Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of non-weight bearing group-exercising on females with non-specific chronic low back pain: a randomized single blind controlled pilot study.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of active non-weight-bearing (NWB) group exercising on women with non specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). ⋯ A functional program of NWB group exercising improves functional, painful status, lumbar flexion and extension ranges of motion in women suffering from NSCLBP.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Development and validation of a functional disability index for chronic low back pain.
To develop a valid and reliable functional disability scale for chronic low back pain (CLBP). ⋯ A practical functional disability scale for CLBP was developed and validated.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Nerve block of articular branches of the obturator and femoral nerves for the treatment of hip joint pain.
The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the effectiveness of the nerve block of articular branches of obturator and femoral nerves in patients with intractable pain due to hip osteoarthritis. ⋯ We found that nerve blocks of articular branches of obturator and femoral nerves were effective in short- and mid-term for reducing chronic hip joint pain.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Comparative StudyComparison of clinical and electrophysiological findings in patients with suspected radiculopathies.
Cervical and lumbar roots may be irritated or compressed due to the pathological conditions such as disc herniations, degenerative foraminal stenosis, trauma and tumors. Electrophysiologic tests are frequently used in conjunction with imaging modalities for evaluation of low back and neck pain radiating to extremities, primarily for the purpose of establishing the presence or absence of a radiculopathy. In this study, we aimed to evalulate the relationship between clinic and electroneuromyographic (ENMG) findings in patients with suspected radiculopathies. ⋯ This means, efficacy of anamnesis and neurological examination for the prediction of electrodiagnostic tests was found to be limited. Normal neurological examination results in a patient with suspected radiculopathy can not eliminate abnormal electrodiagnostic test results; likewise, abnormal findings in the neurological examination would not mean finding pathologies in the electrodiagnostic tests. For more accurate approach to a patient, neurological examination and electrodiagnostic tests must be used and interpreted together.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2013
Clinical TrialManipulation and selective exercises decrease pelvic anteversion and low-back pain: a pilot study.
To study the effect of a protocol involving joint manipulation and specific exercises for pelvic stability to influence proprioceptive input to the spinal tissues and to observe the effects on sensorimotor function. ⋯ The eight-week manipulation/exercise protocol was effective for these subjects' needs. Further research should include a greater sample size to confirm the results and to determine the lead factors of pelvic stability.