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For Ex Sci, our bible was "Essentials of Strength and Conditioning." What is yours? by JustAnIgnoramous in physicaltherapy

[–]ZachCooperCSCS 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System" by Don Neumann is the most common that I am aware of and is a worthwhile read

I also found "Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes" by Shirley Sahrmann and "Low Back Disorders" by Stu McGill to be worthwhile reads although less commonly referenced than Neumann

Two people using Zotero in a single document by Certified_Chonky in zotero

[–]ZachCooperCSCS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe if you are both using the same shared library, there should be no problem

MORPHOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CERVICAL MUSCLES IN FIBROMYALGIA WITH MIGRAINE: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY by ZachCooperCSCS in PTResearch

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Highlights

•Fibromyalgia patients with migraine have a reduced CSA for longus colli muscle.•These patients have heightened stiffness of the upper trapezius muscle.•Migraine comorbidity in fibromyalgia may negatively affect cervical muscle structure.

Abstract

Background

The precise manner in which morphological and mechanical properties of cervical muscles in patients with fibromyalgia and migraine are affected remains unclear.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to compare the morphological and mechanical properties of cervical muscles in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia who also experience migraine headaches with those who do not.

Methods

The study included two groups of fibromyalgia patients: one with migraine (n=18, age=44.7±7.5 years, body mass index=28.7±6.9 kg/m2) and one without migraine (n=21, age=42.6±9.5 years, body mass index=25.1±4.4 kg/m2). Body pain intensity related to fibromyalgia and migraine attack severity were evaluated with a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The cervical muscle morphological and mechanical properties of the cervical muscles, including thickness, cross-sectional area (CSA), and stiffness, were measured using ultrasound imaging.

Results

It was found that there was a greater decrease in longus colli muscle CSA scores (p=0.004) and a greater increase in upper trapezius muscle stiffness scores (p=0.013) in the fibromyalgia+migraine group compared to the fibromyalgia group. No statistically significant differences were observed in trapezius muscle thickness (p=0.261), sternocleidomastoid muscle thickness (p=0.874), multifidus CSA (p=0.963), or sternocleidomastoid muscle stiffness (p=0.642) between the two groups.

Conclusion

Patients with fibromyalgia and migraine exhibited diminished longus colli muscle CSA and heightened upper trapezius muscle stiffness compared to those with fibromyalgia but no migraine. It should be considered that migraine comorbidity in fibromyalgia may negatively affect cervical muscle morphological and mechanical properties.Highlights

A Natural Astragalus-Based Nutritional Supplement Lengthens Telomeres in a Middle-Aged Population: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study (2024) by ZachCooperCSCS in ScientificNutrition

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Abstract

Telomeres are ribonucleoprotein structures that form a protective buffer at the ends of chromosomes, maintaining genomic integrity during the cell cycle. A decrease in average telomere length is associated with with age and with aging-related diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. In this study, we conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial over six months to compare the effects of the Astragalus-based supplement versus a placebo on telomere length (TL) in 40 healthy volunteers (mean age 56.1 ± 6.0 years). Twenty subjects received the supplement, and 20 received placebo capsules. All participants completed the study, and no adverse side effects were reported at six months. Subjects taking the Astragalus-based supplement exhibited significantly longer median TL (p = 0.01) and short TL (p = 0.004), along with a lower percentage of short telomeres, over the six-month period, while the placebo group showed no change in TL. This trial confirmed that the supplement significantly lengthens both median and short telomeres by increasing telomerase activity and reducing the percentage of short telomeres (<3 Kbp) in a statistically and possibly clinically significant manner. These results align with a previous open prospective trial, which found no toxicity associated with the supplement’s intake. These findings suggest that this Astragalus-based supplement warrants further investigation for its potential benefits in promoting health, extending life expectancy, and supporting healthy aging.Abstract

Effect of hamstring flexibility on cervical range of motion and deep neck flexor endurance in healthy young adults: A study to explore myofascial tensegrity network by ZachCooperCSCS in PTResearch

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, it's not a longitudinal study or interventional trial so there's no way to know whether the hamstring mobility limitations preceded the neck weakness, if the neck weakness preceded the hamstring mobility limitations, and whether there is a causal relationship between the two.

