Jay Smith

..However, because the visual inspection technique may be applied by a single examiner, we recommend its use to measure shoulder IR ROM in the clinical setting...

..With appropriate training and experience, interested physiatrists can consider implementing ultrasound-guided injections into their clinical practices...

..The purpose of this report is to describe a new sonographically guided technique for carpal tunnel injections using an ulnar approach...

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..The primary purpose of this investigation was to describe and validate sonographically guided techniques for injecting the obturator internus (OI) muscle or bursa using a cadaveric model...

..To determine the prevalence, frequency, and patterns of creatine use among a local population of high school athletes...

..Part 1 of this 2-part article reviews the fundamentals of clinical ultrasonographic imaging, including relevant physics, equipment, training, image optimization, and scanning principles for diagnostic and interventional purposes...

..The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of sonographically guided intra-articular injections performed in the native adult hip using contrast-enhanced fluoroscopy as a reference standard...

..To quantify the electromyographic activity in the shoulder girdle musculature during scapulothoracic exercises performed in a shoulder immobilizer in asymptomatic men...

..The purpose of this investigation was to describe a technique for sonographically guided proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) injections and compare its accuracy with that of palpation guided injections in a cadaveric model...

..The primary purpose of this investigation was to determine the accuracy of 3 different sonographically guided posterior subtalar joint (PSTJ) injection techniques in an unembalmed cadaveric model...

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..Further research should explore the efficacy of sonographically guided DRUJ injections to treat patients with painful DRUJ syndromes or to evaluate the triangular fibrocartilage complex in patients with ulnar wrist pain syndromes...

..The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the accuracies of sonographically guided and palpation guided scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) joint injections in a cadaveric model...

..The purpose of this study was to determine whether sonography can identify the distal posterior interosseous nerve at the wrist...

..The purpose of this study was to assess the safety of sonographically guided percutaneous finger and thumb first annular (A1) pulley releases performed using needle and hook knife techniques in an unembalmed cadaveric model...

..The purpose of this report is to describe and demonstrate the potential advantages of a technique to image the distal biceps tendon using a medial approach: the pronator window...

..To examine the effects of functional knee bracing on the muscle-firing patterns about the chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-deficient knee in successful brace users...

..To determine which of 3 previously published rhomboid manual muscle tests (MMTs) elicits the maximal rhomboid electromyographic activity in an asymptomatic population...

..The purpose of this investigation was to describe two sonographically guided popliteus tendon sheath injection techniques and determine their accuracy in a cadaveric model...

..With appropriate training and experience, interested physiatrists can consider implementing ultrasound-guided piriformis injections into their clinical practices...

..To quantify the electromyographic activity in the shoulder girdle musculature during ipsilateral kinetic chain exercises performed in a shoulder immobilizer in asymptomatic men...

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..The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of ultrasound-guided piriformis injections with fluoroscopically guided contrast-controlled piriformis injections in a cadaveric model...

..To determine the accuracy of palpating the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) within the intertubercular groove with the use of ultrasonographic localization as a gold standard...

..To compare the relative accuracy rates of ultrasound (US)-guided versus nonguided ankle (tibiotalar) joint and sinus tarsi injections in a cadaveric model...

..The purpose of this study was to document the subscapularis healing rate after subscapularis tenotomy using ultrasound, and to correlate healing with physical examination findings and shoulder internal rotation strength...

..To compare the accuracy of ultrasound (US)-guided versus unguided pes anserinus bursa injections in a cadaveric model...

..Our initial physician staff and resident experience with the objectives suggests that this model may be useful as a supplementary educational tool in physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs...

..The aim of this study was to describe and to validate an ultrasound-guided peroneal tendon sheath (PTS) injection technique and to compare the accuracy of ultrasound-guided vs. palpation-guided PTS injections in a cadaveric model...

..The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) has been difficult to reliably test electrophysiologically, likely due to anatomic variability and lack of responses in asymptomatic obese subjects...

