Background Differential diagnosis is a hot topic in physical therapy, especially for those
working in a direct access setting dealing with neck pain and its associated disorders. All …

Background Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and comorbidity
worldwide. High blood pressure and resting heart rate are risk factors (or vital signs) critical …

ABSTRACT Introduction: The Sharp-Purser Test (SPT) is used to assess for atlantoaxial
instability (AI) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The test is commonly used by …

Running is one of the most popular sports worldwide. Studies suggest that 11%–85% of
recreational runners have at least one running-related injury (RRI) each year, resulting in a …

Objective The purpose of this case report is to describe the main components of the history
and physical examination that led to idiopathic intracranial hypertension differential …

University students have the highest smartphone-use addiction, which coincides with a
rising number in instances of neck pain. As the time in smartphone use increases, neck …

Osteoid osteoma (OO) is a relatively common, benign bone-forming tumour, which mainly
occurs on the long tubular bones of the limbs in adolescents. Usually, the OO is classified …

Background Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is also the main
cause of the limitation of activities and absence from work in much of the world and a cause …

Background The point prevalence of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) as a cause of Low
Back Pain (LBP) is estimated at 0.04% in primary care, and it is reported as a complication in …

Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder encountered by physiotherapists.
However, it may be the early manifestation of more alarming conditions, such as …