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The patient-specific functional scale is more responsive than the Roland Morris disability questionnaire when activity limitation is low

July 25, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

The patient-specific functional scale is more responsive than the Roland Morris disability questionnaire when activity limitation is low
Abstract  The primary objective of this study was to determine which questionnaire, the Roland Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ) or the patient-specific functional scale (PSFS), was better at detecting change in activity limitation in a large cohort of patients with low back pain undergoing rehabilitation. A secondary aim was to determine if the responsiveness of the questionnaires was influenced by the patient’s level of activity limitation at baseline. Responsiveness statistics, including effect size statistics, Pearson’s r correlations and receiver operative characteristic (ROC) curve analysis were used to determine ability to detect change in activity limitation on 831 patients with low back pain. Data were analysed at two time points; directly after treatment (…

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In her own words: Lessons from a teen mother

April 28, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

In her own words: Lessons from a teen mother
Carmen Aviles, who got pregnant with her son when she was 16, says, "My baby taught me many lessons, but perhaps the most important was perseverance." by Carmen Aviles Try riding the bus to high school while lugging a bag of heavy textbooks, plus a 3-month-old infant, complete with a day’s worth of baby gear. It will make you strong. While my peers were joking around and having fun on the morning commute, I was—at age 17—suffering from premature back pain. But I was determined not to end up another teen mother dropout. Under my baby’s watchful gaze, I would be the first in my family to graduate high school and go to college. My baby has taught me many lessons, but perhaps the most important was perseverance. As a high school freshman, I was a poor student. I have a lear…

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Back Pain 101

April 20, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Back Pain 101
Back pains are one of the most prevailing medical problems. Based on the statistics, 27 - 40% suffers from back pain. Back pain is the second only to the infection of the respiratory tract, among the leading cause of doctor visits.

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Many back pain sufferers “recover within a year”

November 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Many back pain sufferers “recover within a year”
Over a third of patients will recover from chronic low back pain within nine months, according to new research (Source: Nursing in Practice)

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Back Pain Sensations

March 8, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Back Pain Sensations
Back pain sensations run from mild tension to intense burning and stabbing pain. Find out if your back pain symptoms reflect muscle pain or nerve pain.

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[emergency casebooks] tension pneumothorax secondary to automatic mechanical compression decompression device

January 28, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

[emergency casebooks] tension pneumothorax secondary to automatic mechanical compression decompression device
The details are presented of the first published case of a tension pneumothorax induced by an automatic compression-decompression (ACD) device during cardiac arrest. An elderly patient collapsed with back pain and, on arrival of the crew, was in pulseless electrical activity (PEA) arrest. He was promptly intubated and correct placement of the endotracheal tube was confirmed by noting equal air entry bilaterally and the ACD device applied. On the way to the hospital he was noted to have absent breath sounds on the left without any change in the position of the endotracheal tube. Needle decompression of the left chest caused a hiss of air but the patient remained in PEA. Intercostal drain insertion in the emergency department released a large quantity of air from his left chest but without a…

Bad Exercises Article and What To Do Instead

January 27, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Bad Exercises Article and What To Do Instead
Fix back and neck pain without surgery. Lordosis, kyphosis, herniated and degenerating discs, sciatica, pinched nerve, and posture. Innovative classes in stretching, back pain

Back Pain and Being Overweight - Part 2

November 27, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Back Pain and Being Overweight - Part 2
Each school year millions of children walk to, from and around school carrying backpacks filled with books and materials. Parents should be aware that overly stressing the back with a heavy backpack could cause back pain in their child. Following a few guidelines and using common sense can help avoid this type of back pain.

Back Pain Relief Tips

October 29, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Back Pain Relief Tips
There may not be a sure fire cure for back pain, but there’s lots you can do to get back pain relief

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October 28, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Home - Backcare
Taking action . BackCare has a range of tips on what to do when back pain strikes. With the right measures, many people find that they can reduce their pain. More

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