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Age-Related Differences in the Functional Demand Placed on the Lumbar Spine during Walking in Healthy Older versus Younger Men

open access: yesGeriatrics
Age-related declines in the musculoskeletal system may place additional demands on the lumbar spine during everyday activities such as walking. This study aimed to investigate age-related differences in the functional demand (FD) of walking on the lumbar
Alexander Dallaway   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Postsurgical Opioid Prescribing Among Injured Workers in Washington State: 2017–2020 Trends and Policy Effects

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The widespread adoption of longer duration opioid prescribing for acute pain management following surgeries has coincided with concerning increases in misuse, dependence, and overdose. We evaluated the impact of voluntary opioid prescribing guidelines and concurrent state pharmacy rules on prescribing trends following surgeries ...
John R. Haight   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Manipulation and Mobilisation on Pressure Pain Thresholds in the Thoracic Spine [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
High velocity low amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation and mobilisation are commonly used by manual therapists to relieve spinal pain and improve mobility. The aim of this controlled, single blinded study was to investigate the effect of manipulation and
Fryer, Gary, Carub, Joanne, McIver, S
core   +1 more source

Musculoskeletal Phenotypes of 19 Patients With X‐Linked HNRNPH2‐Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder: A Prospective Case Series

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Detailed clinical phenotypes have been previously reported for 33 individuals with X‐linked HNRNPH2‐related neurodevelopmental disorder. Of these, 75% self‐reported a musculoskeletal abnormality, including hip dysplasia, scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, pes planus, arthritis, and missing spinous processes.
Ambar Garcia   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sports Injuries of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Reportedly, nine to fifteen percent of sports injuries affect the spinal column.1-3 The majority of these injuries are benign myofascial strains responding well to physical therapy without mid- or long-term impact on athletic performance.
Benneker, Lorin M., Albers, Christoph
core  

The effect of muscle energy technique on gross trunk range of motion [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is used commonly by osteopaths and other musculoskeletal therapists but despite its widespread use there is little evidence to support its effectiveness in the treatment of spinal dysfunction.
Fryer, Gary   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Lumbar spine and proximal femur BMD values in Turkish girls and the effect of precocious puberty on BMD.

open access: yesMedicine Science, 2012
Previous studies have shown no impairment in bone mineral density in girls with precocious and early puberty. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of precocious puberty on BMD and to measure average bone mineral density in Turkish girls ...
Ersoy Kekilli   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Novel Splice Variant in ERGIC1 Causes Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita—Characterization Using Urine‐Derived Cells

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is defined as the presence of joint contractures affecting at least two body regions at birth. Three different ERGIC1 variants have been reported in individuals with AMC. Here, we report on a 16‐year‐old male with a homozygous ERGIC1 c.250+1G>A variant that was classified as a variant of uncertain ...
Lauren Kerr   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clostridium difficile colitis in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Retrospective database analysis. To investigate incidence, comorbidities, and impact on health care resources of Clostridium difficile infection after lumbar spine surgery. C.
Al Maaieh, Motasem   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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