February 29, 2008
An online survey to investigate predictors of high physical function in 2,580 people with fibromyalgia (FM) showed that significant explanatory variables of high physical function were: men, greater education, younger age, lower intensity fatigue, spasticity, and balance problems, not using prescription pain medications, using aerobic or strength training exercise, and not using relaxation [...]
February 23, 2008
Neck pain has been steadily increasing over the past two decades and is now second to back pain, the most common musculoskeletal disorder.
One of the newest randomized controlled studies on 94 Danish women suffering from trapezius muscle pain due to work-related repetitive injuries, such as typing and assembly line work, had shown that [...]
February 15, 2008
According to a study in the February 13 issue of JAMA, expenses related to back and neck problems have increased substantially in the last decade. However, outcomes such as functional disability and work limitations are not improving,
In a 2002 survey of U.S. adults, 26 percent reported low back pain and 14 percent [...]
February 8, 2008
A study just published showed that advice and training on working techniques and lifting equipment does not prevent back pain in jobs that involve heavy lifting. The study included analysis of randomised trials (17,720 participants) with follow-up time from six months to 5.5 years. Cohort studies (772 participants) were followed for eight weeks [...]
Saturday, February 02, 2008
In a study on cervical spine specimens (59-92 years) including C2-C7 levels, it was found that the prevalence of cervical facet joint degeneration was very high in individuals aged 50 years and more, with a tendency to increase in severity with age. All levels of the middle and lower cervical spine were [...]
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