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Disorders of the Neck and Back. Fam Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-54441-6_116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Oostendorp RAB, Elvers JWH, van Trijffel E, Rutten GM, Scholten-Peeters GGM, Heijmans M, Hendriks E, Mikolajewska E, De Kooning M, Laekeman M, Nijs J, Roussel N, Samwel H. Clinical Characteristics and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Primary Care Physiotherapy in Patients with Whiplash-Associated Disorders: A Longitudinal Observational Study. Patient Prefer Adherence 2020; 14:1733-1750. [PMID: 33061316 PMCID: PMC7532902 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s262578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Whiplash-associated disorders (WADs) constitute a state of health characterized by a wide diversity of symptoms as a result of impairments of functions, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Patient-reported outcome measurements (PROMs) and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) seem appropriate when describing and evaluating the health status of patients with WAD. AIM To measure the use of PROMs and PROs as quality indicators in clinical reasoning, and to analyze and evaluate pre- and post-treatment 'pain intensity' and 'functioning', and for 'perceived improvement' in patients with WAD in primary care physiotherapy practice by year of referral, with the phase after accident and prognostic health profile embedded in the clinical reasoning process. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were collected over a period of 10 years. Pain intensity, functioning, and perceived improvement were measured using the Visual Analogue Scale for Pain (VAS-P), the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and the Global Perceived Effect scale (GPE). Pre- and post-treatment mean differences were tested for statistical significance and compared to minimal clinically important differences (MCID). Effect sizes were expressed as Cohen's d. Multivariable regression analysis was performed to explore independent associations of year of referral, phase after the accident, and the patient's prognostic health profile with post-treatment pain intensity and functioning. RESULTS A consecutive sample of 523 patients was included. Pre- and post-treatment mean differences on VAS-P and NDI were statistically significant (P<0.000) and clinically relevant, with 'large' effect sizes for pain intensity and functioning. MCIDs were achieved by 80% for VAS-P and for 60% for NDI. Year of referral and phase after the accident were independently associated with worse post-treatment functioning. About half of the patients (n=241 [46.1%]) perceived themselves as improved. CONCLUSION The PROMs and PROs pain intensity, functioning and perceived improvement were integrated as quality indicators in the physiotherapy clinical reasoning process for patients with WAD. Significant differences in pain intensity and functioning were found but were unrelated to year of referral, phase after whiplash-related injury or prognostic health profile. The MCID VAS-P scores did not differ depending on experienced pain.
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- Rob A B Oostendorp
- Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Department of Manual Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Pain in Motion International Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Practice Physiotherapy and Manual Therapy, Heeswijk-Dinther, the Netherlands
- Correspondence: Rob AB Oostendorp Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, p/a Oude Kleefsebaan 325, AT Berg En Dal6572, Nijmegen, the NetherlandsTel +31 246423419 Email
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- Department of Public Health and Research, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Department of Allied Health Care, Methodological Health-Skilled Institute, Beuningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Master Education, SOMT University of Physiotherapy, Amersfoort, the Netherlands
- Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Institute of Health Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Studies, HAN University of Applied Science, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Campus Venlo, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Practice Physiotherapy and Manual Therapy, Heeswijk-Dinther, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center of Evidence Based Physiotherapy, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Practice Physiotherapy ‘Maasstaete, Druten, the Netherlands
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
- Neurocognitive Laboratory, Centre for Modern Interdisciplinary Technologies, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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- Pain in Motion International Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Physical Medicine and Physiotherapy, University Hospital Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Nursing Sciences, Ph.D.-Kolleg, Faculty of Health, University Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Germany
- Department of Physiological Psychology, University of Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
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- Pain in Motion International Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Physical Medicine and Physiotherapy, University Hospital Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOVANT), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Revalis Pain Rehabilitation Centre, S Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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Winger J. Disorders of the Neck and Back. Fam Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0779-3_116-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Evaluation of a novel intervention to improve physical activity for adults with whiplash associated disorders: Protocol for a multiple-baseline, single case experimental study. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2019; 16:100455. [PMID: 31650075 PMCID: PMC6804503 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Half of individuals with a whiplash injury experience ongoing pain and disability. Many are insufficiently active for good health, increasing their risk of preventable morbidity and mortality, and compounding the effects of the whiplash injury. This paper describes a protocol for evaluating the efficacy of a physical activity promotion intervention in adults with whiplash associated disorders. A multiple-baseline, single case experimental design will be used to evaluate the effects of a physical activity (PA) intervention that includes evidence-based behaviour change activities and relapse prevention strategies for six adults with chronic whiplash. A structured visual analysis supplemented with statistical analysis will be used to analyse: accelerometer-measured PA, confidence completing PA in the presence of neck pain, and pain interference.
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Effect of intensive inpatient physical therapy on whole-body indefinite symptoms in patients with whiplash-associated disorders. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:251. [PMID: 31164107 PMCID: PMC6549292 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2621-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A considerable number of patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) report variable and indefinite symptoms involving the whole body, despite there being no evidence of direct injuries to organs other than the neck. However, little is known about their management or underlying mechanism. This study examined the effect of intensive physical therapy at the cervical muscles in patients with WAD reporting whole-body indefinite symptoms. METHODS A total of 194 hospitalized patients with WAD who were resistant to outpatient care by reporting whole-body indefinite symptoms between May 2006 and May 2017 were enrolled in this observational study. All patients underwent daily physical therapies by low-frequency electric stimulation therapy and far-infrared irradiation to the cervical muscles during hospitalization. Self-rated records in the medical interview sheets on 22 representative whole-body symptoms at admission and discharge were compared. RESULTS The number of symptoms was markedly decreased by the physical therapies during hospitalization. Almost all symptoms showed recovery rates of more than 80% at discharge as compared to those at admission. Although the percentage of patients reporting at least four of the 22 representative indefinite symptoms was 99.0% at admission, it decreased to 7.7% at discharge. Sixteen percent of patients recovered completely without any residual symptoms. The mean number of symptoms significantly decreased from 13.1 at admission to 2.0 at discharge. Notably, symptoms other than those in the neck or shoulder recovered to a greater extent than those in the neck or shoulder. CONCLUSIONS This study, for the first time, examined the management of whole-body indefinite symptoms in patients with WAD. The intensive physical therapy markedly improved the symptoms, suggesting the involvement of cervical muscles in the pathogenesis. TRIAL REGISTRATION UMIN000035435 (Retrospectively registered on Jan 3, 2019).
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Zhao T, Yishmaan BL, Lin D, Xu K, Zhou Q, Yang G. Is Delayed Surgery After Unsuccessful Conservative Treatment Beneficial for Spinal Cord Injury Following Whiplash? A Retrospective Study in Elderly Patients. Med Sci Monit 2018; 24:2818-2824. [PMID: 29729179 PMCID: PMC5956973 DOI: 10.12659/msm.907091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical outcomes of early and delayed surgery in cervical spinal cord injury following whiplash in elderly patients. Material/Methods Our retrospective review identified elderly patients (≥65 years old) with spinal cord injury following whiplash injury from 2006 to 2015. The neck disability index (NDI), modify Japanese Orthopedics Association (mJOA) score, and visual analogue scale (VAS) score were used to evaluate clinical outcomes preoperatively and during follow-up. The angular range of motion (ROM) for C2–C7 was measured by dynamic flexion and extension lateral cervical radiographs at each observation follow-up time point. Treatment-related complication data were collected, and the complication rates analyzed. Results Forty-six elderly patients (age range 65–82 years) with spinal cord injury following whiplash injury were enrolled in this study. Twenty-four patients underwent early surgery and twenty-two patients (age range 65–78 years) received delayed surgery after conservative treatment failure. During the follow-up period, both groups had significant post-operative improvement in NDI, mJOA, and VAS scores (p<0.05), although the early surgery group had better outcomes than the delayed surgery after unsuccessful conservative treatment group (p<0.05). However, on average, no significant differences in sagittal C2–C7 ROM between the two groups were found during follow-up. Comparison of the two groups showed the incidences of pneumonia and deep vein thrombosis were significantly higher in the delayed surgery group (p<0.05). Conclusions This study indicated that delayed surgery after unsuccessful conservative treatment provided excellent clinical results for elderly patients; however, timely surgical intervention is necessary for neurological symptom deterioration.
