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Hjertstrand J, Palmgren PJ, Axén I, Eklund A. The nordic maintenance care program: patient experience of maintenance care-a qualitative study. Chiropr Man Therap 2021; 29:28. [PMID: 34340692 PMCID: PMC8327445 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-021-00388-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Low back pain is one of the major causes of disability world-wide. Most back pain sufferers experience pain that is recurrent or persistent, making management of this condition a priority. In a series of previous studies, chiropractic maintenance care has been found to be an effective way of reducing the number of days with pain, particularly for patients with a certain psychological profile. However, little is known about patients’ experience of this kind of management plan. This study aimed to explore patient experiences and preferences by looking at barriers to and facilitators of engaging in and maintaining a care plan, and to contrast the data using psychological sub-groups. Methods In this qualitative study we performed semi-structured interviews with 24 patients who had previously participated in a Swedish trial evaluating maintenance care. They were purposefully selected to obtain richness, variation and breadth of data. The data were analyzed using inductive qualitative manifest and latent content analysis. We used the theory of planned behavior to deepen our understanding of the constructed themes. Results The analysis resulted in two overarching dimensions: “when maintenance care is of high value” and “when maintenance care is of low value”. Four factors were jointly identified as obstacles to maintenance care by patients in all the psychological subgroups. These factors were: Cost demanding, A sense of low value, Perceived as unavailable and Fear of treatment. The one factor seen as facilitating maintenance care by patients in all the subgroups was Care that is patient-centered. Conclusions The findings reveal a variance of both positive and negative experiences of MC in the psychological subgroups. These findings can deepen our understanding of how patients experience MC and can help clinicians to understand when patients might regard maintenance care as being of high value.
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12998-021-00388-z.
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- Jesper Hjertstrand
- Unit of Intervention and Implementation Research for Worker Health, Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, Solna, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Karolinska Institutet, Widerströmska huset, Tomtebodavägen 18A, Solna, 171 65, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Unit of Intervention and Implementation Research for Worker Health, Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, Solna, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.,ELIB, The Norwegian Chiropractic Research Foundation, Et liv i bevegelse, Oslo, Norway
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- Unit of Intervention and Implementation Research for Worker Health, Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, Solna, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Low back pain is a common problem that is the leading cause of disability and is associated with high costs. Evaluation focuses on identification of risk factors indicating a serious underlying condition and increased risk for persistent disabling symptoms in order to guide selective use of diagnostic testing (including imaging) and treatments. Nonpharmacologic therapies, including exercise and psychosocial management, are preferred for most patients with low back pain and may be supplemented with adjunctive drug therapies. Surgery and interventional procedures are options in a minority of patients who do not respond to standard treatments.
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- Roger Chou
- Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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Nowadays, the percentage of time that the population spends sitting has increased substantially due to the use of computers as the main tool for work or leisure and the increase in jobs with a high office workload. As a consequence, it is common to suffer musculoskeletal pain, mainly in the back, which can lead to both temporary and chronic damage. This pain is related to holding a posture during a prolonged period of sitting, usually in front of a computer. This work presents a IoT posture monitoring system while sitting. The system consists of a device equipped with Force Sensitive Resistors (FSR) that, placed on a chair seat, detects the points where the user exerts pressure when sitting. The system is complemented with a Machine Learning model based on Artificial Neural Networks, which was trained to recognize the neutral correct posture as well as the six most frequent postures that involve risk of damage to the locomotor system. In this study, data was collected from 12 participants for each of the seven positions considered, using the developed sensing device. Several neural network models were trained and evaluated in order to improve the classification effectiveness. Hold-Out technique was used to guide the training and evaluation process. The results achieved a mean accuracy of 81% by means of a model consisting of two hidden layers of 128 neurons each. These results demonstrate that is feasible to distinguish different sitting postures using few sensors allocated in the surface of a seat, which implies lower costs and less complexity of the system.
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Mitchell B, Deckers K, De Smedt K, Russo M, Georgius P, Green M, Gulve A, van Buyten JP, Smet I, Mehta V, Baranidharan G, Rathmell J, Gilligan C, Goss B, Eldabe S. Durability of the Therapeutic Effect of Restorative Neurostimulation for Refractory Chronic Low Back Pain. Neuromodulation 2021; 24:1024-1032. [PMID: 34242440 PMCID: PMC8456956 DOI: 10.1111/ner.13477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Objectives The purpose of the ongoing follow‐up of ReActiv8‐A clinical trial is to document the longitudinal benefits of episodic stimulation of the dorsal ramus medial branch and consequent contraction of the lumbar multifidus in patients with refractory mechanical chronic low back pain (CLBP). We report the four‐year outcomes of this trial. Materials and Methods ReActiv8‐A is a prospective, single‐arm trial performed at nine sites in the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Australia. Eligible patients had disabling CLBP (low back pain Numeric Rating Scale [NRS] ≥6; Oswestry Disability Index [ODI] ≥25), no indications for spine surgery or spinal cord stimulation, and failed conventional management including at least physical therapy and medications for low back pain. Fourteen days postimplantation, stimulation parameters were programmed to elicit strong, smooth contractions of the multifidus, and participants were given instructions to activate the device for 30‐min stimulation‐sessions twice daily. Annual follow‐up through four years included collection of NRS, ODI, and European Quality of Life Score on Five Dimensions (EQ‐5D). Background on mechanisms, trial design, and one‐year outcomes were previously described. Results At baseline (N = 53) (mean ± SD) age was 44 ± 10 years; duration of back pain was 14 ± 11 years, NRS was 6.8 ± 0.8, ODI 44.9 ± 10.1, and EQ‐5D 0.434 ± 0.185. Mean improvements from baseline were statistically significant (p < 0.001) and clinically meaningful for all follow‐ups. Patients completing year 4 follow‐up, reported mean (±standard error of the mean) NRS: 3.2 ± 0.4, ODI: 23.0 ± 3.2, and EQ‐5D: 0.721 ± 0.035. Moreover, 73% of participants had a clinically meaningful improvement of ≥2 points on NRS, 76% of ≥10 points on ODI, and 62.5% had a clinically meaningful improvement in both NRS and ODI and 97% were (very) satisfied with treatment. Conclusions In participants with disabling intractable CLBP who receive long‐term restorative neurostimulation, treatment satisfaction remains high and improvements in pain, disability, and quality‐of‐life are clinically meaningful and durable through four years.
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- Bruce Mitchell
- Monash Clinical Research Pty Ltd, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Hunter Pain Clinic, Broadmeadow, NSW, Australia
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- Sunshine Coast Clinical Research, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
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- Pain Medicine of South Australia, Welland, SA, Australia
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- The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
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- Algemeen Ziekenhuis Nikolaas, Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
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- Brigham and Women's Healthcare, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Healthcare, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Mainstay Medical BV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
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Ho EK, Ferreira ML, Bauman A, Hodges PW, Maher CG, Simic M, Morton RL, Lonsdale C, Li Q, Baysari MT, Amorim AB, Ceprnja D, Clavisi O, Halliday M, Jennings M, Kongsted A, Maka K, Reid K, Reynolds T, Ferreira PH. Effectiveness of a coordinated support system linking public hospitals to a health coaching service compared with usual care at discharge for patients with chronic low back pain: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:611. [PMID: 34243746 PMCID: PMC8272287 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04479-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Although many people with chronic low back pain (LBP) improve following conservative treatment, one in five will experience worsening symptoms after discharge from treatment and seek health care again. The current LBP clinical care pathway in many health services lacks a well-integrated, systematic approach to support patients to remain physically active and self-manage their symptoms following discharge from treatment. Health coaching can support people to improve physical activity levels and may potentially reduce health care utilisation for LBP. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of introducing a coordinated support system (linking hospital outpatient physiotherapy services to a public health coaching service) at discharge from LBP treatment, on the future use of hospital, medical, and health services for LBP, compared with usual care provided at discharge. Methods Three hundred and seventy-four adults with chronic non-specific LBP will be recruited from the outpatient physiotherapy departments of public hospitals in New South Wales, Australia. Participants will be individually randomised to a support system (n = 187) or usual care group (n = 187). All participants will receive usual care provided at discharge from treatment. Participants allocated to the support system will also receive up to 10 telephone-based health coaching sessions, delivered by the Get Healthy Service®, over a 6-month period. Health coaches will monitor and support participants to improve physical activity levels and achieve personal health-related goals. The primary outcome is the total number of encounters with hospital, medical, and health services for LBP, at 12 months from baseline. A within-trial economic evaluation will quantify the incremental costs and benefits of the support system from a health system perspective, to support reimbursement decision making. Discussion This study will establish the effect of a coordinated support system, introduced at discharge from treatment, on the future use of hospital, medical, and health services for LBP and various health outcomes. Conclusion Innovative community-driven solutions to support people with chronic LBP after discharge from treatment are urgently needed. Study findings will help inform health care policy and clinical practice in Australia. Trial Registration Prospectively registered on the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12620000889954) on 10/09/2020. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-021-04479-z.
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- Emma K Ho
- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Discipline of Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health, School of Medical Sciences, Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Australia, Muscle Bone & Joint Health Ltd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Sports Sciences and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Physiotherapy Department, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The Centre for Population Health, NSW Ministry of Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The Centre for Population Health, NSW Ministry of Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Knezevic NN, Candido KD, Vlaeyen JWS, Van Zundert J, Cohen SP. Low back pain. Lancet 2021; 398:78-92. [PMID: 34115979 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(21)00733-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 427] [Impact Index Per Article: 142.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Low back pain covers a spectrum of different types of pain (eg, nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic, or non-specific) that frequently overlap. The elements comprising the lumbar spine (eg, soft tissue, vertebrae, zygapophyseal and sacroiliac joints, intervertebral discs, and neurovascular structures) are prone to different stressors, and each of these, alone or in combination, can contribute to low back pain. Due to numerous factors related to low back pain, and the low specificity of imaging and diagnostic injections, diagnostic methods for this condition continue to be a subject of controversy. The biopsychosocial model posits low back pain to be a dynamic interaction between social, psychological, and biological factors that can both predispose to and result from injury, and should be considered when devising interdisciplinary treatment plans. Prevention of low back pain is recognised as a pivotal challenge in high-risk populations to help tackle high health-care costs related to therapy and rehabilitation. To a large extent, therapy depends on pain classification, and usually starts with self-care and pharmacotherapy in combination with non-pharmacological methods, such as physical therapies and psychological treatments in appropriate patients. For refractory low back pain, a wide range of non-surgical (eg, epidural steroid injections and spinal cord stimulation for neuropathic pain, and radiofrequency ablation and intra-articular steroid injections for mechanical pain) and surgical (eg, decompression for neuropathic pain, disc replacement, and fusion for mechanical causes) treatment options are available in carefully selected patients. Most treatment options address only single, solitary causes and given the complex nature of low back pain, a multimodal interdisciplinary approach is necessary. Although globally recognised as an important health and socioeconomic challenge with an expected increase in prevalence, low back pain continues to have tremendous potential for improvement in both diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. Future research on low back pain should focus on improving the accuracy and objectivity of diagnostic assessments, and devising treatment algorithms that consider unique biological, psychological, and social factors. High-quality comparative-effectiveness and randomised controlled trials with longer follow-up periods that aim to establish the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of low back pain management are warranted.
