Issue # 50
Condition in Focus: Shoulder Separation
Looking in Depth: Diagnostic Imaging
Literature Review: Benoist, M. (2002). The natural history of lumbar disc herniation and radiculopathy. Joint Bone Spine, 69(2), 155-160.
Kinesiology Corner: Stability of the Longitudinal Arch
Resource Review: Anterior & Posterior Cervical Videos by David Kent

Issue # 51
Condition in Focus: Meniscal Injury
Looking in Depth: Understanding Acromioplasty
Literature Review: Rompe, J.D., Decking, J., Schoellner, C., & Nafe, B.(2003). Shock wave application for chronic plantar fasciites in running athletes: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Sports Med, 31(2), 268-275.
Kinesiology Corner: Supination and Pronation in the Foot
Resource Review: Massage for Orthopedic Conditions by Thomas Hendrickson

Issue #52
Condition in Focus: Dupuytren's Contracture
Looking in Depth: The Manual Resistive Test
Literature Review: Schleip, R. (2003). Fascial plasticity - a new neurobiological explanation. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 7(1), 11-19.
Kinesiology Corner: Flexor Pulleys of the Fingers
Resource Review: Silent Waves - Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Theraby by Bruno Chikly, M.D., D.o. (hon.)

Fall 2003
Case Study: Natalie
Looking in Depth: How Safe Is Massage?
Scanning the Literature: Dowling, A., Downey, B., Green, R., Reddy, Pl, & Wickham, J. (2003). Anatomical and possible clinical relationships between the calcaneofibular ligament and peroneus brevis--a pilot study. Man Ther, 8(3), 170-175.
Scanning the Literature: Cherkin, D.C., Sherman, K.J., Deyo, R. A., & Shekelle, P.G. (2003). A review of the evidence for the effectiveness, safety, and cost of acupuncture, massage therapy, and spinal manipulation for back pain. Ann Intern Med, 138(11), 898-906.
Kinesiology Corner: Movements of the Thumb
Understanding Research: What Is Evidence-Based Medicine?
Resource Review: Mechanical Link

Winter 2004
Scanning the Literature: Lemont, H., Ammirati, K. M., & Usen, N. (2003). Plantar fasciitis: a degenerative process (fasciosis) without inflammation. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc, 93(3), 234-237.
Scanning the Literature: D'Agostino, D. (2003). Regenerative injection therapy (prolotherapy) for the treatment of chronic pain. Techniques in Orthopaedics, 18(1), 8-16.
Scanning the Literature: Field, T., Diego, Miguel, Cullen, Christy, Hartshorn, Kristin, Gruskin, Alan, Hernandez-Reif, Maria, Sunshine, William. (2004). Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms are lessened following massage therapy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 8, 9-14.
Looking in Depth: Baker's Cysts
Kinesiology Corner: Basic Terms of Mechanics
Notes from the Editor
Understanding Research: Measures of Central Tendency

Spring 2004
Scanning the Literature: Korthals-de Bos, I. B., Hoving, J. L., van Tulder, M. W., Rutten-van Molken, M. P., Ader, H. J., de Vet, H. C., et al. (2003). Cost effectiveness of physiotherapy, manual therapy, and general practitioner care for neck pain: economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial. BMJ, 326(7395), 911.
Scanning the Literature: Hashem, A., Chi, Michelene T.H., Friedman, Charles P. (2003). Medical errors as a result of specialization. Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 36, 61-69.
Scanning the Literature: Stovitz, S. D., & Johnson, R. J. (2003). NSAIDS and Musculoskeletal Treatment. Physician Sportsmed, 31(1).
Scanning the Literature: Weldon, S. M., & Hill, R. H. (2003). The efficacy of stretching for prevention of exercise-related injury: a
systematic review of the literature. Man Ther, 8(3), 141-150.
Scanning the Literature: Hilbert, J. E., Sforzo, G.A., Swensen, T. (2003). The effects of massage on delayed onset muscle
soreness. Br J Sports Med, 37, 72-75.
Scanning the Literature: Sommerfeld, P., Kaider, A., & Klein, P. (2004). Inter- and intraexaminer reliability in palpation of the
"primary respiratory mechanism" within the "cranial concept". Man Ther, 9(1), 22-29.
Scanning the Literature: Goguin, J. P., Rush, Fr. (2003). Lateral epicondylitis. What is it really? Current Orthopedics, 17, 386-389.
Looking in Depth: Nerve Compression
Kinesiology Corner: Nutation and Counternutation