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- Tengfei Zhao
- Department of Othorpedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Othorpedic Surgery, The First Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University, Zhangzhou, Fujian, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University, Zhangzhou, Fujian, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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Sewell J, Dixon C, Morris R, Stuart S. Anatomical distribution of musculoskeletal disorders following a road traffic collision in litigants presenting to physiotherapists within a private-clinic in North-East England. Physiother Theory Pract 2018; 35:873-883. [PMID: 29659312 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1459986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common following a road traffic collision (RTC) in England. Establishing the anatomical distribution of MSDs following RTC that present to physiotherapists may improve understanding and clinical practice. This study examined anatomical distribution of MSDs that present to physiotherapists within a litigant population following a RTC in England. Methods: A retrospective review of physiotherapy records was conducted at a private practice in North-East England. Data were collected from 2105 patients between January 2014 and December 2015. The primary outcome was anatomical regions with MSDs. Descriptive data is reported. Results: Overall, 90% of patients presented with a neck/upper back disorder, while 52% presented with a lower back disorder. Of the assessed patients, 46% presented with one MSD, 45% presented with two MSDs while 9% presented with ≥3 MSDs. Further analysis showed that those who presented to physiotherapy later and were not motor vehicle occupants (MVOs) were more likely to have upper-limb, lower-limb, or lumbar MSDs. Younger patients, who presented sooner and were non-MVO were more likely to have multiple regions affected by MSDs. Conclusions: This study presents epidemiological evidence that MSDs following a RTC occur primarily in the neck/upper back or lower back regions, and that multiple MSDs are common.
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- a On Medical Ltd ., Newcastle upon Tyne , England, UK
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- a On Medical Ltd ., Newcastle upon Tyne , England, UK.,b Institute of Neuroscience/Newcastle University Institute of Ageing , Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne , England, UK
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- a On Medical Ltd ., Newcastle upon Tyne , England, UK.,b Institute of Neuroscience/Newcastle University Institute of Ageing , Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne , England, UK
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Disorders of the Neck and Back. Fam Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-04414-9_116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Disorders of the Neck and Back. Fam Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0779-3_116-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Zarghooni K, Beyer F, Siewe J, Eysel P. The orthotic treatment of acute and chronic disease of the cervical and lumbar spine. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2014; 110:737-42. [PMID: 24280429 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2013.0737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2012] [Revised: 08/12/2013] [Accepted: 08/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Orthoses are external aids that are often used to treat pain and diseases affecting the spine, such as lumbago, whiplash, and disc herniation. In this review, we assess the effectiveness and complications of orthotic treatment for typical spinal conditions and after spinal surgery. The orthotic treatment of fractures and postural abnormalities are beyond the scope of this article. METHOD This review is based on a selective search in the Medline database with consideration of controlled trials, systematic reviews, and the recommendations of the relevant medical societies. RESULTS Three relevant systematic reviews and four controlled trials were found. Very few controlled trials to date have studied the efficacy of orthotic treatment compared to other conservative treatments and surgery. No definitive evidence was found to support the use of orthoses after surgery, in lumbar radiculopathy, or after whiplash injuries of the cervical spine. In a single trial, short-term immobilization was an effective treatment of cervical radiculopathy. Orthoses are not recommended for nonspecific low back pain. The potential complications of cervical orthoses include pressure-related skin injuries and dysphagia. CONCLUSION No definitive evidence as yet supports the use of orthoses after spinal interventions or in painful conditions of the cervical or lumbar spine. They should, therefore, be used only after individual consideration of the indications in each case.
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- Kourosh Zarghooni
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Centre for Clinical Trials, University of Cologne
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Graham N, Gross AR, Carlesso LC, Santaguida PL, MacDermid JC, Walton D, Ho E. An ICON Overview on Physical Modalities for Neck Pain and Associated Disorders. Open Orthop J 2013; 7:440-60. [PMID: 24155804 PMCID: PMC3802124 DOI: 10.2174/1874325001307010440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2012] [Revised: 03/19/2013] [Accepted: 03/19/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Neck pain is common, can be disabling and is costly to society. Physical modalities are often included in neck rehabilitation programs. Interventions may include thermal, electrotherapy, ultrasound, mechanical traction, laser and acupuncture. Definitive knowledge regarding optimal modalities and dosage for neck pain management is limited. PURPOSE To systematically review existing literature to establish the evidence-base for recommendations on physical modalities for acute to chronic neck pain. METHODS A comprehensive computerized and manual search strategy from January 2000 to July 2012, systematic review methodological quality assessment using AMSTAR, qualitative assessment using a GRADE approach and recommendation presentation was included. Systematic or meta-analyses of studies evaluating physical modalities were eligible. Independent assessment by at least two review team members was conducted. Data extraction was performed by one reviewer and checked by a second. Disagreements were resolved by consensus. RESULTS Of 103 reviews eligible, 20 were included and 83 were excluded. Short term pain relief - Moderate evidence of benefit: acupuncture, intermittent traction and laser were shown to be better than placebo for chronic neck pain. Moderate evidence of no benefit: pulsed ultrasound, infrared light or continuous traction was no better than placebo for acute whiplash associated disorder, chronic myofascial neck pain or subacute to chronic neck pain. There was no added benefit when hot packs were combined with mobilization, manipulation or electrical muscle stimulation for chronic neck pain, function or patient satisfaction at six month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The current state of the evidence favours acupuncture, laser and intermittent traction for chronic neck pain. Some electrotherapies show little benefit for chronic neck pain. Consistent dosage, improved design and long term follow-up continue to be the recommendations for future research.