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- Nebojsa Nick Knezevic
- Department of Anesthesiology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Anesthesiology, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Anesthesiology, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Research Group Health Psychology, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Research Group Experimental Health Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands; TRACE Center for Translational Health Research, KU, Leuven-Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Multidisciplinary Pain Center, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium; Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA; Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA; Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Tarcisio F de Campos
- Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Editor, Journal of Physiotherapy; Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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Cohen L, Pappas E, Simic M, Refshauge K, Dennis S. Sagittal spine shape literacy in the general adult population, assessed by a novel, simple graphical tool. J Phys Ther Sci 2021; 33:554-559. [PMID: 34219964 PMCID: PMC8245261 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.33.554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The sagittal shape of the spine is associated with back-pain, balance and
quality of life. We developed, evaluated and report the responses of a graphical tool to
assess sagittal spine shape knowledge (literacy). [Participants and Methods] Two hundred
and fifty adults were randomly assigned, in a cross-sectional crossover study, to
free-hand draw and select the “ideal” sagittal spine shape. We evaluated the inter and
intra-rater reliability and agreement between tests and the sagittal and lordotic spine
literacy between the drawing and selection test versions. [Results] Drawing test inter-
and intra-rater agreement was 79% and 80% respectively. Drawing vs. selection agreement
was 43%. More participants drew than selected the correct spine (30% vs. 21%) (p<0.001)
and lumbar lordosis shape (56% vs. 42%) (p<0.001). Test order did not affect spine
shape literacy scores. A significantly poorer literacy trend was observed with spine pain
presence (p=0.02). [Conclusion] We developed a reliable method to evaluate spine shape
literacy and established that only 21% and 42% of our sample demonstrated correct sagittal
spine and lordotic spine shape literacy, respectively. The low literacy scores suggests
that consideration of including spine shape literacy in health literacy and
self-management programs may be warranted, especially in ageing populations.
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- Larry Cohen
- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney: Susan Wakil Building, Western Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney: Susan Wakil Building, Western Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.,The University of Wollongong, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney: Susan Wakil Building, Western Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney: Susan Wakil Building, Western Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney: Susan Wakil Building, Western Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.,Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Australia
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Macedo LG, Richardson J, Battie MC, Hancock M, Kwan M, Hladysh G, Zhuo L. Back to living well: community-based management of low back pain: a feasibility study. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2021; 7:134. [PMID: 34167584 PMCID: PMC8223312 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-021-00863-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low back pain (LBP) is a long-term health condition with an unpredictable pattern of symptomatic episodes, remission, and recurrence. Recently published systematic reviews suggest that exercise is the most effective intervention for preventing recurrences of LBP in persons that have recovered. Similar programs may also be effective in preventing flare-ups in persistent LBP. The aim of this study was to test the feasibility of the Back to Living Well program (Physical activity + Education + Self-management) developed to prevent recurrence or flare-ups of LBP. The study evaluated feasibility in terms of recruitment rate, adherence, satisfaction with the exercise and education sessions, and the data collection procedures. We also aimed to evaluate barriers and facilitators to the engagement in the program. METHODS Seventeen participants with non-specific LBP recently discharged from care from physiotherapy, chiropractors or physician care (< 3 months) were referred to the study by health care providers or community advertisements between December 2018 and February 2019. Participants underwent a 12-week (1 session/week) individualized, group-based exercise in the community and 4 sessions (30 min each) of education. All participants completed an action plan weekly for 12 weeks and wore an activity monitor for 6 months. All participants responded to weekly pain measures and completed study questionnaires at baseline, 3- and 6-months. Feasibility outcomes included recruitment, attrition rates and satisfaction. At the end of the intervention, participants completed an end-of-program survey. RESULTS Twenty-nine participants were screened for eligibility; 20 were deemed eligible, while 17 were included over a 2-month period meeting our feasibility targets. In total, 16 completed follow-up study questionnaires at 3 months, and 15 completed the 6-month follow-up. Fourteen participants responded to weekly messages, while 3 participants reported not having a mobile device or Internet access. In total, 15 participants responded to our end-of-program survey. Average age was 54.9 (11.7); 9 were female (53%), and the mean duration of LBP was 62.9 (69.7) months. All satisfaction responses in relation to the exercise program, education program and data collection procedures reached our threshold of 70% out of 100%. Reported barriers to engagement in the program included fear of injury, lack of motivation and travel. Facilitators included proximity to home, low cost, flexible schedule and friendly location. CONCLUSION The results show the program is feasible in terms of recruitment, low attrition, and patient satisfaction. Participants highlighted the excellent, relevant education program and the positive, personalized exercise. Future studies should evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention within a fully powered randomized controlled trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03328689.
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- Luciana G Macedo
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Physical Therapy and Western's Bone and Joint Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Koumantakis GA, Malkotsis A, Pappas S, Manetta M, Anastopoulos T, Kakouris A, Kiourtsidakis E. Lumbopelvic sagittal standing posture associations with anthropometry, physical activity levels and trunk muscle endurance in healthy adults. Hong Kong Physiother J 2021; 41:127-137. [PMID: 34177201 PMCID: PMC8221983 DOI: 10.1142/s1013702521500128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Various factors, inherited and acquired, are associated with habitual spinal postures. Objective The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between trunk muscle endurance, anthropometry and physical activity/inactivity and the sagittal standing lumbopelvic posture in pain-free young participants. Methods In this study, 112 healthy young adults (66 females), with median (IQR) age of 20 years (18.2-22 years), without low back pain, injury or trauma were included. Lumbar curve (LC) and sacral slope (SS) angles were measured in standing with a mobile phone application (iHandy level). Anthropometric, physical activity/inactivity levels (leisure-time sport involvement and sitting hours/day) and abdominal (plank prone bridge test) and paraspinal (Sorensen test) isometric muscle endurance measures were collected. Results LC and SS angles correlated significantly ( r = 0 . 80 , p < 0 . 001 ). Statistically significant differences for both LC ( p = 0 . 023 ) and SS ( p = 0 . 013 ) angles were identified between the male and female participants. A significant negative correlation was identified between the abdominal endurance time and LC ( r =- 0 . 27 , p = 0 . 004 ); however, the power of this result (56%) was not sufficiently high. The correlation between abdominal endurance and SS was non-significant ( r =- 0 . 17 , p = 0 . 08 ). In addition, no significant associations were identified between either of the sagittal lumbopelvic angles (LC-SS) in standing and the participants' body mass index (BMI), paraspinal endurance, leisure-time sport involvement or sitting hours/day. Conclusion The potential role of preventive exercise in controlling lumbar lordosis via enhancement of the abdominal muscle endurance characteristics requires further confirmation. A subsequent study, performed in a larger population of more diverse occupational involvement and leisure-time physical activity levels, is proposed.
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- George A Koumantakis
- Department of Physiotherapy, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, Panagioti Kanellopoulou 1, Athens, Greece.,School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Metropolitan College (Affiliated to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK), Athens, Greece
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- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Metropolitan College (Affiliated to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK), Athens, Greece
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- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Metropolitan College (Affiliated to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK), Athens, Greece
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- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Metropolitan College (Affiliated to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK), Athens, Greece
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- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Metropolitan College (Affiliated to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK), Athens, Greece
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- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Metropolitan College (Affiliated to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK), Athens, Greece
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- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Metropolitan College (Affiliated to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK), Athens, Greece
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Waongenngarm P, van der Beek AJ, Akkarakittichoke N, Janwantanakul P. Effects of an active break and postural shift intervention on preventing neck and low-back pain among high-risk office workers: a 3-arm cluster-randomized controlled trial. Scand J Work Environ Health 2021; 47:306-317. [PMID: 33906239 PMCID: PMC8091075 DOI: 10.5271/sjweh.3949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the effects of the promotion of active breaks and postural shifts on new onset of neck and low-back pain during a 6-month follow-up among high-risk office workers. METHODS A 3-arm cluster-randomized controlled trial with 6-month follow-up was conducted among healthy but high-risk office workers. Participants were recruited from six organizations in Bangkok, Thailand (N=193) and randomly assigned at cluster level into active break intervention (N=47), postural shift intervention (N=46), and control (N=100) groups. Participants in the intervention groups received a custom-designed apparatus to facilitate designated active breaks and postural shifts during work. Participants in the control group received a placebo seat pad. The primary outcome measure was new onset of neck and low-back pain during 6-month follow-up. Analyses were performed using Cox proportional hazard models. RESULTS One-hundred and eighty-six (96%) predominantly female participants were successfully followed up over six months. New onset of neck pain during the 6-month follow-up occurred in 17%, 17%, and 44% of the participants in the active break, postural shift, and control groups, respectively. For new onset of low-back pain, these percentages were 9%, 7%, and 33%, respectively. Hazard rate (HR) ratios after adjusting for biopsychosocial factors indicated a protective effect of the active break and postural shift interventions for neck pain [HRadj 0.45, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.20-0.98 for active break and HRadj 0.41, 95% CI 0.18-0.94 for postural shift] and low-back pain (HRadj 0.34, 95% CI 0.12-0.98 for active break and HRadj 0.19, 95% CI 0.06-0.66 for postural shift). CONCLUSION Interventions to increase either active breaks or postural shifts reduced new onset of neck and low-back pain among high-risk office workers.
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- Pooriput Waongenngarm
- Prawit Janwantanakul, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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Exercise Is Medicine, But Perhaps Not for Preventing Low Back Pain: A Randomized Trial of Exercise and Education to Prevent Low Back Pain Recurrence. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2021; 51:188-195. [PMID: 33789433 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2021.10187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether an exercise and education program was more effective than an education booklet for preventing recurrence of low back pain (LBP). DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. METHODS Participants aged 18 years or older who had recovered from an episode of LBP within the previous week were recruited from primary care practices and the community. Participants were randomized to receive either 12 weeks of exercise and education (8 supervised exercise sessions and 3 one-on-one sessions) or a control (education booklet). The primary outcome was time to recurrence of LBP during the 1-year follow-up. Times to recurrence of LBP leading to activity limitation, care seeking, and work absence were secondary outcomes. Data were analyzed with Cox regression using intention-to-treat principles. RESULTS We planned to include 160 participants but included 111 (exercise and education, n = 57; educational booklet, n = 54). At the end of the study period, data completeness was 84.2%. Thirty-six (63%) participants in the exercise and education group and 31 (57%) participants in the control group had a recurrence of LBP. There was no statistically significant difference in time to recurrence of pain between groups (hazard ratio = 1.09; 95% confidence interval: 0.7, 1.8). There was no statistically significant effect for any of the secondary outcomes. CONCLUSION Among people recently recovered from LBP, exercise and education may not meaningfully reduce risk of recurrence compared to providing an educational booklet. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2021;51(4):188-195. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.10187.
