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Incidence of Spontaneous Resorption of Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Meta-Analysis. – PubMed – NCBI

❇️ DISC HERNIATIONS RESOLVE BY THEMSELVES THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME! Patients should routinely hear this from MDs DCS & PTs. Radiologists should report it. #vestedinterests poor #knowledgetranslation 83% of the time in the studies from the UK 63% of the time in the Japan studies. Often within months. #treatthepatientnotthescan “The overall incidence of spontaneous … Read moreIncidence of Spontaneous Resorption of Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Meta-Analysis. – PubMed – NCBI

The Natural History of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears in Randomized Controlled Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Chetan Khatri, Imran Ahmed, Helen Parsons, Nicholas A. Smith, Thomas M. Lawrence, Chetan S. Modi, Stephen J. Drew,…

Do you have a rotator cuff tear? Is it bothering you, getting worse or are you disabled by it? Were you told to restrict you’re activity or that you needed surgery if you wanted to “fix” it? ❇️ Rate of improvement is = for operative vs non operative treatment ❇️ It takes a long time … Read moreThe Natural History of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears in Randomized Controlled Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Chetan Khatri, Imran Ahmed, Helen Parsons, Nicholas A. Smith, Thomas M. Lawrence, Chetan S. Modi, Stephen J. Drew,…

Cross over drill into athletic base position. Dropping center of mass – COM. De…

Cross over drill into athletic base position. Dropping center of mass – COM. Deceleration. The skill of movement. @n.rodriguez.coach & I spoke a lot about this post-course. What it means to train movement. It’s not about strength. What are the positive & patterns people need to own? Even elderly when they trip what will allow … Read moreCross over drill into athletic base position. Dropping center of mass – COM. De…

as many abnormalities on MRIs scans in PAINFUL shoulders as in PAIN FREE should…

❇️ as many abnormalities on MRIs scans in PAINFUL shoulders as in PAIN FREE shoulders — #Healthy_Aging#The_Inactivity_Crisis#Excessive_Imaging_for_Musculoskeletal_Problems #Management_of_Tendonopathy_and_Overuse_Injuries#Overutilization_of_Surgery#Shoulder_and_Arm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31279721/ View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2019-07-15 15:00:40

The Truth About Dentistry

Wow Sounds like musculoskeletal medicine “Excessive diagnosis and treatment are endemic,” says Jeffrey H. Camm, a dentist of more than 35 years who wryly described his peers’ penchant for “creative diagnosis” in a 2013 commentary published by the American Dental Association. “I don’t want to be damning. I think the majority of dentists are pretty … Read moreThe Truth About Dentistry

Why Lifting Weights Can Be So Potent for Aging Well

So key for all ages. 2x/week resistance training recommended by W.H.O., American Heart Association etc. Healthy longevity. We are living longer but health span is getting worse. “We eat too much & move too little” Steven Hawking #Healthy_Aging #The_Inactivity_Crisis https://www.nytimes.com/…/lifting-weights-exercise-older-ag… Why Lifting Weights Can Be So Potent for Aging Well People who discovered that they … Read moreWhy Lifting Weights Can Be So Potent for Aging Well

MRI and X-Ray Almost Useless for Back Pain

Over diagnosis leads to unnecessary treatments & concerns. It’s not activities that break us down but those we aren’t prepared for. Most pains will recede if you focus in finding you’re baseline dysfunctions & shoring them up. Otherwise the constant search to “fix” things will lead inexorably to greater over-protection & loss of desires activity … Read moreMRI and X-Ray Almost Useless for Back Pain

Gabapentin and Pregabalin for Pain — Is Increased Prescribing a Cause for Concern? | NEJM

❇️ gabapentinoids are being prescribed excessively — partly in response to the opioid epidemic. ❇️ clinicians in our practice community are increasingly prescribing gabapentin and pregabalin for almost any type of pain. ❇️ Brand-name pregabalin (Lyrica) ranked 8th in invoice drug spending (i.e., spending that excludes rebates and discounts) in 2016, with sales of $4.4 … Read moreGabapentin and Pregabalin for Pain — Is Increased Prescribing a Cause for Concern? | NEJM

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