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- Nadine Graham
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- University Evidence-based Practice Centre, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario and Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Physical Therapy, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Histoire naturelle de la douleur à la phase aiguë des traumatismes cervicaux pris en charge aux urgences : étude TraCeMED. ANNALES FRANCAISES DE MEDECINE D URGENCE 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s13341-013-0341-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Harling A, Simpson JP. A systematic review to determine the effectiveness of Tai Chi in reducing falls and fear of falling in older adults. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2013. [DOI: 10.1179/174328808x309241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Myrtveit SM, Wilhelmsen I, Petrie KJ, Skogen JC, Sivertsen B. What characterizes individuals developing chronic whiplash?: The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT). J Psychosom Res 2013; 74:393-400. [PMID: 23597326 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2013.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2012] [Revised: 02/05/2013] [Accepted: 02/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Most individuals experiencing whiplash accidents recover rapidly. A considerable proportion, however, develop chronic symptoms. Psychological factors may slow recovery, possibly by increasing the likelihood of other symptoms being misattributed to, and amplified by the whiplash injury. We aimed to investigate how pre-injury mental and somatic symptoms, self-rated health, use of health-services and medications, health-behavior and socio-demographics predict the development of chronic whiplash. METHODS Data from two waves of a large, population based study (HUNT2 (baseline) and HUNT3) were used. Individuals reporting no whiplash at baseline were identified in HUNT3. Characteristics reported at baseline were compared between those who had developed chronic whiplash in HUNT3 (n=199) and those who had not (n=20,600), using Pearson's chi-squared tests, independent sample t-tests and logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Individuals developing chronic whiplash reported worse baseline health than those reporting no chronic whiplash. Poor self-rated health was a strong risk factor for subsequent chronic whiplash (OR=2.26, 95%CI: 1.68-3.04). Musculoskeletal pain also increased the risk (OR=1.21, 95%CI: 1.15-1.26), as did diffuse somatic symptoms (OR=2.09, 95%CI: 1.47-2.96), use of different health services (OR=1.31, 95%CI: 1.19-1.45), high use of medications (OR=1.28, 95%CI: 1.14-1.43) and symptoms of anxiety (OR=1.93, 95%CI: 1.39-2.68). Physical activity was protective (OR=0.67, 95%CI: 0.49-0.91). Most socio-demographic variables were not significantly associated with chronic whiplash. CONCLUSION Poor somatic and mental pre-injury health increased the risk of subsequent chronic whiplash. This suggests that chronic whiplash is not merely an organic disorder, and highlights the importance of individual expectations, symptom reattribution and amplification in development of chronic whiplash.
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Myrtveit SM, Skogen JC, Wenzel HG, Mykletun A. Somatic symptoms beyond those generally associated with a whiplash injury are increased in self-reported chronic whiplash. A population-based cross sectional study: the Hordaland Health Study (HUSK). BMC Psychiatry 2012; 12:129. [PMID: 22935146 PMCID: PMC3476995 DOI: 10.1186/1471-244x-12-129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2011] [Accepted: 08/14/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic whiplash leads to considerable patient suffering and substantial societal costs. There are two competing hypothesis on the etiology of chronic whiplash. The traditional organic hypothesis considers chronic whiplash and related symptoms a result of a specific injury. In opposition is the hypothesis that chronic whiplash is a functional somatic syndrome, and related symptoms a result of society-induced expectations and amplification of symptoms. According to both hypotheses, patients reporting chronic whiplash are expected to have more neck pain, headache and symptoms of anxiety and depression than the general population. Increased prevalence of somatic symptoms beyond those directly related to a whiplash neck injury is less investigated. The aim of this study was to test an implication derived from the functional hypothesis: Is the prevalence of somatic symptoms as seen in somatization disorder, beyond symptoms related to a whiplash neck injury, increased in individuals self-reporting chronic whiplash? We further aimed to explore recall bias by comparing the symptom profile displayed by individuals self-reporting chronic whiplash to that among those self-reporting a non-functional injury: fractures of the hand or wrist. We explored symptom load, etiologic origin could not be investigated in this study. METHODS Data from the Norwegian population-based "Hordaland Health Study" (HUSK, 1997-99); N = 13,986 was employed. Chronic whiplash was self-reported by 403 individuals and fractures by 1,746. Somatization tendency was measured using a list of 17 somatic symptoms arising from different body parts and organ systems, derived from the research criteria for somatization disorder (ICD-10, F45). RESULTS Chronic whiplash was associated with an increased level of all 17 somatic symptoms investigated (p<0.05). The association was moderately strong (group difference of 0.60 standard deviation), only partly accounted for by confounding. For self-reported fractures symptoms were only slightly elevated. Recent whiplash was more commonly reported than whiplash-injury a long time ago, and the association of interest weakly increased with time since whiplash (r = 0.016, p = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS The increased prevalence of somatic symptoms beyond symptoms expected according to the organic injury model for chronic whiplash, challenges the standard injury model for whiplash, and is indicative evidence of chronic whiplash being a functional somatic syndrome.
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- Solbjørg Makalani Myrtveit
- Faculty of medicine and dentistry, University of Bergen (UoB), Bergen, Norway,Division of Mental Health, Department of Public Mental Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Bergen, Norway
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- Research Unit on Mental Health Epidemiology, Department of Health Promotion and Development, Faculty of Psychology, UoB, Bergen, Norway
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- Division of Psychiatry, St Olav University Hospital, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Division of Mental Health, Department of Public Mental Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Bergen, Norway,Research Unit on Mental Health Epidemiology, Department of Health Promotion and Development, Faculty of Psychology, UoB, Bergen, Norway,University of New South Wales, School of Psychiatry, Sydney, Australia
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Dehner C, Kraus M, Schöll H, Schneider F, Richter P, Kramer M. Therapy recommendation "act as usual" in patients with whiplash injuries QTF I°. Glob J Health Sci 2012; 4:36-42. [PMID: 23121740 PMCID: PMC4776986 DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v4n6p36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2012] [Accepted: 08/13/2012] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Up to now no therapy study has used the classification system of the Quebec Task Force (QTF) to differentiate between patients with (QTF II°) and without functional disorders (QTF I°). This differentiation seems meaningful, as this difference may be relevant for the correct treatment planning. In this context the effect of the therapy recommendation “act as usual” has been evaluated in a homogeneous patient collective with whiplash injuries QTF I°. 470 patients with acute whiplash injuries had been catched in this study and classified according to the QTF. 359 patients (76.4%) with QTF I° injuries could be identified. Out of that 162 patients were enrolled to the study and received the therapy recommendation “act as usual” and the adapted pain treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). After six months the outcome was evaluated by phone. After injury the median pain score assessed by a visual analogue scale (VAS) was 5.4 (min = 3.3; max = 8.5). After six months 5 of the 162 patients complained intermittent pain symptoms (VAS values < 2). This is consistent with a chronification rate of 3.1%. After injury, the median pain disability index (PDI) was 3.9 (min = 1.9; max = 7.7). After six months 3 of the 162 patients stated persisting disability during sporting and physical activities (VAS values < 1). The therapy recommendation “act as usual” in combination with an adapted pain treatment is sufficient. Usually patients with whiplash injuries QTF I° do not need physical therapy. An escalation of therapy measures should be reserved to patients with complicated healing processes.
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- Christoph Dehner
- Department for Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany.
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Fernández-de-las-Peñas C, Fernández-Carnero J, Fernández AP, Lomas-Vega R, Miangolarra-Page JC. Dorsal Manipulation in Whiplash Injury Treatment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.3109/j180v03n02_05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Fernández-de-las-Peñas C, Fernández-Carnero J, del Cerro LP, Miangolarra-Page JC. Manipulative Treatment vs. Conventional Physiotherapy Treatment in Whiplash Injury. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.3109/j180v03n02_06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) is the term given for the collection of symptoms affecting the neck that are triggered by an accident with an acceleration-deceleration mechanism such as a motor vehicle accident. The incidence of whiplash injury varies greatly between different parts of the world with significant monetary burden on the individual as well as the wider community. OBJECTIVE Which treatments are best for reducing pain and disability experience in acute WADs? LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, randomized controlled trials. SEARCH SOURCES PubMed, Cochrane Library, Medline, EMBASE, AUST health, AMED. OUTCOMES From the patient perspective the main outcomes considered are pain and disability. CONSUMER SUMMARY Whiplash-associated disorders include a range of symptoms related to the neck and head. They commonly occur after motor vehicle accidents or diving mishaps. There is good evidence to suggest that active exercise, acting as usual and combination therapy are the most effective treatment choices in an acute presentation.
