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CyberPT Newsletter
Issue 73
| August 2014 |
Thank you for reviewing our monthly newsletter for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students and other healthcare professionals. Our newsletter features various articles by healthcare professionals which will help our members stay informed on the latest developments in the physical therapy realm.
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Hyaluronic Acid Injections as a Form of Treatment for OA of the Knees by Jill Bergersen, SPT
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Osteoarthritis affects more than 21 million people in the United States and is the most prevalent form of arthritis seen (7). The knee, one of our body's most critical joints, is the most commonly affected. Over the last decade hyaluronic acid joint injections have become a treatment option from those suffering from pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis of the knee (2). To better understand how these injections provide relief, one must ..>>read more
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Physical Therapy Management of Biceps Tendinitis by Michelle Kornder, DPT
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The biceps brachii muscle is a two-headed muscle responsible for flexing the elbow and supinating the forearm (1). The long head originates on the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula and courses through the bicipital groove under the transverse humeral ligament (1). The short head originates on the coracoid process of the scapula (1). Both heads join near the insertion of the deltoid to form a common muscle belly (1,2). Distally, the muscle belly splits into two tendons with the stronger ..>>read more
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