Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Mar 2002
Multicenter StudyThe Bournemouth Questionnaire: a short-form comprehensive outcome measure. II. Psychometric properties in neck pain patients.
To modify an existing outcome measure (Bournemouth Questionnaire [BQ]) for use in patients with nonspecific neck pain and test its psychometric properties. ⋯ The neck BQ covers the salient dimensions of the biopsychosocial model of pain, is quick and easy to complete, and has been shown to be reliable, valid, and responsive to clinically significant change in patients with nonspecific neck pain. Its use as an outcome measure in clinical trials and outcomes research is recommended.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Mar 2002
Case ReportsIntermittent cervical traction for cervical radiculopathy caused by large-volume herniated disks.
To describe the use of intermittent cervical traction in managing 4 patients with cervical radiculopathy and large-volume herniated disks. ⋯ Cervical spine traction could be considered as a therapy of choice for radiculopathy caused by herniated disks, even in cases of large-volume herniated disks or recurrent episodes.