Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhe Wang, Yinyao Xie, Olivia Dozsa-Juhasz, Alexandra Makai, Melinda Jaromi
Summary: This study translated and validated the LKQ into a simplified Chinese version and evaluated the self-efficacy in low back pain among Chinese participants from China and Hungary.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Fatih Ozden, Mehmet Ozkeskin, Serkan Bakirhan, Ozgur Nadiye Karaman, Huseyin Aydogmus
Summary: The Turkish version of GCPS-R is a valid and reliable questionnaire for patients with chronic low back pain, demonstrated by strong correlations with VAS, RMDQ, SF-36, and FABQ. Factor analysis confirmed the single-factor structure of GCPS-R.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vagner Deuel de Oliveira Tavares, Nicole Leite Galvao-Coelho, Joseph Firth, Simon Rosenbaum, Brendon Stubbs, Lee Smith, Davy Vancampfort, Felipe Barreto Schuch
Summary: The reliability and convergent validity of self-reported questionnaires (SRQs) for measuring physical activity (PA) were examined. Results showed that SRQs are reliable over time in assessing moderate, vigorous, and total PA levels, and are valid when assessing moderate PA.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
L. Goudman, J. G. Pilitsis, B. Billet, R. De Vos, K. Hanssens, M. Billot, M. Roulaud, P. Rigoard, M. Moens
Summary: This study examines the interchangeability of numerical rating scale and visual analogue scale in adults with chronic pain, and finds differences and lack of sufficient agreement between the two scales in measuring pain intensity.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ron Shavit, Talma Kushnir, Uri Gottlieb, Shmuel Springer
Summary: This study translated and cross-culturally adapted the Physiotherapist Self-Efficacy (PSE) questionnaire to measure self-efficacy of physiotherapists in the treatment of low back pain (LBP). The Hebrew-translated PSE showed adequate validity and excellent reliability in measuring clinician self-efficacy in treating patients with LBP.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Emanuele Maria Giusti, Giorgia Varallo, Alessandra Abenavoli, Gian Mauro Manzoni, Luca Aletti, Paolo Capodaglio, Gianluca Castelnuovo, Alberto Maggiani
Summary: The study assessed the factorial structure and psychometric properties of the Italian version of the STarT Back Screening Tool, finding that the original two-correlated factors model had adequate fit according to confirmatory factor analysis. The SBST demonstrated good test-retest reliability and construct validity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Chidozie Mbada, Opeyemi Idowu, Gbolahan Awosunle, Ade Adeniyi, Kayode Oke, Olubusola Johnson, Adesola Odole
Summary: The study translated, culturally adapted, and validated the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire into Yoruba language. The Yoruba version showed good internal consistency, structural validity, and test-retest reliability, making it suitable for clinical use among Yoruba-speaking patients.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nuria Garcia-Dopico, Alejandro De La Torre-Luque, Benedict Martin Wand, Olga Velasco-Roldan, Carolina Sitges
Summary: This study aimed to translate and validate the Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ) into Spanish (FreBAQ-S) in a sample of Spanish-speaking individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). The results showed that the FreBAQ-S demonstrated good validity and reliability, making it a useful tool for assessing back awareness in clinical and non-clinical samples.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laila Al-Shaar, Claire H. Pernar, Andrea K. Chomistek, Eric B. Rimm, Jennifer Rood, Meir J. Stampfer, A. Heather Eliassen, Junaidah B. Barnett, Walter C. Willett
Summary: In this study, the performance of a self-administered physical activity questionnaire (PAQ) and web-based 24-hour recalls (ACT24) was evaluated using multiple comparison methods. Results showed that the PAQ had reasonable validity for total physical activity (PA) and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA).
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
Takahiko Yoshimoto, Keiko Yamada, Tomoko Fujii, Kayo Kawamata, Satoshi Kasahara, Hiroyuki Oka, Ko Matsudaira
Summary: The study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Japanese version of the Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire-Short Form (OMPSQ-SF). The results showed that the Japanese version had acceptable internal consistency and reliability among Japanese adults with chronic low back pain, and showed moderate-to-strong correlations with other reference questionnaires.
