Social determinants and non-communicable diseases: time for integrated action Evidence is increasing that, in low income countries, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will increasingly follow the social gradient seen in middle and high income countriesGlobal evidence suggests that social determinants of health…
Does low back pain or leg pain in gluteus medius syndrome contribute to lumbar degenerative disease and hip osteoarthritis and vice versa? A literature review Accurate diagnosis of gluteus medius syndrome and appropriate treatment could possibly improve lumbar degenerative disease…
Effects of manual therapies on stability in people with musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review Improvement in stability measures were reported in studies comparing manual therapy in the short term, but not long-term follow-up. There was no clear association between significant…
Effects of manual therapies on stability in people with musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review Improvement in stability measures were reported in studies comparing manual therapy in the short term, but not long-term follow-up. There was no clear association between significant…
Association of Exposures to Seated Postures With Immediate Increases in Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Studies With Objectively Measured Sitting Time Prolonged sitting increases immediate reporting of LBP in adults; however, no conclusion between sitting and clinical episodes of…
Effectiveness of Graded Exercise & Graded Exposure for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Rapid Review Current evidence suggests that GEXP may be more favourable than usual physiotherapy care for reducing disability, catastrophizing and kinesiophobia when managing patients with CNSLBP.…
Co-occurrence of pain syndromes Visceral pain, headache and musculoskeletal pains (myofascial pain from trigger points, joint pain) can enhance pain and hyperalgesia from fibromyalgia. Myofascial pain from trigger points can perpetuate pain symptoms from visceral pain conditions and trigger migraine…
Measuring multimorbidity beyond counting diseases: systematic review of community and population studies and guide to index choice 35 multimorbidity indices are available, with differing components and outcomes. Researchers and clinicians should examine existing indices for suitability before creating new ones.…
Development of a Clinical Decision Aid for Chiropractic Management of Common Conditions Causing Low Back Pain in Veterans: Results of a Consensus Process This study group produced a chiropractic clinical decision aid for LBP management, which can be used to…
Special Issue “Rehabilitation for Persistent Pain Across the Lifespan”” The present Special Issue offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a state of the art series on the rehabilitation of chronic pain, including but not limited to the following major…