Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Musculoskeletal pain among undergraduate laptop users in a Nigerian University.
Musculoskeletal disorder is a significant health problem affecting adults and young people alike. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain resulting from musculoskeletal disorders is on the increase especially with increased use of laptops. This study determined the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among undergraduate students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife who use laptops. ⋯ There is a high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among undergraduate laptop users in OAU and shoulder pain was the most commonly reported.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Fluoroscopy guided cervical interlaminar steroid injections in patients with cervical pain syndromes: a retrospective study.
The objective of this retrospective study was to examine the efficacy of fluoroscopically guided cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injections (CILESI). ⋯ Fluoroscopy guided CILESI is a safe and an effective treatment for patients with cervical pain syndromes. The success rates show that a large percentage of the patients may obtain relief from radicular symptoms and avoid surgery for the follow-up period up to 12 months.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Do new diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia provide treatment opportunity to those previously untreated?
It has been known that tender points detected by ACR 1990 criteria alone might not describe the essence of fibromyalgia, so preliminary diagnostic ACR 2010 criteria was developed. Since there has been no clear evidence exist examining the concordance rates and sensitivity to treatment of these two criteria comparatively, we aimed to shed light on this ambiguity. ⋯ ACR 2010 criteria is more sensitive than ACR 1990 both at first diagnosis and after 1 year of follow-up. So; it enables to diagnose and may give oppurtunity to treat more underdiagnosed FM patients.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of non-weight bearing group-exercising on females with non-specific chronic low back pain: a randomized single blind controlled pilot study.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of active non-weight-bearing (NWB) group exercising on women with non specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). ⋯ A functional program of NWB group exercising improves functional, painful status, lumbar flexion and extension ranges of motion in women suffering from NSCLBP.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialExploration of the validity and reliability of the "backache disability index" (BADIX) in patients with non-specific low back pain.
In clinical examinations of a patient with non-specific low back pain (LBP), there is a need to dispose over a valid and quick to perform rating system. The "Backache Disability Index" for LBP or BADIX includes rating of 5 trunk movements in erect position and a "Morning Back Stiffness" score, whereof the sum gives the BADIX (max. 20 points). The objective of this study was to explore the reliability, responsiveness and concurrent validity of the BADIX. Patients with LBP (n=100) were randomly assigned into a "control" group (n=40) in function of validity studies, and a "treatment" group (n=60) in function of responsiveness studies. The treatment group underwent two weekly sessions of in total 30 minutes of deep cross-friction on the thoraco-lumbar Erector spinae and gluteals. All patients completed the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire validated Dutch version (ODQ), the McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ). The impairment examination consists, besides current orthopaedic and neurologic examinations, of the new BADIX scoring system. ⋯ The "Backache Disability Index" appears to be a reliable and a valid assessment tool of morning stiffness and restricted spinal movements, and discriminates between successful and unsuccessful treatment outcome. The BADIX will allow patients to take snapshots of their daily treatment evolution, save them on their computer or tablets (apps) and share the results with their doctors and/or therapists.