Patient Guide: Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedics

Cervico-Thoracic

• Neck Pain: Dry Needling Can Decrease Pain and Increase Motion from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2014).
• Neck and Arm Pain: Mechanical Traction and Exercises Prove an Effective Treatment from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2014).
• Manual Therapy and Manipulation of the Neck from the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (2014).
• Neck Pain: Manipulation of Your Neck and Upper Back Leads to Quicker Recovery from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2012).
• Neck Pain: Manipulating the Upper Back Helps Lessen Pain and Improve Neck Motion from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2011).
• Acute Thoracic Spinal Pain from the Australian Acute Musculoskeletal Pain Guidelines Group (2003).
• Brachial Plexus Neurapraxia from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).
• Whiplash and Whiplash Associated Disorders from the North American Spine Society (2009).

Shoulder

• Advice and Exercises Following Shoulder Surgery from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2006).
• Proximal Humeral Replacement from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2005).
• Information for Your Instability of the Shoulder from the Oxford Shoulder & Elbow Clinic (2004).
• Clavicular Fracture (Broken Collarbone) from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2013).

Elbow

• Information for Your Tennis Elbow (or Lateral Epicondylitis) from the Oxford Shoulder & Elbow Clinic (2004).

Wrist & Hand

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from the American College of Rheumatology (2013).
• DeQuervain's Syndrome from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (2012).
• Distal Radius Fracture (Broken Wrist) from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2013).
• Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger) from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2015).
• Scaphoid Fractures of the Wrist from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2010).
• Hand Fractures from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2007).

Lumbo-Pelvic

• Low Back Pain: How Does Your Physical Therapist Treat Low Back Pain? from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2012).
• Low Back Pain: MRIs Should Be Used Sparingly in Patients With Low Back Pain from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2011).
• Hemipelvic Replacement from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2005).
• Herniated Lumbar Disc from the North American Spine Society (2009).

Hip

• Information for Patients Awaiting Hip or Knee Replacement from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
• The Patients Guide to Total Hip Replacement from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
• Total Hip Replacement Routine Advice After 6 Weeks from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
• Hip Replacement Surgery Information for Patients from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
• Total Hip Replacement: How Long Does It Take to Recover? from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2011).
• Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome and Greater Trochanteric Bursitis from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).

Knee

• Return to Sport: When to Resume Full Activity After an ACL Surgery from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2014).
• Knee Pain: Safely Strengthening Your Thigh Muscles from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2014).
• Anterior Knee Pain: A Holistic Approach to Treatment from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2012).
• Anterior Knee Pain: As an Athlete, am I at Risk? from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2012).
• Knee Pain: Strengthen My Hips? But It's My Knees That Hurt! from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2011).
• Patellar Tendonitis/Tendonopathy from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).
• Understanding ACL Injuries from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).
• ACL Surgery: Optimize Return to Activity and Minimize Risk of a Second Injury from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2013).
• Return to Sport: When Should an Athlete Return to Sport After an ACL Surgery? from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2011).
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament Ruptures from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).
• Meniscal Injuries from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).
• Information for Patients Awaiting Hip or Knee Replacement from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2009).
• Total Knee Replacement from the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (2011).
• Total Knee Replacement: Routine Advice After 6 Weeks from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2009).
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).
• Quadriceps Contusion from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).

Ankle & Foot

• Accessory Navicular Syndrome from Foot Health Facts. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2013).
• Achilles Tendinopathy from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2010).
• Achilles Tendon Rupture from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2008).
• Ankle Fractures from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2006).
• Ankle Sprains: Combination of Manual Therapy and Supervised Exercise Leads to Better Recovery from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2013).
• Bunions from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2004).
• Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever’s Disease) from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).
• Cavus Foot (High-Arched foot) from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2007).
• Charcot Foot from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2006).
• Chronic Ankle Instability from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2005).
• Crossover Toe from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2006).
• Diabetic Complications and Amputation Prevention from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2005).
• Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2004).
• Equinus from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2007).
• Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2007).
• Ganglion Cyst from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2006).
• Gout from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2005).
• Haglund's Deformity from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2006).
• Hallux Rigidus from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2004).
• Hammertoe from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2004).
• Heel Pain: Hands-on Physical Therapy and Stretching Prove Effective for Treating Heel Pain from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2011).
• Lisfranc Injuries from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2007).
• Morton's Neuroma from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2004).
• Osteoarthritis of the Ankle and Foot from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2006).
• Physiotherapy Following an Ankle Fracture from National Health Service Leicestershire Partnership (2012).
• Pilon Fractures of the Ankle from OrthoInfo. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2010).
• Plantar Fasciitis from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).
• Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Ankle and Foot from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2007).
• Sesamoid Injuries in the Foot from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2007).
• Shin Splints from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).
• Tailor's Bunion (Bunionette) from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2005).
• Talus Fractures from OrthoInfo. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2002).
• Tarsal Coalition from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2007).
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2006).
• Toe and Metatarsal Fractures from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2004).
• Turf Toe from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).

Other

• Running for Beginners from Canadian Physiotherapy Association (2015).
• Painful and Tender Muscles: Dry Needling Can Reduce Myofascial Pain Related to Trigger Points Muscles from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2013).
• Work-Related Orthopaedic Injury and Feelings of Depression: The Potential Role for Physical Therapy from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2012).
• Aquatic Physical Therapy: Running in Water Decreases Stress on the Body from JOSPT Perspectives for Patients (2012).
• Stress Fractures in the Female Athlete from University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine (nd).