..These findings should be considered when determining the feasibility of electrodiagnostic evaluation of patients who are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications...

..To determine whether pre-injury hip muscle weakness is associated with the development of patellofemoral pain (PFP) in high school running athletes...

..The potential adverse effects of scapular protraction on shoulder rotation strength should be considered during the evaluation and treatment of shoulder pain...

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..To describe a technique for sonographically guided acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injections and compare its accuracy to palpation-guided injections in a cadaveric model...

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..Voluntary breath holding significantly increased the peak blood pressure elevations and RPP for all 3 exercises, but particularly for the OPSU...

..It thereby enhances safety by avoiding accidental needle puncture of vital organs, and it also increases the diagnostic utility of the needle examination...

..To evaluate the accuracy of ultrasound (US)-guided and palpation-guided knee injections by an experienced and a less-experienced clinician with use of a superolateral approach...

..A thorough knowledge of neuroanatomy and running biomechanics allows the clinician to successfully apply these principles to almost all clinical scenarios...

..These educational formats should be considered for targeted educational initiatives to enhance resident MSK education, regardless of residency program size or resources...

..This information can be used by other physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs to assist in the creation of their own musculoskeletal ultrasound course...

..To describe and validate 3 different approaches to perform sonographically guided posterior subtalar joint (PSTJ) injections...

..In such settings, image guidance might significantly enhance accuracy...

..To determine whether accurately placed first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) injections consistently deliver injectate to the metatarsosesamoid articulations...

..Training and credentialing are reviewed, specifically noting the challenge of the lack of formal training programs and the relatively long, flat learning curve of diagnostic ultrasound...

..To describe a new technique to perform an ultrasound-guided intra-articular injection of the trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint...

..The study investigators hypothesized that intra-articular BoNT-A would result in statistically significant improvements in pain and function at 8 weeks...

..Consequently, in most cases, walking 18 holes of golf will meet the recommendation to accumulate 10,000 steps per day as part of a general physical activity plan...

..Golf provides an opportunity for relatively low-impact exercise for nearly all age groups and is considered a recommended activity for patients after total knee arthroplasty...

..A theoretical model provides a guide for future research on golfers with either type I or type II 'yips'...

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..The ultrasound examination findings revealed a strain of the right short head of the biceps brachii with a partial tear more distally...

..In addition, this review will provide recommendations regarding fluoroquinolone use in athletes and return to play after fluoroquinolone exposure...

..This article presents an overview of shoulder anatomy, recommends a standardized approach to the sonographic shoulder evaluation, and discusses common sonographically apparent pathology of the shoulder...

..However, this curriculum can be used as a suggested/potential guideline for MSK US training within a sports medicine fellowship, and may assist programmes in developing or modifying their own internal training methods...

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..To describe abdominal muscle performance as measured by the double leg-lowering test (DLLT) in healthy subjects...

..These findings have important clinical implications for individuals training in extreme weather environments, particularly those with a history of lower limb overuse injuries...

..The purpose of this study was to determine the intrarater and interrater reliability of the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)...

..Hip and pelvis computed tomography scan revealed increased sclerosis of the femoral head, with a central lucency suggestive of osteoid osteoma. This was confirmed by biopsy. Radiofrequency ablation provided significant symptom relief...

..Based on these findings we suggest that specific educational interventions be developed at health and fitness facilities to help provide a foundation for more informed decision-making regarding weight belt use...

..Clinicians may consider using either STCA measurement in evaluating patients with lower-limb injuries or during screening of high-risk populations...

..Further research is warranted to examine the relationship between scapular position and shoulder muscle function...

..Ultrasound guidance can facilitate blockade of the LFCN for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and may be particularly beneficial with patients with challenging surface anatomic landmarks, or when low volume injections are desired...

..We report on a patient who underwent a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty with a subsequent full-thickness skin burn over the metal implant after electrical stimulation and interferential current modalities in physical therapy...