Research Posts

What level of inflammation leads to structural damage in the sacroiliac joints? A Four-Year Magnetic Resonance Imaging Follow-up Study of Low Back Pain Patients
What level of inflammation leads to structural damage in the sacroiliac joints? A Four-Year Magnetic Resonance Imaging Follow-up Study of Low Back Pain Patients While extensive SI joint BME was a strong independent predictor of development of structural lesions, limited and intermediate BME were mostly transient and only rarely evolved into extensive BME or structural […]
Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span
Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span In the present Perspective we describe the multi-level mechanisms underlying SCI and several risk factors that promote this health-damaging phenotype, including infections, physical inactivity, poor diet, environmental and industrial toxicants and psychological stress. Furthermore, we suggest potential strategies for advancing the early diagnosis, prevention […]
Is chronic ankle instability associated with impaired muscle strength? Ankle, knee and hip muscle strength in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Is chronic ankle instability associated with impaired muscle strength? Ankle, knee and hip muscle strength in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review with meta-analysis Individuals with CAI have ankle inversion and eversion strength deficits. Our data also point to differences between individuals with CAI and controls in hip and knee strength. These elements […]
Sustainability effects of motor control stabilisation exercises on pain and function in chronic nonspecific low back pain patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression
Sustainability effects of motor control stabilisation exercises on pain and function in chronic nonspecific low back pain patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression From the 3,415 studies that were initially retrieved, 10 (2 CTs & 8 RCTs) on N = 1081 patients were included in the review and analyses. Low to moderate quality […]
Patients with newly diagnosed musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than recommended
Patients with newly diagnosed musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than recommended The study also found that provider specialty was associated with treatment approaches. Internists, orthopedists, and neurologists were less likely than family practitioners to prescribe opioids. Oncologists, general surgeons, and orthopedists were also less likely to prescribe other types of medication compared to […]
The prognostic merit of self-reported triggers of recurrent low back pain: study protocol
The prognostic merit of self-reported triggers of recurrent low back pain: study protocol It is anticipated that outcome yielded from a study in which chronic recurrent LBP sufferers are followed for a longer period, and triggers are identified for every single episode, would offer more reliable preventive measures, management strategies and understanding of prognosis since […]
What Biopsychosocial Factors are Associated With Work Ability in Conservatively Managed Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy? A Cross‐Sectional Analysis
What Biopsychosocial Factors are Associated With Work Ability in Conservatively Managed Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy? A Cross‐Sectional Analysis Of 64 candidate biopsychosocial factors, NDI and FABQ‐W were the most significant multivariate correlates with work ability. FABQ‐W has a significant indirect association with baseline NDI scores and perceived work ability. This warrants future research trialing work‐related […]
Subjective recovery from pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain the first 6 weeks after delivery: a prospective longitudinal cohort study
Subjective recovery from pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain the first 6 weeks after delivery: a prospective longitudinal cohort study The prognosis following PGP in pregnancy is good and the majority of women recovered substantially from severe and moderate pregnancy-related PGP within 6 weeks after delivery. For many women, a subjective substantial recovery occurred within 2 weeks after […]
Infographic. Is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality, and is more better? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Infographic. Is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality, and is more better? A systematic review and meta-analysis "Infographic. Is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality, and is more better? A systematic review and meta-analysis". #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered […]
Neurotransmitter systems involved in placebo and nocebo effects in healthy participants and patients with chronic pain: a systematic review
Neurotransmitter systems involved in placebo and nocebo effects in healthy participants and patients with chronic pain: a systematic review Overall, research has come a long way in specifying the neurotransmitter systems involved in placebo effects in healthy participants. Yet, evidence for the involvement of neurotransmitter systems in placebo effects in patients with chronic pain and […]
Efficacy of spinal chiropractic manipulative therapy for adjusting the relationship between cervical facet joints to treat headache caused by acute mountain sickness
Efficacy of spinal chiropractic manipulative therapy for adjusting the relationship between cervical facet joints to treat headache caused by acute mountain sickness SCMT can be used to relieve AMS-induced headache, dizziness, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation of people traveling rapidly to high altitudes, but the symptoms were only evaluated for 24 hours. SCMT may be […]
Inappropriate Use of Skeletal Muscle Relaxants in Geriatric Patients
Inappropriate Use of Skeletal Muscle Relaxants in Geriatric Patients Skeletal muscle relaxants are a sedating class of medications used to treat spasticity and pain. Their sedative properties can pose a risk for geriatric patients who are predisposed to falls. It is important for the pharmacist to assess the patient before dispensing medications. Short-term use of […]
Nonpharmacologic Therapies Can Improve Chronic Pain Outcomes
Nonpharmacologic Therapies Can Improve Chronic Pain Outcomes "Our results suggest that (nonpharmacologic therapies) provided to active-duty service members with chronic pain may reduce their odds of long-term adverse outcomes," they concluded in the study. "Given known associations of these adverse outcomes with morbidity and mortality, providing (nonpharmacologic therapies) to service members with chronic pain could […]
Vast sums are wasted on treatments for back pain that make it worse
Vast sums are wasted on treatments for back pain that make it worse #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Mouthguard use in youth ice hockey and the risk of concussion: nested case–control study of 315 cases
