Technology Assessment Report Roger Chou, MD, FACP, Robin Hashimoto, PhD, Janna Friedly, MD, Rochelle Fu, PhD, Tracy Dana, MLS, Sean Sullivan, PhD, Christina Bougatsos, MPH, and Jeffrey Jarvik, MD, MPH. Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2015 Mar 20. Structured Abstract Objectives: Low back pain is common and injections […]
The short-term effects of graded activity versus physiotherapy in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial Mauricio Oliveira Magalhães Manual Therapy Published Online: February 23, 2015 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2015.02.004 Background Chronic low back pain is one of the most common problematic health conditions worldwide and is highly associated with disability, quality of life, […]
Implementing Stratified Primary Care Management for Low Back Pain: Cost-Utility Analysis Alongside a Prospective, Population-Based, Sequential Comparison Study Whitehurst, David G. T. PhD; Bryan, Stirling PhD; Lewis, Martyn PhD; Hay, Elaine M. MD; Mullis, Ricky PhD; Foster, Nadine E. DPhil Spine 15 March 2015 Vol. 40 – Issue 6: p 405–414 Abstract A wealth of […]
Eur Spine J. 2015 Mar 10. [Epub ahead of print] Dai M1, Li X, Zhou X, Hu Y, Luo Q, Zhou S. Author information Abstract PURPOSE: Women wearing high-heeled shoes have been considered to be more characterizing beauty, self-assurance and elegance. However, while maintaining the body on this type of support base, women with increased heel height often complain that wearing […]
Occup Med (Lond). 2015 Mar 9. pii: kqv012. [Epub ahead of print] Gebauer S1, Scherrer JF2, Salas J1, Burge S3, Schneider FD1; For the Residency Research Network of Texas Investigators. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Numerous studies suggest psychosocial factors contribute to functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, less is known about the association of psychosocial factors, […]
PM R. 2015 Mar 7. pii: S1934-1482(15)00118-5. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.03.002. [Epub ahead of print] Kim W1, Jin YS2, Lee CS3, Bin SI3, Lee SY4, Choi KH5.Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: To investigate the impact of knee pain and low back pain (LBP) on quality of life (QoL) in people aged ≥50 years. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study SETTING: A nationwide survey PARTICIPANTS: 1,295 men and […]
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2015 Mar;67(3):403-10. doi: 10.1002/acr.22533. Daniel Steffens 1, Manuela L Ferreira, Jane Latimer, Paulo H Ferreira, Bart W Koes, Fiona Blyth, Qiang Li, Christopher G Maher Affiliations expand PMID: 25665074 DOI: 10.1002/acr.22533 Abstract Objective: To investigate a range of transient risk factors for an episode of sudden-onset, acute low back pain (LBP). […]
SRIDHAR VASUDEVAN, MD MARCH 3, 2015 Over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain such as spinal disorders (lower back pain, disc disease, pinched nerves and neck pain), complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia and headaches. The cost of chronic pain in human suffering, lost worker productivity and in health care dollars is counted in the […]
The Effect Of Elastic Therapeutic Taping On Back Extensor Muscle Endurance In Patients With Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial Authors: Lindsey Hagen, PT, DPT Study Design Randomized, controlled, crossover trial. Objectives To examine the effects of elastic therapeutic taping (ETT) applied to the lumbar paraspinal region on back muscle endurance (BME) compared […]
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Feb; 10(1): 13–20. PMCID: PMC4325283 PASSIVE HIP RANGE OF MOTION IS REDUCED IN ACTIVE SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN COMPARED TO CONTROLS Sean M. Roach, PhD, DPT, ATC Abstract Background Non‐specific low back pain is a common condition often without a clear mechanism for its presentation. Recently more […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Feb 19. pii: S0161-4754(14)00276-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.11.009. [Epub ahead of print] The Effect of Adding Forward Head Posture Corrective Exercises in the Management of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Study. Moustafa IM1, Diab AA2. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate and long-term effects of a […]
S. Espahbodi J Bone Joint Surg Br 2006 vol. 88-B no. SUPP II 305-306 Abstract Introduction: Duplex ultrasound has recently been used to demonstrate inflammatory hyperaemia in arteries supplying inflamed joints in RA, bursitis, and tendonitis. The technique has yet to be applied to examine blood flow in lumbar arteries in LBP patients, though we […]
Comparison of Spinal Manipulation Methods and Usual Medical Care for Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Schneider, Michael DC, PhD; Haas, Mitchell DC, MA; Glick, Ronald MD; Stevans, Joel DC; Landsittel, Doug PhD Spine: 15 February 2015 Vol. 40 – Issue 4: p 209–217 Abstract Study Design. Randomized controlled trial with […]
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Feb 15;40(4):209-17. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000724. Michael Schneider PMID: 25423308 PMCID: PMC4326596 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000724 Abstract Study design: Randomized controlled trial with follow-up to 6 months. Objective: This was a comparative effectiveness trial of manual-thrust manipulation (MTM) versus mechanical-assisted manipulation (MAM); and manipulation versus usual medical care (UMC). Summary of background data: Low […]
Clin J Pain. 2015 Feb;31(2):108-14. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000099. Daenen L, Varkey E, Kellmann M, Nijs J. Abstract BACKGROUND: Exercise is an effective treatment strategy in various chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders, including chronic neck pain, osteoarthritis, headache, fibromyalgia and chronic low back pain. Although exercise can benefit those with chronic pain (CP), some patients (eg, those with […]
Individualized Low-Load Motor Control Exercises And Education Versus A High-Load Lifting Exercise And Education To Improve Activity, Pain Intensity, And Physical Performance In Patients With Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial Authors: Björn Aasa, RPT, MaSci Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2015, Volume: 45 Issue: 2 Pages: 77-85 doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5021 Study Design Randomized […]
Diagnostic Clinical Prediction Rules For Specific Subtypes Of Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review Robin Haskins, BPhty (Hons) J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2015;45(2):61–76. Epub 8 Jan 2015. doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5723 Abstract Study Design Systematic review. Objectives To identify diagnostic clinical prediction rules (CPRs) for low back pain (LBP) and to assess their readiness for clinical application. […]
Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and the World Health Organization reports that low back pain affects more people than major diseases like diabetes and malaria yet we have not made much progress in preventing it. Now, in a new study, researchers have identified physical and psychosocial triggers that can be modified […]
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Feb;94(2):123-30. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000149. Lee HI Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate sex differences in predicting chronicity of low-back pain after acute trauma using cross-sectional areas of paraspinal (multifidus and erector spinae) and psoas muscles. DESIGN: Between January 2006 and December 2010, a total of 54 […]
ANZ J Surg. 2015 Feb 3. doi: 10.1111/ans.12983. [Epub ahead of print] Do bacteria play an important role in the pathogenesis of low back pain? Fisher TJ, Osti OL. Abstract Considerable interest has been generated recently regarding an alternative hypothesis for the pathogenesis of low back pain and radiculopathy in the presence of intervertebral disc […]