Development and internal validation of a multivariable prognostic model to predict chronic pain after a new episode of non-specific idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain in physiotherapy primary care practice.

Objective: To develop and internally validate a prognostic model to predict chronic pain after a new episode of acute or subacute non-specific idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain in patients presenting to physiotherapy primary care, emphasising modifiable biomedical, psychological and social factors.

Design: A prospective cohort study with a 6-month follow-up between January 2020 and March 2023.

Setting: 30 physiotherapy primary care practices.

Measurement properties of a computer adaptive device, the Senscoordination 3D Cervical Trainer, to assess cervical range of motion in people with neck pain.

Introduction: Clinicians commonly assess cervical range of motion (ROM) in patients with neck pain. Recently, a new instrument has been developed, the Senscoordination 3D Cervical Trainer (SCT), designed to measure neck ROM in addition to joint position error, static and dynamic balance performance, and performance on a 'neuro muscular control test'. This study aims to assess the interrater reliability, concurrent validity, and responsiveness of the SCT using the CROM device as a comparator.

A study protocol for the validation of a prognostic model with an emphasis on modifiable factors to predict chronic pain after a new episode of acute- or subacute nonspecific idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain presenting in primary care.

Background: The primary objective of this study is to identify which modifiable and non-modifiable factors are independent predictors of the development of chronic pain in patients with acute- or subacute nonspecific idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain, and secondly, to combine these to develop and internally validate a prognostic prediction model.

Methods: A prospective cohort study will be conducted by physiotherapists in 30 primary physiotherapy practices between January 26, 2020, and August 31, 2022, with a 6-month follow-up until March 17, 2023. Patients who consult a physiotherapist with a new episode of acute- (0 to 3 weeks) or subacute neck pain (4 to 12 weeks) will complete a baseline questionnaire.

Reliability of Using a Smartphone Application to Objectify Skull Deformation.

Purpose: To establish intrarater and interrater reliability of photographs made in a newly developed smartphone app to determine the severity of infantile skull deformation by taking a cranial photograph of an infant's head.

Methods: Using the app, 1 pediatric physical therapist and 2 pediatric physical therapy master students photographed heads of 30 infants aged up to 12 months receiving treatment for asymmetric or delayed motor development. Modified Cranial Vault Asymmetry Index and Cranial Index determined the severity of skull deformation.

Illness perceptions; exploring mediators and/or moderators in disabling persistent low back pain. Multiple baseline single-case experimental design.

Introduction: Illness Perceptions (IPs) may play a role in the management of persistent low back pain. The mediation and/or moderation effect of IPs on primary outcomes in physiotherapy treatment is unknown.

Methods: A multiple single-case experimental design, using a matched care physiotherapy intervention, with three phases (phases A-B-A') was used including a 3 month follow up (phase A').

Consensus of potential modifiable prognostic factors for persistent pain after a first episode of nonspecific idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain: results of nominal group and Delphi technique approach.

Background: Identify and establish consensus regarding potential prognostic factors for the development of chronic pain after a first episode of idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain.

Design: This study used two consensus group methods: a modified Nominal Group (m-NGT) and a Delphi Technique.

Methods: The goal of the m-NGT was to obtain and categorize a list of potential modifiable prognostic factors.

Does the patient and clinician perception of restricted range of cervical movement agree with the objective quantification of movement in people with neck pain? And do clinicians agree in their interpretation?

Background: Measurement of cervical range of motion (ROM) is recommended when physically examining people with neck pain. However, little is known about the clinician's perception of "normal" versus restricted movement. Additionally, it is unknown if an objective measure of restricted movement correlates with the patient's perception of movement restriction.

Treatment based classification systems for patients with non-specific neck pain. A systematic review.

Objective: We aimed to identify published classification systems with a targeted treatment approach (treatment-based classification systems (TBCSs)) for patients with non-specific neck pain, and assess their quality and effectiveness.

Design: Systematic review.

Data Sources: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PEDro and the grey literature were systematically searched from inception to December 2019.

