An irritability-based approach to whiplash-associated concussion rehabilitation: a case series.

Background: An estimated 45% of concussions are reported to be related to motor vehicle collisions (MVC). However, limited research exists involving the treatment of MVC-related concussion, especially when combined with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). Purpose: The purpose of this case series is to examine the patient response to an irritability-based approach to the physiological, cervical, and vestibulo-ocular trajectories in patients with diagnosed concussion and WAD disorder following an MVC.

Treatment of non-sports related concussion in adolescents following an irritability algorithmic approach: a case series.

Background: Concussion management evidence supports the efficacy of gradual active rehabilitation for return to sport in adolescents, however there is paucity of evidence for non-sports-related concussion management.

Purpose: The purpose of this case series is to describe the feasibility and practicality of an irritability-based step-by-step model to guide rehabilitation.

Case Descriptions: Three adolescent patients diagnosed with concussion during a non-sports related event are described.

Use of cognitive behavioural therapy with usual physical therapy intervention for individuals who are unemployed secondary to chronic low back pain: A case series.

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of work absence and may influence the development of fear-avoidance behaviours. The purpose of this case series was to examine the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with physical therapy (PT) for the treatment of fear-avoidance behaviours in patients with chronic LBP who are disabled or in a period of work absence.

Case Description: Four patients with high-irritability chronic LBP who were considered as being on work absence or disability were treated in outpatient PT clinics.

Treatment of shoulder pathologies based on irritability: a case series.

: Case Series. : Shoulder pain is a prevalent problem in health care. Traditionally, treatment is based on a pathoanatomical diagnosis determined through the use of special tests.

Utilization of manual therapy to the lumbar spine in conjunction with traditional conservative care for individuals with bilateral lower extremity complex regional pain syndrome: A case series.

: Conservative therapies for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) have traditionally focused on exercise and desensitization techniques targeted at the involved extremity. The primary purpose of this case series is to report on the potential benefit of utilizing manual therapy to the lumbar spine in conjunction with traditional conservative care when treating patients with lower extremity CRPS.: Two patients with the diagnosis of lower extremity CRPS were treated with manual therapy to the lumbar spine in conjunction with education, exercise, desensitization, and soft tissue techniques for the extremity.

Lumbar Thrust Manipulation and Exercise for the Treatment of Mechanical Low Back Pain in Adolescents: A Case Series.

Study Design Case series. Background Low back pain (LBP) is an increasing problem in health care. The evidence for the use of spinal manipulative therapy to treat pediatric patients with LBP is minimal.