Tag Archives: low back pain

Most X-Rays, Scans Unnecessary for Acute Low Back Pain

By shervin | Published: January 31, 2011

MONDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) — X-rays, CT scans and MRIs may be routinely ordered for people with low back pain, but often these tests are unnecessary, suggests new guidance from the American College of Physicians.

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Motivational Enhancement Therapy in Addition to Physical Therapy Improves Motivational Factors and Treatment Outcomes in People With Low Back Pain: A…

By admin | Published: January 28, 2011

Abstract: Vong SK, Cheing GL, Chan F, So EM, Chan CC.

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Ecological or Recalled Assessments in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain? A Comparative Study of Prospective and Recalled Pain Assessments in Low Back Pain…

By jorge | Published: January 27, 2011

Conclusions.â€‚ For both low back pain and osteoarthritis, overall daily pain recall is a reliable measurement correlated with daily ecological measurements, whereas a rapid decrease in recall occurs after 48 hours. The most reliable period for pain recall was 7 days, but the results obtained were influenced by current pain. (Source: Pain Medicine) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!

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Ecological or Recalled Assessments in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain? A Comparative Study of Prospective and Recalled Pain Assessments in Low Back Pain…

By jorge | Published: January 27, 2011

Conclusions.â€‚ For both low back pain and osteoarthritis, overall daily pain recall is a reliable measurement correlated with daily ecological measurements, whereas a rapid decrease in recall occurs after 48 hours.

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Diagnosing Low Back Pain

By jorge | Published: January 25, 2011

University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine professor Melissa Stiles, MD discusses the clinical approach to patients with low back pain with Jeffrey Patterson, DO.

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How to Diagnose and Treat Lower Back Pain

By shervin | Published: January 22, 2011

Low back pain is brought about by many possible causes. Its treatment usually involves the following: medications; hot and cold packs;, enough rest; and, sufficient exercise. In order to fully treat a persistent and chronic back pain, it is also important that you know how this type of pain is diagnosed

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A kinematic analysis of relative stability of the lower extremities between subjects with and without chronic low back pain

By jorge | Published: January 20, 2011

Abstract

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How to rehabilitate an athlete with low back pain

By melissa | Published: January 19, 2011

Lecture 12 Low back pain is one of the most common cause of loss playing time at athletes. The best rehabilitation in low back pain can be considered the early prevention

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Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 39-year-old female reports low back pain

By melissa | Published: January 17, 2011

A 39-year-old female reports low back pain after shoveling snow.

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A systematic review of paracetamol for non-specific low back pain

By admin | Published: January 16, 2011

Source: DARE Area: Evidence > Drug Specific Reviews CRD Summary: This review assessed the effectiveness of paracetamol for the treatment of pain and disability in patients with non-specific low back pain, but there was insufficient evidence to evaluate their efficacy. This was a well-conducted review and the authors acknowledged limitations with the included trials, such as low quality and poor reporting

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