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The effectiveness of cupping therapy on low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials (2024)
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Zhang, Z., Pasapula, M., Wang, Z., Edwards, K., & Norrish, A. (2024). The effectiveness of cupping therapy on low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 80, Article 103013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103013

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of cupping therapy on low back pain (LBP). Medline, Embase, Scopus and WANFANG databases were searched for relevant cupping RCTs on low back pain articles up to 2023. A complementary search was manuall... Read More about The effectiveness of cupping therapy on low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials.

Chronic back pain prevalence at small area level in England - the design and validation of a 2-stage static spatial microsimulation model (2023)
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Smalley, H., & Edwards, K. (2024). Chronic back pain prevalence at small area level in England - the design and validation of a 2-stage static spatial microsimulation model. Spatial and Spatio-temporal Epidemiology, 48, Article 100633. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sste.2023.100633

Spatially disaggregated estimates provide valuable insights into the nature of a disease. They highlight inequalities, aid public health planning and identify avenues for further research. Spatial microsimulation is advantageous in that it can be use... Read More about Chronic back pain prevalence at small area level in England - the design and validation of a 2-stage static spatial microsimulation model.

Understanding the burden of chronic back pain: a spatial microsimulation of chronic back pain at small area level across England (2023)
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Smalley, H., & Edwards, K. (2023). Understanding the burden of chronic back pain: a spatial microsimulation of chronic back pain at small area level across England. European Spine Journal, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-023-07584-w

Purpose: Chronic back pain (CBP)carries a significant burden. Understanding how and why CBP prevalence varies spatially, as well as the potential impact of policies to decrease CBP would prove valuable for public health planning. This study aims to s... Read More about Understanding the burden of chronic back pain: a spatial microsimulation of chronic back pain at small area level across England.

Chronic postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty: The potential contributions of synovitis, pain sensitization and pain catastrophizing—An explorative study (2022)
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Kurien, T., Kerslake, R. W., Graven‐Nielsen, T., Arendt‐Nielsen, L., Auer, D. P., Edwards, K., …Petersen, K. K. (2022). Chronic postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty: The potential contributions of synovitis, pain sensitization and pain catastrophizing—An explorative study. European Journal of Pain, 26(9), 1979-1989. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.2018

Background: A subset of osteoarthritis patients will experience chronic postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but the source of pain is unclear. The aim of this exploratory study was to assess patients with and without postoperative... Read More about Chronic postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty: The potential contributions of synovitis, pain sensitization and pain catastrophizing—An explorative study.

Assessment of Fatigue and Recovery in Sport: Narrative Review (2022)
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Bestwick-Stevenson, T., Toone, R., Neupert, E., Edwards, K., & Kluzek, S. (2022). Assessment of Fatigue and Recovery in Sport: Narrative Review. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 43(14), 1151-1162. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1834-7177

Fatigue is a phenomenon associated with decreases in both physical and cognitive performances and increases in injury occurrence. Competitive athletes are required to complete demanding training programs with high workloads to elicit the physiologica... Read More about Assessment of Fatigue and Recovery in Sport: Narrative Review.

Association of Sports Participation With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2021)
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Bestwick-Stevenson, T., Ifesemen, O. S., Pearson, R. G., & Edwards, K. L. (2021). Association of Sports Participation With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 9(6), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671211004554

Background: The association between participating in sport and osteoarthritis is not fully understood. Purpose: To investigate the association between osteoarthritis and participating in sports not listed in previous reviews: American football,... Read More about Association of Sports Participation With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Association of Sports Participation With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2021)
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Bestwick-Stevenson, T., Ifesemen, O. S., Pearson, R. G., & Edwards, K. L. (2021). Association of Sports Participation With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 9(6), Article 23259671211004554. https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671211004554

Background: The association between participating in sport and osteoarthritis is not fully understood. Purpose: To investigate the association between osteoarthritis and participating in sports not listed in previous reviews: American footba... Read More about Association of Sports Participation With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Prospective analysis of health-related quality of life after surgery for spinal metastases (2020)
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Quraishi, N. A., Pasku, D., Koch, J. E. J., Arealis, G., Boszczyk, B. M., & Edwards, K. L. (2020). Prospective analysis of health-related quality of life after surgery for spinal metastases. European Spine Journal, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-020-06396-6

Purpose Most spinal metastases are detected late and thus the impact of treatment on the health related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important consideration. This study investigated the HRQOL following surgery for spinal metastases. Methods Prospect... Read More about Prospective analysis of health-related quality of life after surgery for spinal metastases.

