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#Exercise and Activity are a good thing!<br>[http://www.jospt.org/members/getfile.asp?id=5621 Low Back Pain Guidelines] | #Exercise and Activity are a good thing!<br>[http://www.jospt.org/members/getfile.asp?id=5621 Low Back Pain Guidelines] | ||
#We can manipulate but have | #We can manipulate but have many other skills and therefore aren't dependent on it as the only tool.<br>[http://guidelines.gov/content.aspx?id=36828&search=low+back+pain Low Back Pain Guidelines<br>][http://www.physiospot.com/2012/10/12/manipulation-and-mobilisation-are-equally-effective-in-mechanical-lbp-treatment/ Recent Study:] Manipulation and Mobilization are equally effective in Mechanical LBP treatment<br> | ||
#Surgery isn't necessary in the majority of cases! | #Surgery isn't necessary in the majority of cases! | ||
#We can help you get better and prevent recurrences. | #We can help you get better and prevent recurrences. | ||
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== Foot Pain == | == Foot Pain == | ||
== EMG/NCS Electromyography & Nerve Conduction Studies == | == EMG/NCS Electromyography & Nerve Conduction Studies == | ||
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#EMG/NCS testing doesn’t have to extremely painful. The needle insertion can be compared to a small pinch by someone's fingernails and the electrical stimulation in a NCS is similar to a static electricity shock when touching a door after walking across carpet. | <br> | ||
#Why should I have an EMG/NCS test? | |||
#NCS alone is not enough! – Beware of mobile testing companies that only do NCS testing or use neurometer – this is not accurate and testing may be incomplete | #EMG/NCS testing doesn’t have to be extremely painful. The needle insertion can be compared to a small pinch by someone's fingernails and the electrical stimulation in a NCS is similar to a static electricity shock when touching a door after walking across carpet. | ||
#If your test is negative and you have clinical findings suggesting pathology, futher testing or trial treatment of the suspected condition is warranted. | #Why should I have an [http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/test_procedures/neurological/electromyography_emg_92,P07656/ EMG ]/ [http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/test_procedures/neurological/nerve_conduction_velocity_ncv_92,P07657/ NCS] test? EMG/NCS testing has good specificity, if performed correctly. | ||
#NCS alone is not enough! – Beware of mobile testing companies that only do NCS testing or use neurometer – this is not accurate and testing may be incomplete | |||
#If your test is negative and you have clinical findings suggesting pathology, futher testing or trial treatment of the suspected condition is warranted. | |||
#Can a Physical Therapist perform my EMG/NCS test? [http://www.aptasce-wm.org/electrotherapy/ Board Certified PT's] are recommended for performing this test. | #Can a Physical Therapist perform my EMG/NCS test? [http://www.aptasce-wm.org/electrotherapy/ Board Certified PT's] are recommended for performing this test. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:02, 2 November 2012
Original Editor - Elaine Lonnemann
Lead Editors - Elaine Lonnemann, Paul Lonnemann
Five Things Your Physical Therapist Wants You to Know About...... [edit | edit source]
Back Pain [edit | edit source]
- Exercise and Activity are a good thing!
Low Back Pain Guidelines - We can manipulate but have many other skills and therefore aren't dependent on it as the only tool.
Low Back Pain Guidelines
Recent Study: Manipulation and Mobilization are equally effective in Mechanical LBP treatment - Surgery isn't necessary in the majority of cases!
- We can help you get better and prevent recurrences.
- A picture isn't worth a thousand words and certainly not a thousand dollars!
ACR Appropriateness Criteria LBP
Neck Pain[edit | edit source]
Headaches[edit | edit source]
Shoulder Pain[edit | edit source]
Knee Pain[edit | edit source]
Ankle Pain[edit | edit source]
Foot Pain[edit | edit source]
EMG/NCS Electromyography & Nerve Conduction Studies[edit | edit source]
Author: David Boyce |
- EMG/NCS testing doesn’t have to be extremely painful. The needle insertion can be compared to a small pinch by someone's fingernails and the electrical stimulation in a NCS is similar to a static electricity shock when touching a door after walking across carpet.
- Why should I have an EMG / NCS test? EMG/NCS testing has good specificity, if performed correctly.
- NCS alone is not enough! – Beware of mobile testing companies that only do NCS testing or use neurometer – this is not accurate and testing may be incomplete
- If your test is negative and you have clinical findings suggesting pathology, futher testing or trial treatment of the suspected condition is warranted.
- Can a Physical Therapist perform my EMG/NCS test? Board Certified PT's are recommended for performing this test.
References[edit | edit source]
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