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CHARACTERIZATION AND ESTIMATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN USING MACHINE LEARNING
<p>Traditional scales utilized for recording pain are known to be highly subjective and biased due to inaccuracies in recollecting actual pain intensities. As a result, machine learning (ML) models that are trained using these scores as ground truth are reported to have low performance for …
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The immediate effects of thearapeutic taping on musculoskeletal pain
1 PDF file (viii, 68 pages)
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Absenteeism and musculoskeletal pain : an interactive network of variables
Bibliography: leaves 79-84.
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The effect of ice bag application on musculoskeletal pain during application
1 PDF file (viii, 57 pages)
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Treatment of musculoskeletal pain with the sting of the stinging nettle: Urtica dioica
… nettle sting for their arthritis pain. The publication of these two case reports produced responses from four other doctors about similar cases. Historical and contemporary research An extensive literature and database review produced few references from the medical literature but …
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A Comparison of Myofascial Release and Ultrasound in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain
… (MFR) compared to ultrasound (US) in treating musculoskeletal pain. Data in the form of number of trigger points, active range-of-motion of the affected joint, pain scale measurement, and a Treatment Response Questionnaire score, were collected.</p> <p>The Mann-Whitney U value supported that …
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Risk factors associated with musculoskeletal pain in undergraduate students: a systematic literature review
Background: Musculoskeletal pain is a problem many workers suffer worldwide, triggering more severe diseases and decreased quality of life. In addition, several studies have shown that university students are no strangers to suffering from these pains, and it is known that more and more of them …
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The prevalence and characteristics of chronic musculoskeletal pain in adult triathletes in South Africa
Background Chronic pain, a growing problem globally, affects 11% to 55% of the world's adult population. The prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal pain amongst adult triathletes is unclear due to conflicting prevalence reports. The rise in sport participation at professional, amateur, and …
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Musculoskeletal pain rehabilitation A one-year follow-up of occupational performance, psychosocial functioning and disability
Multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation programmes are found decreasing pain and improve back-to-work rates. There is, however, a lack of knowledge in several respects. The overall aim of this thesis was to study outcomes in terms of occupational performance, satisfaction with performance, …
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Clarifying the Nature of Pain-Related Anxiety: Implications for Assessment and Treatment of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Pain-related anxiety and anxiety sensitivity (AS) are important constructs in fearanxiety- avoidance models of chronic pain (Asmundson, P. J. Norton, & Vlaeyen, 2004). Pain-related anxiety (McCracken & Gross, 1998) includes dimensions of cognitive anxiety (e.g., concentration difficulties as result …
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Anthropometric variability, equipment usability and musculoskeletal pain in a group of nurses in the Western Cape
… operational problems in the work environment and musculoskeletal pain. The questionnaire was also completed by a group of sedentary nurses. The ward and theatre nurses reported numerous problems in the working environment, including lumbar backache, inadequate space and equipment that caused …
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The epidemiology of musculoskeletal pain in an elderly population within a selected elderly care facility in KwaZulu-Natal
Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2018.
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The prevalence and profile of musculoskeletal pain in elite wheelchair basketball players of different point classifications in South Africa
Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.
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Musculoskeletal Pain Among New Zealand Based Veterinarians: How the Physical Performance of Veterinary Work and Mental Wellbeing Influence this Experience
… is the major determinant of work-related musculoskeletal pain among New Zealand-based veterinarians. Thus, providing insights for the future development of occupation specific exercise based interventions. METHODS: Data was collected by means of a multiple choice online survey. This survey …
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The association between musculoskeletal pain and physical activity, falls and psychological concerns related to falls in community dwelling older adults
Background Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a common pervasive issue among older adults and may affect mobility and falls risk. Aims Investigate the relationship between CMP and physical activity/ sedentary behaviour, psychological concerns related to falls and falls in community dwelling …
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The behaviour of the people of NE Thailand towards medicines for self-treatment.
Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common illnesses among the people of north-eastern Thailand and is commonly treated by self-medication. Ya-chud (several medicines together in a small plastic bag) for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain is an illegal treatment, but has been used by lay …
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Lower extremity alignment and back and lower extremity pain during pregnancy
Over 50% of women experience musculoskeletal pain in the low back or lower extremity during pregnancy. Further, 31% of these women experience continued pain after giving birth. Many women also report changes in foot length and arch height during pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to determine …
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Muscle strength and physical education: epidemiological studies of factors in adolescence and their association with later morbidity
… muscle strength as a risk factor for later musculoskeletal pain (paper III), CVD, and mortality (paper IV). In women, low PE performance was associated with having a musculoskeletal diagnosis as well as with increased sick leave and increased number of physician visits. Men with low muscle …
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