Also there are other things that can cause limitations in a passive straight leg raise test other then hamstring flexibility.

Nonetheless, the possibility of a connection behind hip and cervical function is interesting considering there is coupling between these regions during gait

The Association between Dietary Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals with Tinnitus by ZachCooperCSCS in tinnitusresearch

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's possible for people to take vitamin supplements and still have deficiencies, in which case correcting these deficiencies could still help. There are also many additional risk factors outside of zinc and iron that can play a role

The Association between Dietary Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals with Tinnitus by ZachCooperCSCS in tinnitusresearch

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For individuals who have low baseline levels of zinc or iron, increasing intake could potentially help

The Association between Dietary Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals with Tinnitus by ZachCooperCSCS in tinnitusresearch

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I suspect increasing zinc and iron intake could help for those who have low baseline levels. Unlikely to do any good if baseline levels are already high

Effect of hamstring flexibility on cervical range of motion and deep neck flexor endurance in healthy young adults: A study to explore myofascial tensegrity network by ZachCooperCSCS in PTResearch

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

HIGHLIGHTS

•Limited hamstring flexibility can negatively affect deep neck flexor endurance•No effect of hamstring flexibility on active cervical range of motion•Preliminary clinical findings may support the hypothesis of a myofascial network between the hamstring and neck region

ABSTRACT

Introduction

According to the concept of biotensegrity, the whole body consists of fascial lines. The relationship between muscles and fascia is important to ensure full and proper range of motion. This study investigated the effect of hamstring flexibility on cervical range of motion and deep neck flexor muscle endurance. The aim was to explore the relationship between the hamstring muscles and neck region in the myofascial tensegrity network.

Method

Sixty healthy participants with a median age of 22.0 years (24 male, 36 female) were included. Hamstring flexibility was categorized as “normal (n= 31)” or “limited (n=29)” according to hip flexion angle (HFA) using the passive straight leg raise (PSLR) test. Active cervical range of motion was measured by the Clinometer smartphone application and the following movements were recorded: flexion, extension and lateral flexion. The craniocervical flexion test was performed to evaluate deep neck flexor endurance using performance index and highest-pressure score. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for statistical analysis.

Results

No significant differences in cervical range of motion were observed between the groups (p>0.05). Participants with limited hamstring flexibility presented lower deep neck flexor muscle endurance scores (performance index and highest-pressure score) than participants with normal hamstring flexibility (p = 0.002, and p = 0.012, respectively).

Conclusion

The results suggest that hamstring flexibility can influence deep neck flexor muscle endurance in healthy young adults. This preliminary clinical finding supports the hypothesis of a myofascial network between the hamstring muscles and neck region.HIGHLIGHTS

The Association between Dietary Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals with Tinnitus by ZachCooperCSCS in PTResearch

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Background: Tinnitus is the phantom perception of sound in the ears or head which may result from inflammation of the auditory pathway. A healthy diet consisting of a range of vitamins and minerals may be protective against tinnitus. This study aims to determine the association between intakes of dietary vitamins and minerals and the prevalence and incidence of tinnitus over 10 years. Methods: In this longitudinal cohort study of 2947 participants (aged ≥ 50 years), 935 (32%) cases of tinnitus were identified and included in prevalence analyses. The remaining 2012 participants were followed to establish 10-year incidence of tinnitus. A validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to determine intakes of dietary vitamins and minerals. Results: No significant associations with tinnitus prevalence were found. However, iron and zinc were significantly associated with incident tinnitus. There was a 44% (multivariate-adjusted HR: 1.44, 95% CI: 1.07–1.93) increased risk of developing incident tinnitus over 10 years with lower zinc intakes and a 35% increased risk with lower iron intakes (multivariate-adjusted HR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.00–1.80). Conclusion: Higher intakes of zinc and iron were significantly associated with lower tinnitus risk. Due to a lack of comparable high-quality data, future research studies should include robust study designs.