Article
Orthopedics
Mulugeta Bayisa Chala, Catherine Donnelly, Yemataw Wondie, Setareh Ghahari, Jordan Miller
Summary: The study translated and validated the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) in Amharic language for use in Ethiopian low back pain population. The results demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability and internal consistency of PSEQ-Am, as well as significant correlation with the SF-36-Am bodily pain subscale.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Mehdi Ramezani, Ehsan Pourghayoomi, Ghorban Taghizadeh
Summary: The study successfully translated and cross-culturally adapted the JRPD questionnaire into Persian and assessed its psychometric properties among Iranian male Army personnel with chronic low back pain. The Persian JRPD showed good content validity and convergent validity, as well as excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability, making it a useful tool for assessing biomechanical exposures related to CLBP in this population.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tuba Unver, Bayram Unver, Kevser Sevik Kacmaz
Summary: This study examines the test-retest reliability, minimal clinically important difference (MCID), and its correlation with the Rolland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) of the Dubousset Functional Test (DFT) in evaluating the functional capacity and dynamic balance of patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (cnsLBP).
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Eleuterio A. Sanchez Romero, Jose Luis Alonso Perez, Alberto Carlos Munoz Fernandez, Andrea Battaglino, Matteo Castaldo, Joshua A. Cleland, Jorge Hugo Villafane
Summary: The study shows that US imaging is highly reliable for assessing TA and LM muscle thickness in participants with and without NCLBP. CR measures may be adequately reliable in assessing the function of the TA and LM muscles in participants with NCLBP and healthy ones.
Article
Orthopedics
Maurice John Bourke, Diarmaid Ferguson, Mary Cooke
Summary: Self-management of chronic low back pain is a fluctuating process of self-doubt, requiring increased pain self-efficacy and improved pain acceptance.
Article
Rheumatology
Alla Melman, Chris G. Maher, Chris Needs, Bethan Richards, Eileen Rogan, Min Jiat Teng, Gustavo C. Machado
Summary: This study reviewed the diagnostic and treatment approaches for patients with low back pain admitted to the hospital. The findings revealed some issues, such as excessive use of sedating pain medicines and advanced imaging, as well as complications during the hospital stay. Strategies are needed to improve inpatient care for patients with low back pain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Han van Dijk, Albere J. A. Koke, Stefan Elbers, Jurgen Mollema, Rob J. E. M. Smeets, Harriet Wittink
Summary: This scoping review aimed to investigate and map the barriers and facilitators that physiotherapists working in primary care reportedly face when treating patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain from a biopsychosocial perspective. Eight groups of barriers and facilitators were identified, thematically clustered in six themes: knowledge, skills, and attitudes; environmental context and resources; role clarity; confidence; therapeutic alliance; and patient expectations. The results of this review can be used to inform the development of implementation programs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
James E. Eubanks, Cristiane Carlesso, Meenakshi Sundaram, Geronimo Bejarano, Rob J. E. M. Smeets, Richard Skolasky, Maria Vanushkina, Rose Turner, Michael J. Schneider
Summary: This study aimed to identify and describe the interventions used in preoperative programs for spine surgery. The findings suggest that prehabilitation programs are feasible and have the potential to improve physical and psychological outcomes for patients undergoing spine surgery. More studies are needed to determine optimal patient characteristics and intervention strategies.
Article
Surgery
Christopher G. Maher, Aline Archambeau, Rachelle Buchbinder, Simon D. French, Julia Morphet, Michael K. Nicholas, Peter O'Sullivan, Marie Pirotta, Michael J. Yelland, Leo Zeller, Nivene Saad, Elizabeth Marles, Alice L. Bhasale, Christina Lane
ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Letter
Orthopedics
Juliana Melo Ocarino, Lourdes Coral Contreras Montenegro, Aloisio Joaquim Freitas Ribeiro, Rafael Zambelli Pinto, Andre Gustavo Pereira de Andrade, Larissa Santos Pinto Pinheiro, Thales Resende Souza, Renan Alves Resende
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Natasha C. Pocovi, Julie Ayre, Simon D. French, Chung-Wei Christine Lin, Anne Tiedemann, Christopher G. Maher, Dafna Merom, Kirsten McCaffrey, Mark J. Hancock
Summary: This study investigated the motivations for individuals to start a walking program for the prevention of low back pain, as well as strategies to optimize both short-term and long-term adherence to the program. The findings revealed that strong motivators, safety, and enjoyment of exercise were crucial factors for participants to adhere to the walking program.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Abner Sergooris, Jonas Verbrugghe, Liesbet De Baets, Mira Meeus, Nathalie Roussel, Rob J. E. M. Smeets, Katleen Bogaerts, Annick Timmermans
Summary: This systematic review examined the association between contextual factors and outcomes in the activity and participation domain after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The study found a consistent negative association between anxiety and activities and participation after THA, while the associations with other contextual factors were inconclusive.