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- International Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- International Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Barnsley L. Neck pain. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-06551-1.00068-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Gross A, Miller J, D’Sylva J, Burnie SJ, Goldsmith CH, Graham N, Haines T, Brønfort G, Hoving JL. Manipulation or mobilisation for neck pain: A Cochrane Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 15:315-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2010.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2010] [Revised: 04/13/2010] [Accepted: 04/20/2010] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Sefton JM, Yarar C, Berry JW, Pascoe DD. Therapeutic Massage of the Neck and Shoulders Produces Changes in Peripheral Blood Flow When Assessed with Dynamic Infrared Thermography. J Altern Complement Med 2010; 16:723-32. [PMID: 20590481 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2009.0441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- JoEllen M. Sefton
- Neuromechanics Research Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
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- Neuromechanics Research Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
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- Department of Psychology, Samford University, Birmingham, AL
- UAB Injury Control Research Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Thermal Research Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
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Manual therapy with or without physical medicine modalities for neck pain: a systematic review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 15:415-33. [PMID: 20538501 DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2010.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2010] [Revised: 04/20/2010] [Accepted: 04/27/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Manual therapy interventions are often used with or without physical medicine modalities to treat neck pain. This review assessed the effect of 1) manipulation and mobilisation, 2) manipulation, mobilisation and soft tissue work, and 3) manual therapy with physical medicine modalities on pain, function, patient satisfaction, quality of life (QoL), and global perceived effect (GPE) in adults with neck pain. A computerised search for randomised trials was performed up to July 2009. Two or more authors independently selected studies, abstracted data, and assessed methodological quality. Pooled relative risk (RR) and standardised mean differences (SMD) were calculated when possible. We included 19 trials, 37% of which had a low risk of bias. Moderate quality evidence (1 trial, 221 participants) suggested mobilisation, manipulation and soft tissue techniques decrease pain and improved satisfaction when compared to short wave diathermy, and that this treatment combination paired with advice and exercise produces greater improvements in GPE and satisfaction than advice and exercise alone for acute neck pain. Low quality evidence suggests a clinically important benefit favouring mobilisation and manipulation in pain relief [1 meta-analysis, 112 participants: SMD -0.34(95% CI: -0.71, 0.03), improved function and GPE (1 trial, 94 participants) for participants with chronic cervicogenic headache when compared to a control at intermediate and long term follow-up; but no difference when used with various physical medicine modalities.
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Miller J, Gross A, D'Sylva J, Burnie SJ, Goldsmith CH, Graham N, Haines T, Brønfort G, Hoving JL. Manual therapy and exercise for neck pain: A systematic review. MANUAL THERAPY 2010; 15:S1356-689X(10)00034-2. [PMID: 20627797 DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2010.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 223] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2009] [Revised: 01/26/2010] [Accepted: 02/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Manual therapy is often used with exercise to treat neck pain. This cervical overview group systematic review update assesses if manual therapy, including manipulation or mobilisation, combined with exercise improves pain, function/disability, quality of life, global perceived effect, and patient satisfaction for adults with neck pain with or without cervicogenic headache or radiculopathy. Computerized searches were performed to July 2009. Two or more authors independently selected studies, abstracted data, and assessed methodological quality. Pooled relative risk (pRR) and standardized mean differences (pSMD) were calculated. Of 17 randomized controlled trials included, 29% had a low risk of bias. Low quality evidence suggests clinically important long-term improvements in pain (pSMD-0.87(95% CI:-1.69,-0.06)), function/disability, and global perceived effect when manual therapy and exercise are compared to no treatment. High quality evidence suggests greater short-term pain relief [pSMD-0.50(95% CI:-0.76,-0.24)] than exercise alone, but no long-term differences across multiple outcomes for (sub)acute/chronic neck pain with or without cervicogenic headache. Moderate quality evidence supports this treatment combination for pain reduction and improved quality of life over manual therapy alone for chronic neck pain; and suggests greater short-term pain reduction when compared to traditional care for acute whiplash. Evidence regarding radiculopathy was sparse. Specific research recommendations are made.
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- Jordan Miller
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Gross A, Miller J, D'Sylva J, Burnie SJ, Goldsmith CH, Graham N, Haines T, Brønfort G, Hoving JL. Manipulation or mobilisation for neck pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010:CD004249. [PMID: 20091561 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004249.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Manipulation and mobilisation are often used, either alone or combined with other treatment approaches, to treat neck pain. OBJECTIVES To assess if manipulation or mobilisation improves pain, function/disability, patient satisfaction, quality of life, and global perceived effect in adults with acute/subacute/chronic neck pain with or without cervicogenic headache or radicular findings. SEARCH STRATEGY CENTRAL (The Cochrane Library 2009, issue 3) and MEDLINE, EMBASE, Manual Alternative and Natural Therapy, CINAHL, and Index to Chiropractic Literature were updated to July 2009. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials on manipulation or mobilisation. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently selected studies, abstracted data, and assessed risk of bias. Pooled relative risk and standardised mean differences (SMD) were calculated. MAIN RESULTS We included 27 trials (1522 participants).Cervical Manipulation for subacute/chronic neck pain : Moderate quality evidence suggested manipulation and mobilisation produced similar effects on pain, function and patient satisfaction at intermediate-term follow-up. Low quality evidence showed manipulation alone compared to a control may provide short- term relief following one to four sessions (SMD pooled -0.90 (95%CI: -1.78 to -0.02)) and that nine or 12 sessions were superior to three for pain and disability in cervicogenic headache. Optimal technique and dose need to be determined.Thoracic Manipulation for acute/chronic neck pain : Low quality evidence supported thoracic manipulation as an additional therapy for pain reduction (NNT 7; 46.6% treatment advantage) and increased function (NNT 5; 40.6% treatment advantage) in acute pain and favoured a single session of thoracic manipulation for immediate pain reduction compared to placebo for chronic neck pain (NNT 5, 29% treatment advantage).Mobilisation for subacute/chronic neck pain: In addition to the evidence noted above, low quality evidence for subacute and chronic neck pain indicated that 1) a combination of Maitland mobilisation techniques was similar to acupuncture for immediate pain relief and increased function; 2) there was no difference between mobilisation and acupuncture as additional treatments for immediate pain relief and improved function; and 3) neural dynamic mobilisations may produce clinically important reduction of pain immediately post-treatment. Certain mobilisation techniques were superior. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Cervical manipulation and mobilisation produced similar changes. Either may provide immediate- or short-term change; no long-term data are available. Thoracic manipulation may improve pain and function. Optimal techniques and dose are unresolved. Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
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- Anita Gross
- School of Rehabilitation Science & Dept Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 1C7
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OBJECTIVE To explore the experiences of patients and GPs concerning the management of mild to moderate whiplash. METHODS Qualitative study using phenomenology. In-depth interviews with patients and their treating GPs. General practices in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. Participants. Maximum variation sample of nine patients suffering from mild to moderate whiplash and their treating GPs. GPs identified patients with recent whiplash. In-depth interviews were conducted with both groups. Patients were telephoned 3 months later to evaluate progress. Analysis used a constant comparative process and independent transcript review assisted by N-Vivo software. RESULTS Patients articulated a need to be understood by a physician whom they knew and trusted. For all, the principal underlying concerns were about pain and the financial and physical impact of the injury, particularly in view of its perceived potential to harm the spine. While most patients expected medical interventions to help facilitate speedy recovery, physicians were far more pessimistic. Despite acknowledging the importance of addressing psychological needs, most GPs underestimated the degree of patient distress in the post-injury period. Although guardedly supportive of the local insurance system, GPs were scornful of patients seeking inappropriate compensation. CONCLUSIONS Findings highlight the influence of the patient-doctor relationship on clinical care in patients with whiplash, suggesting that the path to patient recovery and physician satisfaction may benefit if clinicians better understand patient experiences. The disconnect between patient and practitioner conceptualization of the problem challenges quality patient-centred care.
