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Association between GDF5 single nucleotide polymorphism rs143383 and chronic lower back pain
(2019-03-05)Introduction. Low back pain presents a unique and ongoing challenge for patients and physicians. Of those who experience an episode of low back pain, 10% go on to develop persistent chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, ... -
Association of ABCB1 (rs1045642) single nucleotide polymorphism and drug metabolism reserve index (DMRI) with pain intensity among adults with chronic low back pain
(2019-03-05)Purpose Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the United States. It is often associated with long term opioid use, which may lead to opioid misuse and serious adverse events. Current clinical guidelines caution ... -
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Presenting Similar to A Myocardial Infarction: A Case Study
(2019-03-05)Background: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a disease of chronic pain often times arising after an initial triggering event (i.e., surgery, trauma, stroke etc.) that is refractory to normal pain management. CRPS ... -
Effect of Palpatory Neuromodulation of the Trigeminal Nerve for Tenderness in the Posterior Neck Musculature
(2019-03-05)Purpose: The trigeminal nerve coordinates several reflexes in the head, including a head-retraction reflex (HRR) when a stimulus comes close to the face. HRR utilizes the posterior neck musculature (PNM) to remove the face ... -
Effects of Practicing Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) on Hand Function
(2019-03-05)Purpose: Practitioners who use osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) rely on their hands to diagnose and treat patients. While the general population’s hand functionality declines with age, OMT practitioners seem to ... -
Osteopathic Manipulation for Genital Pain - A Case Report
(2019-03-05)Abstract Background: For U.S. Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMT) physicians, there is an over emphasis on medication, rather than the usage of manual diagnosis and therapy. We report a rare case of idiopathic penile pain ... -
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments to Improve Functionality of Parkinson’s Disease: Case Study
(2019-03-05)Background: Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, second most common neurodegenerative disease. Standard of care is generally pharmacologic treatment with Levodopa, as it manages the bradykinesias, tremors ... -
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Secondary to Malalignment Syndrome and the Effects of Running on Cross-Sloped Surfaces: A Case Report
(2019-03-05)Background Patients with proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) will typically report deep buttock or thigh pain that increases with running speed which may also flare with prolonged sitting. Malalignment refers to a minimal ...