Spatial microsimulation of osteoarthritis prevalence at the small area level in England – Constraint selection for a 2-stage microsimulation process (2020)
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Ifesemen, O. S., Bestwick-Stevenson, T., & Edwards, K. L. (in press). Spatial microsimulation of osteoarthritis prevalence at the small area level in England – Constraint selection for a 2-stage microsimulation process. International Journal of Microsimulation, 12(2), 36-50. https://doi.org/10.34196/+ijm.00200

The presence of identical benchmark/constraint variables in both geographic and survey datasets is a principal requirement for static spatial microsimulation models, particularly in the field of medicine and health sciences. This is also a as key lim... Read More about Spatial microsimulation of osteoarthritis prevalence at the small area level in England – Constraint selection for a 2-stage microsimulation process.

Not All Play Equipment Is Created Equal: Associations Between Equipment at Home and Children’s Physical Activity (2019)
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Moss, K. M., Dobson, A. J., Edwards, K., Hesketh, K. D., Chang, Y., & Mishra, G. D. (2019). Not All Play Equipment Is Created Equal: Associations Between Equipment at Home and Children’s Physical Activity. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 16(11), 945-951. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2019-0075

Background: Play equipment at home could be targeted in interventions to increase children’s physical activity (PA), but evidence is mixed, potentially because current methods do not reflect children’s lived experience. This study investigated associ... Read More about Not All Play Equipment Is Created Equal: Associations Between Equipment at Home and Children’s Physical Activity.

Cohort profile: The Trivandrum Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Cohort (2019)
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Chalmers, J., Ban, L., Leena, K., Edwards, K., Grove, J., Aithal, G., & Shenoy, K. (2019). Cohort profile: The Trivandrum Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Cohort. BMJ Open, 9(5), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027244

Purpose The Trivandrum NAFLD cohort is a population-based study designed to examine the interaction between genetic and lifestyle factors and their association with increased risk of NAFLD within the Indian population. Participants Between 201... Read More about Cohort profile: The Trivandrum Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Cohort.

Radiographic appearance of the distal clavicle in relation to the acromion after acromioclavicular joint reconstruction using a braided polyester mesh (2019)
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Tulner, S. A., Fowler, A., Edwards, K. L., Kumar, V., Manning, P., Geoghegan, J. M., & Wallace, W. A. (2019). Radiographic appearance of the distal clavicle in relation to the acromion after acromioclavicular joint reconstruction using a braided polyester mesh. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, 10(3), 486-491. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2019.01.012

ACJ stabilization using a braided polyester mesh has become popular in ACJ injuries. However, concerns have been raised about excessive anterior clavicle displacement. The purpose of this study was to report radiographic position of the distal clavic... Read More about Radiographic appearance of the distal clavicle in relation to the acromion after acromioclavicular joint reconstruction using a braided polyester mesh.

Musculoskeletal radiology teaching at a UK medical school-do we need to improve? (2018)
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Marino, K., Merrick, D., Edwards, K., & Pratten, M. (2019). Musculoskeletal radiology teaching at a UK medical school-do we need to improve?. Anatomical Sciences Education, 12(3), 257-263. doi:10.1002/ase.1834

The United Kingdom is currently facing crisis due to a shortage of radiology consultants despite ever‐increasing demand for medical imaging. The specifics of how best to teach radiology has generated increasing interest. This study aims to determine... Read More about Musculoskeletal radiology teaching at a UK medical school-do we need to improve?.