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Unhelpful beliefs and attitudes about low back pain in the general population: A cross-sectional survey. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2021; 52:102342. [PMID: 33582619 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Unhelpful beliefs about non-specific low back pain (LBP) are associated with poorer coping strategies and unhelpful behaviours. Furthermore, targeting unhelpful beliefs about back pain has been advanced as a major priority to decrease the burden of LBP. Therefore, studies exploring these beliefs are needed to adapt the message delivered to the population. OBJECTIVES To identify attitudes and beliefs about LBP in the general population in French-speaking Switzerland and to analyse their association with individual characteristics and the belief that exercise is an effective treatment for LBP. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHOD Attitudes and beliefs were measured with the Back-Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ). Individual characteristics and participants' beliefs about the effectiveness of exercise for LBP were collected to determine their association with Back-PAQ score. RESULTS The questionnaire was completed by 1129 participants. Unhelpful beliefs were widespread (mean (SD) Back-PAQ score: 113.2 (10.6)), especially those that the back needs protection, is easy to injure and that the nature of LBP is special. Only 55% of the participants believed exercise to be one of the most effective treatment for LBP. Individual characteristics only explained 4% of the Back-PAQ score variance. CONCLUSION French-speaking Swiss general population has high levels of unhelpful beliefs and moderate confidence in the effectiveness of exercise for LBP, though the message "staying active is good for LBP" was well understood. The messages to decrease the level of unhelpful beliefs about LBP in the population should specifically target the vulnerability, protection and special nature of LBP, and promote exercise therapy.
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Martínez-Romero MT, Ayala F, Aparicio-Sarmiento A, De Ste Croix M, Sainz De Baranda P. Reliability of five trunk flexion and extension endurance field-based tests in high school-aged adolescents: ISQUIOS programme. J Sports Sci 2021; 39:1860-1872. [PMID: 33775212 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1903706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This study aimed to explore the inter-session reliability of the measures obtained from 2 trunk extension (Biering-Sorensen and Dynamic Extensor Endurance (DEE) tests) and 3 trunk flexion (Ito, Side Bridge and Bench Trunk Curl-Up (BTC) tests) endurance field-based tests in adolescents. A total of 208 (males, n = 100; females, n = 108) adolescents performed all the field-based tests on 2 separate testing sessions, 7-days apart. The inter-session reliability scores were explored through relative reliability, inter-session differences and precision of measurements. Most of the trunk endurance measures demonstrated acceptable relative reliability (the intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranged from 0.75 to 0.94). However, significant inter-session differences were identified for measures from the DEE and BTC tests. Likewise, the precision of the measurement of each field-based test was poor (the the standard error of measurement expressed as a percentage of the mean score (CVTE) ranged from 11.3 to 24.4%) with the minimal detectable change (MDC95) revealing that changes higher than 42% for trunk extension endurance tests and 31.4% for trunk flexion endurance tests after an intervention are required to indicate a significant change above measurement error. Therefore, the findings from this study indicate that only the BTC test demonstrates acceptable inter-session reliability (ICC > 0.9, CVTE ~ 10%, MDC95 ~ 30%) to monitor the changes in trunk endurance scores that may be expected in adolescents after performing an intervention programme.
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- María Teresa Martínez-Romero
- Department of Physical Activity and Sport, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, San Javier, Spain.,Sports and Musculoskeletal System Research Group (RAQUIS), University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Physical Activity and Sport, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, San Javier, Spain.,Sports and Musculoskeletal System Research Group (RAQUIS), University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.,Ramon y Cajal post doctoral fellow (RYC2019-028383-I/AEI/10.13039/501100011033)
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- Department of Physical Activity and Sport, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, San Javier, Spain.,Sports and Musculoskeletal System Research Group (RAQUIS), University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Sports and Musculoskeletal System Research Group (RAQUIS), University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.,School of Sport and Exercise, Exercise and Sport Research Centre, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester, UK
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- Department of Physical Activity and Sport, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, San Javier, Spain.,Sports and Musculoskeletal System Research Group (RAQUIS), University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Zhuo LX, Macedo LG. Feasibility and Convergent Validity of an Activity Tracker for Low Back Pain Within a Clinical Study: Cross-sectional Study. JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2021; 8:e18942. [PMID: 33769301 PMCID: PMC8088853 DOI: 10.2196/18942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low back pain (LBP) is a highly prevalent condition affecting individuals of all ages. To manage the symptoms and prevent recurrences and flare-ups, physical activity in conjunction with self-management education is recommended. Tools such as diaries and questionnaires have been the gold standard for tracking physical activity in clinical studies. However, there are issues with consistency, accuracy, and recall with the use of these outcome measures. Given the growth of technology in today's society, consumer-grade activity monitors have become a common and convenient method of recording physical activity data. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to test the feasibility and convergent validity of a Garmin Vivofit 3 activity tracker in evaluating physical activity levels in a clinical trial of patients with LBP. METHODS We recruited 17 individuals with nonspecific LBP referred from health care professionals or self-referred through advertisements in the community. The participants entered into a 12-week physical activity and self-management program. Physical activity was assessed using a self-reported questionnaire and the Garmin activity tracker. Activity tracker data (eg, steps taken, distance walked, and intensity minutes) were extracted weekly from the Garmin Connect online platform. Outcomes of pain and activity limitation were assessed weekly using a mobile app. A linear regression was conducted to evaluate if demographic factors (ie, age, gender, pain level) affected the adherence rates to the activity monitor. We also used Pearson correlations to evaluate the convergent validity of the Garmin activity tracker with the physical activity questionnaire. RESULTS The mean daily adherence rate for activity monitors was 70% (SD 31%) over the 26 weeks of study. The mean response rate for the weekly physical activity measures using REDCap for the first 12 weeks of the study was 91% (SD 17%). None of the hypothesized variables or questionnaires were predictors of response rate. CONCLUSIONS The majority of participants were compliant with wearing the tracker, and demographic factors were not found to be predictors of adherence to wearing the device. However, there were poor correlations between the modified International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the activity monitor, demonstrating problems with convergent validity.
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- Linda Xiaoqian Zhuo
- School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Pain in Women: A Perspective Review on a Relevant Clinical Issue that Deserves Prioritization. Pain Ther 2021; 10:287-314. [PMID: 33723717 PMCID: PMC8119594 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-021-00244-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Gender equity and gender medicine are opportunities not to be missed, and this Expert Group Opinion Paper on pain in women aims to review the treatment of pain conditions mainly affecting women, as well as the fundamental aspects of the different clinical response to drug treatment between the genders, and what can be done for gender-specific rehabilitation. Methods Perspective review. Results Genotypic and phenotypic differences in pain between the sexes are conditioned by anatomical, physiological, neural, hormonal, psychological, social, and cultural factors, such as the response to pharmacological treatment to control pain. The examination of these factors shows that women are affected by pain diseases more frequently and severely than men and that they report pain more frequently and with a lower pain threshold than men. Some forms of pain are inherently related to gender differences, such as pain related to the genitourinary system. However, other forms of chronic pain are seen more frequently in women than men, such as migraine, rheumatological, and musculoskeletal pain, in particular fibromyalgia. Discussion Research is needed into the pathophysiological basis for gender differences in the generation of acute pain and maintenance of chronic pain, including the factors that put women at higher risk for developing chronic pain. In addition, different specialties need to collaborate to develop gender-related diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines, and healthcare professionals need to upskill themselves in the appropriate management of pain using existing diagnostic tools and therapeutic options.
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Rational Pharmacotherapy in Case of Exacerbation of the Primary Low Back Pain. Fam Med 2021. [DOI: 10.30841/2307-5112.5-6.2020.225349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common causes of orthopedic disability in people under 45 years of age. Primary LBP accounts for more than 90 % of all cases. The main objectives of treatment are to slow the progression of the degenerative process, reduce the intensity of inflammation and pain, increase functional activity and quality of life of patients. The solution of the set tasks is impossible without effective complex influence on numerous links of pathogenesis of degenerative-dystrophic and inflammatory process and ensuring safety at treatment.
The objective: to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of complex conservative treatment of primary LBP with the use of the drug Alsokam (meloxicam) in patients with uncomplicated forms of degenerative-dystrophic lesions of the spine in the period of exacerbation.
Materials and methods. A non-randomized, prospective comparative clinical study in two parallel groups involved 30 patients with exacerbation of LBP on the background of uncomplicated forms of degenerative-dystrophic lesions of the spine (osteochondrosis, spondyloarthritis). The mean age of patients was 40±7,2 years. There were 12 (40 %) female patients and 18 (60 %) male patients. The main group consisted of 15 patients who were prescribed the drug Alsokam (meloxicam) at a dose of 15 mg 1 time per day intramuscularly for 7 days. The control group consisted of 15 patients who received diclofenac sodium at a traditional daily dose of 75 mg intramuscularly once daily for 7 days during the same treatment period. In both groups, tolperisone 150 mg 3 times a day and B vitamins were also used for 10 15 days. Outcome evaluation parameters included: Visual analog pain scale (VAS), Huskisson; assessment of the patient’s functional status on the Roland-Morris scale (RDQ-24); accounting for side effects and adverse events in the observation groups.
Results. In both groups, a significant decrease in the intensity of the pain syndrome was observed in the assessment of pain by VAS, but no statistically significant difference was observed between the observation groups (p=0,312). The analysis of the results of the evaluation of RDQ-24 also showed an increase in functional capacity in both groups, but without a significant difference between the groups of clinical observation (p=0,302). Analysis of the number of undesirable side effects in the observation groups showed a significantly lower frequency in patients of the main group with a high statistical probability (p<0,01).
Conclusions. The results of a clinical study showed the effectiveness of meloxicam (Alsokam) in the complex conservative treatment of patients with primary LBP in the period of exacerbation, which correlates with the effect of diclofenac sodium in the average daily dose. The nature and frequency of adverse reactions in the main and comparator groups showed that meloxicam in Alsocam has a significantly higher safety profile compared to diclofenac sodium, and its use in complex treatment regimens for patients with primary LBP syndrome reduces the risk of NSAIDs gastropathies.
