Articles: low-back-pain.
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Case report. ⋯ High intensity zones developed on axial loaded magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine. We postulate that lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging with axial loading may increase the sensitivity of magnetic resonance imaging for the detection of high intensity zones.
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We conducted a questionnaire study on low back pain (LBP) and working conditions among male taxi drivers employed in the company in Fukuoka city in order to investigate the occurrence of LBP and occupational factors related to LBP among taxi drivers. The study was undertaken through two questionnaires, the first conducted in 1999 (n = 280, first cross-sectional study), the second conducted in 2001 (n = 284, second cross-sectional study). The questionnaire results were used to conduct two analyses: 1) the one-year prevalence of LBP and the relationship between LBP and occupational factors in the second cross-sectional study, and 2) the incidence of LBP and the relationship between LBP and occupational factors from the first to the second cross-sectional study in the longitudinal study. ⋯ The findings of this study also suggest that ergonomic problems with the driver's seat pan, whole-body vibration (WBV) and job stress may contribute to LBP among taxi drivers. Further study is needed to confirm how total mileage contributes to LBP. Furthermore, WBV during normal use of taxies should be measured in order to evaluate the association between WBV and LBP.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Does early intervention with a light mobilization program reduce long-term sick leave for low back pain: a 3-year follow-up study.
A randomized clinical trial. ⋯ For patients with subacute low back pain, a brief and simple early intervention with examination, information, reassurance, and encouragement to engage in physical activity as normal as possible had economic gains for the society. The effect occurred during the first year after intervention. There were no significant long-term effects of the intervention. The initial gain obtained during the first year does not lead to any increased costs or increased risks for reoccurrence of illness over the next 2 years.
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Cross-sectional study of 63 patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). ⋯ Self-report measurements and performance-based assessments provide information about distinct, although related, domains of physical functioning. Disability and low MH are associated with lower SF-36 PF scores. Our results confirm that self-report measures require supplementation with objective performance testing to provide optimal assessment for patients with CLBP.