ANNALS OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Sophie Vervullens, Lotte Meert, Isabel Baert, Rob J. E. M. Smeets, Peter Verdonk, Frank Rahusen, Mira Meeus
Summary: This study analyzed whether non-surgical, non-pharmacological prehabilitation in patients with knee osteoarthritis awaiting total knee arthroplasty was stratified based on clinical phenotypes or specific individual characteristics and summarized and compared the long-term effects of stratified and non-stratified care on pain, satisfaction, function, and quality of life. The study found that stratified prehabilitation targeting specific clinical phenotypes had a positive impact on function at 6 months, while stratified prehabilitation targeting specific individual characteristics had a positive impact on satisfaction. Non-stratified prehabilitation had positive effects on pain and function.
ANNALS OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Katie de Luca, Andrew J. McLachlan, Chris G. Maher, Gustavo C. C. Machado
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the management of older adults with lumbar spine conditions in emergency departments, as well as predictors of healthcare utilization in this population. Findings indicated that over one-third of older adults presenting to the emergency department were diagnosed with non-specific low back pain, and the majority were females. They received extensive imaging and laboratory tests, with opioid analgesics being the most commonly administered pain medication. The cost of care per presentation was high and a substantial proportion of patients were admitted to hospital.
BMC EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Christopher S. Han, Mark J. Hancock, Sweekriti Sharma, Saurab Sharma, Ian A. Harris, Steven P. Cohen, John Magnussen, Chris G. Maher, Adrian C. Traeger
Summary: This article is a systematic review of diagnostic tests for identifying the source of low back pain. The findings suggest that there are informative tests for the disc, sacroiliac joint, and facet joint, which can guide targeted treatment approaches.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. B. Oliveira, G. E. Ferreira, R. Buchbinder, G. C. Machado, C. G. Maher
Summary: This study aims to investigate the alignment between national health priorities and disease burden. The findings show that globally, there is a low correlation between national health priorities and disease burden. Failing to prioritize health conditions according to burden may result in insufficient allocation of resources for those specific health issues.
Article
Orthopedics
Priti Kharel, Joshua R. Zadro, Giovanni Ferreira, Martin Howell, Kirsten Howard, Sally Wortley, Charlotte McLennan, Christopher G. Maher
Summary: The study found that language influences physical therapists' willingness to follow the Australian Physiotherapy Association's (APA) Choosing Wisely recommendations. Physical therapists are more willing to follow recommendations that provide more detail, alternatives to low-value care, and are positively framed. These findings can inform the development of future Choosing Wisely recommendations and help reduce low-value physical therapy.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Correction
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Caitlin M. P. Jones, Chung-Wei Christine Lin, Richard O. Day, Bart W. Koes, Jane Latimer, Chris G. Maher, Andrew McLachlan, Laurent Billot
Article
Rehabilitation
Daniel Barreto Rabelo, Ana Paula Coelho Figueira Freire, Fernanda Colen Milagres Brandao, Sabrina Oliveira Melo, Juliana M. Ocarino, Marco Tulio Saldanha dos Anjos, Robert Schleip, Thales R. Souza, Guy Simoneau, Rafael Zambelli Pinto
Summary: This study compared the myofascial stiffness of the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, and triceps surae between individuals with and without plantar fasciopathy (PF). The results showed reduced stiffness in the Achilles tendon insertion and plantar fascia in individuals with PF, as well as poorer performance in clinical tests.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Health Care Sciences & Services
Adrian Traeger, Gustavo Machado, Sally Bath, Martin Tran, Lucinda Roper, Crystian Oliveira, Aimie Peek, Danielle Coombs, Amanda Hall, Elise Tcharkhedian, Chris G. Maher
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Juliana Quadros Santos Rocha, Yohana Pereira Vieira, Eduardo Lucia Caputo, Suele Manjourany Silva Duro, Mirelle de Oliveira Saes
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between physical activity before SARS-Cov-2 infection and musculoskeletal pain after infection. The results showed that sufficient physical activity before infection was associated with reduced likelihood of experiencing pain in the cervical spine after COVID-19. Participants who remained active had lower likelihood of pain in the cervical spine and at least one body site. Becoming inactive increased the likelihood of experiencing pain in the lower limbs after infection.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2024)