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Loeffler A, Steptoe A. Bidirectional longitudinal associations between loneliness and pain, and the role of inflammation. Pain 2021; 162:930-937. [PMID: 32960533 PMCID: PMC7886943 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT Pain and loneliness are consistently associated, but the direction of the relationship is uncertain. We assessed bidirectional associations over a 4-year period in a sample of 4906 men and women (mean 65.1 ± 8.72 years) who were participants in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. The role of inflammation in these links was also investigated. Pain was defined by reports of being often troubled by pain at a moderate or severe intensity, whereas loneliness was measured using the shortened UCLA scale. Age, sex, ethnicity, educational attainment, wealth as a marker of socioeconomic resources, marital status, physical activity, and depressive symptoms were included as covariates. We found that baseline loneliness was associated with pain 4 years later after adjusting for baseline pain and other covariates (odds ratio [OR] = 1.25, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.06-1.47, P = 0.007). Similarly, baseline pain independently predicted loneliness 4 years later (OR = 1.34, 95% CI 1.14-1.58, P = 0.001). Associations remained significant after additional adjustment for baseline mobility impairment. Likelihood of pain on follow-up was heightened when baseline loneliness was accompanied by elevated C-reactive protein concentration (OR = 1.50, 95% CI 1.13-2.00, P = 0.006), whereas inflammation did not predict future loneliness or contribute to the association between baseline pain and future loneliness. Both pain and loneliness are distressing experiences that impact well-being and quality of life. We conclude that there were bidirectional longitudinal relationships between pain and loneliness in this representative sample of older men and women, but that the mechanisms underlying these processes may differ.
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- Anna Loeffler
- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
- Institute for Social Science Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Xu Y, Mauer KM, Singh A. Pain Management in Neurosurgery: Back and Lower Extremity Pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia. Anesthesiol Clin 2021; 39:179-194. [PMID: 33563380 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Interventional anesthetic techniques are an integral component of a biopsychosocial approach and multidisciplinary treatment. Injection techniques are often used to diagnose disorders, decrease the need for surgery, or increase the time to surgery. The role of neural blockade techniques using local anesthetics and steroids in the assessment and treatment of pain continues to be refined. With the current opioid crisis and an aging population with increasing medical comorbidities, there is an emphasis on the use of nonopioid, nonsurgical, and multimodal therapies to treat chronic pain. This article reviews indications, goals, and methods of common injection techniques.
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- Yifan Xu
- Anesthesiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
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- Comprehensive Pain Center, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health and Sciences University, 3303 South West Bond Avenue Suite Ch4p Floor 4, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 959 North Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA
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Yao M, Zhang J, Li Z, Bai X, Ma J, Li Y. Liraglutide Protects Nucleus Pulposus Cells Against High-Glucose Induced Apoptosis by Activating PI3K/Akt/ mTOR/Caspase-3 and PI3K/Akt/GSK3β/Caspase-3 Signaling Pathways. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:630962. [PMID: 33681258 PMCID: PMC7933515 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.630962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background and Objective: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is reportedly a significant risk factor for intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). Incretin system and particularly glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) because of its glucose-lowering effects has become an important target in therapeutic strategies of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Liraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist with glucoregulatory and insulinotropic functions as well as regulatory functions on cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. However, little is known on the roles and signaling pathways of apoptosis protecting effects of liraglutide in IDD. This study aimed to investigate the potential protective effects of liraglutide against high glucose-induced apoptosis of nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) and the possible involved signaling pathways. Methods: The human NPCs were incubated with 100 nM liraglutide alone or in combination with LY294002 (PI3K inhibitor), rapamycin (mTOR inhibitor), and SB216763 (GSK3β inhibitor) in a high glucose culture for 48 h. The four groups were assessed further for apoptosis and genes expressions. The apoptotic effect was evaluated by flow cytometry and further confirmed by cell death detection enzyme-linked immunoassay plus (ELISAPLUS). The gene and protein expression levels were assessed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting techniques. The results were comparatively assessed between the four groups. Results: The results confirmed the presence of GLP-1R in the NPCs indicating that liraglutide inhibited the high glucose-induced apoptosis, which was blocked by silencing GLP-1R with siRNA. Moreover, liraglutide stimulated the phosphorylation of Akt, mTOR and GSK3β. Treatment with LY294002 significantly increased the apoptosis of NPCs and reduced the levels of their downstream substrates (p-AKT, p-mTOR, and p-GSK3β). Further assessments revealed that activation of mTOR and GSK3β was almost completely inhibited by rapamycin and SB216763, respectively, which significantly increased the caspase-3 levels. Conclusion: Liraglutide could protect NPCs against high glucose-induced apoptosis by activating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR/caspase-3 and PI3K/AKT/GSK3β/caspase-3 signaling pathways.
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- Mingyan Yao
- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,Department of Endocrinology, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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[Psychosocial factors in the prevention of pain]. Schmerz 2021; 35:21-29. [PMID: 33534105 DOI: 10.1007/s00482-020-00523-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The question of pain prevention is becoming increasingly important, both in society and in science. According to the International Society for the Study of Pain, general areas for which pain prevention measures can be recommended have been defined. These approaches are mostly limited to unspecific recommendations with the aim of improving general health behaviour. Common to all of them is that they essentially address psychosocial and psychobehavioral aspects. In contrast to genetic factors or other non-modifiable environmental factors, psychosocial and psychobehavioral aspects are potentially modifiable variables, making them possible starting points for prevention programs. Furthermore, recent studies provide important knowledge about psychological and social risk factors of pain chronification and thus offer new approaches for future pain prevention strategies. At the same time, the efficacy and successful implementation of such programs is so complex that valid statements on effectiveness and benefit can only be made through care-related evaluation. This review addresses psychological and social factors in the prevention of pain. A selective literature search was carried out to this end. Based on selected studies, psychological and social predictors of pain development are presented and their potential for future pain prevention programs discussed. The article concludes with a discussion of possible implications.
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Wong AYL, Chan LLY, Lo CWT, Chan WWY, Lam KCK, Bao JCH, Ferreira ML, Armijo-Olivo S. Prevalence/Incidence of Low Back Pain and Associated Risk Factors Among Nursing and Medical Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PM R 2021; 13:1266-1280. [PMID: 33492778 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To summarize evidence regarding the prevalence and incidence of low back pain and associated risk factors in nursing and medical students. TYPE: Systematic review and meta-analysis. LITERATURE SURVEY The protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42015029729). Its reporting followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Seven databases were searched until August 2020 to identify relevant studies. METHODOLOGY Two independent reviewers screened, extracted, and evaluated the risk of bias of the selected studies. Meta-analyses were used to estimate 12-month prevalence/incidence rates of low back pain and associated risk factors in these students. Levels of evidence for risk factors were determined by the updated Guidelines for Systematic Reviews in the Cochrane Collaboration Back Review Group. SYNTHESIS Sixteen studies involving 7072 students were included. The pooled 12-month prevalence rates of low back pain for nursing and medical students were 44% (95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 27%-61%) and 53% (95% CI: 44%-62%), respectively. The 12-month incidence of low back pain in nursing students ranged from 29% to 67%. No incidence rate was reported in medical students. Strong/moderate-quality evidence supported that final year of study (pooled odds ratio [OR] from five studies, 1.96, 95% CI: 1.13-3.40), anxiety (OR ranging from 3.12 to 4.61), or high mental pressure or psychological distress (OR ranging from 1.37 to 4.52) was associated with a higher 12-month low back pain prevalence in both student groups. Moderate-quality evidence suggested that prior history of low back pain (pooled OR from two studies: 3.46, 95% CI: 1.88-6.36) was associated with a higher 12-month low back pain incidence in nursing students. Similarly, moderate-quality evidence suggested that female medical students (pooled OR from two studies: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.09-2.86) demonstrated a higher 12-month low back pain prevalence than male counterparts. CONCLUSIONS Although it is impossible to alter nonmodifiable risk factors for low back pain, universities may develop and implement proper strategies to mitigate modifiable risk factors in these students.
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- Arnold Y L Wong
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, Osnabrück, Germany.,Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Research Center, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Suni JH, Virkkunen T, Husu P, Tokola K, Parkkari J, Kankaanpää M. Reliability and construct validity of the modified Finnish version of the 9-item patient health questionnaire and its associations within the biopsychosocial framework among female health-care workers with sub-acute or recurrent low back pain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:37. [PMID: 33413235 PMCID: PMC7792227 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03832-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health-care workers have an increased risk for chronic low back pain (LBP) leading to reduced workability. Depression, a highly prevalent, costly and disabling condition, is commonly seen in patients with sub-acute LBP. This study investigated the psychometric properties and construct-validity of a modified 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9-mFIN) in female health-care workers with sub-acute LBP. METHODS Reliability (internal consistency, test-retest repeatability) was assessed using standard methods. Construct validity of the PHQ-9-mFIN was assessed as level of depressive symptoms (PHQ-9-mFIN: 0-4 none, 5-9 mild, ≥10 at least moderate) against the RAND 36 Health Survey, a valid measure of health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Additionally, the strength of the association between the levels of PHQ-9-mFIN and selected biopsychosocial factors was determined. RESULTS The internal consistency of the PHQ-9-mFIN was high (Cronbach's α = 0.82) and the test-retest repeatability scores (n = 64) were moderate: Pearson's correlation was 0.73 and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) 0.73 (95% CI: 0.58 to 0.82). Construct validity (Spearman correlation) against the Physical and Mental component items and their summary scales of the RAND 36 were much higher for the Mental (range, - 0.40 to - 0.67 and - 0.64) than for the Physical (range, - 0.08 to - 0.43 and - 0.22). There was a clear stepwise association (p < 0.001) between the levels of depressive symptoms and General health (physical component, range, 59.1 to 78.8). The associations with all items of the Mental components were strong and graded (p < 0.001). All participants had low scores for Bodily pain, regardless of the level of depressive symptoms. There was a strong association (p ≤ 0.003) between the levels of PHQ-9-mFIN and multisite pain, lumbar exertion and recovery after workdays, neuromuscular fitness in modified push-ups, workability, and fear of pain related to work. CONCLUSIONS The PHQ-9-mFIN showed adequate reliability and excellent construct validity among female health-care workers with recurrent LBP and physically strenuous work. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT01465698 .
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- UKK Institute Health Promotion Research, Kaupinpuistonkatu 1, 33500, Tampere, Finland
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- Pirkanmaa Hospital District, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Outpatient Clinic, Teiskontie 35, 33520, Tampere, Finland
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- UKK Institute Health Promotion Research, Kaupinpuistonkatu 1, 33500, Tampere, Finland
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- UKK Institute Health Promotion Research, Kaupinpuistonkatu 1, 33500, Tampere, Finland
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- UKK Institute Health Promotion Research, Kaupinpuistonkatu 1, 33500, Tampere, Finland
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- Pirkanmaa Hospital District, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Outpatient Clinic, Teiskontie 35, 33520, Tampere, Finland.