Completeness of the description of manipulation and mobilisation techniques in randomized controlled trials in neck pain; A review using the TiDieR checklist.

Study Design: A secondary analysis of a systematic review.

Background: Manipulations or mobilizations are commonly used interventions in patients with mechanical neck pain. The treatment effects have often been studied in randomized controlled trials (RCT) which are generally considered the gold standard in evaluating the treatment effects, mainly due to its high internal validity.

Prognostic factors for persistent pain after a first episode of nonspecific idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain: A systematic review.

Background: Prognosis of acute idiopathic neck pain is poor. An overview of modifiable and non-modifiable prognostic factors for the development of chronic musculoskeletal neck pain after an episode of idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain is needed.

Objective: Identify prognostic factors for pain intensity and perceived non-recovery at three, six and 12 months after a first episode of idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain.

Clinical reasoning in unimodal interventions in patients with non-specific neck pain in daily physiotherapy practice, a Delphi study.

Background: Neck pain is the fourth major cause of disability worldwide but sufficient evidence regarding treatment is not available. This study is a first exploratory attempt to gain insight into and consensus on the clinical reasoning of experts in patients with non-specific neck pain.

Objective: First, we aimed to inventory expert opinions regarding the indication for physiotherapy when, other than neck pain, no positive signs and symptoms and no positive diagnostic tests are present.

The Association of Illness Perception and Prognosis for Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Noncancer Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Literature Review.

Background: In the literature, illness perceptions have been reported to be important psychological factors associated with pain intensity and physical function in individuals with musculoskeletal pain.

Objective: To assess the relationship of illness perceptions with pain intensity and physical function in individuals with noncancer musculoskeletal pain.

Methods: In this systematic review, relevant literature databases, including PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus, were searched from inception through December 12, 2017.

The clinical reasoning process in randomized clinical trials with patients with non-specific neck pain is incomplete: A systematic review.

Objective: Primarily to evaluate the completeness of the description of the clinical reasoning process in RCTs with patients with non-specific neck pain with an argued or diagnosed cause i.e. an impairment or activity limitation.

Physical examination of the elbow, what is the evidence? A systematic literature review.

Objective: Primary to provide an overview of diagnostic accuracy for clinical tests for common elbow (sport) injuries, secondary accompanied by reproducible instructions to perform these tests.

Design: A systematic literature review according to the PRISMA statement.

Data Sources: A comprehensive literature search was performed in MEDLINE via PubMed and EMBASE.

Illness perceptions and activity limitations in osteoarthritis of the knee: a case report intervention study.

This case report describes the process and outcome of an intervention where illness perceptions (IPs) were targeted in order to reduce limitations in daily activities. The patient was a 45-year-old woman diagnosed with posttraumatic secondary osteoarthritis of the lateral patella-femoral cartilage of the right knee. At baseline, the patient reported maladaptive IPs on the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire Dutch Language Version and limitations in walking stairs, cycling and walking.

Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire-Dutch Language Version.

Objective: Ever since Engel's Biopsychosocial Model (1977) emotions, thoughts, beliefs and behaviors are accepted as important factors of health. The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (Brief IPQ) assesses these beliefs. Aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt the Brief IPQ into the Brief IPQ Dutch Language Version (Brief IPQ-DLV), and to assess its face validity, content validity, reproducibility, and concurrent validity.

Outcome measures in physiotherapy management of patients with stroke: a survey into self-reported use, and barriers to and facilitators for use.

Unlabelled: OBJECTIVE. To investigate physiotherapists' self-reported use of outcome measures as recommended in the Dutch Clinical Practice Guideline on Physiotherapy Management of Patients with Stroke (CPGPS) and to assess perceived barriers to and facilitators for the use of outcome measures in everyday practice.

Method: A 41-item survey, including the barriers and facilitators questionnaire (BFQ), was sent by post to 400 physiotherapists in each of the following settings in the Netherlands: acute care hospitals (ACH; n = 100), rehabilitation centres (RC; n = 100), nursing homes (NH; n = 100) and private physiotherapy practices (PPP; n = 100).