Publications by authors named "Arisa Leungbootnak"

Background: Neck pain has been found to affect the somatosensory system, which can lead to impaired balance control. To assess the balance of patients with neck pain and other conditions, the balance error scoring system (BESS) is commonly used as a static balance measurement tool. However, this tool is seldom used in Thailand due to its English language format.

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Neck pain, dizziness, difficulty supporting the head for an extended period, and impaired movement are all symptoms of cervical spine instability, which may produce cervical spondylolisthesis in patients who have more severe symptoms. To avoid problems and consequences, early detection of cervical spine instability is required. A previous study created a Thai-language version of a cervical spine instability screening tool, named the CSI-TH, and evaluated its content validity.

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Natural rubber is considered an economic plant in Thailand and is used to manufacture many products. Foam back pillows have proven to have various benefits for the lower back. However, no study has compared the effects of foam and rubber pillows.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Lumbar instability (LI) is a specific type of chronic low back pain (CLBP) caused by issues with spinal stabilization, diagnosed using radiographic criteria for translation and rotation.
  • - A study developed a screening tool to identify patients with sub-threshold lumbar instability (STLI) based on responses to a 14-question survey, using radiographic measurements for validation.
  • - Results indicated that scoring at least 6 out of 14 positive responses on the screening tool effectively identifies STLI, suggesting its utility in outpatient settings for diagnosis.
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