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- Grant Russell
- CT Lamont Primary Health Care Research Centre, Elisabeth Bruyere Research Institute, University of Ottawa-Department of Family Medicine, 43 Bruyere Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Cassidy JD, Boyle E, Côté P, He Y, Hogg-Johnson S, Silver FL, Bondy SJ. Risk of Vertebrobasilar Stroke and Chiropractic Care. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2009; 32:S201-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Dehner C, Elbel M, Strobel P, Scheich M, Schneider F, Krischak G, Kramer M. Grade II whiplash injuries to the neck: what is the benefit for patients treated by different physical therapy modalities? Patient Saf Surg 2009; 3:2. [PMID: 19149880 PMCID: PMC2635353 DOI: 10.1186/1754-9493-3-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2008] [Accepted: 01/16/2009] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In a majority of cases, whiplash injuries are a domain of conservative therapy. Nevertheless it remains unclear whether physical therapy is of medical or economic benefit in patients with whiplash injuries. METHODS Seventy patients with acute Quebec Task Force (QTF) grade II whiplash injuries were randomized to two therapy groups and received either active (APT) or passive (PPT) physical therapy. Patients were compared with regard to pain and range of motion with data obtained in an earlier study from a group with grade II whiplash injuries in which the therapy recommendation had been "act as usual" (AAU; n = 20). The above-mentioned parameters were assessed at 24 hours and two months after the injury. Furthermore patients' period of disability was documented after two months. RESULTS After two months, patients in both the APT and PPT groups showed significant improvement in the median period of disability (active: 14 days; passive: 14 days) compared to the AAU group (49 days). No group difference was observed with regard to median improvement in range of motion (active: 120 degrees ; passive: 108 degrees ; activity as usual: 70 degrees ). The median pain reduction was significantly greater in the APT group (50.5) than in the PPT (39.2) or AAU group (28.8). CONCLUSION Our data show that active physical therapy results in enhanced pain reduction and shortening of post-injury disability. Therefore, active physical therapy should be considered the treatment of choice in patients with QTF grade II whiplash injuries. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study complied with applicable German law and with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration and was approved by the institutional ethics commission.
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- Christoph Dehner
- Center of Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hand-, Plastic- and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulm, Steinhövelstrasse 9, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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- Center of Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hand-, Plastic- and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulm, Steinhövelstrasse 9, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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- Center of Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hand-, Plastic- and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulm, Steinhövelstrasse 9, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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- Center of Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hand-, Plastic- and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulm, Steinhövelstrasse 9, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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- Ulmkolleg School for Physiotherapists and Masseurs, Ulm, Oberberghof 5, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Center of Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hand-, Plastic- and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulm, Steinhövelstrasse 9, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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- Center of Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hand-, Plastic- and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulm, Steinhövelstrasse 9, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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Luykx J, Mason M, Ferrari MD, Carpay J. Are Migraineurs at Increased Risk of Adverse Drug Responses?: A Meta-Analytic Comparison of Topiramate-Related Adverse Drug Reactions in Epilepsy and Migraine. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2008; 85:283-8. [DOI: 10.1038/clpt.2008.203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Castillo RC, MacKenzie EJ, Archer KR, Bosse MJ, Webb LX. Evidence of Beneficial Effect of Physical Therapy After Lower-Extremity Trauma. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2008; 89:1873-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2007] [Revised: 10/19/2007] [Accepted: 01/07/2008] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Wright C, Rushton A, Gamlin J, Farrell D. Systematic reviews in clinical practice: Evaluating evidence for management of acute whiplash-associated disorder. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2008. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2008.15.8.30817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Introduction The methodology of systematic review (SR) has developed considerably in recent years. The SR is rated as providing the highest level of evidence as it applies rigour in combining fi ndings from original evidence. However, concern has been expressed regarding the quality of some SRs. Critical evaluation of SRs is essential to ensure that they provide best evidence to inform management decisions in practice. Content A background to SRs illustrates their development and importance to informing decisions for best practice, especially for the busy clinical practitioner. The characteristics of a SR are evaluated using an illustrated example of the development of a SR method to evaluate conservative physical management of patients with acute whiplash-associated disorder grade II. Discussion and Conclusions Understanding the key components of a SR enables effective critique of a published review. This in turn facilitates effi cient use of the SR fi ndings within clinical decision making in practice.
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- Chris Wright
- College of Medical and Dental Sciences 52 Pritchatts Road University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, B15 2TT
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences 52 Pritchatts Road University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, B15 2TT
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- Physiotherapist, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6NT
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- Mental Health, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, 52 Pritchatts Road, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
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Graham N, Gross A, Goldsmith CH, Klaber Moffett J, Haines T, Burnie SJ, Peloso PMJ. Mechanical traction for neck pain with or without radiculopathy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2008:CD006408. [PMID: 18646151 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006408.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Neck pain is a frequently reported complaint of the musculoskeletal system which can be disabling and costly to society. Mechanical traction is often used as an adjunct therapy in outpatient rehabilitation. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of mechanical traction for neck disorders. SEARCH STRATEGY A research librarian searched computerized bibliographic databases without language restrictions up to March 2008 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from the medical, chiropractic, and allied health literature. SELECTION CRITERIA The RCTs we selected examined adults with neck disorders who received mechanical traction alone or in combination with other treatments compared to a placebo or another treatment. Our outcomes of interest were pain, function, disability, global perceived effect, patient satisfaction, and quality of life measures. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors with different backgrounds in medicine, physiotherapy, massage therapy and chiropractics independently conducted study selection, risk of bias assessment and data abstraction using pre-piloted forms. We resolved disagreement through consensus. MAIN RESULTS Of the seven selected RCTs (total participants = 958), only one (N = 100) had a low risk of bias. It found no statistically significant difference (SMD -0.16: 95%CI: -0.59 to 0.27) between continuous traction and placebo traction in reducing pain or improving function for chronic neck disorders with radicular symptoms. Our review found no evidence from RCTs with a low potential for bias that clearly supports or refutes the use of either continuous or intermittent traction for neck disorders. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The current literature does not support or refute the efficacy or effectiveness of continuous or intermittent traction for pain reduction, improved function or global perceived effect when compared to placebo traction, tablet or heat or other conservative treatments in patients with chronic neck disorders. Large, well conducted RCTs are needed to first determine the efficacy of traction, then the effectiveness, for individuals with neck disorders with radicular symptoms.
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- Nadine Graham
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 8-26 Legend Crt, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, L9K 1J3.
