Sports Physical Therapy Section Research Articles

ROLLER MASSAGE: SURVEY OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROFESSIONALS AND A COMMENTARY ON CLINICAL STANDARDS- PART II

Roller massage (RM) has become a popular intervention prescribed by physical therapy (PT) professionals. While this popularity has stimulated an increase in research and product development, the trends in the use of RM among PT professionals remain undocumented. It is unknown how professionals are using RM and integrating the research into their clinical practice. To survey and document responses in the knowledge, clinical application methods, and use of RM devices among PT professionals in the United States. Cross-sectional survey study. A 20-question online survey related to personal and professional demographics, beliefs about RM, preferred RM devices, RM exercise prescription, and client education was emailed to PT members of the Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Sections. A total of 685 sports and orthopedic PT professionals completed the survey. Most professionals surveyed believe that RM decreases pain (80%), increases mobility (68%), and increases range of motion (ROM) (40%). Fifty-one percent believed moderate density rollers have the greatest effect. Eighty percent of professionals use a foam roller in their practice and 51% recommend to clients. A high proportion of professionals prescribe RM for injury treatment (82%) and for pre and post-exercise interventions (55%). Most professionals recommend rolling daily for 30 seconds to two minutes (55%), per muscle group (64%), at a self-paced cadence (47%). A high proportion of professionals use patient reported outcomes (80%), followed by joint ROM (59%), and movement-based testing (42%) to measure effects of RM. Eighty-seven percent of professionals use live instruction to educate clients and 91% believe there is a gap in the research. The results of this survey should be considered descriptive and a starting point for future research to establish a consensus on optimal RM programming, devices, and application parameters for different musculoskeletal conditions. The observed responses provide some insight into how PT professionals are using RM in their practice and highlight the existing gap between the research and professional practice. Further research is needed to explore the responses documented in this study. 3.

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Optimizing Recovery After Knee Meniscal or Cartilage Injury: Guidelines Help Deliver Quality Care.

An injury to your knee meniscus or joint cartilage can happen when you move suddenly or repeatedly move the wrong way. If you have such an injury, you may feel knee pain and have limited motion. Physical therapists can ensure that you and others with these injuries receive quality care to optimize recovery. The goal of revised clinical practice guidelines published in the February 2018 issue of the JOSPT is to make recommendations based on best practices from recent published literature for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and determination of patient readiness to return to activities following knee meniscus or joint cartilage injury. Based on scientific research, these guidelines summarize the treatment options currently available. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(2):125. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0504.

Sports Physical Therapy Section Poster Presentations (Abstracts SPO1-SPO166).

These abstracts are presented here as prepared by the authors. The accuracy and content of each abstract remain the responsibility of the authors. In the identification number above each abstract, SPO designates a Sports Physical Therapy Section poster presentation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(1):A203-A276. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.48.1.A203.

Sports Physical Therapy Section Platform Presentations (Abstracts SPL1-SPL86).

These abstracts are presented here as prepared by the authors. The accuracy and content of each abstract remain the responsibility of the authors. In the identification number above each abstract, SPL designates a Sports Physical Therapy Section platform presentation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(1):A30-A66. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.48.1.A30.

Trigger Point Dry Needling.

Increasingly, physical therapists in the United States and throughout the world are using dry needling to treat musculoskeletal pain, even though this treatment has been a controversial addition to practice. To better generalize to physical therapy practice the findings about dry needling thus far, the authors of a study published in the March 2017 issue of JOSPT identified the need for a systematic review examining the effectiveness of dry needling performed by physical therapists on people with musculoskeletal pain. Their review offers a meta-analysis of data from several included studies and assesses the evidence for risks of bias. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(3):150. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.0502.

