Spine
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A review article. ⋯ Spino-pelvic balance in the sagittal plane can be considered as an open linear chain linking the head to the pelvis where the shape and orientation of each successive anatomic segment are closely related and influence the adjacent segment. Pelvic morphology and spino-pelvic balance are abnormal in developmental spondylolisthesis. These abnormalities should be quantified on lateral standing radiographs of the spine and pelvis and have important implications for the evaluation and treatment of this pathologic condition.
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Systematic review. ⋯ NRT appears to be a safe and effective intervention for nonspecific LBP. This conclusion is limited to three trials conducted by a small number of experienced clinicians. Further trials in other settings are needed to determine whether these favorable results can be generalized.
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Review Comparative Study
The updated cochrane review of bed rest for low back pain and sciatica.
A systematic review within the Cochrane Collaboration Back Review Group. ⋯ For people with acute low back pain, advice to rest in bed is less effective than advice to stay active. For patients with sciatica, there is little or no difference between advice to rest in bed and advice to stay active.
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Review Comparative Study
The updated cochrane review of bed rest for low back pain and sciatica.
A systematic review within the Cochrane Collaboration Back Review Group. ⋯ For people with acute low back pain, advice to rest in bed is less effective than advice to stay active. For patients with sciatica, there is little or no difference between advice to rest in bed and advice to stay active.