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BACKGROUND Individuals' expectations on returning to work after an injury have been shown to predict the duration of time that a person with work-related low back pain will remain on benefits; individuals with lower recovery expectations received benefits for a longer time than those with higher expectations. The role of expectations in recovery from traumatic neck pain, in particular whiplash-associated disorders (WAD), has not been assessed to date to our knowledge. The aim of this study was to investigate if expectations for recovery are a prognostic factor after experiencing a WAD. METHODS AND FINDINGS We used a prospective cohort study composed of insurance claimants in Sweden. The participants were car occupants who filed a neck injury claim (i.e., for WAD) to one of two insurance companies between 15 January 2004 and 12 January 2005 (n = 1,032). Postal questionnaires were completed shortly (average 23 d) after the collision and then again 6 mo later. Expectations for recovery were measured with a numerical rating scale (NRS) at baseline, where 0 corresponds to "unlikely to make a full recovery" and 10 to "very likely to make a full recovery." The scale was reverse coded and trichotomised into NRS 0, 1-4, and 5-10. The main outcome measure was self-perceived disability at 6 mo postinjury, measured with the Pain Disability Index, and categorised into no/low, moderate, and high disability. Multivariable polytomous logistic regression was used for the analysis. There was a dose response relationship between recovery expectations and disability. After controlling for severity of physical and mental symptoms, individuals who stated that they were less likely to make a full recovery (NRS 5-10), were more likely to have a high disability compared to individuals who stated that they were very likely to make a full recovery (odds ratio [OR] 4.2 [95% confidence interval (CI) 2.1 to 8.5]. For the intermediate category (NRS 1-4), the OR was 2.1 (95% CI 1.2 to 3.2). Associations between expectations and disability were also found among individuals with moderate disability. CONCLUSIONS Individuals' expectations for recovery are important in prognosis, even after controlling for symptom severity. Interventions designed to increase patients' expectations may be beneficial and should be examined further in controlled studies.
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Cassidy JD, Boyle E, Côté P, He Y, Hogg-Johnson S, Silver FL, Bondy SJ. Risk of Vertebrobasilar Stroke and Chiropractic Care. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2008. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-008-0634-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The effectiveness of botulinum neurotoxin type A (BTXA) injections in relieving the neck pain and reduced motion that evolve after whiplash injury (WI) has been controversial. AIM OF STUDY To test the long-term efficacy of a tender point injection of BTXA in relieving neck pain in patients with WI. METHODS Twenty patients with cervical myofascial pain, 2 to 48 weeks after WI, were randomly assigned to receive either 200 U of BTXA or placebo at 4 tender points and were seen during the follow-ups 3, 6, 9, 12, and 24 weeks after the injections. Outcome measures included the intensity of pain as evaluated by a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and a 5-point Verbal Rating Scale (VRS), quality of life as evaluated by the SF-36 questionnaire, treatment efficacy as per the global assessment of the physician and patient, intensity of pain in response to mechanical pressure, range of cervical motion, and use of other therapies and their adverse effects. RESULTS A time-dependent improvement in all the parameters was found in both groups, which was consistently larger in the BTXA-treated group, but mostly not at a significant level. Significant differences between the groups were found only in the percentages of patients who achieved 50% or more of reduction in intensity (VAS and average VRS) at 24 weeks (50% vs. 0%, P>0.05 and 70% vs. 11%, P>0.05, respectively). Systemic adverse effects tended to be more common in the BTXA-treated group (40% vs. 0%, P=0.07). CONCLUSIONS Study results suggest that BTXA treatment has some efficacy when administered within 1 year of the WI. However, a large, well-designed clinical trial is needed to draw final conclusions.
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Risk of vertebrobasilar stroke and chiropractic care: results of a population-based case-control and case-crossover study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2008; 33:S176-83. [PMID: 18204390 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181644600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 198] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [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 Population-based, case-control and case-crossover study. OBJECTIVE To investigate associations between chiropractic visits and vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) stroke and to contrast this with primary care physician (PCP) visits and VBA stroke. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Chiropractic care is popular for neck pain and headache, but may increase the risk for VBA dissection and stroke. Neck pain and headache are common symptoms of VBA dissection, which commonly precedes VBA stroke. METHODS Cases included eligible incident VBA strokes admitted to Ontario hospitals from April 1, 1993 to March 31, 2002. Four controls were age and gender matched to each case. Case and control exposures to chiropractors and PCPs were determined from health billing records in the year before the stroke date. In the case-crossover analysis, cases acted as their own controls. RESULTS There were 818 VBA strokes hospitalized in a population of more than 100 million person-years. In those aged <45 years, cases were about three times more likely to see a chiropractor or a PCP before their stroke than controls. Results were similar in the case control and case crossover analyses. There was no increased association between chiropractic visits and VBA stroke in those older than 45 years. Positive associations were found between PCP visits and VBA stroke in all age groups. Practitioner visits billed for headache and neck complaints were highly associated with subsequent VBA stroke. CONCLUSION VBA stroke is a very rare event in the population. The increased risks of VBA stroke associated with chiropractic and PCP visits is likely due to patients with headache and neck pain from VBA dissection seeking care before their stroke. We found no evidence of excess risk of VBA stroke associated chiropractic care compared to primary care.
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Martín Saborido C, García Lizana F, Alcázar Alcázar R, Sarría-Santamera A. [Effectiveness of spinal manipulation in treating whiplash injuries]. Aten Primaria 2007; 39:241-6. [PMID: 17493449 PMCID: PMC7659500 DOI: 10.1157/13101798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of spinal manipulation treatments in patients with whiplash injuries. DESIGN Systematic review. DATA SOURCES A systematic search was conducted between January 2000 and May 2006 in CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CRD (Center for Reviews and Dissemination), Spanish Index Medicus, and PEDro. Reports of Physiotherapy congresses between 2000 and 2005 were reviewed. STUDY SELECTION INCLUSION CRITERIA studies of patients with whiplash injuries who were treated with spinal manipulations, either exclusively or combined with other therapies. Outcomes were expressed in at least one of the following: pain, global perceived effect or range of movement (ROM). Only 9 of the first screening (290) were analyzed. DATA EXTRACTION The studies were independently selected by 2 reviewers. Methodological quality was assessed on the basis of the recommendations of the Agency for Health Technology Evaluation. The lack of data and their heterogeneity made any statistical analysis impossible. RESULTS Of the 9 studies analyzed, 7 were systematic reviews and 2 were primary studies. No review showed evidence of the efficacy of spinal manipulations versus other therapies. The results were often explained vaguely and inadequately. CONCLUSIONS There is not enough evidence to suggest that spinal manipulation is an effective treatment for whiplash. Though in the short term it seems to improve pain, any long-term benefit or clinical or economic advantages versus conventional therapies could not be determined.
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- Agencia de Evaluación de Tecnologías Sanitarias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, España.
