Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2017
Validity and reliability of a Turkish Brief Pain Inventory Short Form when used to evaluate musculoskeletal pain.
The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) is both a questionnaire and an outcome measure that is used widely in clinical trials to assess pain associated with many conditions. The BPI Short Form has been extensively translated into foreign languages. The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of a Turkish Brief Pain Inventory Short Form (BPI-TR) to evaluate musculoskeletal pain. ⋯ The BPI-TR may be used for assessment of musculoskeletal pain.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2017
Effects of segmental traction therapy on lumbar disc herniation in patients with acute low back pain measured by magnetic resonance imaging: A single arm clinical trial.
Low Back Pain (LBP) is considered as one of the most frequent disorders, which about 80% of adults experience in their lives. Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a cause for acute LBP. Among conservative treatments, traction is frequently used by clinicians to manage LBP resulting from LDH. However, there is still a lack of consensus about its efficacy. ⋯ The result of the present study showed segmental traction therapy might play an important role in the treatment of acute LBP stimulated by LDH.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2017
ReviewUpdate on the effects of graded motor imagery and mirror therapy on complex regional pain syndrome type 1: A systematic review.
Graded motor imagery (GMI) and mirror therapy (MT) is thought to improve pain in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) types 1 and 2. However, the evidence is limited and analysis are not independent between types of CRPS. The purpose of this review was to analyze the effects of GMI and MT on pain in independent groups of patients with CRPS types 1 and 2. ⋯ The studies were heterogeneous in terms of sample size and the disorders that triggered CRPS type 1. There were no trials that included participants with CRPS type 2. GMI and MT can improve pain in patients with CRPS type 1; however, there is not sufficient evidence to recommend these therapies over other treatments given the small size and heterogeneity of the studied population.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialExtracorporeal shock wave therapy for sacroiliac joint pain: A prospective, randomized, sham-controlled short-term trial.
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain can cause lower back pain and pelvic discomfort. However, there is no established standard treatment for SIJ pain. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a novel, non-invasive therapeutic modality for musculoskeletal disorders. The mechanism underlying shockwave therapy is not fully understood, but the frequency with which ESWT is applied clinically has increased over the years. ⋯ ESWT represents a potential therapeutic option for decreasing SIJ pain.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialInter-rater reliability of diagnostic criteria for sacroiliac joint-, disc- and facet joint pain.
Several diagnostic criteria sets are described in the literature to identify low back pain subtypes, but very little is known about the inter-rater reliability of these criteria. We conducted a study to determine the reliability of diagnostic tests that point towards SI joint-, disc- or facet joint pain. ⋯ The poor reliability of the diagnostic parameters seriously limits their predictive validity, and as such their use in patients with low back pain for more than 3 months.