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Geber C, Kappis B, Bäsch T, Casser HR. [Pain prevention in the primary care setting : Facts for resident physicians]. Schmerz 2021; 35:5-13. [PMID: 33404794 DOI: 10.1007/s00482-020-00521-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Based on health insurance data, approximately 37.4 million patients (46%) in Germany are diagnosed with "pain". The prevalence of patients with debilitating chronic pain is around 7.3%. From the health care perspective, and given the high socioeconomic relevance of chronic pain, effective preventive measures represent useful therapeutic approaches. In the context of pain medicine, primary prevention aims to avoid acute pain. Secondary prevention is targeted at preventing acute pain from turning into chronic pain. Tertiary prevention comprises measures to diminish pain-associated disability and impairment to everyday life. Finally, quaternary prevention focuses on avoiding medically non-indicated or unhelpful medical interventions. In addition to general approaches of pain prevention, such as detecting and treating of chronification factors (yellow, black and blue flags), the present article also describes educational and disease-specific approaches in musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes as well as headaches.
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- C Geber
- DRK-Schmerz-Zentrum, Auf der Steig 14-16, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Langenbeckstraße 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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- PhysioMed am DRK Schmerz-Zentrum Mainz GmbH, Auf der Steig 16, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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- DRK-Schmerz-Zentrum, Auf der Steig 14-16, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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Mengistu DA, Mulugeta Demmu Y, Alemu A. Occupational Related Upper and Low Back Pain Among the Working Population of Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSIGHTS 2021; 15:11786302211067839. [PMID: 35002252 PMCID: PMC8728766 DOI: 10.1177/11786302211067839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Back pain, such as upper and low back pain are among the most common musculoskeletal conditions that can cause major public health and socioeconomic problems. Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability that reduces worker performance and well-being and increases absence from work, which can cause an enormous economic burden. In developing countries, particularly in Ethiopia, there is no adequate evidence on the overall prevalence of occupational-related upper and low back pain, and they remain less prioritized and empirically unrepresented. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of occupational-related upper and low back pain among the working population of Ethiopia. METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis considered studies conducted in Ethiopia, written in English, and published from 2017 to 2020. Articles were searched from 9 electronic databases (Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, African Index Medicus, African Journals Online database, and Science Direct) using a combination of Boolean logic operators, Medical Subject Headings, and main keywords. The quality assessment of the articles was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools to determine the relevance of the articles to the study. A random effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence, the 95% confidence interval, and the degree of heterogeneity among the included studies. Sensitivity analyses were performed to identify the influence of outliers and to identify sources of heterogeneity. RESULTS Of the 1114 studies identified from the included databases, 20 studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of occupational-related upper and low back pain in the previous year was (27.1% [95% CI: 18.4, 37.9]) and (54.2% [95% CI: 48.2, 60.0]), respectively. Based on a subgroup analysis by publication year, study population, and regions where the studies were conducted, the prevalence of upper back pain was (43.8% [95% CI: 39.3, 47.7]), (34.7% [95% CI: 33.1, 36.2]), and (36.2% [95% CI: 33.6, 39.0]), respectively, while the prevalence of low back pain was (61.8% [95% CI: 58.9, 64.6], (52.8% [95% CI: 51.3, 54.3]), and (55.2% [95% CI: 51.4, 59.0]), respectively. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis found that 54.2% of the included study participants experienced low back pain in the previous year, while 27.1% experienced upper back pain. The highest prevalence was reported among pedestrian back-loading women.
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- Dechasa Adare Mengistu
- Department of Environmental Health,
College of Health and Medical Science, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
- Dechasa Adare Mengistu, Department of
Environmental Health, College of Health and Medical Science, Haramaya
University, PO Box: 235, Harar, Ethiopia. Emails:
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- Department of Environmental Health,
College of Health and Medical Science, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of
Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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Becker L, Ziegeler K, Diekhoff T, Palmowski Y, Pumberger M, Schömig F. Musculature adaption in patients with lumbosacral transitional vertebrae: a matched-pair analysis of 46 patients. Skeletal Radiol 2021; 50:1697-1704. [PMID: 33533964 PMCID: PMC8208907 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-021-03722-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Even though lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV) are one of the most common congenital anomalies of the spine, their effect on surrounding soft tissues is not well-studied. We therefore aimed at analyzing the association between LSTV and changes in volume, mass, symmetry, and degeneration of lumbar and trunk muscles. MATERIALS AND METHODS Abdomen-pelvis CT scans were analyzed in patients with LSTV and a matched control group. LSTV were classified according to the Castellvi classification. Muscles were segmented from the remaining soft tissue and their cross-sectional area and volume were examined at five defined levels. Threshold segmentation was used to differentiate between muscle fibers and fat tissue. Matched pairs were compared using Wilcoxon rank sum tests. For comparison of categorical data, chi-squared tests were performed and for associations between the degree of fusion and muscle size and degeneration, Spearman's correlation coefficients were calculated. Inter- and intrarater reliabilities were evaluated by computing intraclass correlation coefficients. RESULTS Forty-six patients with LSTV and 46 controls were included. Muscle volume of the paraspinal and trunk muscles was significantly lower (707.0 cm3 vs. 809.7 cm3, p < 0.001) and fatty muscle changes were significantly increased in all but the caudal paravertebral muscles of LSTV patients (M. psoas p < 0.04, M. quadratus lumborum p < 0.001, paravertebral muscles p = 0.011, M. rectus abdominis p < 0.001, M. obliquus abdominis p < 0.001). Correlations between the degree of Castellvi classification and muscle volume were significant (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION LSTV are associated with a reduction in muscle volume and an increase in muscle degeneration of both lumbar and trunk muscles.
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- Luis Becker
- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité – University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité – University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité – University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité – University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité – University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité – University Medicine Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Ali M, Ahsan GU, Uddin Z, Hossain A. Road traffic delays in commuting workplace and musculoskeletal health among sedentary workers: A cross-sectional study in Dhaka city. J Occup Health 2021; 63:e12289. [PMID: 34751983 PMCID: PMC8577272 DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Despite previous research aimed at identifying factors linked to musculoskeletal health issues, there was no evidence about the relationship between road traffic delays (RTDs) and musculoskeletal health in sedentary employees. As a result, the aim of our research was to understand such a correlation among bank employees in Dhaka, Bangladesh. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with bank employees who worked in sedentary settings. The Eriksen subjective health complaints scale was used to measure the eight items of musculoskeletal health complaints (MHCs), and RTDs were measured using principal component analysis using variables commute time, distance, and traffic congestion experience to work. The association between RTDs and MHCs was identified using a multilevel model after adjusting potential confounders. RESULTS A total of 628 employees (mean[SD] age, 36.1[7.0] years; 254[40.5%] women) participated in the study. Among the employees, the one-month prevalence of MHCs was 57.2%. The highest prevalence of MHCs was low-back pain (36.6%), followed by neck pain (22.9%) and upper-back pain (21.2%). Also, 136(21.7%) employees reported long-RTDs in commuting workplace and 81% of them had MHCs. The multilevel analysis identified that long-RTDs had a significant relationship with MHCs (adjusted odds ratio, AOR = 10.20, 95%CI = 5.41-16.91). Private transportation commuters reported 70% reduced odds of MHCs (AOR = 0.30, 95%CI = 0.15-0.59) and walking or bicycling commuters had 84% fewer MHCs (AOR = 0.16, 95%CI = 0.10-0.28) compared to public bus commuters. CONCLUSIONS Sedentary employees with long-RTDs reported increased MHCs, emphasizing the importance of including musculoskeletal exercise in office facilities. Findings of this study also highlight the need for a sound public transportation system in Dhaka city.
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- Mohammad Ali
- Department of Physiotherapy and RehabilitationUttara Adhunik Medical College and HospitalDhakaBangladesh
- Centre for Higher Studies and ResearchBangladesh University of ProfessionalsDhakaBangladesh
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- Department of Public HealthNorth South UniversityDhakaBangladesh
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- School of Physical and Occupational TherapyMcGill UniversityMontrealQuebecCanada
- School of Rehabilitation SciencesMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
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- Department of Public HealthNorth South UniversityDhakaBangladesh
- Global Health InstituteNorth South UniversityDhakaBangladesh
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Stanhope J, Pisaniello D, Weinstein P. The effect of strategies to prevent and manage musicians' musculoskeletal symptoms: A systematic review. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 2020; 77:185-208. [PMID: 33375919 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2020.1860879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The objective of this systematic review was to determine the safety and effectiveness of any public health intervention designed to prevent and/or manage musculoskeletal symptoms (MSSs) in any type of musician. A total of 14 studies were included. Studies investigated exercise and/or education programs, and changes to equipment, with a range of musicians. There was some evidence to suggest that smaller piano keyboards, and exercise programs may be effective. Studies suggesting a benefit of exercise programs typically had lower level designs and higher risk of methodological bias, compared with those that reported no benefit. Future research should use more robust methods to reduce bias and come to definitive conclusions regarding the safety and effectiveness of interventions prior to implementation, to reduce the burden of MSSs for musicians.
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- Jessica Stanhope
- School of Public Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Public Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Castro-Sanchez AM, Matarán-Peñarrocha GA, Gómez-García S, García-López H, Andronis L, Albornoz-Cabello M, Lara Palomo IC. Study protocol randomised controlled trial comparison of cost-utility and cost-effectiveness of a face-to-face rehabilitation programme versus a telemedicine programme in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e040633. [PMID: 33310802 PMCID: PMC7735081 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic lower back pain is a highly prevalent medical condition in Western countries, which that incurs a considerable social and economic burden. Although prescription exercise at home for chronic pain has become a widely used alternative to reduce healthcare costs, the evidence regarding patient adherence and decreased in costs in European countries is scarce and inconclusive. The objective of this study is to examine the cost-utility and cost-effectiveness in patients with chronic lower back pain treated with the McKenzie Method and electroanalgesia via a telemedicine programme versus a face-to-face programme. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study reports the protocol for a randomised, two-arm, multicentre, parallel controlled trial. A total of 540 patients with chronic lower back pain (onset time ≥3 months, Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire ≥4) will be recruited in three hospitals in Andalusia. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups (n=270, respectively) to receive electroanalgesia and Mckenzie method exercises through a telemedicine or a face-to-face programme. A total of 24 sessions will be administered three times a week for 8 weeks. Since the study design does not allow participant blinding, the outcome assessor and the statistician will be blinded. Use of helth care resources and costs due to work absenteeism will be captured and analysed. In addition, pain, intensity, fear of movement, quality of life and strength of the core muscle and anteflexion lumbar will be recorded at 2 and 6 months after the start of treatment. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Human Research and Local Ethics Committee of the 'Hospital Complex Torrecárdenas of Almeria, University Hospital of Granada and Virgen Macarena de Sevilla Hospital-Andalusian Health Service'. Study findings will be released to the research, clinical and health service through publication in international journals and conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04266366.
