Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hui Cong, Heng Liu, Yin Sun, Jinsong Gao, Juntao Liu, Liangkun Ma, Britt Stuge, Lixia Chen
Summary: This study translated and adapted the Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PGQ) for Chinese patients, verifying the psychometric items' validation. The Chinese version of PGQ showed good construct validity and discriminative power for assessing the consequences of pelvic girdle pain among pregnant or postpartum Chinese women.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Per Kristiansson, Bengt Zoller, Niklas Dahl, Paul Kalliokoski, Johan Hallqvist, Xinjun Li
Summary: Pelvic girdle pain during and after pregnancy is a significant public health issue. This study found a familial risk of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, indicating a potential genetic contribution to the development of the disease.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Monika Fagevik Olsen, Paulina Kornung, Sophie Kallin, Helen Elden, Gunilla Kjellby Wendt, Annelie Gutke
Summary: This study evaluated the validity of self-administered tests for assessing chronic pregnancy-related PGP several years after delivery. Self-administered tests combined with additional specific questions or a pain-drawing can be used as a screening tool to diagnose chronic PGP, but the modified SLR test has limitations.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Teresa Algard, Paul Kalliokoski, Kerstin Ahlqvist, Angela Schlager, Per Kristiansson
Summary: Depressive symptoms in early pregnancy are associated with the development and intensity of pelvic girdle pain in late pregnancy. Screening and treating depressive symptoms in early pregnancy may help reduce and prevent the occurrence of disabling pelvic girdle pain in late pregnancy.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dragana Ceprnja, Lucinda Chipchase, Paul Fahey, Pranee Liamputtong, Amitabh Gupta
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) in Australian women, with factors such as gestational age, previous history of back pain and PPGP, and family history of PPGP being associated with PPGP.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dai Chunmei, Chen Yong, Gong Long, Tan Mingsheng, Li Hua, Yi Ping
Summary: This study aimed to determine if self-efficacy is associated with the development of back pain during pregnancy. Through retrospective survey and self-assessment of participants, it was found that women with low self-efficacy are more likely to experience no regression from pregnancy-related back pain. Therefore, assessing self-efficacy can be used to improve perinatal health.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexandria Remus, Valerie Smith, Annelie Gutke, Juan Jose Saldana Mena, Siv Morkved, Lena Nilsson Wikmar, Birgitta Oberg, Christina Olsson, Hilde Stendal Robinson, Britt Stuge, Francesca Wuytack
Summary: This study developed a consensus-based core outcome set for evaluating interventions in pregnancy-related and postpartum-related Pelvic Girdle Pain. The core outcome set includes five outcomes under the life impact domain, such as pain frequency, pain intensity/severity, function/disability/activity limitation, health-related quality of life, and fear avoidance. This set will ensure consistent reporting of meaningful outcomes and facilitate comparison and combination of findings from future studies in this area.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dragana Ceprnja, Lucinda Chipchase, Pranee Liamputtong, Amitabh Gupta
Summary: This study aimed to understand the lived experiences and coping strategies of Australian women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP). The findings revealed that PPGP had a significant impact on women's lives, with women seeking social support and practicing self-care to cope with the pain. However, many women lacked information about PPGP and experienced limited societal recognition. Women expressed a desire for early education, personalized information, and prompt referral to help manage PPGP effectively.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Dragana Ceprnja, Michael Lawless, Pranee Liamputtong, Amitabh Gupta, Lucy Chipchase
Summary: This study described the care needs of women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain based on the Caring Life-Course Theory. It highlighted the additional burden of pain during pregnancy and emphasized the importance of self-management strategies and care from others. The findings underscored the need for more information and attention from healthcare professionals to assist women in managing their condition effectively.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lindsey Sward, Nirvana Manning, Amanda B. Murchison, Taylor Ghahremani, Jill A. McCaulley, Everett F. Magann
Summary: Pelvic girdle pain, a common condition affecting pregnant women, has been described since 400 BC. However, confusion still exists regarding its definition and management.
OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Faiza Kalsoom, Mehwish Ikram, Rabiya Noor, Sumera Abdulhameed, Muhammad Salman Bashir
Summary: The purpose of this study was to translate the Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PGQ) into Urdu language and evaluate its cross-cultural validity and reliability among pregnant and postpartum women. The Urdu version of PGQ showed good content and convergent validity as well as high internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dragana Ceprnja, Lucy Chipchase, Pranee Liamputtong, Amitabh Gupta
Summary: This study aimed to gain a conceptual understanding of the perceptions, beliefs and experiences of healthcare professionals who provide routine care for women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) in Australia. It found that PPGP has a significant impact on women's lives and that healthcare professionals' understanding and clinical experience play important roles in delivering appropriate healthcare. However, barriers at patient, clinician and organisation levels hinder access to necessary care for women with PPGP.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Daniela Aldabe, Peter Lawrenson, John Sullivan, Gail Hyland, Melanie D. Bussey, Niels Hammer, Katrina Bryant, Stephanie J. Woodley
Summary: This study reached a consensus on 10 key components of PPGP management through an international Delphi survey of experts, providing a framework for future research on conservative treatment.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Caroline Feldthusen, Monika Fagevik Olsen, Hasse Ejnell, Helen Elden
Summary: The study found that using a memory-foam mattress and pillow as an adjunct to standard treatment can help alleviate nightly pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women, improving sleep quality and reducing nighttime wake-ups.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Malgorzata Starzec-Proserpio, Daria Lipa, Jacek Szymanski, Agata Szymanska, Anna Kajdy, Barbara Baranowska
Summary: Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain can have negative effects on women's lives. This study found that the degree of pubic symphysis and rectus abdominis separation are associated with pelvic girdle pain shortly after delivery.
Article
Rehabilitation
Gurpreet Singh, George McNamee, Laura Sharpe, Michael Lucas, Paul Lewis, Christopher Newton, Peter O'Sullivan, Ivan Lin, Kieran O'Sullivan
Summary: This study examined the use of the SFoQ by physiotherapists and their screening and documentation of psychological, social, and lifestyle factors. The results showed that physiotherapists rarely used the SFoQ and did not consistently screen or document multidimensional factors. However, more senior physiotherapists were more consistent in screening and documenting emotional factors.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Riikka Holopainen, Mikko Lausmaa, Sara Edlund, Johan Carstens-Soderstrand, Jaro Karppinen, Peter O'Sullivan, Steven J. Linton
Summary: This study investigates the validating and invalidating communication among physiotherapists before and after CFT training. The results show an increase in validating responses and a decrease in invalidating responses after the training. Increased validation is associated with an increase in physiotherapists' speech percentage.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kristian D. Lyng, Jesper B. Larsen, Kathryn A. Birnie, Jennifer Stinson, Morten S. Hoegh, Thorvaldur S. Palsson, Anne E. Olesen, Lars Arendt-Nielsen, Lars H. Ehlers, Kirsten Fonager, Martin B. Jensen, Hanne Wurtzen, Patricia A. Poulin, Gitte Handberg, Connie Ziegler, Lars B. Moller, Judi Olsen, Lotte Heise, Michael S. Rathleff
Summary: This study aimed to establish research priorities for chronic musculoskeletal pain by engaging with patients, relatives, healthcare professionals, and researchers. The findings of this study identified specific research questions and highlighted the importance of prioritizing the healthcare system's ability to support patients and developing coherent pathways between sectors.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Fiona Webster, Laura Connoy, Riana Longo, Devdeep Ahuja, Dagmar Amtmann, Andrea Anderson, Claire E. Ashton-James, Hannah Boyd, Christine T. Chambers, Karon F. Cook, Penney Cowan, Geert Crombez, Amanda B. Feinstein, Anne Fuqua, Gadi Gilam, Isabel Jordan, Sean C. Mackey, Eduarda Martins, Lynn M. Martire, Peter O'Sullivan, Dawn P. Richards, Judith A. Turner, Christin Veasley, Hanne Wurtzen, Su-Yin Yang, Dokyoung S. You, Maisa Ziadni, Beth Darnall
Summary: Pain catastrophizing is a negative cognitive and emotional response to pain, which has stigmatizing effects in clinical settings and the media. An international study found that 45% of patients had heard of the term pain catastrophizing, and 12% had been labeled as a 'pain catastrophizer' by clinicians, resulting in negative experiences.
