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Clinical Reasoning: An underrecognized etiology of new daily persistent headache IH is an important cause of new daily and persistent headache that remains an elusive diagnosis even among experienced neurologists given the varied presenting clinical and radiographic manifestations, often leading to misdiagnoses including migraine, tension type headache, medication overuse, or malingering. This patient's case highlights […]
Opioid Prescriptions for New Low Back Pain: Trends and Variability by State We found that the overall frequency of opioid prescriptions for low back pain is decreasing nationally, which speaks favorably for future initiatives to change physician prescribing patterns. However, we identified that there is large variation in prescribing patterns among physicians in different states. […]
Biological motion during inflammation in humans These findings show that biological motion contains clear information about the inflammatory status of an individual, and may be used by peers or artificial intelligence to recognize that someone is sick or contagious. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health […]
Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department: Prevalence of Serious Spinal Pathologies and Diagnostic Accuracy of Red Flags. We found a higher prevalence of serious spinal pathologies in the ED compared to the reported prevalence in primary care settings. As the diagnostic accuracy of most red flags was reported only by a single study, further […]
Comparing targeted thrust manipulation with general thrust manipulation in patients with low back pain. A general approach is as effective as a specific one. A randomised controlled trial A GT procedure—applied without any specific targeting—was as effective in reducing participants’ pain scores as targeted approaches. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional […]
Health Insurance Design and Conservative Therapy for Low Back Pain Modification of health insurance benefit designs offers an opportunity for creating greater value in treatment of new-onset LBP by encouraging patients to choose noninvasive conservative management that will result in long-term economic and social benefits. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional […]
A “dyadic dance” pain catastrophizing moderates the daily relationships between parent mood and protective responses and child chronic pain Findings suggest that parent mood and protective responses are dynamic, daily predictors of child pain. Findings also underscore the importance of addressing parents’ daily mental health and protectiveness, among youth with chronic pain, and suggest different […]
Dynamic interactions between lumbar intervertebral motion segments during forward bending and return Intervertebral motion sharing inequality is therefore a normal feature during lumbar flexion. However, in patients, inequality was more pronounced, and variability of motion share at some levels increased. These effects may result from differences in muscular contraction or in the mechanical properties of […]
Healthy lifestyle and life expectancy free of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes: prospective cohort study Adherence to a healthy lifestyle at mid-life is associated with a longer life expectancy free of major chronic diseases. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics […]
Impact of exercise training status on the fiber type-specific abundance of proteins regulating intramuscular lipid metabolism This study provides insight into the muscle fiber type-specific adaptations that underlie the elevated storage and utilization of IMCL during exercise in endurance-trained men. These results demonstrate that a greater proportion of type I muscle fibers in combination with […]
Parental multi-site chronic pain and the risk of adult offspring developing additional chronic pain sites: family-linkage data from the Norwegian HUNT Study Parental multi-site chronic pain increases the risk of offspring developing additional chronic pain sites, particularly those with obesity or inactivity. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public […]
Neck Muscle Stiffness Measured With Shear Wave Elastography in Women With Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain Shear wave elastography revealed similar muscle stiffness in people with and without chronic neck pain despite the sensation of increased neck stiffness in those with chronic neck pain. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation […]
Tracking low back problems in a major self-insured workforce: toward improvement in the patient's journey. Approaches marked by higher resource utilization and lower guideline congruence are linked to greater low back pain total costs. Total cost is a needed input for guideline development. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation […]
The effect of a six-week plyometric training on dynamic balance and knee proprioception in female badminton players Female badminton players’ dynamic balance and knee proprioception improved significantly after plyometric training (PT). These results may be important in preventing non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, which requires further investigation. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based […]
New groundbreaking Norwegian report: “Carrying the weight”. Back and neck pain: A major challenge for society Low back and neck pain are the main causes of years lived with disability in Norway, and the value of this health loss is estimated at NOK 165 billion. The conditions also constitute the main causes of absence in […]
