Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Aug 2016
Review Meta AnalysisSurgical versus nonsurgical treatment of chronic low back pain: A meta-analysis based on current evidence.
There are still no clearly defined clinical-practice guidelines related to surgical intervention for chronic low back pain (CLBP) in the absence of serious structural problems such as instability, spinal stenosis, spondylolysis, infection, or neoplasm. There is also a lack of high-quality evidence regarding CLBP treatment. ⋯ For chronic low back pain, nonsurgical treatment was shown to be effective, feasible, and safe during the follow-up period. More randomized controlled trials are needed to compare surgical and nonsurgical treatment of chronic low back pain.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyTai Chi vs. combined exercise prescription: A comparison of their effects on factors related to falls.
Regular exercise training is one of the core components of multifactorial fall-prevention programs. ⋯ It can be concluded that Tai Chi may be a more successful exercise intervention for factors-related to falls in older people.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Aug 2016
Case ReportsDiaphragm pacing system implanted in a patient with ALS.
The diaphragm pacing system (DPS) is a life quality improving operation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients who need mechanical ventilation or have chronic respiratory insufficiency. This procedure is gaining in popularity, and the number of centers implanting diaphragm pacing systems (DPS) is increasing. ⋯ A DPS was implanted after respiratory insufficiency began. In the one-year follow-up period following her operation, her need for ventilatory support disappeared.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Aug 2016
Investigation of the relationship between kinesiophobia, physical activity level and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain.
The aim of our study is to examine the relationship between kinesiophobia (fear of movement), physical activity level and quality of life. ⋯ The kinesiophobia adversely affect the quality of life limiting the physical activity status of patients with chronic low back pain.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Aug 2016
Facet orientation and tropism: Associations with asymmetric lumbar paraspinal and psoas muscle parameters in patients with chronic low back pain.
Many studies have explored the relationship between facet tropism and facet joint osteoarthritis, disc degeneration and degenerative spondylolisthesis. However, the associations between facet orientation and tropism, and paraspinal muscles have not been studied. ⋯ Muscular asymmetries may develop in the lumbar region of the spine, which are associated with facet asymmetry in patients with chronic low back pain. Longitudinal studies are needed to understand the causal relationship between facet orientation and tropism and muscular asymmetry in future.