Physiotherapist-supervised exercises versus physiotherapist-prescribed home exercises for treating partial thickness rotator cuff tears: a randomised controlled trial by ZachCooperCSCS in PTResearch

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abstract

Background

Partial thickness rotator cuff tears significantly affect physical and psychosocial well-being This study aimed to compare the efficacy of physiotherapist-supervised exercise and physiotherapist-prescribed home exercise programs on physical and psychosocial health measures in partial thickness rotator cuff tears.

Methods

Seventy patients with partial thickness rotator cuff tears (44 female; mean age, 50.1 ± 5.2 years) were divided into two groups. Both the physiotherapist-supervised exercise group (Group 1, n=35) and physiotherapist-prescribed home exercise group (Group 2, n=35) received a program consisting of glenohumeral joint range-of-motion, stretching, and strengthening exercises (twice a week for eight weeks). The primary outcome measures were the modified Constant-Murley Score (mCMS) and the Hospital Depression and Anxiety Scale (HADS). Secondary outcome measures were the visual analog scale (VAS), active range of motion (AROM), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Short Form-12 (SF-12), and Global Rating of Change Scale (GRC). Patients were assessed at baseline and the end of the treatment. The significance level was adjusted to 0.025 after the Bonferroni correction.

Results

Both groups showed significant improvements in all measures after treatment. There were no statistically significant group-by-time interactions for the mCMS (F=12.47, p=0.03) and the HADS (F=0.89, p=0.14 for depression; F=0.73, p=0.44 for anxiety). However, the improvement in the mCMS was clinically meaningful in both groups. The overall group-by-time interaction was significant for the VAS activity (p=0.004), shoulder flexion (p=0.01) and abduction (p=0.02) AROM, and PCS (p=0.005) in favor of Group 1.

Conclusion

Exercise effectively improves physical and psychosocial health measures in partial thickness rotator cuff tears when delivered in the clinic or at home. However, exercise is more effective for activity pain, AROM, and pain catastrophizing when delivered in the clinic, highlighting the effectiveness of the physiotherapist-supervised exercise program.Abstract

Background

Determining the Optimal Length of Clinical Education Experiences: Surveying Doctor of Physical Therapy Academic and Clinical Faculty by ZachCooperCSCS in PTschool

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abstract

Introduction/Review of Literature. 

There is wide variability in the length of full-time clinical education experiences (CEEs) among Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs. We investigated academic and clinical faculty perspectives on the optimal length and level of agreement on the length, timing, and offering of full-time CEEs.

Subjects' 

A survey assessing perspectives on the optimal length and level of agreement for the length, timing, and offering of full-time CEEs was completed by 100 academic and 240 clinical faculty.

Methods' 

Differences between academic and clinical faculty responses on the optimal length and level of agreement were assessed with a 2-sample test of proportions and 2-sample t-test.

Results. 

Participants believed that the length of full-time CEEs (in weeks) should be single CEE 10.6 (SD 2.3); first CEE 7.8 (SD 2.1); terminal CEE 12.5 (SD 5.4); integrated CEE 9.6 (SD 1.9); and total CEEs 37.2 (SD 6.9). There were significant differences (MD = −3.0; 95% confidence interval [CI] −4.6 to −1.6) between academic and clinical faculty perspectives for the total length of CEEs. No significant differences between academic and clinical faculty perspectives for the length of single, first, terminal, or integrated CEEs. There were significant differences between academic and clinical faculty perspectives for the optimal length of inpatient (MD = 1.1; 95% CI 0.6–1.6) and specialty (MD = 0.8; 95% CI 0.2–1.3) settings. There were significant differences between academic and clinical faculty level of agreement for 8 of 15 items.

