Monostotic fibrous dysplasia of the thoracic spine: A case report.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Firefighters have a high incidence of low back pain and injury. OBJECTIVE:To describe lumbar multifidus and abdominal muscle size characteristics in firefighters and to compare these characteristics to normative reference ranges. METHODS:In career firefighters without current low back pain (62 males, 7 fem...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Nuzzo JL,Haun DW,Mayer JM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The HLA-DRB1 gene plays an important role in the genetic predisposition to rheumatoid arthritis. The anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) is known to be associated with the susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as well as the severity of the disease. The aim of this study is to determine the HLA...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Sariyildiz MA,Batmaz I,Guli Çetinçakmak M,Yıldız I,Nas K,Çevik R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Latent myofascial trigger point (LMTP) is a small hypersensitive area in skeletal muscles that becomes painful under compression or stimulation. LMTPs are relevant for various musculoskeletal disorders. Although several treatments have been introduced to treat LMTP, the most efficient one is yet to be found....

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Tabatabaiee A,Ebrahimi-Takamjani I,Ahmadi A,Sarrafzadeh J,Emrani A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a growing need to identify patient pre-treatment characteristics that could predict adherence and outcome following specific interventions. OBJECTIVE:To identify predictors of adherence and outcome to outpatient multimodal rehabilitation in chronic low back pain (CLBP). METHODS:A total of 273 CLBP...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Dhondt E,Van Oosterwijck J,Cagnie B,Adnan R,Schouppe S,Van Akeleyen J,Logghe T,Danneels L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neural mobilization is an effective technique in the management of cervical radiculopathy (CR). However, the difference between active versus passive upper extremity (UE) neural mobilization techniques in the management of cervical radiculopathy is not well established. OBJECTIVE:To determine the role of ac...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Ayub A,Osama M,Ahmad S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal accessory nerve (SAN) injury can be an overlooked cause of scapular winging and shoulder dysfunction. The most common etiology is iatrogenic injury following surgical procedures at the posterior triangle of the neck. We present three cases of isolated injury to the SAN following trauma. OBJECTIVE:To ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Macaluso S,Ross DC,Doherty TJ,Doherty CD,Miller TA

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whole Body Vibration (WBV) has been reported to change neuromuscular activity which indirectly assessed by electromyography (EMG). Although researches regarding the influence of WBV on EMG activity of the upper extremity muscles are in their infancy, contradictory findings have been reported as a result of d...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Ashnagar Z,Shadmehr A,Hadian M,Talebian S,Jalaei S

更新日期：2016-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The aim of this prospective, randomized controlled 6-month interventional trial was to investigate the effects of strengthening and high-impact exercise training on bone mineral density (BMD), bone turnover markers and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in postmenopausal women. MATERIAL AN...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Basat H,Esmaeilzadeh S,Eskiyurt N

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systematic reviews have confirmed the effectiveness of work-related rehabilitation with significant cognitive-behavioural components for patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In Germany, however, work-related rehabilitation focuses mainly on functional capacity training and less on psychosocial wor...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Bethge M,Herbold D,Trowitzsch L,Jacobi C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals presenting with pain frequently report associated disability. Both pain and disability are complex phenomena. The bio-psycho-social complexity of pain and the different systems of disability make the evaluation of disability a very difficult process. There is a significant mismatch between complaints of pa...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Vasudevan SV

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Femoral nerve injury is not a common complication of the abdominopelvic surgical procedures. OBJECTIVE:To present a case of femoral neuropathy after nephrectomy. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 71-year-old female patient with a right-sided congenital hip dysplasia developed numbness, tingling and burning p...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Kesikburun B,Ekşioğlu E,Akyüz EÜ,Demirel F,Çakcı A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:According to previously conducted studies, people with Low Back Pain (LBP) present with static balance deficiencies. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to compare static, as well as dynamic balance ability between Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) and healthy subjects. METHODS:The CLBP group comprised 1...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Tsigkanos C,Gaskell L,Smirniotou A,Tsigkanos G

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nerve cuff electrodes provide a safe technique for recording nerve signals. Defining a more realized modeling to investigate the selectivity of a cuff electrode in recording from peripheral nervous system is an interesting field of research. METHODS:A four-contact cuff electrode was modeled to evaluate sele...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Taghipour-Farshi H,Frounchi J,Ahmadiasl N,Shahabi P,Salekzamani Y

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To summarize the current knowledge relating to diagnosing and treating Scheuermann's disease. Scheuermann's disease is the most common cause of structural kyphosis in adolescence. METHODS:A literature-based narrative review of English language medical literature. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:Recent studies have...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Bezalel T,Carmeli E,Been E,Kalichman L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most methods assessing soft tissue stiffness are associated with high costs and considerable technical effort. A previous study demonstrated that the tissue compliance meter represents an affordable alternative with straightforward handling. However, little data exists describing its measurement properties. ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Wilke J,Vogt L,Pfarr T,Banzer W

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have presented a patient of 71-year-age with brucellar spondylodiscitis, involving the cervical spine, especially the C3-C4 segment. The patient had painful percussion of the cervical spine and passive mobilization of the neck, decreased range of motion, and cervical paravertebral tenderness; but no abnormalities o...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Nas K,Bükte Y,Ustün C,Cevik R,Geyik MF,Batmaz I

