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A modern way to teach and practice manual therapy (2024)
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Kerry, R., Young, K. J., Evans, D. W., Lee, E., Georgopoulos, V., Meakins, A., …Hutting, N. (2024). A modern way to teach and practice manual therapy. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 32(1), Article 17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-024-00537-0

Background: Musculoskeletal conditions are the leading contributor to global disability and health burden. Manual therapy (MT) interventions are commonly recommended in clinical guidelines and used in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. Tra... Read More about A modern way to teach and practice manual therapy.

The interrater and test–retest reliability of 3 modalities of quantitative sensory testing in healthy adults and people with chronic low back pain or rheumatoid arthritis (2023)
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Brady, S. M., Georgopoulos, V., Veldhuijzen van Zanten, J. J., Duda, J. L., Metsios, G. S., Kitas, G. D., …McWilliams, D. F. (2023). The interrater and test–retest reliability of 3 modalities of quantitative sensory testing in healthy adults and people with chronic low back pain or rheumatoid arthritis. PAIN Reports, 8(6), Article e1102. https://doi.org/10.1097/pr9.0000000000001102

Introduction: Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) modalities used to assess central pain mechanisms require different protocols in people with different musculoskeletal conditions. Objectives: We aimed to explore the possible effects of musculo... Read More about The interrater and test–retest reliability of 3 modalities of quantitative sensory testing in healthy adults and people with chronic low back pain or rheumatoid arthritis.

Influence of central aspects of pain on self-management in people with chronic low back pain (2023)
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Georgopoulos, V., McWilliams, D. F., Hendrick, P., & Walsh, D. A. (2023). Influence of central aspects of pain on self-management in people with chronic low back pain. Patient Education and Counseling, 121, Article 108109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2023.108109

Objective: This observational study investigated whether central aspects of pain are associated with self-management domains in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) undertaking a pain management program. Methods: Individuals with CLBP provid... Read More about Influence of central aspects of pain on self-management in people with chronic low back pain.

P073 Comparative effectiveness of different exercise interventions on central sensitisation indices in humans: A systematic review and network meta-analysis (2023)
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Abd Elkhabir, A. A., McWilliams, D. F., Smith, S., Chaplin, W., Salimian, M., Georgopoulos, V., …Walsh, D. A. (2023). P073 Comparative effectiveness of different exercise interventions on central sensitisation indices in humans: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Rheumatology, 62(Supplement 2), Article kead104.114. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kead104.114

Background/Aims Exercise has shown a promising effect in reducing central sensitisation (CS), but it is unknown which exercise type is the most effective. This review aimed to rank and compare the effectiveness of different exercise interventions o... Read More about P073 Comparative effectiveness of different exercise interventions on central sensitisation indices in humans: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Reply on: International, multidisciplinary Delphi consensus recommendations on non-pharmacological interventions for fibromyalgia (2023)
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Kundakci, B., Hall, M., Atzeni, F., Branco, J., Buskila, D., Clauw, D., …Abhishek, A. (2023). Reply on: International, multidisciplinary Delphi consensus recommendations on non-pharmacological interventions for fibromyalgia. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 59, Article 152162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semarthrit.2023.152162

Reproducible microbiome composition signatures of anxiety and depressive symptoms (2023)
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Kouraki, A., Kelly, A., Vijay, A., Gohir, S., Astbury, S., Georgopoulos, V., …Valdes, A. M. (2023). Reproducible microbiome composition signatures of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, 21, 5326-5336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2023.10.035

The gut microbiome is a significant contributor to mental health, with growing evidence linking its composition to anxiety and depressive disorders. Gut microbiome composition is associated with signs of anxiety and depression both in clinically diag... Read More about Reproducible microbiome composition signatures of anxiety and depressive symptoms.

International, multidisciplinary Delphi consensus recommendations on non-pharmacological interventions for fibromyalgia (2022)
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Kundakci, B., Hall, M., Atzeni, F., Branco, J. C., Buskila, D., Clauw, D., …Taylor, A. M. (2022). International, multidisciplinary Delphi consensus recommendations on non-pharmacological interventions for fibromyalgia. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 57, Article 152101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semarthrit.2022.152101

Objectives: To develop evidence-based expert recommendations for non-pharmacological treatments for pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and depression in fibromyalgia. Methods: An international, multidisciplinary Delphi exercise was conducted. Authors of... Read More about International, multidisciplinary Delphi consensus recommendations on non-pharmacological interventions for fibromyalgia.

CAN CONTINUOUS KNEE PAIN OUTCOME MEASURES BE HARMONISED? (2022)
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Georgopoulos, V., Perry, T., Smith, S., McWilliams, D., Gohir, S., Valdes, A., …Walsh, D. (2022). CAN CONTINUOUS KNEE PAIN OUTCOME MEASURES BE HARMONISED?. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 30(Supp 1), S15-S17. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JOCA.2022.02.011

Do maladaptive beliefs delay whiplash associated disorders (WAD): A systematic review (2018)
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Gabriela Macias, E., Georgopoulos, V., & Taylor, A. (2018). Do maladaptive beliefs delay whiplash associated disorders (WAD): A systematic review. Edorium Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, 4(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.5348/100040d05em2018ra

The purpose of the study is to try to establish if maladaptive beliefs effect recovery times and poor outcomes in whiplash associated disorders (WAD). In May 2017 the following databases were searched from their inception until June 2017: SPORT Discu... Read More about Do maladaptive beliefs delay whiplash associated disorders (WAD): A systematic review.

Clinical prediction rules in the prognosis of whiplash associated disorders: A systematic review (2017)
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Georgopoulos, V., & Taylor, A. (2017). Clinical prediction rules in the prognosis of whiplash associated disorders: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 28, e13-e14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2016.10.036

Clinical prediction rules in the prognosis of Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD): A systematic review (2016)
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Georgopoulos, V., & Taylor, A. (2016). Clinical prediction rules in the prognosis of Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD): A systematic review. Pain and Rehabilitation, 2016(41), 5-16

Objectives: To identify, evaluate and ascertain the clinical readiness of prognostic Clinical Prediction Rules (CPRs) in the prognosis of Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD). Study design: Systematic review Background: The scientific basis for m... Read More about Clinical prediction rules in the prognosis of Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD): A systematic review.