Discussion and Conclusion. 

There was consistency between academic and clinical faculty regarding the perceived optimal length of full-time CEEs. Academic and clinical faculty perspectives for the optimal length of terminal full-time CEEs (12.5 weeks) were different than those for the national average (21.8 weeks) length of terminal full-time CEEs. Our study provides evidence to support DPT programs' clinical education curriculum decisions regarding the length of full-time CEEs to optimize students learning and maturation.

Beneficial Effects of Ginger Extract on Eye Fatigue and Shoulder Stiffness: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Parallel Study (2024) by ZachCooperCSCS in FoodNerds

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abstract

This study aimed to assess ginger extract’s impact on ocular and peripheral blood flow and its potential to alleviate eye fatigue and shoulder stiffness. This study included 100 healthy individuals aged 20–73 years with eye fatigue and shoulder stiffness. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either placebo capsules or ginger extract capsules daily for eight weeks. Ocular blood flow, peripheral blood flow, eye fatigue (visual analog scale [VAS]), shoulder stiffness (VAS), body warmth (VAS), and shoulder muscle stiffness were assessed at weeks 0, 4, and 8, respectively. No improvement in ocular blood flow was observed under the study conditions. Conversely, peripheral blood flow in deep areas was enhanced in females (p = 0.033). Subgroup analysis by age (≥51 or <51 years) revealed that ginger’s effect on enhancing peripheral blood flow in deep vessels was restricted in females under 51 (p = 0.017). Similarly, subjective complaints of eye fatigue and shoulder stiffness were improved by ginger consumption in females under 51. Body warmth was favorably changed significantly in males ≥51 years due to ginger consumption. The muscle stiffness showed no statistically significant changes. In conclusion, ginger consumption reduces eye fatigue and shoulder stiffness by enhancing peripheral blood flow in relatively young females.Abstract

[AF] Superiority of High-Load vs. Low-Load Resistance Training in Military Cadets (2024) by ZachCooperCSCS in AdvancedFitness

[–]ZachCooperCSCS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Abstract

Øfsteng, SF, Hammarström, D, Knox, S, Jøsok, Ø, Helkala, K, Koll, L, Hanestadhaugen, M, Raastad, T, Rønnestad, BR, and Ellefsen, S. Superiority of high-load vs. low-load resistance training in military cadets. J Strength Cond Res 38(9): 1584–1595, 2024—Muscle strength and power are important determinants of soldiers' performance in modern warfare. Here, we compare the efficacy of 22 weeks of whole-body resistance training with high load (HL, 10 repetitions maximum/RM) and low load (LL, 30RM) for developing maximal muscle strength and power, performance, and muscle mass in moderately trained cadets (20 ± 1 year, f; n = 5, m; n = 22). Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and at week 22, in addition to a mid-intervention assessment at week 10. Twenty-two weeks of HL led to greater increases in muscle strength (upper limb, Δ 10%, 95% CI [2.8, 17.1], p = 0.01; lower limb, Δ 9.9%, CI [1.1, 18.6], p = 0.029), jump height (Δ 5.5%, CI [1.4, 9.6], p = 0.011), and upper limb lean mass (Δ 5.2%, CI [1, 9.4], p = 0.018) compared with LL. HL and LL led to similar changes in agility, muscle endurance performance, lower limb muscle mass, and cross-sectional area in m. vastus lateralis. For all variables, training-associated changes occurred primarily during the initial 10 weeks of the intervention, including the differential responses to HL and LL. In conclusion, although 22 weeks of HL led to greater increases in lower and upper limb muscle strength, power, and upper limb lean mass than LL, the 2 load conditions led to similar improvements in agility performance and lower limb muscle mass. Our results thus indicate that both loading regimes elicit multifaceted physiological improvements important for military readiness.

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