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- Clinical Rehabilitation Management Unit, Torrecárdenas University Hospital of Almería, Almería, Spain
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- Department Physical Therapy, Universidad De Almeria Facultad de Ciencias de la Educacion Enfermeria y Fisioterapia, Almeria, Spain
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- Division of Clinical Trials, Warwick Meidical School, University of Warwick, Birmingham and Coventry, UK
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- Department Physical Therapy, Universidad De Almeria Facultad de Ciencias de la Educacion Enfermeria y Fisioterapia, Almeria, Spain
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SANTOS LARAGUERCIODOS, AMUKA GUILHERMEYUKIOKAJYA, GASPAR LUCASCIARAVOLO, BRANDÂO THIAGOKOLACHINSKI, RODRIGUES LUCIANOMILLERREIS, YONEZAKI ADRIANOMASAYUKI, CESAR ANDRÉEVARISTOMARCONDES, LOPES FERNANDAAMATE. EVALUATION OF LOW BACK PAIN IN PATIENTS WHO UNDERWENT BARIATRIC SURGERY. COLUNA/COLUMNA 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/s1808-185120201904233336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective Low back pain is an extremely common condition that can affect up to 84% of people at some point in life. It affects patients of both sexes, mainly between 30 and 50 years of age, and has a great impact on the quality of life, in addition to placing a significant demand on health services. Obesity is considered as an important risk factor for the development of low back pain since the change in body fat distribution causes changes in the locomotor system and especially in the spine. Methods The study makes a comparative, retrospective analysis of patients who underwent bariatric surgery through questionnaires to assess the improvement in their quality of life and low back pain. The data were submitted to a statistical analysis and the results compared to the literature data. Results As a result, there was a statistically significant improvement in quality of life in relation to weight loss; the greater the weight reduction, the better the quality of life and the younger the patient, the better their quality of life. Conclusions When asked about low back pain, 70.7% of patients classified it as moderate to severe. Level of evidence III; Comparative retrospective.
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The Effectiveness of Lumbar Supports. Orthop Nurs 2020; 39:402-407. [PMID: 33234911 DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000000712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Nonspecific back pain is a common complaint, especially among older people. Traditionally, nonspecific back pain has been associated with heavy physical activities. However, static activities such as prolonged sitting and standing are contributing factors to nonspecific lumbar pain as well. Lumbar orthoses, such as belts, have been used for heavy physical activity to alleviate or even prevent back pain; however, studies have been inconclusive as to their effectiveness. Furthermore, the use of lumbar orthosis for prolonged sitting and standing is questionable. This case study and review examines the general effectiveness of lumbar orthosis for a variety of activities, including prolonged standing and sitting. The findings provide implications for orthopaedic nurses in occupational settings.
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Michaeli A. Treating low back pain - Bridging the gap between manual therapy and exercise. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020; 24:452-461. [PMID: 33218547 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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As therapists, we often recommend exercise to reduce patients' low-back pain, as well as increase their active range of motion and muscle strength. However, physical therapists face a challenge when recommending exercise to reduce low-back pain because the pain itself often inhibits the patient's ability to exercise or perform activities of daily living. This situation becomes even more challenging if the prescribed exercise program aggravates the individual's low-back pain. This article discusses a method which provides for the effective treatment of low back pain by allowing patients to exercise pain free earlier in the rehabilitation process. The method comprises a unique approach utilizing the following four components simultaneously from the onset of treatment: isometric muscle contraction (IMC); assisted active oscillatory mobilization; end-of-range passive stretch; and mindfulness.
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- Arie Michaeli
- Clinical Solutions, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Calatayud J, Guzmán-González B, Andersen LL, Cruz-Montecinos C, Morell MT, Roldán R, Ezzatvar Y, Casaña J. Effectiveness of a Group-Based Progressive Strength Training in Primary Care to Improve the Recurrence of Low Back Pain Exacerbations and Function: A Randomised Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E8326. [PMID: 33187076 PMCID: PMC7696327 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17228326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability and one of the most common reasons for physician visits in primary care, with a 33% rate of recurrence during the first year. However, the most optimal exercise program in this context remains unknown. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of a group-based progressive strength training program in non-specific chronic LBP (CLBP) patients in primary care on pain recurrence and physical function. Eighty-five patients with non-specific CLBP were separated into two groups (Intervention group: completed a progressive strength training program 3 days per week for 8 weeks; Control group: received the usual care). The intervention group showed a recurrence rate of 8.3%, while the control group had a recurrence rate of 33.3% and a shorter time until the first recurrent episode. The intervention group showed increased lumbar extensor strength, left-hand handgrip strength, and reduced the number of pain sites compared with the control group. Results also showed greater odds for reducing LBP intensity and disability in the intervention group. In conclusion, a group-based progressive strength training program is a more effective and efficient alternative than Back-School programs and can easily be carried out in the primary health care context.
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- Joaquín Calatayud
- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (Y.E.); (J.C.)
- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark;
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biomechanics, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago 8380419, Chile; (B.G.-G.); (C.C.-M.)
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark;
- Sport Sciences, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biomechanics, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago 8380419, Chile; (B.G.-G.); (C.C.-M.)
- Laboratory of Biomechanics and Kinesiology, San José Hospital, Santiago 8380453, Chile
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- Primary Care Health Department Valencia Arnau-Llíria, 46015 Valencia, Spain; (M.T.M.); (R.R.)
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- Primary Care Health Department Valencia Arnau-Llíria, 46015 Valencia, Spain; (M.T.M.); (R.R.)
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (Y.E.); (J.C.)
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (Y.E.); (J.C.)
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Pocovi NC, Lin CWC, Latimer J, Merom D, Tiedemann A, Maher C, van Tulder MW, Macaskill P, Clavisi O, Tong SYK, Hancock MJ. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a progressive, individualised walking and education programme for prevention of low back pain recurrence in adults: study protocol for the WalkBack randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e037149. [PMID: 33033088 PMCID: PMC7545638 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Low back pain (LBP) is recognised globally as a prevalent, costly and disabling condition. Recurrences are common and contribute to much of the burden of LBP. Current evidence favours exercise and education for prevention of LBP recurrence, but an optimal intervention has not yet been established. Walking is a simple, widely accessible, low-cost intervention that has yet to be evaluated. This randomised controlled trial (RCT) aims to establish the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a progressive and individualised walking and education programme (intervention) for the prevention of LBP recurrences in adults compared with no treatment (control). METHODS AND ANALYSIS A pragmatic, two-armed RCT comparing walking and education (n=349) with a no treatment control group (n=349). Inclusion criteria are adults recovered from an episode of non-specific LBP within the last 6 months. Those allocated to the intervention group will receive six sessions (three face to face and three telephone delivered) with a trained physiotherapist to facilitate a progressive walking programme and education over a 6-month period. The primary outcome will be days to first recurrence of an episode of activity-limiting LBP. The secondary outcomes include days to recurrence of an episode of LBP, days to recurrence of an episode of LBP leading to care seeking, disability and quality of life measured at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months and costs associated with LBP recurrence. All participants will be followed up monthly for a minimum of 12 months. The primary intention-to-treat analysis will assess difference in survival curves (days to recurrence) using the log-rank statistic. The cost-effectiveness analysis will be conducted from the societal perspective. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Approved by Macquarie University Human Research Ethics Committee (Reference: 5201949218164, May 2019). Findings will be disseminated through publication in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12619001134112.
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- Natasha Celeste Pocovi
- Department of Health Professions, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Physical Activity and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Health Professions, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Health Professions, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Ferreira GE, Howard K, Zadro JR, O'Keeffe M, Lin CWC, Maher CG. People considering exercise to prevent low back pain recurrence prefer exercise programs that differ from programs known to be effective: a discrete choice experiment. J Physiother 2020; 66:249-255. [PMID: 33172627 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2020.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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QUESTION Do program and participant characteristics influence people's willingness to undertake exercise programs to prevent recurrence of low back pain? DESIGN Discrete choice experiment. PARTICIPANTS Six hundred and forty-seven people with a recent history of low back pain. DATA COLLECTION Recruitment and participation occurred online. Participants were randomised to a block of 10 choice tasks, where the characteristics of the exercise program varied systematically. The characteristics that were presented for each exercise program were mode of exercise delivery, mode of supervision, setting, duration, weekly frequency, travel time, risk of recurrence, and costs. For each choice task, participants chose between no program or an exercise program with the characteristics as presented. DATA ANALYSIS Choices were analysed using mixed logit models. Latent class models examined preference heterogeneity and identified participant-level characteristics predictive of preferences. RESULTS There appeared to be an underlying preference for exercise compared with no exercise, all else being equal. Preferences for programs were significantly influenced by the characteristics of the programs. Participants were less likely to choose exercise when programs were of a longer duration (OR 0.92, 95% CI 0.89 to 0.96 per extra month), but more likely to prefer programs offering greater reduction in the risk of recurrence of low back pain (OR 3.91, 95% CI 3.20 to 4.79 per 10% reduction in risk of recurrence). Preferences for engaging in exercise programs to prevent recurrent of low back pain were influenced by the characteristics of the programs themselves. However, there was mismatch between the preferred characteristics of exercise programs and the characteristics of known effective programs. CONCLUSION People who have had low back pain should be advised explicitly about which exercise programs reduce recurrence. Understanding low back pain patients' preferences can help inform the implementation of existing prevention programs and guide the design of new prevention programs.
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- Giovanni E Ferreira
- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia; School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia; School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia; School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. https://twitter.com/zadro_josh
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia; School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. https://twitter.com/MaryOKeefe007
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia; School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. https://twitter.com/DrChristineLin
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia; School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. https://twitter.com/CGMMaher
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de David CN, Deligne LDMC, da Silva RS, Malta DC, Duncan BB, Passos VMDA, Cousin E. The burden of low back pain in Brazil: estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2017 Study. Popul Health Metr 2020; 18:12. [PMID: 32993673 PMCID: PMC7526352 DOI: 10.1186/s12963-020-00205-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence and burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are growing around the world, and low back pain (LBP) is the most significant of the five defined MSK disorders in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. LBP has been the leading cause of non-fatal health loss for the last three decades. The objective of this study is to describe the current status and trends of the burden due to LBP in Brazil based on information drawn from the GBD 2017 study. METHODS We estimated prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs) for LBP by Brazilian federative units, sex, age group, and age-standardized between 1990 and 2017 and conducted a decomposition analysis of changes in age- and sex-specific YLD rates attributable to total population growth and population ageing for the purpose of understanding the drivers of changes in LBP YLDs rates in Brazil. Furthermore, we analyzed the changes in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) rankings for this disease over the period. RESULTS The results show high prevalence and burden of LBP in Brazil. LBP prevalence increased 26.83% (95% UI 23.08 to 30.41) from 1990 to 2017. This MSK condition represents the most important cause of YLDs in Brazil, where the increase in burden is mainly related to increase in population size and ageing. The LBP age-standardized YLDs rate are similar among Brazilian federative units. LBP ranks in the top three causes of DALYs in Brazil, even though it does not contribute to mortality. CONCLUSIONS Findings from this study show LBP to be the most important cause of YLDs and the 3rd leading cause of DALYs in Brazil. The Brazilian population is ageing, and the country has been experiencing a rapid epidemiological transition, which generates an increasing number of people who need chronic care. In this scenario, more attention should be paid to the burden of non-fatal health conditions.
