Articles: low-back-pain.
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To assess the effectiveness of cognitive functional therapy (CFT) in reducing disability and pain compared to other interventions in chronic spinal pain patients. ⋯ PROSPERO CRD42023482667.
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This review aims to understand the foundations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and biofeedback, their indications for therapy, and evidence-based support. ⋯ Both CBT and biofeedback are noninvasive therapy options for patients who are suffering from a variety of chronic pain conditions, including chronic low back pain, headache, fibromyalgia, and temporomandibular disorder (TMD). CBT has been shown to be effective in treating multiple chronic pain conditions.
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The weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) is a novel obesity index that is calculated as the waist circumference (WC) divided by the square root of body weight (kg). Previous studies have revealed that higher body mass index (BMI) and WC increase the risk of low back pain (LBP). However, no research explores the relationship between WWI and LBP. ⋯ This cross-sectional study revealed a significant positive association between WWI and LBP, but WWI did not show better predictive efficacy than BMI and WC.
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Internal medicine journal · Jan 2025
Appropriateness of lumbar spine imaging in patients presenting to the emergency department with low back pain in a Western Australian tertiary hospital.
The Australian Rheumatology Association identified the use of imaging in patients with low back pain without indication of serious pathology as a low-value practice. ⋯ Four in five lumbar spine imaging requests for investigating low back pain were appropriate. Of the inappropriate requests, the most common reason was the absence of alerting features, while a small number were the incorrect imaging modality.