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Praxis Aug 2020
Topics: Back Pain; Humans; Low Back Pain
PubMed: 32752961
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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences Apr 2017To investigate the effects of an 8-week thoracic stabilization exercise program on back pain, spinal alignment, postural sway, and core endurance in university students. (Randomized Controlled Trial)
Randomized Controlled Trial
An 8-week thoracic spine stabilization exercise program improves postural back pain, spine alignment, postural sway, and core endurance in university students:a randomized controlled study.
BACKGROUND/AIM
To investigate the effects of an 8-week thoracic stabilization exercise program on back pain, spinal alignment, postural sway, and core endurance in university students.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
University students were randomly allocated into exercise (n: 28) and control (n: 25) groups. The exercise program was carried out 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Postural pain, spinal alignment, postural sway, and core endurance were assessed via visual analogue scale, Spinal Mouse, Biodex Balance System, and McGill's trunk muscle endurance tests at the baseline and after 8 weeks of training.
RESULTS
Differences were observed for postural pain, thoracic and lumbar curvature, dynamic stability index (eyes closed), and core endurance scores in the exercise group between baseline and week 8 (P < 0.05) and all the parameters were significantly different when compared to those of the control group (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
The program decreased postural pain, spinal curvatures, and postural sway, and increased core endurance in university students. The program can be effective in postural pain and misalignment of spine problems related to core weakness and balance disorders.
Topics: Adult; Back Pain; Exercise Therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Posture; Students; Thoracic Vertebrae; Universities; Young Adult
PubMed: 28425239
DOI: 10.3906/sag-1511-155 -
Journal of Orthopaedics and... Dec 2021Energy spent during daily activities is recuperated by humans through sleep, ensuring optimal performance on the following day. Sleep disturbances are common: a... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis
Energy spent during daily activities is recuperated by humans through sleep, ensuring optimal performance on the following day. Sleep disturbances are common: a meta-analysis on sleep quality showed that 15-30% of adults report sleep disorders, such as sleep onset latency (SOL), insufficient duration of sleep and frequently waking up at night. Low back pain (LBP) has been identified as one of the main causes of poor sleep quality. Literature findings are discordant on the type of mattress that might prevent onset of back pain, resulting in an improved quality of sleep. We conducted a systematic literature review of articles published until 2019, investigating the association of different mattresses with sleep quality and low back pain. Based on examined studies, mattresses were classified according to the European Committee for Standardization (2000) as: soft, medium-firm, extra-firm or mattresses customized for patients affected by supine decubitus. A total of 39 qualified articles have been included in the current systematic review. Results of this systematic review show that a medium-firm mattress promotes comfort, sleep quality and rachis alignment.
Topics: Adult; Back Pain; Beds; Humans; Low Back Pain; Sleep Quality
PubMed: 34878594
DOI: 10.1186/s10195-021-00616-5 -
Best Practice & Research. Clinical... Sep 2023With back pain as one of the most common complaints in the population and with no single disease feature with sufficient sensitivity and specificity to diagnose axial... (Review)
Review
With back pain as one of the most common complaints in the population and with no single disease feature with sufficient sensitivity and specificity to diagnose axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) on its own, diagnosing axSpA can be challenging. In this article, we discuss clinical, laboratory, and imaging spondyloarthritis features that can be used in diagnosis and explain the general principles underlying an axSpA diagnosis. Moreover, we discuss three pitfalls to avoid when diagnosing axSpA: i) using classification criteria as diagnostic criteria, ii) making a diagnosis by simple counting of spondyloarthritis features, and iii) over-reliance on imaging findings. Finally, we have some advice on how to build diagnostic skills and discuss new developments that may help facilitate the diagnosis of axSpA in the future.
Topics: Humans; Spondylarthritis; Back Pain; Axial Spondyloarthritis; Spondylitis, Ankylosing; Magnetic Resonance Imaging
PubMed: 37714776
DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2023.101871 -
Lakartidningen Sep 2018
Topics: Back Pain; Disease Management; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Neck Pain; Physical Therapy Modalities; Radiography; Sick Leave; Spinal Cord Diseases; Spinal Diseases
PubMed: 30351871
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Lakartidningen Aug 2018
Topics: Algorithms; Back Pain; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Medical History Taking; Neck Pain; Neurologic Examination; Physical Examination; Radiography; Spinal Nerve Roots
PubMed: 30106455
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Radiologia Apr 2016We review the state of the art in imaging-guided percutaneous interventional procedures used to diagnose and/or treat the diverse causes of back pain. These procedures...
We review the state of the art in imaging-guided percutaneous interventional procedures used to diagnose and/or treat the diverse causes of back pain. These procedures can be used for diagnosis, treatment, or both. They are focused on the vertebral bodies, the facet joints, the intervertebral discs, and the nerve structures.
Topics: Back Pain; Humans; Orthopedic Procedures; Spinal Cord Diseases; Spinal Diseases; Surgery, Computer-Assisted
PubMed: 26778583
DOI: 10.1016/j.rx.2015.10.005 -
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases Sep 1953
Topics: Back Pain; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Humans
PubMed: 13105215
DOI: 10.1136/ard.12.3.223 -
Journal of Infection and Public Health 2010Although uncommon, spontaneous and postoperative pyogenic spondylodiscitis entail major morbidity and may be associated with serious long-term sequelae. A review of the... (Review)
Review
Although uncommon, spontaneous and postoperative pyogenic spondylodiscitis entail major morbidity and may be associated with serious long-term sequelae. A review of the literature was done to advance our understanding of the diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of these infections. The principles of conservative treatment are to establish an accurate microbiological diagnosis, treat with appropriate antibiotics, immobilize the spine, and closely monitor for spinal instability and neurological deterioration. The purpose of surgical treatment is to obtain multiple intraoperative cultures of bone and soft tissue, perform a thorough debridement of infected tissue and decompression of neural structures, and reconstruct the unstable spinal column with bone graft with or without concomitant instrumentation. Appropriate management requires aggressive medical treatment and, at times, surgical interventions. If recognized early and treated appropriately, a full recovery can often be expected. Therefore, clinicians should be aware of the clinical presentation of such infections to improve patient outcome.
Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Back Pain; Bacterial Infections; Debridement; Decompression, Surgical; Diagnosis, Differential; Discitis; Humans; Postoperative Complications; Spine; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 20701886
DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2010.01.001 -
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira... 2010Occupational low back pain has multifactorial etiology and elevated incidence and prevalence. It is characterized by pain of varying intensity and duration and can lead... (Review)
Review
Occupational low back pain has multifactorial etiology and elevated incidence and prevalence. It is characterized by pain of varying intensity and duration and can lead to work incapacity and invalidity. Low back pain causes workers to suffer and increases the costs of employers and of social security and healthcare systems. The relevance of this subject led this paper's authors to undertake a bibliographic review with emphasis on the theoretical and conceptual background and on the experience of specialists.
Topics: Humans; Low Back Pain; Occupational Diseases; Risk Factors
PubMed: 21152833
DOI: 10.1590/s0104-42302010000500022