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Showing 1 to 20 of 48 for “"Chronic Low Back Pain"”.
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Chronic low back pain: osteopaths' attitudes and management
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the chief complaints seen by osteopaths. The management and care that practitioners provide for CLBP patients as well as their attitudes towards then are crucial in the overall well-being of the patient. Little is known about osteopaths' management of CLBP and …
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Exploring self-management of chronic low back pain in Saudi Arabia
… and understanding of self-management for chronic low back pain (CLBP) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and moreover, to explore current physiotherapy practice for managing CLBP in KSA. Methods: This research project used a mixed methods approach with sequential designs. The first …
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Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
… (PTSD) symptom severity level in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Research questions focused on whether or not patients with CLBP would evidence clinically-significant levels of PTSD, whether or not the intensity and duration of the trauma would predict PTSD symptoms, and whether or …
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The role of contextual factors during conservative chronic low back pain management
Background: Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a prevalent condition causing substantial disability globally, but current treatments provide moderate symptom relief. Acknowledging and targeting implicit elements within clinical encounters may enhance the quality and effectiveness of care. Contextual …
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Barriers and facilitators to yoga practice in adults with chronic low back pain
Given the high prevalence of chronic low back pain in the United States and the potential beneficial effects that integrative yoga interventions may have on this condition, the current study sought to examine barriers and facilitators to trying yoga in a population of adults with chronic low back …
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A phenomenological approach to understanding the psychological response to chronic low back pain
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a complex health problem of psychological manifestations not fully understood. Using interpretive phenomenological analysis, 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted to help understand the meaning of the lived experience of CLBP; focusing on the psychological …
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Building Foundations for Research on Self-Management for Chronic Low Back Pain in Ethiopia
Low back pain is a major musculoskeletal health problem globally. People with chronic low back pain have unpredictable recovery trajectories and poor prognoses. They also experience persistent or recurrent disability compared to people with acute low back pain. Self-management supports are regarded …
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The Use of E.M.G. Biofeedback to Promote Relaxation and Relief of Chronic Low Back Pain
… instruction and electromyographic (E.M.G.) feedback would reduce chronic low back pain. A secondary aim was to determine if the locus of control variable as defined by Rotter would influence the results obtained.</p> <p>Fourteen non-hospitalized subjects with chronic low back pain, meeting the …
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The effect of virtue and acceptance on rehabilitation outcomes in individuals with chronic low back pain
While chronic pain acceptance literature is increasing, no prior study explored how virtue and acceptance work together to promote positive adjustment to chronic low back pain. Conceptually framed in the World Health Organization-International Classification of Functioning (WHO-ICF) model of …
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Predisposing factors of chronic low back pain (CLBP) among sedentary office workers (SOW) in Nairobi, Kenya
Chronic low back pain is a highly prevalent condition in industrialized nations. It is associated with activity limitations, disability, has significant economic impact on society and incurs personal cost. Today's working environment increasingly demands more time spent sitting due to …
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A Realist Study of Self-management Apps to help People living with Chronic Low Back Pain
<b>Background</b><br/>For the majority of people with chronic low back pain (CLBP), there is<br/>no cure. Instead, clinical guidelines recommend supporting people to<br/>self-manage CLBP. Mobile health applications could help with this.<br/>However, studies to date do not explain why …
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Neuroplasticity and chronic low back pain: an investigation into altered tactile discrimination, body schema and motor function.
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) ranks 3rd in the Global Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases, behind heart disease and stroke and the problem is increasing with an aging and growing population. It is a painful, long-term condition contributing to increased morbidity, low quality-of-life and a …
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Implementing an Educational Intervention Regarding Exercise Prescription for Chronic Low Back Pain in a Primary Care Clinic
Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint for which patients present to a provider and is one of the leading causes of absenteeism from work. The duration of pain experienced determines the classification or type: acute (<4 weeks), subacute (4-12 weeks), chronic (12+ weeks). The framework that …
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The effects of supervised versus non-supervised Pilates mat exercises on non-specific chronic low back pain
Chronic non-specific low back pain (NSCLBP) is a common low back condition affecting a large proportion of the population suffering from low back pain (LBP). Exercise therapy is recommended as the first line treatment for NSCLBP but no type of exercise has been found to be more effective than …
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Factors contributing to disability in a chronic low back pain population: A comprehensive analysis using continuous ambulatory monitoring
<p>Disability in chronic low back pain patients has been established as a function of variables across three areas: pain, cognitive-behavioral variables, and social variables. New technology has improved the ability to accurately measure physical activity, a significant component of disability, …
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Developing and Testing the Feasibility of an Interprofessional Rehabilitation Program for People with Chronic Low Back Pain in Ethiopia
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) accounts for the highest number of years lived with disabilities of any health condition, globally. The growing disability burden is largely driven by increases in low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. An increasing body of evidence from high-income …
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Individuals Self-Selecting Yoga versus Physical Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
<p>Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a significant public health problem that is difficult and costly to treat. Determining whether a patient with cLBP will benefit from a particular treatment approach is challenging, since little is understood about the patient characteristics that predict improved …
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