CSM 2017 Sports Physical Therapy Section Platform Presentations (Abstracts SPL1–SPL66)

These abstracts are presented here as prepared by the authors. The accuracy and content of each abstract remain the responsibility of the authors. In the identification number above each abstract, SPL designates a Sports Physical Therapy Section platform presentation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(1):A30–A57. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.47.1.A30

CSM 2017 Sports Physical Therapy Section Poster Presentations (Abstracts SPO1–SPO152)

CSM 2017 Sports Physical Therapy Section Poster Presentations (Abstracts SPO1–SPO152)

CSM 2017 Orthopaedic Section Platform Presentations (Abstracts OPL1–OPL64)

CSM 2017 Orthopaedic Section Platform Presentations (Abstracts OPL1–OPL64)

Acupuncture for Limb Conditions: Pinpointing the Evidence

Acupuncture therapies include a range of interventions and are commonly used for managing musculoskeletal disorders of the extremities; however, their use is still controversial. A study published in the June 2016 issue of JOSPT conducted a systematic review of randomized clinical trials on the effectiveness of various acupuncture therapies for any musculoskeletal condition affecting the limbs. Importantly, the review critically appraised the quality of the evidence to reveal risks of bias. In this Perspectives for Practice, the authors explain the impact of their findings for clinicians treating patients with such musculoskeletal conditions. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016;46(6):430. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.0502.

Sports Physical Therapy Section Poster Presentations (Abstracts SPO1–SPO119)

Sports Physical Therapy Section Poster Presentations (Abstracts SPO1–SPO119)

Sports Physical Therapy Section Platform Presentations (Abstracts SPL1–SPL67)

These abstracts are presented here as prepared by the authors. The accuracy and content of each abstract remain the responsibility of the authors. In the identification number above each abstract, SPL designates a Sports Physical Therapy Section platform presentation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016;46(1):A29–A57. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.46.1.A29

Whiplash: are you at risk for ongoing pain or disability?

Have you recently sustained an injury and been diagnosed with whiplash or a whiplash-associated disorder? If so, you may be wondering what your recovery will be like. If health care providers could identify, soon after the initial injury, which patients would probably improve naturally over time and which ones would not, they could better manage the patient's treatment in the early stages of recovery. A study published in the April 2015 issue of JOSPT provides new insights into this challenge, which may help improve decision making for providers and outcomes for patients.

CSM 2015 Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Section Programming

Presented here is the schedule of platform and poster research presentations made by the Orthopaedic Section and Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) during APTA's Combined Sections Meeting, February 4–7, 2015, in Indianapolis, Indiana. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2015;45(1):A1–A18. doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.45.1.A1

CSM 2015 Sports Physical Therapy Section Platform Presentations (Abstracts SPL1–SPL67)

CSM 2015 Sports Physical Therapy Section Platform Presentations (Abstracts SPL1–SPL67)

CSM 2015 Sports Physical Therapy Section Poster Presentations (Abstracts SPO1253–SPO1344)

These abstracts are presented here as prepared by the authors. The accuracy and content of each abstract remain the responsibility of the authors. In the identification number above each abstract, SPO designates a Sports Physical Therapy Section poster presentation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2015;45(1):A152–A185. doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.45.1.A152

Return to Sport: When to Resume Full Activity After an ACL Surgery.

Although surgery to fix a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is common, knowing when it is safe to return to activities and sports after ACL reconstruction is not always clear. As part of their rehabilitation, patients often fill out surveys, such as the International Knee Documentation Committee survey, that ask questions about how patients think they are recovering. It is not clear, though, how well these surveys truly predict an athlete's readiness to get back to activities and sports. A study published in the December 2014 issue of JOSPT provides new insight and evidence-based tools to help answer this question.

Running: how to safely increase your mileage.

Running: how to safely increase your mileage.

Pregnancy and low back pain: physical therapy can reduce back and pelvic pain during and after pregnancy.

Pregnancy and low back pain: physical therapy can reduce back and pelvic pain during and after pregnancy.

CSM 2014 Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Section Programming

Presented here is the schedule of platform and poster research presentations made by the Orthopaedic Section and Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) during APTA's Combined Sections Meeting, February 4–6, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2014;44(1):A1–A19. doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.44.1.A1