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Ezzo J, Haraldsson BG, Gross AR, Myers CD, Morien A, Goldsmith CH, Bronfort G, Peloso PM. Massage for mechanical neck disorders: a systematic review. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2007; 32:353-62. [PMID: 17268268 DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000254099.07294.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of massage on pain, function, patient satisfaction, cost of care, and adverse events in adults with neck pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Neck pain is common, disabling, and costly. Massage is a commonly used modality for the treatment of neck pain. METHODS We searched several databases without language restriction from their inception to September 2004. We included randomized and quasirandomized trials. Two reviewers independently identified studies, abstracted data, and assessed quality. We calculated the relative risks and standardized mean differences on primary outcomes. Trials could not be statistically pooled because of heterogeneity in treatment and control groups. Therefore, a levels-of-evidence approach was used to synthesize results. RESULTS Overall, 19 trials were included, with 12/19 receiving low-quality scores. Descriptions of the massage intervention, massage professional's credentials, or experience were frequently missing. Six trials examined massage as a stand-alone treatment. The results were inconclusive. Results were also inconclusive in 14 trials that used massage as part of a multimodal intervention because none were designed such that the relative contribution of massage could be ascertained. CONCLUSIONS No recommendations for practice can be made at this time because the effectiveness of massage for neck pain remains uncertain. Pilot studies are needed to characterize massage treatment (frequency, duration, number of sessions, and massage technique) and establish the optimal treatment to be used in subsequent larger trials that examine the effect of massage as either a stand-alone treatment or part of a multimodal intervention. For multimodal interventions, factorial designs are needed to determine the relative contribution of massage. Future reports of trials should improve reporting of the concealment of allocation, blinding of outcome assessor, adverse events, and massage characteristics. Standards of reporting for massage interventions, similar to Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials, are needed. Both short and long-term follow-up are needed.
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Graham N, Gross A, Goldsmith C, Klaber Moffett J. Mechanical traction for mechanical neck disorders. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2007. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Nikolai Bogduk
- Correspondence: Dr Nikolai Bogduk, University of Newcastle, Newcastle Bone and Joint Institute, Royal Newcastle Centre, PO Box 664J, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia. Telephone 61-2-4923-6172, fax 61-2-4923-6103, e-mail
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Dufton JA, Kopec JA, Wong H, Cassidy JD, Quon J, McIntosh G, Koehoorn M. Prognostic factors associated with minimal improvement following acute whiplash-associated disorders. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2006; 31:E759-65; discussion E766. [PMID: 16985445 DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000240205.93122.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective clinical cohort study. OBJECTIVE To identify the prognostic factors associated with a poor response to treatment in the early stages of a whiplash-associated disorder (WAD). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Several demographic and clinical factors related to recovery following acute WADs have been identified. However, few longitudinal studies have investigated a multivariable model of recovery that includes socio-demographic, treatment, clinical, and nonclinical factors. METHODS A study cohort of 2,185 patients with acute or subacute WADs presenting to 48 rehabilitation clinics in 6 Canadian provinces were investigated for factors associated with failure to demonstrate a minimally important clinical change (10%) in the Canadian Back Institute Questionnaire (CBIQ) score between the initial and discharge rehabilitation visits. RESULTS Multivariable analysis revealed eight prognostic factors associated with a negative outcome: 1) older age, 2) female gender, 3) increasing lag time between injury date and presentation for treatment, 4) initial pain location, 5) province of injury, 6) higher initial pain intensity, 7) lawyer involvement, and 8) at work at entry to the clinic. The effect of lawyer involvement was stronger for patients with less intense pain on initial visit (odds ratio = 2.97; 95% confidence interval, 1.77-4.99). Similarly, the effect of work status was stronger for patients with less intense pain on initial visit (odds ratio = 2.02; 95% confidence interval, 1.18-3.46). CONCLUSIONS Researchers and clinicians should be aware of the potential for non-injury-related factors to delay recovery, and be aware of the interaction between the initial intensity of a patient's pain and other covariates when confirming these results.
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- John A Dufton
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Cervicalgias postraumáticas. Tratamiento fisioterapéutico en el primer nivel asistencial. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0211-5638(06)74049-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Haraldsson BG, Gross AR, Myers CD, Ezzo JM, Morien A, Goldsmith C, Peloso PM, Bronfort G. Massage for mechanical neck disorders. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006:CD004871. [PMID: 16856066 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004871.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mechanical neck disorders (MND) are common, disabling and costly. Massage is a commonly used modality for the treatment of neck pain. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of massage on pain, function, patient satisfaction and cost of care in adults with neck pain. To document adverse effects of treatment. SEARCH STRATEGY Cochrane CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, MANTIS, CINAHL, and ICL databases were electronically searched, without language restriction, from their inception to September 2004 SELECTION CRITERIA Studies using random or quasi-random assignment were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two reviewers independently conducted citation identification, study selection, data abstraction and methodological quality assessment. Using a random-effects model, we calculated the relative risk and standardized mean difference. MAIN RESULTS Nineteen trials met the inclusion criteria. Overall, the methodological quality was low, with 12/19 assessed as low-quality studies. Trials could not be statistically pooled because of heterogeneity in treatment and control groups. Therefore, a levels-of-evidence approach was used to synthesize results. Assessment of the clinical applicability of the trials showed that the participant characteristics were well reported, but neither the descriptions of the massage intervention nor the credentials or experience of the massage professionals were well reported. Six trials examined massage as a stand-alone treatment. The results were inconsistent. Of the 14 trials that used massage as part of a multimodal intervention, none were designed such that the relative contribution of massage could be ascertained. Therefore, the role of massage in multimodal treatments remains unclear. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS No recommendations for practice can be made at this time because the effectiveness of massage for neck pain remains uncertain. Pilot studies are needed to characterize massage treatment (frequency, duration, number of sessions, and massage technique) and establish the optimal treatment to be used in subsequent larger trials that examine the effect of massage as either a stand-alone treatment or part of a multimodal intervention. For multimodal interventions, factorial designs are needed to determine the relative contribution of massage. Future reports of trials should improve reporting of the concealment of allocation, blinding of outcome assessor, adverse events and massage characteristics. Standards of reporting for massage interventions, similar to CONSORT, are needed. Both short- and long-term follow-up are needed.
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- North Surrey Massage Therapy Clinic, 201-10366 136A Street, Surrey, BC, Canada V3T 5R3.
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Rosenfeld M, Seferiadis A, Gunnarsson R. Active involvement and intervention in patients exposed to whiplash trauma in automobile crashes reduces costs: a randomized, controlled clinical trial and health economic evaluation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2006; 31:1799-804. [PMID: 16845354 DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000225975.12978.6c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN To examine and compare the costs and consequences in a partial economic evaluation of two competing interventions in patients exposed to whiplash trauma in automobile crashes. The interventions were an active involvement and intervention using early mobilization and a standard intervention of rest, recommended short-term immobilization in a cervical collar and a cautious, gradual self-exercise program according to a leaflet. The study was randomized and controlled. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to compare the costs of an active involvement and intervention versus a standard intervention and to relate them to the clinical benefits in patients exposed to whiplash trauma in automobile crashes to facilitate decision-making regarding intervention and resource allocation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA There is very little known about the health economic aspects of various interventions in the target treatment group of patients. METHODS Based on a prospective, randomized, clinical trial, data on clinical effectiveness and resources used for the active involvement and intervention and standard intervention were collected for a comparative analysis of the costs related to physical therapy treatment and sick leave. A cost-consequence analysis consisting of a modified cost-effectiveness analysis was used. RESULTS The costs were significantly lower after 6 and 36 months with an active involvement and intervention as compared with the standard intervention. The active involvement and intervention were significantly superior in reducing experienced pain and reducing sick leave. CONCLUSIONS For patients exposed to whiplash trauma in a motor vehicle collision, an active involvement and intervention were both less costly and more effective than a standard intervention.
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Division of Physical Therapy, Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden.