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSES:To investigate the responses of the craniovertebral (CV) angle to backpack loadings in adolescents with and without neck pain and to explore the relationships between CV angle, relative backpack weight, neck pain and disability. METHODS:A cross-sectional single-blinded study was conducted on 60 adolescents (3...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Cheung CH,Shum ST,Tang SF,Yau PC,Chiu TT

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid, thorough and cost effective radiologic evaluation of the traumatized spine can be performed through a tailored sequential approach. The radiologic evaluation is performed in conjunction with clinical management, and therefore communication between clinical and radiological services is essential. Judicious use o...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Hayes CW

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine whether strap length influences the trunk motion and gait symmetry of the ground reaction forces while walking with a single-strap bag. METHODS:Seventeen Korean women participated in this study. The kinematics of trunk motion and ground-reaction forces was recorded wh...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Yoon JY,Lim WT,Oh JS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lateral gliding cervical spine mobilisation is shown to improve shoulder pain, disability and function. However, despite common clinical-use, no study reports the effect of unilateral anterior-posterior (A-P) cervical mobilisation on shoulder pain and function, and particularly in patients after arthroscopic...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Hauswirth J,Ernst MJ,Preusser ML,Meichtry A,Kool J,Crawford RJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The occurrence of specific low back pain (LBP) due to workplace factors has not been well described among kitchen industry workers. This study would claim various risk factors that contributing LBP among kitchen workers. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was to examine the risk factors and the prevalence o...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Shankar S,Shanmugam M,Srinivasan J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While both manipulative treatment and physical exercises are used to treat cervical pain, it remains unclear which is most effective. OBJECTIVE:To compare the short-term effects of high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation techniques (MT) with those of home-exercise (HE) with stretching and low-intensity (1...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Galindez-Ibarbengoetxea X,Setuain I,Ramírez-Velez R,Andersen LL,González-Izal M,Jauregi A,Izquierdo M

更新日期：2018-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease of unknown etiology. Various cellular and molecular immunological factors are involved in the pathophysiology of RA. Recent studies suggest that neutrophils and alpha-defensins released from the neutrophils assume significant roles in the pathogenesis of RA. The aim of...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Okcu M,Oktayoglu P,Mete N,Bozkurt M,Caglayan M,Dagli AZ,Nas K

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most women are unaware of the risk factors for osteoporosis (OP). In an effort to prevent the development of OP, women need to have a raised awareness on this issue. The aims of this study were to determine any differences in the level of awareness and knowledge about OP between pre- and postmenopausal women...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Okumus M,Ceceli E,Tasbas O,Kocaoglu S,Akdogan S,Borman P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationship of previous lower extremity injury and the measured ratio of hip abduction to extension strength in collegiate athletes. DESIGN:Cohort study of college athletes at time of pre-participation screening physical. SETTING:An NCAA Division I college. PARTICIPANTS:Two hundred and th...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Nadler SF,Malanga GA,Solomon JL,Feinberg JH,Foye PM,Park YI

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the principles of cross-training and periodization will assist the coach and team physician in designing training programs that maximize performance while minimizing risk of injury. Cross-training is defined as simultaneous training for two or more sports or the use of multiple modes of training to enhan...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Brennan DK,Wilder RP

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper rib manipulative therapy appears to be effective on primary complaint of shoulder pain, but its efficacy has not been evaluated in subjects with whiplash-associated disorders. OBJECTIVE:To assess the immediate changes on neural and muscular mechanosensitivity after first-rib manipulation in patients w...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Peña-Salinas M,Oliva-Pascual-Vaca J,Heredia-Rizo AM,Rodriguez-Blanco C,Ricard F,Oliva-Pascual-Vaca Á

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Measurement of the femoral cartilage thickness by using in-vivo musculoskeletal ultrasonography (MSUS) has been previously shown to be a valid and reliable method in previous studies; however, to our best notice, normative data has not been provided before in the healthy population.The aim of ...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Özçakar L,Tunç H,Öken Ö,Ünlü Z,Durmuş B,Baysal Ö,Altay Z,Tok F,Akkaya N,Doğu B,Çapkın E,Bardak A,Çarlı AB,Buğdaycı D,Toktaş H,Dıraçoğlu D,Gündüz B,Erhan B,Kocabaş H,Erden G,Günendi Z,Kesikburun S,Omaç ÖK,Taş

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise of the spinal muscles is recommended for a variety of rehabilitative reasons but it is not always clear whether interventions are effective in improving the performance of the muscles or whether their benefit is elicited via other mechanisms. OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects of an exercise interven...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Fulford J,Juroskova V,Meakin JR,Barker AR

更新日期：2017-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the prerequisite physical features of classical ballet education. METHODS:Students who enrolled and were rejected for the applications of State Conservatory Ballet Main Art Branch in the academic year 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 were compared with their exam results. This s...

journal_title：Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

authors： Uygur AG,Polat S,Ayvazoğlu S,Yücel AH

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00