Article
Anesthesiology
Sebastian Kold, Thomas Graven-Nielsen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of HD-tDCS on central pain mechanisms in healthy participants. The results showed that HD-tDCS can reduce the facilitation of pain caused by tonic pain, but has no significant effects on other pain parameters.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Anna M. Zamorano, Boris Kleber, Federico Arguissain, Shellie Boudreau, Peter Vuust, Herta Flor, Thomas Graven -Nielsen
Summary: Repetitive movements are a major risk factor for musculoskeletal pain and can lead to brain plasticity changes. This study aimed to investigate the brain processing of prolonged muscle pain in musicians. The results showed that musicians had lower pain intensity compared to non-musicians, and higher training volume was associated with lower pain scores.
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
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Darren Beales, Renata Asinelli, Marit Klokset, Lindsay O'Kane, Tonje Urstad, Emma Wise, Juliana Zabatiero, Judith Thompson, Jennifer Pontre, Robert Waller
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Emergency Medicine
Christopher G. Maher, Aline Archambeau, Rachelle Buchbinder, Simon D. French, Julie Morphet, Michael K. Nicholas, Peter O'Sullivan, Marie Pirotta, Michael J. Yelland, Leo Zeller, Nivene Saad, Elizabeth Marles, Alice L. Bhasale, Christina Lane
EMERGENCY MEDICINE AUSTRALASIA
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Christopher G. Maher, Aline Archambeau, Rachelle Buchbinder, Simon D. French, Julia Morphet, Michael J. Yelland, Peter O'Sullivan, Marie Pirotta, Michael J. Yelland, Leo Zeller, Nivene Saad, Elizabeth Marles, Alice L. Bhasale, Christina Lane
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Steffan Wittrup McPhee Christensen, Thorvaldur Skuli Palsson, Chris Djurtoft, Morten Bilde Simonsen
Summary: This study examined the agreement between a 3D camera system and a commercially available MOTI device in measuring head rotation. The results showed good agreement between the two systems for RoM, HRA, and QoM, but the MOTI device measured higher values.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Darren Beales, Yi Ki Ho, James Lewin, Bianca Wen-Qi Loh, Amirah Binte Yusof, Sharon Grieve, Sonia Ranelli, David Holthouse, Tim Mitchell, Helen Slater
Summary: This study aimed to co-create a trustworthy infographic to share information about the lived experience of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The infographic was completed using participatory design and rated highly for understandability. Participants indicated a significant willingness to share this infographic with others.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Pablo Bellosta-Lopez, Victor Domenech-Garcia, Thorvaldur Skuli Palsson, Pablo Herrero, Steffan Wittrup Mcphee Christensen
Summary: This study evaluated the short-and long-term reliability of selected quantitative sensory tests (QSTs). The results showed that pressure pain thresholds, pressure pain tolerance, and pressure-induced referred pain are reliable assessment methods over time, while conditioned pain modulation has unstable reliability at different time points.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Prvaldur Skuli Palsson, Malik Gaardbo, Christian Mikkelsen, Rogerio Pessoto Hirata
Summary: This study aims to determine the validity and reliability of MOTI, a new device for measuring balance, by comparing its performance with that of the gold-standard force platform. The results show that MOTI can accurately measure balance during dual-leg standing tasks but has poor to moderate performance during single-leg standing tasks. The study also finds that the test-retest reliability is poor to moderate for both devices.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING-BIOMEDIZINISCHE TECHNIK
(2023)