by Osteon | Sep 19, 2019 | Research
Abstract Down-sloped or hooked acromion morphologies may cause bony encroachment on the soft tissues of the subacromial space, predisposing to shoulder impingement syndrome. Of the latter, a hooked or Type III acromion (T3A) has also been linked to rotator cuff (RC)...
by Osteon | Sep 19, 2019 | Research
Abstract Discogenic low back pain (DLBP), has been reported to account for 39% of all chronic lower back pain. Several studies have also concluded that the presence of a high intensity zone (HIZ) in the annulus on T2-weighted sagittal lumbar MRI and in the context of...
by Osteon | Sep 19, 2019 | Research
Abstract Hand injury is the second most common work-related musculoskeletal injury among physical therapists (PTs) and other manual therapy professionals such as osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists. However, the nature...
by Osteon | Sep 19, 2019 | Research
Abstract Spinal manipulation has been an effective intervention for the management of various musculoskeletal disorders. However, the mechanisms underlying the pain modulatory effects of spinal manipulation remain elusive. Although both biomechanical and...