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Huijbregts PA. Thesis Reviews. J Man Manip Ther 2006. [DOI: 10.1179/106698106790835759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Prushansky T, Pevzner E, Gordon C, Dvir Z. Cervical radiofrequency neurotomy in patients with chronic whiplash: a study of multiple outcome measures. J Neurosurg Spine 2006; 4:365-73. [PMID: 16703903 DOI: 10.3171/spi.2006.4.5.365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECT Cervical radiofrequency neurotomy (CRFN) is used in the treatment of patients with chronic pain and disability due to whiplash injury. Confirmation of its efficiency has, however, been based solely on pain and psychological distress factors. The aim of the present study was to extend the assessment of CRFN efficacy by adding other outcome measures to shed light on neuromotor-functional-psychological interactions by undertaking comparison of pre- and 1-year postintervention data. METHODS Forty patients with chronic whiplash injury-associated disorders were evaluated prior to and at two separate sessions after CRFN. The evaluation included Neck Disability Index, cervical range of motion, isometric cervical muscle strength, cervical pressure pain threshold, Symptom Check List-90-Revised, and subjective Self-Report of Improvement (SRI). The authors found that the CRFN had a significantly positive effect on all measured parameters. A case-by-case analysis revealed improvement in 70% of the patients at the final follow-up examination. Using stringent cutoff values, between 30 and 60% of the patients experienced measurable improvement. Evaluation of SRI results indicated that more than 80% of the patients were satisfied with the procedure. CONCLUSIONS Approximately 1 year after intervention, CRFN was associated with an acceptable rate of success, as reflected by objective and subjective outcome measures.
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- Tamara Prushansky
- Department of Physical Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Ferrantelli JR, Harrison DE, Harrison DD, Stewart D. Conservative treatment of a patient with previously unresponsive whiplash-associated disorders using clinical biomechanics of posture rehabilitation methods. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2006; 28:e1-8. [PMID: 15855899 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the treatment of a patient with chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WADs) previously unresponsive to multiple physical therapy and chiropractic treatments, which resolved following Clinical Biomechanics of Posture (CBP) rehabilitation methods. CLINICAL FEATURES A 40-year-old man involved in a high-speed rear-impact collision developed chronic WADs including cervicothoracic, shoulder, and arm pain and headache. The patient was diagnosed with a confirmed chip fracture of the C5 vertebra and cervical and thoracic disk herniations. He was treated with traditional chiropractic and physical therapy modalities but experienced only temporary symptomatic reduction and was later given a whole body permanent impairment rating of 33% by an orthopedic surgeon. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME The patient was treated with CBP mirror-image cervical spine adjustments, exercise, and traction to reduce forward head posture and cervical kyphosis. A presentation of abnormal head protrusion resolved and cervical kyphosis returned to lordosis posttreatment. His initial neck disability index was 46% and 0% at the end of care. Verbal pain rating scales also improved for neck pain (from 5/10 to 0/10). CONCLUSION A patient with chronic WADs and abnormal head protrusion, cervical kyphosis, and disk herniation experienced an improvement in symptoms and function after the use of CBP rehabilitation protocols when other traditional chiropractic and physical therapy procedures showed little or no lasting improvement.
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Vassiliou T, Kaluza G, Putzke C, Wulf H, Schnabel M. Physical therapy and active exercises--an adequate treatment for prevention of late whiplash syndrome? Randomized controlled trial in 200 patients. Pain 2006; 124:69-76. [PMID: 16697113 DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2006.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2005] [Revised: 01/27/2006] [Accepted: 03/27/2006] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The aim of this study was to compare the effect of a physical therapy regimen including active exercises with the current standard treatment on reduction of pain 6 weeks and 6 months after whiplash injury caused by motor vehicle collision. Two hundred patients were enrolled in a prospective randomized controlled trial. In the standard group, treatment consisted of immobilization with a soft collar over 7 days. In the physical therapy group, patients were scheduled for 10 physical therapy appointments including active exercises within 14 days after enrollment. Pain intensity was rated by all patients daily during the first week, the sixth week, and 6 months after recruitment, using a numeric rating scale (0-10). Data analyses were performed by comparing the mean (over 1 week) pain scores between the two different treatment groups. Ninety-seven patients were randomly assigned to the standard treatment group and 103 to the physical therapy group. During the first week, there was no significant difference in mean pain intensity between the standard treatment group (4.76+/-2.15) and the physical therapy group (4.36+/-2.14). However, after 6 weeks, mean pain intensity was significantly (p=0.002) lower in the physical therapy group (1.49+/-2.26 versus 2.7+/-2.78). Similarly, after 6 months, significantly (p<0.001) less pain was reported in the physical therapy group (1.17+/-2.13) than the standard treatment group (2.33+/-2.56). We conclude that a physical therapy regimen which includes active exercises is superior in reducing pain 6 weeks and 6 months after whiplash injury compared to the current standard treatment with a soft collar.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse 1, 35033 Marburg, Germany.
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Scholten-Peeters GGM, Neeleman-van der Steen CWM, van der Windt DAWM, Hendriks EJM, Verhagen AP, Oostendorp RAB. Education by general practitioners or education and exercises by physiotherapists for patients with whiplash-associated disorders? A randomized clinical trial. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2006; 31:723-31. [PMID: 16582844 DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000206381.15224.0f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Randomized clinical trial. OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of education and advice given by general practitioners (GPs) with education, advice, and active exercise therapy given by physiotherapists (PTs) for patients with whiplash-associated disorders. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Available evidence from systematic reviews has indicated beneficial effects for active interventions in patients with whiplash-associated disorders. However, it remained unclear which kind of active treatment was most effective. METHODS Whiplash patients with symptoms or disabilities at 2 weeks after accident were recruited in primary care. Eligible patients still having symptoms or disabilities at 4 weeks were randomly allocated to GP care or physiotherapy. GPs and PTs treated patients according to a dynamic multimodal treatment protocol primarily aimed to increase activities and influence unfavorable psychosocial factors for recovery. We trained all health care providers about the characteristics of the whiplash problem, available evidence regarding prognosis and treatment, and protocol of the interventions. The content of the information provided to patients during treatment depended on the treatment goals set by the GPs or PTs. Also, the type of exercises chosen by the PTs depended on the treatment goals, and it was not explicitly necessary that exercise therapy was provided in all patients. Primary outcome measures included neck pain intensity, headache intensity, and work activities. Furthermore, an independent blinded assessor measured functional recovery, cervical range of motion, disability, housekeeping and social activities, fear of movement, coping, and general health status. We assessed outcomes at 8, 12, 26, and 52 weeks after the accident. RESULTS A total of 80 patients were randomized to either GP care (n = 42) or physiotherapy (n = 38). At 12 and 52 weeks, no significant differences were found concerning the primary outcome measures. At 12 weeks, physiotherapy was significantly more effective than GP care for improving 1 of the measures of cervical range of motion (adjusted mean difference 12.3 degrees ; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.7-21.9). Long-term differences between the groups favored GP care but were statistically significant only for some secondary outcome measures, including functional recovery (adjusted relative risk 2.3; 95% CI 1.0-5.0), coping (adjusted mean difference 1.7 points; 95% CI 0.2-3.3), and physical functioning (adjusted mean difference 8.9 points; 95% CI 0.6-17.2). CONCLUSIONS We found no significant differences for the primary outcome measures. Treatment by GPs and PTs were of similar effectiveness. The long-term effects of GP care seem to be better compared to physiotherapy for functional recovery, coping, and physical functioning. Physiotherapy seems to be more effective than GP care on cervical range of motion at short-term follow-up.
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