The Turkish minimum dataset for chronic low back pain research: a cross-cultural adaptation of the National Institutes of Health Task Force Research Standards
CONCLUSION: Considering all these data, it was concluded that the Turkish version of the NIH-minimal dataset is a valid and reliable outcome measure for evaluating patients with CLBP.PMID:38566565 | DOI:10.1080/09593985.2024.2337789 (Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice)
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - April 3, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Gokhan Maras Sevim Beyza Olmez Belma Degerli Maras Seyit Citaker Source Type: research
Can General Practitioner Opioid Prescribing to Compensated Workers with Low Back Pain Be Detected Using Administrative Payments Data? An Exploratory Study
ConclusionAt least one third of opioids dispensed to workers with claims for LBP can be potentially linked to GP prescribing using workers ’ compensation structured administrative payments data. This approach could have potential applications in supporting monitoring and audit and feedback systems. Future research should test this approach with a more diverse array of pain medicines and medical practitioners. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - April 2, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
The automatic activity of abdominal muscles during stable and unstable standing postural tasks in older adults with and without low back pain- A cross-sectional study
The postural control and abdominal muscles ’ automatic activity were found to be impaired in subjects with low back pain (LBP) during static activities. However, the studies are predominantly conducted on young... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 2, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mohammad Kalantari, Shabnam ShahAli, Mehdi Dadgoo and Abbas Tabatabaei Tags: Research Source Type: research
A Study of 60 Patients with Low Back Pain to Compare Outcomes Following Magnetotherapy, Ultrasound, Laser, and Electrotherapy with and without Lumbosacral Kinesiotherapy
CONCLUSIONS For treatment of disability caused by CNSLPS, physical therapy combined with kinesiotherapy should be a treatment of choice.PMID:38556775 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.943732 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - April 1, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Marko Kosi ć Daniela Malnar Andrica Leki ć Source Type: research
Leveling Up: An Overview of Common Esports Injuries
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo provide an overview of common injuries experienced by esports players and factors that contribute to injury development with the goal of helping clinicians feel more prepared to care for this new patient population and bring attention to the need for more interventional research focusing on esports players ’ health.Recent FindingsNeck and lower back pain are the most common sites of musculoskeletal pain reported by esports players, while ocular symptoms are the most frequently reported physical complaint overall. Risk factors for injuries prolonged time seated, sustained aberrant postures, low...
Source: Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports - April 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
RCT Study: Augmented Reality and Feldenkrais ® vs. Traditional Core Stabilization: Comparative Effects on Chronic LBP
To compare efficacy, An RCT study compared a novel Feldenkrais Movement / Augmented Reality approach to the more traditional standard of outpatient PT practice, i.e. Motor Control Exercises / Core Stabilization for patients with Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain (CNSLBP). (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Timothy Sobie Tags: Late Breaking Research Poster 2552182 Source Type: research
The evolution of biopsychosocial beliefs related to low back pain in physical therapy students.