Low back pain: critical assessment of various scales Based on psychometric properties and ease of use, the best tools for LBP seem to be RMDQ/ODI (among LBP-specific tools), BPI (among generic tools), SF-MPQ-2/NPS (for neuropathic LBP), PAINAD (for cognitively impaired patients), and unidimensional tools and SF-MPQ-2 (for acute pain). Overall, BPI seems to be a […]
Emerging Options for Biologic Enhancement of Stress Fracture Healing in Athletes #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Exercise-Based Rehabilitation and Manual Therapy Compared With Exercise-Based Rehabilitation Alone in the Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability: A Critically Appraised Topic The current evidence suggests that incorporating manual therapy in addition to exercised-based rehabilitation may improve patient-reported outcome scores in patients with CAI. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation […]
Sensitivity to pain expectations: A Bayesian model of individual differences This final model produced a characterisation of each individual's sensitivity to pain expectations. This model is relevant for the understanding of the cognitive basis of pain expectations and could potentially act as a useful tool for guiding patient stratification and clinical experimentation. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic […]
An international stakeholder survey of the role of chiropractic qualifying examinations: A qualitative analysis. International stakeholders identified concepts about CQEs that may facilitate or hinder collaboration and efforts toward portability. Stakeholder beliefs were aligned with those expected of learned professions. This qualitative analysis identified 9 major themes that may be used when making future decisions […]
Association of STarT Back Tool and the short form of the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire with multidimensional risk factors The SBT and ÖMPSQ-short high-risk groups, in a population sample reporting LBP during the last 12 months, manifested clinically relevant depressive and anxiety symptoms and fear-avoidance beliefs, which are known risk factors for prolonged disability […]
Exploring the incidence of culturally responsive communication in Australian healthcare: the first rapid review on this concept While literature suggests the importance and positive effects of culturally responsive communication, evidence suggests inconsistent implementation of this style of communication within Australian healthcare settings. This has implications for the outcomes of healthcare for the diverse population in […]
Trends of traumatic spinal injury-related hospitalizations in Australian children over a 10-year period: a nationwide population-based cohort study Pediatric traumatic spinal injury is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The burden of hospitalized pediatric traumatic spinal injury in Australia is rising, in particular spinal dislocations, sprains, and strains among female children. Targeted prevention strategies are […]
Piezoelectricity in the Intervertebral disc In summary, we have highlighted an intricate electro-mechanical coupling that appears to have distinct physiological roles in the AF and NP. Further study is required to elucidate the cell response and determine the potential role of piezoelectric effects in regeneration and preventative measures from degeneration. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education […]
The relationship between spinal pain and temporomandibular joint disorders in Korea: a nationwide propensity score-matched study A strong association was observed between the presence of TMD and the presence of spinal pain. The association became stronger as the severity of TMD increased, indicating a positive correlation between the severity of TMD and spinal pain. #science […]
Comparison of core neuromuscular control and lower extremity postural stability in athletes with and without shoulder injuries. Although core stability is widely incorporated in rehabilitation of athletes with shoulder injuries, athletes with current non-traumatic shoulder injuries may not present with impairments in core neuromuscular control or lower extremity postural stability. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education […]
Discogenic Back Pain: Literature Review of Definition,Diagnosis, and Treatment In this review, we defined the clinical entity of discogenic pain asmultifactorial changes occurring with late IVD degeneration thatinteract with the peripheral nervous system and the CNS toinduce painful conditions. We also described diagnostic criteriaand current treatments of discogenic pain based on a broadclinical literature review,andidentified […]
Illusory resizing of the painful knee is analgesic in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis Visuotactile illusions are analgesic in people with knee OA. Our results suggest that visual input plays a critical role in pain relief, but that analgesia requires multisensory input. That visual and tactile input is needed for analgesia, supports multisensory modulation processes as a […]
Dietary and policy priorities to reduce the global crises of obesity and diabetes The food system is crucial for well-being, healthcare costs, health disparities and planetary sustainability. While diet influences many diseases, the global pandemics of obesity and T2DM are particularly notable. In less than a century, modern nutrition science has advanced remarkably, highlighting key […]
Association of Time Since Injury to the First Clinic Visit With Recovery Following Concussion Findings suggest that earlier initiation of clinical care is associated with faster recovery after concussion. Other factors may also influence recovery time. Further research is needed to determine the role of active rehabilitation and treatment strategies, as well as demographic factors, […]
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