised General Practitioner (GP) diagnostic strategy often used in the
face of uncertainty to help ensure that a patient with unresolved or worsening symptoms …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing cranial nerves in physical therapy practice: findings from a cross-sectional survey and implication for clinical practice

F Mourad, G Lopez, F Cataldi, F Maselli, L Pellicciari… - Healthcare, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background and objective: Serious pathologies of the neck can potentially result in cranial
nerve palsy. Knowledge about cranial nerve examination (CNE) seems sparse, and its use …