Combining Hypnosis and Virtual Reality: A Qualitative Investigation of User Experience During an Experimental Pain Study.

Virtual reality (VR) and hypnosis (H) are useful pain management tools, but the potential benefit of their combination (VRH) has yet to be studied. This study examines the user experience of VRH, compared to H and VR alone, using interviews following an experimental study examining the effect of the three interventions on pain perception. Following a within-subjects repeated measures experimental design, 16 participants received the three interventions during which they received painful electrical stimuli.

Cultivating Comfort: Examining Participant Satisfaction with Hypnotic Communication Training in Pain Management.

Context: One in four Canadians experiences chronic pain, yet insufficient services and restrictions surrounding prevailing treatments result in inadequate management and significant negative consequences for these individuals. Previous work indicates that hypnotic communication represents a promising complementary treatment; however, training protocols for healthcare professionals are underdeveloped and understudied.

Aim: To evaluate the level of satisfaction for a training program on hypnotic communication in pain management clinics.

Practicing self-hypnosis to reduce chronic pain: A qualitative exploratory study of HYlaDO.

: Nearly a quarter of Canada's population suffers from chronic pain, a long-lasting medical condition marked by physical pain and psychological suffering. Opioids are the primary treatment for pain management in this condition; yet, this approach involves several undesirable side effects. In contrast to this established approach, non-pharmacological interventions, such as medical hypnosis, represent an efficient alternative for pain management in the context of chronic pain.

The Psychometric Properties of Two Brief Measures of Teamwork in Sport.

In the current study, the structural and external validity of data derived from two shorter versions of the Multidimensional Assessment of Teamwork in Sport (MATS) were examined using multilevel analyses. Evidence of model-data fit was shown for both a 5-factor model comprising 19 items (with subscales assessing teamwork preparation, execution, evaluation, adjustments, and management of team maintenance) and a single-factor model comprising five items (providing a global estimate of teamwork). In general, data from both versions were positively and significantly correlated with (and distinct from) athletes' perceptions of team cohesion, collective efficacy, performance satisfaction, enjoyment in their sport, and commitment to their team and their coaches' transformational leadership.

Occurrence, characterization, and ecological assessment of petroleum-related hydrocarbons on the shoreline of Fraser River Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

The Fraser River Delta is a unique and dynamic region supporting the diverse ecosystems and habitats in the Canadian West Coast. Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), n-alkanes, petroleum biomarkers, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were analyzed for the intertidal sediments taken from the shorelines of the Delta area, British Columbia, Canada, to establish the baseline background data. Most of the sampling sites had low TPH (< 40 μg/g); only two samples had TPH from 100 to 150 μg/g.

Occurrence, characterization, and ecological assessment of petroleum-related hydrocarbons in intertidal marine sediments of Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), n-alkanes, petroleum biomarkers, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were analyzed in the intertidal sediments of Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Most of the sampling sites had low TPH (<40 μg/g). Only 10% of sampling sites, located nearby a harbour and densely populated areas, had relatively high TPH (<260 μg/g).

Radiographic/MR Imaging Correlation of the Wrist.

In this review article, the authors discuss the imaging features of the most common pathologic conditions of the wrist by putting the emphasis on radiographic and MR imaging correlations. A topographic approach based on the 3 functional columns of the wrist (radial, central, and ulnar) serves as a framework. The pathologic conditions are classified, based on the structures involved, as fractures, ligament injuries, arthropathies, bone abnormalities, and tendinopathies.

Potential role of the anterior lateral line in sound localization in toadfish ().

Male oyster toadfish () acoustically attract females to nesting sites using a boatwhistle call. The rapid speed of sound underwater combined with the close proximity of the otolithic organs makes inner ear interaural time differences an unlikely mechanism to localize sound. To determine the role that the mechanosensory lateral line may play in sound localization, microwire electrodes were bilaterally implanted into the anterior lateral line nerve to record neural responses to vibrational stimuli.

Recognizing the importance of an all-inclusive approach to brown bear conservation now and into the future.

In their critique of our recent article in Oecologia (Pigeon et al. Oecologia 181:1101-1116, 2016a) investigating the influence of ambient temperature on brown bear habitat selection, Ordiz et al. (2017, current issue) argue that we downplay the role of human disturbance on bear behavior, and that we wrongly report on the findings of Ordiz et al.

Staying cool in a changing landscape: the influence of maximum daily ambient temperature on grizzly bear habitat selection.

To fulfill their needs, animals are constantly making trade-offs among limiting factors. Although there is growing evidence about the impact of ambient temperature on habitat selection in mammals, the role of environmental conditions and thermoregulation on apex predators is poorly understood. Our objective was to investigate the influence of ambient temperature on habitat selection patterns of grizzly bears in the managed landscape of Alberta, Canada.

The aponeurotic expansion of the supraspinatus tendon: anatomy and prevalence in a series of 150 shoulder MRIs.

Objective: To describe the aponeurotic expansion of the supraspinatus tendon with anatomic correlations and determine its prevalence in a series of patients imaged with MRI.

