Articles: low-back-pain.
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To identify the beliefs and perceptions of patients with chronic neck and low back pain that influence adherence to home exercise during exacerbation and/or remission of pain. ⋯ These findings may represent an important potential for improving the adherence of patients with chronic pain to home exercise programmes.
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East Afr J Public Health · Apr 2009
Prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among nurses in Africa: Nigerian and Ethiopian specialized hospitals survey study.
The mechanical hazards in the hospitals include low back pain (LBP) from manual lifting (lifting patients in particular) which makes nursing one of the occupations most affected by LBP. Nurses are required to lift and transport patients or equipments, often in difficult environment particularly in developing nations like Africa, where lifting aids are not always available or practicable. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of LBP among nurses in African. ⋯ It was recommended that regular refresher courses on back care ergonomics are essential.
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Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi · Apr 2009
[Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for treatment of chronic discogenic low back pain].
To evaluate the preliminary clinical outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) for patient with discogenic chronic low back pain (CLBP) and failing to respond to conservative treatment. ⋯ Preliminary study suggests that PELD is safe and effective in treating patient with discogenic CLBP and failing to respond to conservative treatment.