Objectively and subjectively measured physical activity levels in individuals with whiplash associated disorder and aged-matched healthy controls

C Ritchie, E Smits, N Armfield, M Sterling - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) are the most common non-hospitalised
injuries resulting from a motor vehicle crash. Half of individuals with WAD experience …

Breaking the cycle of reoccurring low back pain with integrated motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy to facilitate education and exercise advice …

ED Watson, PW Marshall, NMV Morrison, N Moloney… - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Non-specific low back pain is a common and costly global issue. Many people
with low back pain live for years with ongoing symptom recurrence and disability, making it …

A cross-sectional hospital-based study of correlates of disability in patients with chronic low back pain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

M Kahere, T Ginindza - BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2022 - Springer
Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the leading cause of disability globally and is
a major concern in public health. However, there is limited evidence on the prevalence and …

AI Prediction of Neuropathic Pain after Lumbar Disc Herniation—Machine Learning Reveals Influencing Factors

A Wirries, F Geiger, A Hammad, M Bäumlein… - Biomedicines, 2022 - mdpi.com
The treatment options for neuropathic pain caused by lumbar disc herniation have been
debated controversially in the literature. Whether surgical or conservative therapy makes …

The effect of an 8-week treatment program using a novel foot neuromuscular electrical stimulator on physical function, leg pain, leg symptoms, and leg blood flow in …

B Kumaran, D Targett, T Watson - Trials, 2022 - Springer
Background Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is an established therapy that has
been widely used for many decades to improve circulation in the legs. However, studies …

A meta-epidemiological study on the reported treatment effect of pregabalin in neuropathic pain trials over time

ETL Cheng, M Cheik-Hussein, N Lin, AM Lewin… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Pregabalin is a drug used to treat neuropathic pain, and its use has increased
substantially since 2007. Early trials found a strong treatment effect on pain for post-herpetic …

Evaluation of a physical activity promotion intervention for adults with whiplash associated disorders: a single-case experimental design study

C Ritchie, K Clanchy, M Sterling, R Tate… - Disability and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose There is considerable variation in the physical and psychological presentations of
people with whiplash-associated disorder (WAD). Optimal treatment continues to be a …

Objective wearable measures and subjective questionnaires for predicting response to neurostimulation in people with chronic pain

R Heros, D Patterson, F Huygen, I Skaribas… - Bioelectronic …, 2023 - Springer
Background Neurostimulation is an effective therapy for treating and management of
refractory chronic pain. However, the complex nature of pain and infrequent in-clinic visits …

Case report: remission of chronic low back pain and oral dysesthesia comorbid with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder by treatment with atomoxetine and …

S Kasahara, Y Kato, M Takahashi… - Frontiers in Pain …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Oral dysesthesia is a disease characterized by pain and/or abnormal
sensations in the oral region, without any organic abnormality. Its symptoms include pain …

Vibration-Induced Alteration in Trunk Extensor Muscle Proprioception as a Model for Impaired Trunk Control in Low Back Pain

JR Gilliam, D Mandal, P Wattananon, S Banerjee… - Brain Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study examined the impact of personalizing muscle vibration parameters on trunk
control. We assessed how altered trunk extensor muscle (TEM) proprioception affects …