Mouthguard use in youth ice hockey and the risk of concussion: nested case–control study of 315 cases Mouthguard use was associated with lower odds of concussion. Players should be required to wear mouthguards in youth ice hockey. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health […]
Isolated musculocutaneous neuropathy: a case report
Isolated musculocutaneous neuropathy: a case report Early diagnosis of musculocutaneous neuropathies along with an appropriate intervention will help ensure the best possible outcome for the patient. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Associations of Fish Oil Supplement Use With Testicular Function in Young Men
Associations of Fish Oil Supplement Use With Testicular Function in Young Men These findings suggest that intake of fish oil supplements was associated with better testicular function, which is less likely to be due to confounding by indication, as no associations of intake of other supplements with testicular function were found. This cross-sectional study did […]
Determinants of health, health behaviours and demographic profile of patients attending an Australian university student-led osteopathy clinic
Determinants of health, health behaviours and demographic profile of patients attending an Australian university student-led osteopathy clinic The demographic profile and presenting complaints of patients presenting to a student-led osteopathy clinic are largely consistent with other Australian private practice profiles. The current work also identified co-morbid presentations, and positive and negative health behaviours. Osteopaths may […]
Knee Flexion Contracture Associated With a Contracture and Worse Function of the Contralateral Knee: Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Knee Flexion Contracture Associated With a Contracture and Worse Function of the Contralateral Knee: Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative Having an FC in 1 knee was associated with an FC in the contralateral knee for participants who were at risk of developing OA and for those with a current diagnosis of OA. For those at […]
The effect of a single spinal manipulation on cardiovascular autonomic activity and the relationship to pressure pain threshold: a randomized, cross-over, sham-controlled trial
The effect of a single spinal manipulation on cardiovascular autonomic activity and the relationship to pressure pain threshold: a randomized, cross-over, sham-controlled trial Our results suggest that a single SM of the thoracic spine has no specific effect on cardiovascular autonomic activity. Also, we found no relationship between cardiovascular autonomic activity and pressure pain threshold […]
At-risk advertising by Australian chiropractors and physiotherapists
At-risk advertising by Australian chiropractors and physiotherapists Advertising breaches were common in both samples even though regulators and professional associations provide practitioners with explicit information on how to comply with advertising guidelines. Breaches by chiropractors were more numerous and more serious due to their greater potential to lead consumers to make inappropriate and potentially harmful […]
Best Practice Guidelines for Hip Arthroscopy in Femoroacetabular Impingement: Results of a Delphi Process
Best Practice Guidelines for Hip Arthroscopy in Femoroacetabular Impingement: Results of a Delphi Process #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Risk factors for episodes of back pain in emerging adults. A systematic review
Risk factors for episodes of back pain in emerging adults. A systematic review There is moderate quality evidence that a history of back pain is a risk factor for back pain. There are inconsistent associations for age, sex, height, BMI, smoking and activity level. No associations were found between job satisfaction and structural imaging findings […]
The relationship between facet tropism and cervical disc herniation
The relationship between facet tropism and cervical disc herniation The findings of this present study suggest that facet tropism is associated with the disc herniation in the cervical spine. We also found that cervical disc herniates towards the side of the bigger facet angle with respect to the sagittal plane. There is a need for […]
The effects of spinal manipulative therapy on lower limb neurodynamic test outcomes in adults: a systematic review.
The effects of spinal manipulative therapy on lower limb neurodynamic test outcomes in adults: a systematic review. Limited evidence suggests SMT-improved range of motion and was more effective than some other interventions. Future research, using standardized Neurodynamic tests, should explore technique types and evaluate longer-term effects. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered […]
MRI, Back Pain, Disc Herniations and Modic Changes with Dr. Tue Secher Jensen
MRI, Back Pain, Disc Herniations and Modic Changes with Dr. Tue Secher Jensen Tue’s research has primarily focused on the clinical value of MRI findings in people with back pain. In recent years his research focus has shifted more towards clinical guidelines, knowledge translation and implementation. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered […]
Musculoskeletal pain as a predictor for depression in the general working population of Denmark
Musculoskeletal pain as a predictor for depression in the general working population of Denmark To conclude, we found strong and consistent longitudinal associations between MSD and indicators of depression (redeemed prescriptions for antidepressants and psychiatric hospital treatment for depressive mood disorders) in two separate cohorts from the Danish workforce. These findings suggest that musculoskeletal pain […]
Moving towards a contemporary chiropractic professional identity
Moving towards a contemporary chiropractic professional identity This review found that practising chiropractors consider themselves to be primary care or primary contact practitioners with a broad scope of practice across a number of patient groups not limited to musculoskeletal management. Across the research, there is a marked difference in the categories of practice objectives evaluated, […]
MRI evidence of brain atrophy, white matter damage, and functional adaptive changes in patients with cervical spondylosis and prolonged spinal cord compression
MRI evidence of brain atrophy, white matter damage, and functional adaptive changes in patients with cervical spondylosis and prolonged spinal cord compression CS may lead to distal brain damage affecting the white and gray matter of the sensorimotor cortex causing brain atrophy and functional adaptive changes. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered […]
Physical exercise effects on metastasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis in animal cancer models
Physical exercise effects on metastasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis in animal cancer models These findings suggest that exercise has no overall influence on any marker of cancer metastasis incidence or severity in animal models. However, the wide methodological heterogeneity observed between studies might be taken into account and the potential exercise effects on metastasis […]