Publications by authors named "Daniel K Y Zheng"
Purpose: The aim of this study is to summarize the evidence regarding whether pain reduction in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) following conservative interventions is related to corresponding improvements in balance control.
Methods: Randomized controlled trials were identified from 5 databases (MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and PsycINFO). Two reviewers independently screened and identified relevant studies that investigated the effects of nonsurgical or nonpharmacological CNSLBP treatments on both pain intensity and balance control.
Article Synopsis
- Research on low back pain (LBP) has been increasing, with a focus on two groups: older adults (LBP-O) and working-age adults (LBP-W), but comparative trends between these populations have not been thoroughly examined.
- A total of 4217 LBP-O articles and 50,559 LBP-W articles published from 1993 to 2023 were analyzed, revealing an increase in publication rates for both groups, with the U.S. leading in contributions, primarily through the journal "Spine."
- Key topics in LBP-O included cognitive behavioral therapy and physical activity, while LBP-W emphasized surgery and intervertebral disc degeneration, reflecting a need for a more biopsychosocial approach