Research Report
Mehrdad M. Malek, Robert E. Mangine
Among 7,785 patients examined with knee problems, 370 were diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndromes. Examination and treatment were performed using a systematic approach. The patients were placed on a conservative program consisting of a four-stage progression, with the goal of relieving symptoms and returning to full activity. The results of this approach showed that 77% recovered. to a satisfactory level and 23% were unsatisfactory and underwent surgical procedures.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1981;2(3):108-116.
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Literature Review
Lawrence M. Urban
A positive unilateral straight-leg-raising sign is routinely interpreted as indicative of a "disc lesion. " A review of the literature was undertaken in an attempt to more clearly illustrate the mechanisms and results of the straight-leg-raising test. It was found that a positive straight-leg-raising test has minimal value in differentiating a patient with herniated disc from other patients with love back pain and sciatica.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1981;2(3):117-133.
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Case Report
Fred G. DeLacerda
A female with a diagnosis of acute ankle sprain was evaluated for physical therapy treatment. Although radiological evidence was negative, the patient's history and symptoms suggested a stress fracture of the fibula. Application of ultrasound intensified the pain when directed to a specific point on the fibula. At a later date, subsequent radiological evidence indicated a stress fracture at the point of maximum sensitivity to ultrasound.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1981;2(3):134-136.
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Research Report
Carol Jeanne Hood, Dennis L. Hart, Harold G. Smith, Harry C. Davis
This study investigates whether there is a difference in electromyographic activity in the lumbar sacrospinalis musculature during continuous and intermittent pelvic traction. Twenty-nine normal subjects were randomly assigned to a control group, a continuous traction group, or an intermittent traction group. Electromyographic activity was recorded at specific timed intervals. Myoelectric activity increased with the onset of either type of traction, but by the third recording both groups had returned to their normal initial resting myoelectric recordings. The myoelectric patterns over time were similar for the two treatment groups. No significant difference in electromyographic activity of the lumbar sacrospinalis musculature during intermittent or continuous pelvic traction was found.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1981;2(3):137-141.
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