The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2020
Meta AnalysisEffectiveness of Weight-Loss Interventions for Reducing Pain and Disability in People With Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.
To assess the effectiveness of weight-loss interventions on pain and disability in people with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) and spinal pain. ⋯ Weight-loss interventions may provide small to moderate improvements in pain and disability for OA compared to minimal care. There was limited and inconclusive evidence for weight-loss interventions targeting spinal pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020;50(6):319-333. Epub 9 Apr 2020. doi:10.2519/jospt.2020.9041.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2020
Case ReportsFacet Arthrosis and Spinal Lipomatosis-Related Spinal Canal Stenosis.
A 33-year-old man was referred to physical therapy by his primary care physician for low back pain that had been present for 7 months. The neurologic screen with mixed upper and lower motor neuron signs was of concern for spinal cord involvement. ⋯ Facet arthrosis and epidural lipomatosis were present, resulting in thoracic and lumbar spinal stenosis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020;50(6):345. doi:10.2519/jospt.2020.9059.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jun 2020
Are Changes in Fear-Avoidance Beliefs and Self-efficacy Mediators of Function and Pain at Discharge in Patients With Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain?
To examine the mediating role of changes in fear-avoidance beliefs and self-efficacy on pain and physical functioning at discharge in patients with acute and chronic low back pain (LBP). ⋯ Fear-avoidance beliefs were not a mediator of pain or function at discharge in patients with chronic LBP. Self-efficacy may be an important mediating factor for function at discharge in patients with chronic LBP who receive physical therapy. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020;50(6):301-308. Epub 6 Jan 2020. doi:10.2519/jospt.2020.8982.