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- Caroline Nespolo de David
- Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2600 Sala 414, Bairro Santa Cecilia, Porto Alegre, 90035-003, Brazil.,Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2600 Sala 414, Bairro Santa Cecilia, Porto Alegre, 90035-003, Brazil.,Telehealth Centre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Maternal and Child Nursing and Public Health, Nursing School, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2600 Sala 414, Bairro Santa Cecilia, Porto Alegre, 90035-003, Brazil.,Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2600 Sala 414, Bairro Santa Cecilia, Porto Alegre, 90035-003, Brazil.
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Saraiva BTC, Pinto RZ, Oliveira CB, Zanuto EF, Scarabottolo CC, Delfino LD, Suetake VYB, Gil FCS, Christofaro DGD. Continuity of physical activity practice from childhood to adolescence is associated with lower neck pain in both sexes and lower back pain in girls. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2020; 33:269-275. [PMID: 31403935 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-181136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The literature on physical activity practice through sports as a protective factor for back pain in adolescents is conflicting. However, few studies have aimed to verify if continuity of the practice of physical activity from childhood to adolescence may be related to lower chances of back pain in adolescents. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to analyze the association between physical activity practice from childhood to adolescence and back pain in adolescents. METHODS The random sample was composed of 870 adolescents with a mean age of 13.7 ± 2.0 years. The continuity of physical activity practice was assessed through the continuity of sports practice from childhood to adolescence. Pain in the neck and low back were evaluated through a questionnaire. RESULTS The prevalence of neck pain and low back pain in boys was 17.5% and in girls was 20.9% for neck pain and 21.9% for low back pain. Physical activity practice during childhood to adolescence was a protective factor for neck pain (OR = 0.57 [CI = 0.35-0.94]) and low back pain (OR = 0.53 [CI = 0.33-0.86]) in girls and neck pain in boys (OR = 0.52 [CI = 0.30-0.90]), even after adjusting for confounding factors. CONCLUSION Girls with physical activity practice during childhood to adolescence were less likely to develop neck pain and back pain when compared to girls who did not maintain practice of physical activity. Similar results were observed in boys considering neck pain.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Motricity Science, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Motricity Science, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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Da Cunha de Sá-Caputo D, Sonza A, Bachur JA, Bernardo-Filho M. Development, validation and reliabilty of a questionnaire to evaluate the changes on the level of physical exercises and in daily life habits due to COVID-19 pandemic social distancing. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2020; 91:e2020004. [PMID: 32921702 PMCID: PMC7717004 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v91i3.9888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Physical inactivity is expected to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic through home quarantine measures. The aim of this study was to develop, validate and perform the reliability of the questionnaire "Physical exercise (PE) level before and during social isolation (PEF-COVID19)" to evaluate the level of PE during the social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to try to identify changes in the daily life of the individuals. METHODS This transversal study was developed to measure psychometric properties of the questionnaire PEF-COVID19. The survey was divided into 4 sections including subjects' characterization, social isolation update and physical exercise performed, pain, anxiety and stress before and during COVID-19 pandemic. After the survey construction in Portuguese language (Brazil), the survey was transferred to an online digital platform (Google® forms). The Construct, Clarity and Relevance Validation strategy was judged by a panel of experts and the validity index (VI) were calculated. The reliability was evaluated through the test-retest interrater reliability and measured through the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Kappa coefficient (KC). RESULTS Twenty-five experts participated of the survey validity and 34 respondents from the target population participated of the test-retest reliability. The general average measures for VI were all above 0.84 and test-retest ICC and KC were 0.89 and 0.88, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This survey was considered valid and reliable to be applied to the general population over 18 years-old to investigate the PE practice and psychological aspects during the social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a public health problem.
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- Danúbia Da Cunha de Sá-Caputo
- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas, Policlínica Piquet Carneiro, Departamento de biofísica e biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil .
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- Laboratório de Desenvolvimento e Controle Postural, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas, Policlínica Piquet Carneiro, Departamento de biofísica e biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil .
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Arampatzis A, Laube G, Schroll A, Frank J, Bohm S, Mersmann F. Perturbation‐based exercise for prevention of low‐back pain in adolescent athletes. TRANSLATIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/tsm2.191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Adamantios Arampatzis
- Department of Training and Movement Sciences Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin Berlin Germany
- Berlin School of Movement Science Berlin Germany
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- Department of Training and Movement Sciences Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin Berlin Germany
- Berlin School of Movement Science Berlin Germany
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- Department of Training and Movement Sciences Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin Berlin Germany
- Berlin School of Movement Science Berlin Germany
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- Department of Training and Movement Sciences Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Department of Training and Movement Sciences Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin Berlin Germany
- Berlin School of Movement Science Berlin Germany
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- Department of Training and Movement Sciences Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin Berlin Germany
- Berlin School of Movement Science Berlin Germany
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Santos C, Donoso R, Ganga M, Eugenin O, Lira F, Santelices JP. DOLOR LUMBAR: REVISIÓN Y EVIDENCIA DE TRATAMIENTO. REVISTA MÉDICA CLÍNICA LAS CONDES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmclc.2020.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Maurer E, Klinger C, Lorbeer R, Rathmann W, Peters A, Schlett CL, Nikolaou K, Bamberg F, Notohamiprodjo M, Walter SS. Long-term effect of physical inactivity on thoracic and lumbar disc degeneration-an MRI-based analysis of 385 individuals from the general population. Spine J 2020; 20:1386-1396. [PMID: 32360761 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2020.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Revised: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT The correlation between physical inactivity, thoracolumbar disc degeneration, and back pain remains unclear. PURPOSE This study investigated the relationship between short- and long-term physical inactivity and degenerative changes of the thoracic and lumbar spine in a southern German cohort from the general population over a time period of 14 years. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING This study was designed as a cross-sectional case-control study, nested in a prospective cohort from the "Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg/Kooperative Gesundheitsforschung in der Region Augsburg" (KORA) study. PATIENT SAMPLE All participants in the population-based KORA study were assessed using a physical activity questionnaire to establish a baseline in 1999-2001 (exam 1), within an initial follow up questionnaire in 2006-2008 (exam 2), and a second follow-up questionnaire between 2013 and 2014 (exam 3). A subsample of this group (400 subjects) underwent full body MR scan performed on a 3T magnetic resonance imaging scanner current with exam 3. OUTCOME MEASURE Data regarding physical inactivity over a time period of 14 years and back pain, and quantification of thoracic and lumbar disc degeneration on magnetic resonance imaging. METHODS Quantification of thoracic and lumbar disc degeneration was performed using the Pfirrmann score. Physical activity was grouped as no physical activity, irregularly for 1 hour, regularly for 1 hour, or regularly for ≥2 hours. This was used to calculate another variable "physical inactivity," with the options of irregular activity ≤1 hour per week or regularly ≥1 hour. Physical labor, walking, and cycling activity were additionally investigated. Correlations between physical inactivity measurements and thoracic and lumbar disc degeneration were analyzed via linear regression models adjusted for age, sex, BMI, hypertension, diabetes, and back pain. RESULTS In total, 385 individuals (mean age: 56 years, SD ± 9.19; 58.2% male) were included in this study. Mean summed Pfirrmann score was 2.41 (SD ± 4.19) in the thoracic and 1.78 (SD ± 1.81) in the lumbar spine. The level of current exercise in our cohort varied with 113 (29.4%) subjects exercising regularly ≥2 hours per week, 118 (30.7%) regularly 1 hour per week, 57 (14%) irregularly for about 1 hour per week, and 97 (25.2%) stated not to exercise at exam 3. Disc degeneration was more apparent in those with irregular activity <1 hour compared to those with regular activity of ≥1 hour and more per week (p<.01) and in those with no activity compared to those with regular activity of ≥2 (p<.001) measured using exam 3. Less physical activity over a time period of 14 years correlated with an increase of disc degeneration of the thoracic and lumbar spine after adjustment for age, sex, BMI, hypertension and diabetes mellitus (p<.05). There was no statistically significant association between physical labor, walking activity, or cycling activity with disc degeneration. Additionally, no significant correlations between degree of disc degeneration (p=.990), degree of physical inactivity (p=.158), and back pain were observed. CONCLUSION Degree of physical inactivity as measured over a time period of 14 years demonstrated a strong correlation with disc degeneration of the thoracic and lumbar spine.
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- Elke Maurer
- Department for Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Unfallklinik Tuebingen, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstrasse 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, University Hospital Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Hospital, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Biometry and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Center, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- German Center for Cardiovascular Disease Research, Munich, Germany; Institute of Epidemiology, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany; Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, University Hospital Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, University Hospital Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; DIE RADIOLOGIE, Sonnenstrasse 17, 80331 Munich, Germany.
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- Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, University Hospital Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany
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Comparison of Supervised and Telehealth Delivery of Worksite Exercise for Prevention of Low Back Pain in Firefighters: A Cluster Randomized Trial. J Occup Environ Med 2020; 62:e586-e592. [PMID: 32796259 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study assessed worksite exercise delivered by on-site supervision (supervised) or telehealth to reduce lost work time (LWT) related to low back pain (LBP) in firefighters. METHODS A cluster randomized controlled trial assigned 264 career firefighters to supervised (n = 86) or telehealth (n = 95) back and core exercises 2×/week for 12 months, or control (n = 83). RESULTS 58.0% (153/264) of participants reported LBP and 7.6% (20/264) reported LWT related to LBP (control n = 10, supervised n = 5, telehealth n = 5). Participants in the control group experienced 1.15 times as many hours of LWT as the supervised group, and 5.51 times as many hours of LWT as the telehealth group. CONCLUSIONS Worksite exercise, delivered by on-site supervision or telehealth, can reduce LWT related to LBP in career firefighters.
