Relationship between Physical Activity and Pain in U.S. Adults.

Purpose: We sought to assess the relationship between physical activity (PA) and pain within the available sample, with secondary aims to assess prevalence of pain, PA levels, health care seeking behaviors, and impact of pain on daily activities and work.

Methods: We conducted an epidemiological cross-sectional observational study utilizing National Health Interview Survey data from 2020. We examined the self-reported adherence to current PA guidelines and the prevalence of pain.

Use of Manual Therapy for Posterior Pelvic Girdle Pain.

Use of manual therapies in the treatment of posterior pelvic pain is a common practice. The rationale for use of manual therapies is often associated with the structural movement of the sacroiliac joint. Increasing evidence has shown this not to be the case, as manual therapy's effect is more neurophysiological in nature.

The Value of Electrodiagnostic Studies in Predicting Treatment Outcomes for Patients with Spine Pathologies.

The utility of electrodiagnostic testing for spine pathologies varies based on the underlying suspected pathology. This article reviews the data on electrodiagnostic testing for common spine pathologies, with a specific focus on the prognostic data with regard to treatment outcomes. This information is placed into context of diagnostic confidence, which is derived from the combination of disease prevalence and the sensitivity and specificity of a test.