To investigate physical therapy students biopsychosocial beliefs regarding low back pain at three time points in their curriculum: first, second, and third year. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Joseph Hayes, Daniel Lee, Erin Easterwood, Christian Matos, Robert Worden, James Barton, Jake Arnstein, Dominic Sofia Tags: Research Poster 2372647 Source Type: research
Preexistent Chronic Low Back Pain Can Persist After Spinal Cord Injury with Complete Quadriplegia-Central Pain, Brain
To determine whether chronic low back pain persists after complete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jeffrey Hecht Tags: Research Poster 2522483 Source Type: research
Novel Yoga Clothing Used in Physical Therapy in the Reduction of Low Back Pain - A Pilot Study
To discover if haptic feedback improves exercise form and frequency to assist with decreasing low back pain. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jeff Hiserman, Billie Whitehouse Tags: Research Poster 2552104 Source Type: research
Myofascial Syndrome and Low Back Pain: Focused Shockwaves as Diagnostic Tool for Myofascial Trigger Points - preliminary data
Many factors contribute to the aetiology of chronic low back pain (LBP), but in ca. 80% no specific reason is found. The role of Myofascial trigger points (MTrP) are a promising target of LBP therapy. Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (fESWT) reaches deeper layers of the human body precisely and stimulates tissue non-invasively. Literature supports the role of fESWT to diagnose MTrPs while stimulating the nociception of Trigger Points. The aim of this research is to show that fESWT is a good diagnostic tool for MTrPs with reproducible data in patients with chronic LBP. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Hannes M üller-Ehrenberg, Federico Giordani, Richard Stange Tags: Research Poster 2372631 Source Type: research
Re-Branding Yoga: The Development of a ‘High Intensity Stretching’ Program for Veterans with Chronic Low Back Pain
Yoga is a front-line treatment for low back pain, however, yoga adoption among Veterans remains low. One potential barrier to adoption may be Veteran perceptions of yoga, including often inaccurate beliefs of what engaging in yoga entails and how participation may be viewed by others. Our objective was to develop an alternative yoga program for Veterans with chronic low back pain, to facilitate their uptake and sustained use of yoga. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ibuola Kale, Kelly Krese, Sadie Walker, Sally Stelsel, Lakshmi Athota, Mary Terese Wanicek-Squeo, Felicia Bixler, David Smith, Timothy Hogan, Frances Weaver, Bridget Smith, Bella Etingen Tags: Oral Presentation 2443309 Source Type: research
Fast-Dominant Sleep-Spindles are Associated with Next-Day Pain Intensity in Participants with Chronic Low Back Pain: Results from At-Home Wireless Sleep-EEG
Despite previous research demonstrating differences in sleep macro-architecture between individuals with chronic pain and healthy controls, there has been limited exploration of how sleep microarchitectural states (e.g., direct measurements of brain oscillations) vary in patients with chronic pain conditions or how these differences affect day-to-day fluctuations in pain symptoms. To address this question, we conducted a six-month naturalistic observational study in participants with chronic low back pain (CLBP) on chronic opioid therapy, deploying wireless sleep-EEG and smartphone ecological momentary assessments (EMA) to...
Source: The Journal of Pain - April 1, 2024 Category: Materials Science Authors: Matthew J Reid, Julia Camacho Wedjbrant, Liza Abraham, Alex Giagtzis, Michael T Smith, Patrick H Finan Source Type: research
Understanding Intersectional Health-Related Stigma in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Negative Affect: A Qualitative Study
Patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) often experience high levels of negative affect (NA). CLBP patients with NA experience greater pain and risk for opioid misuse, and have worse treatment outcomes. These patients are also at risk for intersectional health-related stigma (i.e., pain-, mental health- and opioid-related stigma; IHRS). We aimed to determine the sources and outcomes of IHRS in patients with CLBP and NA. We capitalized on a randomized comparative-effectiveness trial of antidepressant optimization, Enhanced Fear Avoidance Rehabilitation, or a combination of the two for people with CLBP and NA. (Source: The Journal of Pain)
Source: The Journal of Pain - April 1, 2024 Category: Materials Science Authors: Savannah Kazemipour, Madelyn A. Crago, Jenna M. Wilson, Ajay D. Wasan, W. Michael Hooten, Robert R. Edwards, Samantha M. Meints Source Type: research
The Intersectionality of Racial Discrimination and Chronic Pain Stigma Among Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
Both race-based discrimination and chronic pain stigma are associated with poor health outcomes, including worse pain and psychological distress. However, it is unclear the extent to which the intersectionality of discrimination and stigma impact pain-related outcomes. Using data from the Examining Racial And SocioEconomic Disparities (ERASED) in Chronic Low Back Pain study, we examined the intersectionality of race-based discrimination and chronic pain stigma in relation to pain-related outcomes among individuals with chronic low back pain (cLBP). (Source: The Journal of Pain)
Source: The Journal of Pain - April 1, 2024 Category: Materials Science Authors: Madelyn A. Crago, Jenna M. Wilson, Demario Overstreet, Pavithra A. Thomas, Tammie Quinn, Burel R. Goodin, Samantha M. Meints Source Type: research
