Physical Therapy Interventions and Bone Health: A Short Commentary

Objective:To analyze research literature that has examined the effectiveness of various physical therapy interventions on lateral epicondylitis.Data Sources:Evidence was compiled with data located using the PubMed, EBSCO, The Cochrane Library, and the Hooked on Evidence databases from 1994 to 2006 using the key words lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow, modalities, intervention, management of, treatment for, radiohumeral bursitis, and experiment.Study Selection:The literature used included peer-reviewed studies that evaluated the effectiveness of physical therapy treatments on lateral epicondylitis. Future research is needed to provide a better understanding of beneficial treatment options for people living with this condition.Data Synthesis:Shockwave therapy and Cyriax therapy protocol are effective physical therapy interventions.Conclusions:There are numerous treatments for lateral epicondylitis and no single intervention has been proven to be the most efficient. Therefore, future research is needed to provide a better understanding of beneficial treatment options for people living with this condition.

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Critical appraisal of randomized trials and systematic reviews of the effects of physical therapy interventions for the pelvic floor

Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor ◽

10.1016/b978-0-7020-4443-4.00002-9 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 9-17

Author(s):

Rob Herbert

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Pelvic Floor ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Randomized Trials ◽

Critical Appraisal ◽

Therapy Interventions

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Neuroscientific Basis for Occupational and Physical Therapy Interventions

Brain Injury Medicine ◽

10.1891/9781617050572.0068 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Randolph J. Nudo ◽

Numa Dancause

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Occupational And Physical Therapy ◽

Therapy Interventions

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Manual Physical Therapy Interventions and Exercise for Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders

CRANIO® ◽

10.1179/crn.2006.044 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 283-291 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Eric S. Furto ◽

Joshua A. Cleland ◽

Julie M. Whitman ◽

Kenneth A. Olson

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Temporomandibular Disorders ◽

Therapy Interventions

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Movement Disorders in People With Parkinson Disease: A Model for Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy ◽

10.1093/ptj/80.6.578 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 80 (6) ◽

pp. 578-597 ◽

Cited By ~ 280

Author(s):

Meg E Morris

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Parkinson Disease ◽

Movement Disorders ◽

Management Plan ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Basal Ganglia Disease ◽

Core Elements ◽

Physical Therapy Treatment ◽

Treatment Plans ◽

Therapy Interventions

Abstract People who are diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson disease (PD) experience movement disorders that, if not managed, can lead to considerable disability. The premise of this perspective is that physical therapy for people with PD relies on clinicians having: (1) up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis of movement disorders, (2) the ability to recognize common movement disorders in people with PD, (3) the ability to implement a basic management plan according to a person's stage of disability, and (4) problem-solving skills that enable treatment plans to be tailored to individual needs. This article will present a model of physical therapy management for people with idiopathic PD based on contemporary knowledge of the pathogenesis of movement disorders in basal ganglia disease as well as a review of the evidence for physical therapy interventions. The model advocates a task-specific approach to training, with emphasis on treating people with PD-related movement disorders such as hypokinesia and postural instability within the context of functional tasks of everyday living such as walking, turning over in bed, and manipulating objects. The effects of medication, cognitive impairment, the environment, and coexisting medical conditions are also taken into consideration. An argument is put forward that clinicians need to identify core elements of physical therapy training that apply to all people with PD as well as elements specific to the needs of each individual. A case history is used to illustrate how physical therapy treatment is regularly reviewed and adjusted according to the changing constellation of movement disorders that present as the disease progresses.

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