Musculoskeletal science & practice
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Musculoskelet Sci Pract · Aug 2017
Comparative StudyThe diagnostic accuracy and test-retest reliability of the Dutch PainDETECT and the DN4 screening tools for neuropathic pain in patients with suspected cervical or lumbar radiculopathy.
It is important to identify neuropathic pain early to guide treatment decisions and prevent chronicity. There is lack of evidence whether the Dutch painDETECT questionnaire and Douleure Neuropathique en 4 questions (DN4) can adequately assess neuropathic pain. ⋯ Diagnosis, Level 1B.
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Musculoskelet Sci Pract · Jun 2017
Mechanical effects of traction on lumbar intervertebral discs: A magnetic resonance imaging study.
Although traction has long been used for treating patients with low back pain (LBP), its effects are still inconclusive mainly because of limited high-quality evidence. ⋯ Horizontal traction was evidently effective in increasing the disc height of lower lumbar levels, particularly in the posterior regions of the discs. Further evidence of the effects of traction of different modes, magnitudes, and durations on the change in disc height is required for proper control of traction applied to specific disc levels.
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Musculoskelet Sci Pract · Apr 2017
Comparative StudyDifferences in kinematics of the lumbar spine and lower extremities between people with and without low back pain during the down phase of a pick up task, an observational study.
Limited research exists on lumbar spine and lower extremity movement during functional tasks in people with and without low back pain (LBP). ⋯ When evaluating movement during a functional task, the clinician should consider regional differences in the lumbar spine, pattern of movement, and lower extremity movement.