Materials And Methods: In the first part of this HIPAA-compliant and IRB-approved study, we retrospectively reviewed 150 consecutive MRI studies of the shoulder obtained on a 1.5-T system.

The deltoid, a forgotten muscle of the shoulder.

The deltoid is a fascinating muscle with a significant role in shoulder function. It is comprised of three distinct portions (anterior or clavicular, middle or acromial, and posterior or spinal) and acts mainly as an abductor of the shoulder and stabilizer of the humeral head. Deltoid tears are not infrequently associated with large or massive rotator cuff tears and may further jeopardize shoulder function.

Subperiosteal hematoma of the iliac bone: imaging features of acute and chronic stages with emphasis on pathophysiology.

Purpose: The goal of this work is to describe the radiological appearance and clinical presentation of subperiosteal iliac hematoma and present a review of the literature.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the radiological and clinical files of 19 patients (age range: 12-75; mean: 47) who presented with acute or chronic subperiosteal iliac hematomas. Imaging findings and relevant clinical information were recorded.

Snapping biceps femoris tendon: a dynamic real-time sonographic evaluation.

Snapping of the distal arms of the biceps femoris tendon may explain pain and discomfort at the lateral aspect of the knee. We report two cases in which dynamic sonography was able to confirm the diagnosis and document which of the main arms was involved in the process.

Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection for the treatment of gluteus medius tendinopathy.

Objective: The objective of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection for the treatment of gluteus medius tendinopathy.

Subjects And Methods: We prospectively evaluated 54 consecutive patients (48 women, six men; mean age, 54.7 years; mean body mass index, 26 kg/m2) with a clinical diagnosis of gluteus medius tendinopathy.

MDCT arthrography or MR arthrography for imaging the wrist joint?

Imaging of the wrist joint has been radically modified over the last decade, particularly since multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) arthrography and magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography have become widely available. These two modalities allow a confident assessment of ligament tears and potential diagnosis of associated abnormalities of cartilage, bone, and soft tissues. The interosseous scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligaments and the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) are the most important structures to consider.

Sonographic anatomy and dynamic study of the normal iliopsoas musculotendinous junction.

The objective of the study was to document the anatomy of the iliopsoas muscle at the level of the groin with the use of sonography. At the same time, behaviour of the muscle during external rotation-flexion and abduction was dynamically evaluated. Forty-two hips in 21 asymptomatic volunteers were studied in static and dynamic conditions.

"Tenomalacia": a new sonographic sign of tendinopathy?

The purpose of this study was to assess tendon compressibility with sonography in extensor tendinopathy and in asymptomatic extensor tendons of the elbow. Sonography of both elbows was performed in eight patients with a clinical diagnosis of unilateral lateral epicondylitis. Tendons were assessed for compressibility by measuring their thickness before and after compression with the transducer.

Atrophy and fatty infiltration of the supraspinatus muscle: sonography versus MRI.

Objective: The objective of our study was to compare sonography with MRI for the evaluation of supraspinatus muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration.

Subjects And Methods: Forty-five shoulders in 39 patients who had undergone shoulder MRI for the assessment of rotator cuff disease were evaluated blindly with sonography. Supraspinatus muscle atrophy was quantitatively assessed by calculating the occupation ratio (cross-sectional surface area of the supraspinatus muscle belly divided by that of its fossa).

The snapping iliopsoas tendon: new mechanisms using dynamic sonography.

Objective: The purpose of our study was to describe new mechanisms responsible for the snapping iliopsoas tendon using dynamic sonography.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed the video recordings obtained during dynamic sonography studies used to establish the diagnosis of 18 snapping iliopsoas tendons in 14 patients (nine females and five males; age range, 13-50 years) who presented clinically with either unilateral (n = 10) or bilateral (n = 4) snapping hips. During dynamic imaging, the transducer was positioned in a transverse oblique plane just above the hip joint parallel to the pubic bone.

Ultrasound of ankle and foot: overuse and sports injuries.

Sports and overuse injuries of the ankle and foot are commonly encountered in clinical practice. Ultrasound (US) has been established as an excellent diagnostic modality for foot and ankle injuries, providing a rapid noninvasive, economical, and readily available tool that is well tolerated by the patient with acute or chronic pain. The opportunity for dynamic examination is another advantage of US in evaluating ankle and foot pathology, where maneuvers such as muscle contraction and stressing of the joint may be particularly helpful.

Self- and caregiver-reported experiences of young adults with developmental disabilities.

The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of young adults with developmental disabilities (DD) who were living in community settings with the aid of government-supported services. Six male and 10 female volunteer subjects (mean age = 24 years) were interviewed and the narrative data were analyzed revealing themes in six categories: (1) Home Life, (2) Relationships, (3) Health and Health Care, (4) Personal Growth and Accomplishments, (5) Occupation, and (6) Transportation. Subjects' most positive experiences were associated with integrated, comprehensive and timely services delivered by knowledgeable and sensitive service providers.