Does surgical site infection influence neurological outcome and survival in patients undergoing surgery for metastatic spinal cord compression? (2018)
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Quraishi, N. A., Ahmed, M. S., Arealis, G., Boszczyk, B. M., & Edwards, K. L. (2018). Does surgical site infection influence neurological outcome and survival in patients undergoing surgery for metastatic spinal cord compression?. European Spine Journal, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5797-4

Purpose: Most of the literature on infection after surgery for spinal metastases focuses on incidence and risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI). To the best of our knowledge, there is no report on the influence of infection on neurological o... Read More about Does surgical site infection influence neurological outcome and survival in patients undergoing surgery for metastatic spinal cord compression?.

Focus group or individual interviews for exploring children's health behaviour: the example of physical activity (2018)
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Woolley, K., Edwards, K. L., & Glazebrook, C. (2018). Focus group or individual interviews for exploring children's health behaviour: the example of physical activity. Advances in Pediatric Research, 5(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.24105/apr.2018.5.11

Background: Children's health behaviours affect their current and future health. An appreciation of children’s perceptions regarding these behaviours can inform health promotion initiatives. Focus groups and individual interviews have increasingly be... Read More about Focus group or individual interviews for exploring children's health behaviour: the example of physical activity.

A validation of the Nottingham Clavicle Score: a clavicle, acromioclavicular joint and sternoclavicular joint–specific patient-reported outcome measure (2017)
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Charles, E. R., Kumar, V., Blacknall, J., Edwards, K. L., Geoghegan, J. M., Manning, P. A., & Wallace, W. A. (2017). A validation of the Nottingham Clavicle Score: a clavicle, acromioclavicular joint and sternoclavicular joint–specific patient-reported outcome measure. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 26(10), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2017.03.036

Background Patients with acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) and sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) injuries and with clavicle fractures are typically younger and more active than those with other shoulder pathologies. We developed the Nottingham Clavicle Sco... Read More about A validation of the Nottingham Clavicle Score: a clavicle, acromioclavicular joint and sternoclavicular joint–specific patient-reported outcome measure.

Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in 12-13 year old children, stratified by sex, school type and residential deprivation score (2016)
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Davies, E. J., Greenfield, J., & Edwards, K. (2016). Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in 12-13 year old children, stratified by sex, school type and residential deprivation score

Many children are insufficiently active for good health. Factors affecting childhood physical activity and sedentary behaviour levels have been identified, including residential and school factors. Three schools in Sheffield, UK were recruited. Data... Read More about Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in 12-13 year old children, stratified by sex, school type and residential deprivation score.

Running and knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2016)
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Timmins, K. A., Batt, M. E., & Edwards, K. L. (2017). Running and knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(6), https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546516657531

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition characterized by pain, impaired function, and reduced quality of life. A number of risk factors for knee OA have been identified, such as obesity, occupation, and injury. The association between... Read More about Running and knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Athletic population with spondylolysis: review of outcomes following surgical repair or conservative management (2016)
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Panteliadis, P., Nagra, N. S., Edwards, K. L., Behrbalk, E., & Boszczyk, B. (2016). Athletic population with spondylolysis: review of outcomes following surgical repair or conservative management. Global Spine Journal, 6(6), https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1586743

Objective The study aims to critically review the outcomes associated with the surgical repair or conservative management of spondylolysis in athletes. Methods The English literature listed in MEDLINE/PubMed was reviewed to identify related... Read More about Athletic population with spondylolysis: review of outcomes following surgical repair or conservative management.

A mixed methods study of knee confidence and self-efficacy: perceptions of knee osteoarthritis patients from the good life with osteoarthritis in Denmark initiative (2016)
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Ching, A., Skou, S., Thomas, S., Batt, M., Roos, E., & Edwards, K. (2016). A mixed methods study of knee confidence and self-efficacy: perceptions of knee osteoarthritis patients from the good life with osteoarthritis in Denmark initiative. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 24, S486-S487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2016.01.892

Purpose: The Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D) Initiative is an evidence-based treatment programme for patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA). It incorporates training physiotherapists to deliver care in accordance with the cli... Read More about A mixed methods study of knee confidence and self-efficacy: perceptions of knee osteoarthritis patients from the good life with osteoarthritis in Denmark initiative.