Articles related toMusculoskeletal Medicine and Pain

Optimizing chronic pain management through patient engagement with quality of life measures: a randomized controlled trial

John C. Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, FACPM; Hanna McDonald, MS; McKenna Yablon, MPH; Wayne Ngo, MS; Kimberly Ann Cunanan Garza, BS; and Subhash Aryal, PhD
The authors assess the value and utility of an eHealth intervention for patients with chronic low back pain that was primarily based on health-related quality of life measures and also measure the clinical outcomes associated with its use.
J Osteopath Med; 122(11): 571-580

The impact of self-efficacy on nonoperative treatment of atraumatic shoulder pain

Louis C. Grandizio, DO; Lisa J. Choe, MD; Lisa Follett, DO; Andrew Laychur, MD; and Amanda Young, MS
Atraumatic shoulder pain is frequently encountered in primary care and surgical clinics. With increased recognition of the biopsychosocial model, there has been an increased emphasis on identifying patient factors associated with less effective coping strategies such as pain catastrophizing. It remains uncertain what impact self-efficacy has on the response to nonoperative treatment of shoulder pain. The authors sought to determine the influence of patient coping strategies (self-efficacy) on the outcome of nonoperative treatment of atraumatic shoulder pain.
J Osteopath Med; 122(6): 297-302

Osteopathic approach to sacroiliac joint pain in pregnant patients

Kaori Morimoto, BA; Alisha Harrington, BS, MAOM; Claudia Nelson, MS; and Brian Loveless, DO
This paper provides comprehensive review of the epidemiology, anatomy, alarm findings, standard treatment, osteopathic assessment, and osteopathic manipulative treatment of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, and it provides a general and in-depth understanding of the SI joint pain in pregnant patients and its management.
J Osteopath Med; 122(5): 235-242

Clinical evaluation and management of calcific tendinopathy: an evidence-based review

Michael Catapano, MD; David M. Robinson, MD; Sean Schowalter, MD; and Kelly C. McInnis, DO
This paper aims to focus on the clinical evaluation of calcific tendinopathy by reviewing the anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, examination, and approach to imaging as well as by providing an overview of evidence-based treatment options.
J Osteopath Med; 122(3): 141-151

An analysis of publication trends of orthopedic surgery residency graduates in relation to academic achievement

Marvin Carr, BS, OMS III; J. Michael Anderson, BS, OMS IV; Samuel Shepard, BS, OMS III; James Hobbs, BS, OMS III; Corbin Walters, BS, OMS IV; Austin L. Johnson, BS, OMS IV; and Matt Vassar, PhD
In this study, the authors determine whether publishing in peer-reviewed journals during orthopedic residencies was an indicator of continued academic achievement after graduation.
J Osteopath Med; 122(4): 195-202

Preventing progression from chronic to widespread pain and its impact on health-related quality of life: a historical cohort study of osteopathic medical care

John C. Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA
It is generally acknowledged that osteopathic physicians take a holistic approach to patient care. This style may help prevent the progression of painful musculoskeletal conditions, particularly if combined with osteopathic manipulative treatment. This study aimed to determine if osteopathic medical care lowers the risk of progression from localized chronic low back pain to widespread pain and lessens the impact of pain on health-related quality of life.
J Osteopath Med; 122(1): 21-29

Gross Range of Motion in the Cervical Spine: The Effects of Osteopathic Muscle Energy Technique in Asymptomatic Subjects

Denise K. Burns, DO, and Michael R. Wells, PhD
J Osteopath Med; 106(3): 137-142

Modeled Repetitive Motion Strain and Indirect Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques in Regulation of Human Fibroblast Proliferation and Interleukin Secretion

Kate R. Meltzer, MS; and Paul R. Standley, PhD
J Osteopath Med; 107(12): 527-536

Trauma-Induced Pneumothorax After “Bear-Hug Back Crack” Home Remedy: Attempted Spinal Manipulation by a Layperson

David A. Masneri, DO; Jeremy S. Helphenstine, DO; Shannon M. Masneri, DO; Michael A. Miller, MD; and Marc E. Levsky, MD
J Osteopath Med; 107(9): 411-413

Chronic Psoas Syndrome Caused by the Inappropriate Use of a Heel Lift

Christopher M. Rancont, DO
J Osteopath Med; 107(9): 415-418