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.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Feb 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialLong-term effectiveness of bone-setting, light exercise therapy, and physiotherapy for prolonged back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
Chiropractic manipulation and strenuous exercise therapy have been shown effective in the treatment of nonspecific back pain. Bone-setting, the predecessor of modern manual therapies, still survives in some parts of Finland and was compared with a light exercise therapy and non-manipulative, pragmatic physiotherapy in a year-long randomized controlled trial on patients with long-term back pain. ⋯ Traditional bone-setting seemed more effective than exercise or physiotherapy on back pain and disability, even 1 year after therapy.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Feb 2002
Incidence of foot rotation, pelvic crest unleveling, and supine leg length alignment asymmetry and their relationship to self-reported back pain.
To determine the incidence of pelvic unleveling, foot rotation, and supine leg length alignment asymmetry in a nonclinical population and to examine the validity (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values) of these visual tests and their relationship to self-reported back pain. ⋯ The results indicated that, in this group of volunteers, the supine leg length alignment check had clinical validity as a stand-alone test for recurring back pain. Further testing on a larger, statistically defined cross-section of the population is recommended.