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Are you screening for sleep dysfunction in people w/ LBP? If not, I encourage you to make it a priority.
Not much out there on how to do it, so we published an open-access article on exactly how to do this in clinical practice as a PT: jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospto…
🔥 🔥 🔥 New research: A 12-month prospective cohort study found that greater insomnia severity was consistently associated with poorer quality of life, higher pain intensity, and greater disability in people with persistent spinal pain.
The findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep as part of integrated pain management.
#Pain #Insomnia #SpinalPain #PainResearch
I was also lucky to talk with @clare_ardern on the @JOSPT podcast about the article as well. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Love seeing my colleagues from the Bellin College DSc program putting out strong work!
What prevents people from accessing physiotherapy?
For many individuals from minoritized communities, the barriers extend far beyond the clinic door.
This qualitative study explored why people with musculoskeletal conditions who were referred to outpatient physiotherapy never attended.
Read more here: buff.ly/3qXzTJW
#Health services accessibility #Socioeconomic factors #Public health #Musculoskeletal Disorders #Physical therapy
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Supervised physio after a distal #radius #fracture delivers real short-term gains 💪
This #MetaAnalysis found that short-term post injury supervised physical therapy was superior to home exercise alone, especially in #OlderAdults
#Review ➡️ ow.ly/1fJH50YyTEG
#yourJOSPT
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New publication in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy: tandfonline.com/eprint/5IEYG…
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Thrilled to share results of a tremendous effort to define competencies and graduation milestones for fellowship training in OMPT. I thank all those involved in these projects.
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Thank you @JOSPT for publishing our editorial on why studying treatment mechanisms is so challenging. Preprint open access here: jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.…
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New open access paper in @MSKPhysioJnl
Self-management is widely recognised as essential in musculoskeletal care - but implementing it in everyday practice remains complex.
This paper reflects on key gaps and challenges, and highlights the need to move beyond intervention-focused thinking towards greater attention for context, alignment, and sustainability.
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ForceNET webinar tomorrow at 2PM EDT with Dr. Ken Weber from Stanford. Free to all. duke.zoom.us/j/93863584020
Our proposed hypothesis framework for MSK-related pain conditions.
Pathology doesn't always tell the full picture.
We believe this can address many factors that a person may have when presenting with pain.
I worked with Terry for a period of time. Great PT who has a great vision for post-professional PT training!
@RoyFilmDPT
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Honored to have contributed to the updated ACSM Position Stand on Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults. This was a major undertaking that synthesized findings from all related systematic reviews to develop recommendations aligned with the current body of evidence. It was truly a collaborative effort among all co-authors. Particular kudos to @mackinprof for leading the project and fostering inclusivity throughout the process. #gottalift
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What do the general public believe about back pain? A scoping review of population-based studies
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Primary care providers favor PTs engaging patients in opioid risk mitigation-results from qualitative interviews. Takes a team: @AJ_Gordon @jfritzPT @JBeneciuk @ATaylorKelley @StefanKertesz L Siantz, M Incze, J Cochran, P Hartman, M Tyszko @CofHealth @UofU_PARCKA @UofUPT Si
Our group hopes this publication is helpful and useful in the clinic. @KatieSleepPT @brettneilsondpt
The Pain of Poor Sleep: A Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Addressing Sleep Dysfunction in People With Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions
A #ClinicalCommentary in #JOSPTOpen 👉 ow.ly/A6JU50Y2unY
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How much did you learn about how sleep impacts MSK health 🤔
Join us on #JOSPTInsights as Dr Mark Shepherd shares his knowledge on how sleep effects msk rehab practice
Listen 👉 ow.ly/SNTF50Y0tQx
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Read the guide in #JOSPTOpen ➡️ ow.ly/yz8K50Y0tQy
#yourJOSPT
Excited to share this. I have been deep into addressing sleep in clinical practice since 2018. My hope is that this open access pub and podcast can help PTs out there.
Treating pain must encompass lifestyle behaviors - we highlight how specifically for sleep.
@JOSPT
How much did you learn about how sleep impacts MSK health 🤔
Join us on #JOSPTInsights as Dr Mark Shepherd shares his knowledge on how sleep effects msk rehab practice
Listen 👉 ow.ly/SNTF50Y0tQx
&
Read the guide in #JOSPTOpen ➡️ ow.ly/yz8K50Y0tQy
#yourJOSPT
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🌟 AAOMPT Member Spotlight: Faith M. Stokes, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT 🌟
For Faith Stokes, joining AAOMPT during her Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship with Bellin College marked a pivotal moment in her career. It was during this time that she realized true patient care exte
Proud of the work out team put together for this one. OPEN ACCESS for those who are interested in reading and using in the clinic!
Our new masterclass provides insight on how pain is rarely driven by a single mechanism.
The Person-Centered Hypothesis (PCH) framework brings together pain phenotypes, pathology, regional interdependence, and psychosocial and lifestyle influences into a coherent clinical picture. Visual tools such as the radar plot help clinicians prioritise what matters most for this person, at this moment. For educators and mentors, PCH offers a shared language for case discussion, supervision, and assessment.
A valuable contribution to contemporary musculoskeletal education.
A practical framework for navigating complexity without increasing cognitive load.
Link for full article- buff.ly/gjYGAve
# Person Centered Care # Pain Science # Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy # Evidence Based Practice
