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Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized Dose-Finding Trial

Full Paper here Abstract Background In a previous trial of massage for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, we demonstrated feasibility, safety and possible efficacy, with benefits that persisted at least 8 weeks beyond treatment termination. Methods We performed a RCT to identify the optimal dose of massage within an 8-week treatment … [Read more...]

Manipulation of Dysfunctional Spinal Joints Affects Sensorimotor Integration in the Prefrontal Cortex: A Brain Source Localization Study

Neural Plasticity Volume 2016 (2016), Article ID 3704964, 9 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3704964 “The prefrontal cortex is known to be a key structure responsible for the performance of what is known as “executive functions”. Executive function is the mechanism by which the brain integrates and coordinates the operations of multiple … [Read more...]

Is low back pain a straightforward consequence of injury/dysfunction in the spine, or the result of more complex processes?

Full Article This issue of Pain: Clinical Updates examines whether low back pain (LBP) should be considered a straightforward consequence of injury/dysfunction in the spine, or the result of more complex processes involving nervous system processing of sensory information. The focus is on axial LBP rather than radiculopathy, and on chronic LBP … [Read more...]

Massage Therapy Canada Article Spring 2016

I'm honoured to have been asked to write a 2 part series on Ligamentous Articular Strain Techniques for the Massage Therapy Canada Magazine. In this first article I review the evidence informed research supporting Ligamentous Articular Strain Techniques and manual therapy techniques that target mechanoreceptors. The Printed and version with out … [Read more...]

Nociceptive sensory innervation of the posterior cruciate ligament in osteoarthritic knees.

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Although the posterior cruciate ligament  (PCL) is considered to contain not only proprioceptive but also nociceptive sensory fibers, there is a lack of information about nociceptive sensory innervation of the PCL. We hypothesized that the PCL has constant nociceptive sensoryinnervation, suggesting the possible source of … [Read more...]

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