Publications by authors named "A P Schurz"
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- * A total of 22 studies were included, with findings indicating only very weak correlations between pain intensity and several body composition measures like body mass index and waist circumference.
- * The review concluded that the evidence is of very low quality due to study biases and limitations, highlighting the need for future randomized controlled trials to better understand how body composition impacts pain intensity.
Background: Most of the worldwide population is overweight and suffers from the resulting musculoskeletal comorbidities such as knee osteoarthritis or back pain. Practice guidelines recommend weight loss interventions for individuals suffering from these conditions. This systematic review investigated whether including a weight loss intervention in the musculoskeletal therapy of these individuals was cost-effective compared to administering the musculoskeletal therapy alone.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHow robust are clinical trials in primary and secondary ankle sprain prevention?
Phys Ther Sport
November 2023
Objectives: Determine the statistical stability of RCTs examining primary and secondary prevention of ankle sprains.
Methods: Databases were searched to August 2023. We included parallel design RCTs, using conservative interventions for preventing ankle sprain, reporting dichotomous injury event outcomes.
Study Design: Systematic review.
Background And Objective: The International Ankle Consortium developed a core outcome set for the assessment of impairments in patients with lateral ankle sprain (LAS) without consideration of measurement properties (MP). Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate MPs of assessments for the evaluation of individuals with a history of LAS.
Objectives: 1) determine the primary impairment addressed by each exercise included in exercise-based rehabilitation programs for patients with an acute ankle sprain; 2) Determine whether prescribed exercises incorporate complex tasks associated with ankle sprain injury mechanisms?
Methods: We searched databases CINAHL, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, PEDro, Google Scholar for RCT's including patients with acute ankle sprains, managed through exercise-based rehabilitation. Risk of bias was assessed by the Risk of Bias 2 tool. Exercises were analysed based on: the primary impairment(s) addressed; direction of movement; base of support; weightbearing status; flight phase.