Posts Tagged ‘knee pain’
Treat Knee Pain By Adjusting the Lumbopelvic Region?
For patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome, a recent meta-analysis of data from ten clinical trials found that manipulative therapy applied to the lumbopelvic region is effective for reducing knee pain, especially when included as part of a multimodal treatment approach. Doctors of chiropractic are well-versed in the use of manual therapies to manage musculoskeletal conditions,…
Read MoreTwo Manual Therapies That May Benefit Patients with Knee Pain
When trigger points affect the function of the gluteus medius muscle, it can lead to altered gait, reduced hip stability, misalignment of the patella, and increased force on the knee, all of which can contribute to patellofemoral pain syndrome. A recent study found that for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome associated with gluteus medius trigger…
Read MoreMobilization Helps Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
In this study, researchers observed that Maitland mobilization—a manual therapy provided by doctors of chiropractic—is an effective intervention for improving pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, October 2022 Common Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Appears Riskier for Women Ablation is a surgical procedure that creates scarring…
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