Summer 2004
Scanning the Literature: Barlow, A., Clarke, R., Johnson, N., Seabourne, B., Thomas, D., & Gal, J. (2004). Effect of massage of the hamstring muscle group on performance of the sit and reach test. Br J Sports Med, 38(3), 349-351.
Scanning the Literature: Batavia, M. (2003). Contraindications for therapeutic massage: do sources agree? Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 8(1), 48-57.
Scanning the Literature: Galloway, S. D., & Watt, J. M. (2004). Massage provision by physiotherapists at major athletics events between 1987 and 1998. Br J Sports Med, 38(2), 235-236; discussion 237.
Scanning the Literature: Markham, D. E. (2004). Cauda equina syndrome: diagnosis, delay and litigation risk. Current Orthopedics, 18, 58-62.
Scanning the Literature: Woodley, S. J., & Mercer, S. R. (2004). Hamstring strains -- where do they occur? New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 32(1), 22-26.
Looking in Depth: Revisiting Myofascial Trigger Points
Kinesiology Corner: Lumbopelvic Rhythm

Fall 2004
Scanning the Literature: Lesic, A., & Bumbasirevic, M. (2004). Disorders of the Achilles tendon. Current Orthopedics, 18, 63-75.
Scanning the Literature: Coady, D., Walker, D., & Kay, L. (2003). The attitudes and beliefs of clinicians involved in teaching undergraduate musculoskeletal clinical examination skills. Med Teach, 25(6), 617-620.
Scanning the Literature: Jonhagen, S., Ackermann, P., Eriksson, T., Saartok, T., & Renstrom, P.A. (2004). Sports massage after eccentric exercise. Am J Sports Med, 32(6), 1499-1503.
Scanning the Literature: Walach, H., Guthlin, C., & Konig, M. (2003) Efficacy of massage therapy in chronic pain: a pragmatic randomized trial. J Altern Complement Med, 9(6), 837-846.
Scanning the Literature: Woodley, S. J., & Mercer, S. R. (2004). Hamstring strains -- where do they occur? New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 32(1), 22-26.
Looking in Depth: Topical Analgesics
Kinesiology Corner: Stabilization of the Knee

Winter 2005
Scanning the Literature: Coppieters, M. W., Kurz, K., Mortensen, T. E., Richards, N. L., Skaret, I. A., McLaughlin, L. M., et al. (2005). The impact of neurodynamic testing on the perception of experimentally induced muscle pain. Man Ther, 10(1), 52-60.
Scanning the Literature: Joy, E., & Van Hala, S. (2004). Musculoskeletal Curricula in Medical Education: Filling In the Missing Pieces. Physician Sportsmed, 32(11).
Scanning the Literature: Stovitz, S. D., & Coetzee, C. (2004). Hyperpronation and foot pain. Physician Sportsmed, 32(8).
Scanning the Literature: Grimm, D. R., Cunningham, B. M., & Burke, J. R. (2005). Autonomic nervous system function among individuals with acute musculoskeletal injury. J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 28(1), 44-51.
Scanning the Literature: Dryden, T., Baskwill, A., & Preyde, M. (2004). Massage therapy for the orthopaedic patient: a review. Orthop Nurs, 23(5), 327-332; quiz 333-324.
Scanning the Literature: Mori, H., Ohsawa, H., Tanaka, T. H., Taniwaki, E., Leisman, G., & Nishijo, K. (2004). Effect of massage on blood flow and muscle fatigue following isometric lumbar exercise. Medical Science Monitor, 10(5).
Looking in Depth: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Kinesiology Corner: Fascial Connections at the Sacroiliac Region

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