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2001 - Vol. 9, No. 1
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Muscle Injury, Regeneration, and Repair
Peter A. Huijbregts, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Abstract: This article reviews relevant muscular anatomy and describes the metabolic, temperature, and mechanical hypotheses as possible mechanisms of muscle injury. It describes the four stages of muscle injury, regeneration, and repair: Ca2+-overload, autolysis, phagocytosis, and re- generation/repair. The article concludes with some likely clinical implications for prevention and treatment of muscle injury.
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 9 No. 1 (2001), 9 - 16
An Extensive Literature Review of the Lumbar Multifidus: Biomechanics
Alec G. Kay,DMT MSPT MOM7ATC
Abstract: Understanding the biomechanics and pathomechanics of the lumbar multifudus is crucial in developing preventive and intervention strategies for patients with low back pain. Such an understanding is the focus of this review. The biomechanical literature regarding both normal and pathological lumbar multifudus is reviewed here. The literature is categorized thus: experimental, deceptive, opinion, and literature reviews.
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 9 No. 1 (2001), 17 - 39
Integrating the Fascial System into Contemporary Concepts on Movement Dysfunction
Stuart Robertson, MSc., BSc Physiotherapy, BEd (Hons)
Abstract: This review explains briefly the anatomical continuity of the myofascial and viscerofascial systems, as well as the neuroanatomical relationship of somatic and visceral structures. Clinical reasoning is developed as to how these interrelationships may lead to musculoskeletal dysfunction, in particular lumbar spine instability and altered recruitment patterns of the transversus abdominis via alterations in the tension of the thoracolumbar fascia and changes in intra-abdorninal pressure.
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 9 No. 1 (2001), 40 - 47
Comparison of Three Teaching Methods for Learning Spinal Manipulation Skill: A Pilot Study
Todd A. Watson, DPT, OCS, E4AOMPT Hamdy Radwan, PT, PhD
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in how a spinal Manipulation skill was acquired and retained using one of three learning methods. Twenty-three physical therapy students were divided into three groups. All received training in a spinal manipulation technique. Group I (n=8) was trained by an instructor, who gave delayed verbal feedback. Group 2 (n=8) received training via videotape observation. Group 3 (n=7) was trained by an instructor and given concurrent verbal feedback. The students were then asked to train 10 minutes per day for one week, after which time they were tested. The students were then required to refrain from practice and to return one week later for retention testing. No difference was demonstrated in acquisition of the motor skill between the three teaching methods. A one way ANOVA of the difference of score (Trial I - Trial 2) revealed significant differences (p<.05) between groups, and post hoc tukey follow-up revealed greater differences in the scores for Groups I and 2 than Group 3. The three methods of teaching spinal manipulation (video training, delayed feedback, or concurrent feed- back) appeared no different in acquiring skill initially. However, the concurrent feedback received by Group 3 appeared to improve retention of spinal manipulation skills. Teaching entry-level physical therapy students complex motor tasks like spinal manipulation may best be accomplished when concurrent feedback is given.
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 9 No. 1 (2001), 48 - 52
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