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A systematic review and meta-analysis of pain neuroscience education for chronic low back pain: Short-and long-term outcomes of pain and disability (2018)
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Background and Objective Pain neuroscience education (PNE) has shown promising ability in previous reviews to improve pain and disability in chronic low back pain (CLBP). This review aimed to evaluate randomized controlled trials comparing the eff... Read More about A systematic review and meta-analysis of pain neuroscience education for chronic low back pain: Short-and long-term outcomes of pain and disability.

Musculoskeletal pain and exercise—challenging existing paradigms and introducing new (2018)
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Traditional pain models that describe tissue pathology as a source of nocioceptive input directly linked with pain expression, have been insufficient for assessing and treating musculoskeletal pain. The need for pain to be avoided or alleviated as m... Read More about Musculoskeletal pain and exercise—challenging existing paradigms and introducing new.

The experience of living with patellofemoral pain—loss, confusion and fear-avoidance: a UK qualitative study (2018)
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Objectives: To investigate the experience of living with patellofemoral pain. Design: Qualitative study design using semi-structured interviews, and analysed thematically using the guidelines set out by Braun and Clarke. Setting: A National... Read More about The experience of living with patellofemoral pain—loss, confusion and fear-avoidance: a UK qualitative study.

Incidence and prevalence of patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2018)
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Background: Patellofemoral pain is considered one of the most common forms of knee pain, affecting adults, adolescents, and physically active populations. Inconsistencies in reported incidence and prevalence exist and in relation to the allocation of... Read More about Incidence and prevalence of patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

A systematic review of outcome measures utilised to assess self-management in clinical trials in patients with chronic pain (2017)
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Objectives The aim of this review was to identify, appraise and synthesise the outcome measures used to assess self-management in patients with chronic pain. Methods Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Library and Google Scholar were... Read More about A systematic review of outcome measures utilised to assess self-management in clinical trials in patients with chronic pain.

Study protocol: a mixed methods feasibility study for a loaded self-managed exercise programme for patellofemoral pain (2017)
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Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most common forms of knee pain in adults under the age of 40, with a prevalence of 23% in the general population. The long-term prognosis is poor, with only one third of people pain-free 1 year afte... Read More about Study protocol: a mixed methods feasibility study for a loaded self-managed exercise programme for patellofemoral pain.

Should exercises be painful in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain?: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2017)
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Background: Chronic musculoskeletal disorders are a prevalent and costly global health issue. A new form of exercise therapy focused on loading and resistance programmes that temporarily aggravates a patient’s pain has been proposed. The object of th... Read More about Should exercises be painful in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain?: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Smartphone apps for the self-management of low back pain: a systematic review (2017)
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Guidelines for low back pain (LBP) often recommend the use of self-management such as unsupervised exercise, booklets, and online education. Another potentially useful way for patients to self-manage LBP is by using smartphone applications (apps). Ho... Read More about Smartphone apps for the self-management of low back pain: a systematic review.

Exploring factors influencing low back pain in people with non-dysvascular lower limb amputation: a national survey (2017)
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Background: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal impairment in people with lower limb amputation. Given the multifactorial nature of LBP, exploring the factors influencing the presence and intensity of LBP is warranted. Objective:... Read More about Exploring factors influencing low back pain in people with non-dysvascular lower limb amputation: a national survey.

Physiotherapy as a first point of contact in general practice: A solution to a growing problem? (2016)
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Aim: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness, patient satisfaction and economic efficacy of a Physiotherapy Service providing musculoskeletal care, as an alternative to GP care. Background: There is a growing demand on general practice resources. A n... Read More about Physiotherapy as a first point of contact in general practice: A solution to a growing problem?.

Predictors of self-management in patients with chronic low back pain: a longitudinal cohort study protocol (2016)
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Studies on self-management (SM) support programmes in chronic low back pain (CLBP) have failed to show clinically meaningful treatment benefit, which potentially highlights lack of research on predictors of effective SM. The purpose of this multi-cen... Read More about Predictors of self-management in patients with chronic low back pain: a longitudinal cohort study protocol.

A review of the surgical conversion rate and independent management of spinal extended scope practitioners in a secondary care setting (2016)
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INTRODUCTION Spinal orthopaedic triage aims to reduce unnecessary referrals to surgical consultants, thereby reducing waiting times to be seen by a surgeon and to surgical intervention. This paper presents an evaluation of a spinal orthopaedic triage... Read More about A review of the surgical conversion rate and independent management of spinal extended scope practitioners in a secondary care setting.

Pain and physical functioning in neuropathic pain: a systematic review of psychometric properties of various outcome measures (2015)
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INTRODUCTION: A range of outcome measures across various domains are used to evaluate change following an intervention in clinical trials on chronic neuropathic pain (NeP). However, to capture a real change in the variable of interest, the psychom... Read More about Pain and physical functioning in neuropathic pain: a systematic review of psychometric properties of various outcome measures.

Outcome measures in randomized controlled trials of neuropathic pain conditions: a systematic review of systematic reviews and recommendations for practice (2015)
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Objectives: Neuropathic pain (NeP) is a prevalent, disabling, multi-dimensional condition with significant morbidity; however there appears to be a variable approach in the use of outcome measures in NeP trials. A search of systematic reviews of inte... Read More about Outcome measures in randomized controlled trials of neuropathic pain conditions: a systematic review of systematic reviews and recommendations for practice.

Investigating the psychometric properties of patient reported outcome measures in individuals with chronic diabetic neuropathic pain: prospective longitudinal cohort study protocol (2014)
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The prevalence of diabetes in New Zealand is estimated to be 7% of the total population. And higher incidence rates of peripheral neuropathic pain (NeP) in diabetic populations have been estimated (between 3 and 25%). A range of outcome measures (OMs... Read More about Investigating the psychometric properties of patient reported outcome measures in individuals with chronic diabetic neuropathic pain: prospective longitudinal cohort study protocol.

Does a patient’s physical activity predict recovery from an episode of acute low back pain?: a prospective cohort study (2013)
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Background Advice to remain active and normalisation of activity are commonly prescribed in the management of low back pain (LBP). However, no research has assessed whether objective measurements of physical activity predict outcome and recovery in... Read More about Does a patient’s physical activity predict recovery from an episode of acute low back pain?: a prospective cohort study.