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The Economic and Social Burden of Low Back Pain in Spain: A National Assessment of the Economic and Social Impact of Low Back Pain in Spain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2020; 45:E1026-E1032. [PMID: 32706566 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Economic evaluation of the costs of low back pain (LBP) in Spain from a societal perspective, including direct and indirect costs, based on a national representative sample of the general population, the National Health Survey of 2017 (NHS 2017). OBJECTIVE To estimate the costs attributable to LBP in Spain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA LBP has a high prevalence and is associated with lower quality of life, functional status, and increased use of health services. Studies that assess the socio-economic burden of LBP from a general population perspective have not been published yet in Spain. METHODS Data from NHS 2017 were used. Direct costs (consultations-general practitioner, specialist and emergency departments-, diagnostic tests, hospitalizations, physiotherapy, psychologist, and medication consumption) and indirect costs (absenteeism and presenteeism) were assessed. Multivariate models were obtained to determine the independent attributable effect of LBP in each variable. Costs were determined through existing regional healthcare services public data. RESULTS Prevalence of LBP was 17.1% for men and 24.5% for women, and increased with age, low educational status, higher body mass index, and was associated with less physical activity, and lower self-perceived health. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that LBP was independently associated with a significant increase both in the utilization of all health services and on work day losses. Attributable costs of LBP were 8945.6 million euros, of which 74.5% implied indirect costs, representing overall 0.68% of Spanish Gross Domestic Product. CONCLUSION Spain is paying a heavy price for LBP, mostly associated with its significant impact on absenteeism and presenteeism, as well as a noteworthy effect on excess health services utilization. These findings underscore the need to address this considerable public health and social problem through interventions that address widely LBP and that have demonstrated to be cost-effective. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Myung E, Neto JD, Murta GA, Vieira A, Gomes de Lima PR, Lessa L, Bernardo WM. ANAMT Technical Guideline (DT 05): prevention of occupational low back pain through back belts, lumbar support or braces. Rev Bras Med Trab 2020; 16:524-531. [PMID: 32754669 DOI: 10.5327/z1679443520180334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low back pain is a considerable global public health problem. Use of back belts in occupational settings arises from the expectation of countless biomechanical benefits, which together would contribute to the prevention of this problem. OBJECTIVE To orient students, physicians and health institutions on the use of back belts, lumbar support or braces for prevention of low back pain or injury among asymptomatic workers. METHOD The present guideline was developed based on a systematic literature review; 809 studies were located in database MEDLINE and 571 in EMBASE and Cochrane CENTRAL. Evaluating back-belt use as preventive intervention against low back pain demands quantifying benefits, harms and difficulties to implementation, as well as the methodological quality of primary studies. CONCLUSION Despite the weak benefits reflected in the individual, partial and isolated results of a few studies, there is no consistent evidence for the use of back belts, lumbar supports or braces for primary prevention of low back pain or occupational low back injury among workers. According to the available evidence, back-belt use is not associated with reduction of absenteeism.
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- Eduardo Myung
- Guidelines Unit, Associação Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho - São Paulo (SP), Brazil
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- Guidelines Unit, Associação Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho - São Paulo (SP), Brazil
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- Guidelines Unit, Associação Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho - São Paulo (SP), Brazil
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- Guidelines Unit, Associação Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho - São Paulo (SP), Brazil
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He X, He C, Luo X, Lu H, Wu L, Yu D, Gao P, Zhou W, Shen H, Yu Y. Breath therapy for patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e21542. [PMID: 32756208 PMCID: PMC7402803 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) has become a major global public health problem. Its high incidence rate and high disability rate are so damaging both to individuals and communities. At present, many countries' clinical guidelines recommend exercise therapy. Breath therapy is one of the exercise therapies, playing an important role in exercise therapy. Some studies have shown that breath therapy has a considerable therapeutic effect on low back pain, but there is no specific conclusion. The aim of our study is to answer the question: if breath therapy is effective and safe for CNLBP? METHODS The following databases will be searched: English databases (including Web of Science, the Cochrane Library (Central), EMBASE, MEDLINE, Allied and Alternative Medicine) and Chinese databases (including Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang data and Chinese Scientific Journals Database [VIP]). The literature search will be constructed around search terms for breath therapy, search terms for chronic nonspecific low back pain and search terms for randomized controlled trials. The primary outcomes were related to duration, intensity, attack frequency of pain, and the secondary outcomes were related to physical function, quality of life, and adverse events related to interventions. Endnote software 9.1 will be applied in selecting study, Review Manager software 5.3 will be applied in analyzing and synthesizing. RESULTS The results will provide evidence to judge whether breath therapy is effective and safe for CNLBP. CONCLUSION Our research will provide reliable evidence of breath therapy for CNLBP. REGISTRATION International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) CRD42020156340.
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- Xu He
- Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital
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- Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital
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- Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital
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- Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital
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- Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital
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A Proposal of Physical Performance Tests Adapted as Home Workout Options during the COVID-19 Pandemic. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10144755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Social isolation and physical distancing measures, such as quarantine, local confinement, lockdown and isolation, aim to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This condition is necessary; however, sedentary behaviors are stimulated. The aim of this manuscript is to propose simple home-based exercises that everyone, considering their individual limitations, could perform. Moreover, individuals might monitor their performance daily. Feasible and useful home-based exercise strategies, to counter-balance the negative impact of the sedentary lifestyle during confinement, will stimulate the population to perform some exercises wherever possible. For this, home-based exercises were proposed based on physical tests, such as a stair climb test, balance test, single-leg-stance-test, gait speed, five-chair stand, free walking, free run, six-minute walk test, timed up and go, sit-and-reach, fingertip-to-floor test, and free physical exercises. It is important to consider that when the individual is performing the test, physical exercise is also being done. In conclusion, several exercises that consider the clinical conditions of the individuals and can reduce their sedentary behavior, considering COVID-19 confinement, are suggested to improve the population’s quality of life.
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de Campos TF, Maher CG, Fuller JT, Steffens D, Attwell S, Hancock MJ. Prevention strategies to reduce future impact of low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2020; 55:468-476. [PMID: 32646887 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of prevention strategies to reduce future impact of low back pain (LBP), where impact is measured by LBP intensity and associated disability. DESIGN Systematic review with meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PEDro and The Cochrane (CENTRAL) databases from inception to 22 October 2018. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA RCTs evaluating any intervention aiming to prevent future impact of LBP, reporting an outcome measure of LBP intensity and/or disability measured at least 3 months post-randomisation, and the intervention group must be compared with a group that received no intervention/placebo or minimal intervention. Trials restricting recruitment to participants with current LBP were excluded. RESULTS 27 published reports of 25 different trials including a total of 8341 participants fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The pooled results, from three RCTs (612 participants), found moderate-quality evidence that an exercise programme can prevent future LBP intensity (mean difference (MD) -4.50; 95% CI -7.26 to -1.74), and from 4 RCTs (471 participants) that an exercise and education programme can prevent future disability due to LBP (MD -6.28; 95% CI -9.51 to -3.06). It is uncertain whether prevention programmes improve future quality of life (QoL) and workability due to the overall low-quality and very low-quality available evidence. CONCLUSIONS This review provides moderate-quality evidence that an exercise programme, and a programme combining exercise and education, are effective to reduce future LBP intensity and associated disability. It is uncertain whether prevention programmes can improve future QoL and workability. Further high-quality RCTs evaluating prevention programmes aiming to reduce future impact of LBP are needed.
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- Tarcisio F de Campos
- Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Goncharenko IM, Komleva NE, Chekhonatsky AA. Lower back pain at workplace: prevalence and risk factors. RUSSIAN OPEN MEDICAL JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.15275/rusomj.2020.0207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objective — analysis of lower back pain (LBP) prevalence and risk factors for its development in employees with different conditions at their workplace, depending on their age, length of service, occupational factors, and physical activity. Material and Methods — As a result of a simultaneous cross-sectional study, 3300 employees with different conditions at their workplace were examined. To study the relationships between LBP prevalence and risk factors, we used the results of employees’ survey and physical examination, along with the data on their physical activity and working conditions. Results — The workplace posture was the most common production-related risk factor for developing LBP. The second most common risk factor was the weight of the load being lifted and carried, followed by general vibration at a workplace. The least significant factor was a bending motion. According to our data, LBP prevalence in all observation groups was increasing with both age and length of employment. Over 50% of those working in hazardous conditions at the age of 50 yo and higher had LBP. Low physical activity at a workplace led to a statistically significant increase in the chances of LBP emergence. Conclusion — In employees without exposure to harmful risk factors in the form of physical exertion and general vibration, the prevalence of LBP was significantly lower than in workers in harmful working conditions. The combined effect of static and dynamic physical activities at a workplace had a more pronounced negative impact on workers’ health. Low physical activity was a significant risk factor for LBP development.
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Fatoye F, Gebrye T, Fatoye C, Mbada CE, Olaoye MI, Odole AC, Dada O. The Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation for People With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020; 8:e15375. [PMID: 32357128 PMCID: PMC7381065 DOI: 10.2196/15375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Telerehabilitation can facilitate multidisciplinary management for people with nonspecific chronic low back pain (NCLBP). It provides health care access to individuals who are physically and economically disadvantaged. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of telerehabilitation compared with a clinic-based intervention for people with NCLBP in Nigeria. METHODS A cost-utility analysis alongside a randomized controlled trial from a health care perspective was conducted. Patients with NCLBP were assigned to either telerehabilitation-based McKenzie therapy (TBMT) or clinic-based McKenzie therapy (CBMT). Interventions were carried out 3 times weekly for a period of 8 weeks. Patients' level of disability was measured using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at baseline, week 4, and week 8. To estimate the health-related quality of life of the patients, the ODI was mapped to the short-form six dimensions instrument to generate quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). Health care resource use and costs were assessed based on the McKenzie extension protocol in Nigeria in 2019. Descriptive and inferential data analyses were also performed to assess the clinical effectiveness of the interventions. Bootstrapping was conducted to generate the point estimate of the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). RESULTS A total of 47 patients (TBMT, n=21 and CBMT, n=26), with a mean age of 47 (SD 11.6) years for telerehabilitation and 50 (SD 10.7) years for the clinic-based intervention, participated in this study. The mean cost estimates of TBMT and CBMT interventions per person were 22,200 naira (US $61.7) and 38,200 naira (US $106), respectively. QALY gained was 0.085 for TBMT and 0.084 for CBMT. The TBMT arm was associated with an additional 0.001 QALY (95% CI 0.001 to 0.002) per participant compared with the CBMT arm. Thus, the ICER showed that the TBMT arm was less costly and more effective than the CBMT arm. CONCLUSIONS The findings of the study suggested that telerehabilitation for people with NCLBP was cost saving. Given the small number of participants in this study, further examination of effects and costs of the interventions is needed within a larger sample size. In addition, future studies are required to assess the cost-effectiveness of this intervention in the long term from the patient and societal perspective.
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Affiliation(s)
- Francis Fatoye
- Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun, Nigeria
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- College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun, Nigeria
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- College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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