Tactile thresholds are preserved yet complex sensory function is impaired over the lumbar spine of chronic non-specific low back pain patients. A preliminary investigation [PDF]
Objectives: To investigate impairments in sensory function in chronic non-specific low back pain patients and the relationship between any impairment and the clinical features of the condition. Design: A cross-sectional case-control study.
George, PJ +3 more
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Self reported aggravating activities do not demonstrate a consistent directional pattern in chronic non specific low back pain patients: An observational study [PDF]
Question: Do the self-reported aggravating activities of chronic non-specific low back pain patients demonstrate a consistent directional pattern? Design: Cross-sectional observational study.
Wand, BM +4 more
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Treatment satisfaction and dissatisfaction in patients with chronic low back pain [PDF]
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.This thesis explores treatment satisfaction and dissatisfaction in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Chapters 1 and 2 provide background on CLBP,
Rofail, Diana
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Non-invasive brain stimulation as a novel approach to the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain [PDF]
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) is a widespread but poorly understood condition that places a substantial burden on the sufferer, health ...
O’Connell, Neil Edward
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UK back pain exercise and manipulation (UK BEAM) trial - national randomised trial of physical treatments for back pain in primary care: objectives, design and interventions [PDF]
Low back pain has major health and social implications. Although there have been many randomised controlled trials of manipulation and exercise for the management of low back pain, the role of these two treatments in its routine management remains ...
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The stigmatisation of people with chronic back pain [PDF]
This study responded to the need for better theoretical understanding of experiences that shape the beliefs, attitudes and needs of chronic back patients attending pain clinics.
Sofaer-Bennett, Beatrice +8 more
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Prescription of therapeutic exercise for chronic low back pain management: a narrative review
Background The results of recent systematic reviews have concluded that most exercise types are more effective than minimal treatment for improving outcomes in the management of non-specific chronic low back pain.
G. Shankar Ganesh +3 more
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An integrated approach to the treatment of vertebrogenic pain
Background. Dorsalgia is recognized as one of the global health problems. The pathogenetic basis of nonspecific back pain is the involvement of the muscular-ligamentous complex, intervertebral disc, facet joint and neural structures in the pathological ...
M. B. Klimycheva
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Segmental stabilizing exercises and low back pain: What is the evidence? [PDF]
Study design: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of segmental stabilizing exercises for acute, subacute and chronic low back pain with regard to pain, recurrence of pain, disability and ...
Stucki, Gerold +5 more
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Whole blood transcriptomic profiles can differentiate vulnerability to chronic low back pain.
The mechanisms underlying the transition from acute to chronic pain remain unclear. Here, we sought to characterize the transcriptome associated with chronic low back pain as well as the transcriptome of the transition from acute to chronic low back pain.
Susan G Dorsey +16 more
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