Prognostic factors for disability and sick leave in patients with subacute non-malignant pain: a systematic review of cohort studies.

Objective: This systematic review aims to identify generic prognostic factors for disability and sick leave in subacute pain patients.

Setting: General practice and other primary care facilities.

Participants: Adults (>18 years) with a subacute (≤ 3-month) non-malignant pain condition.

Wearing an active spinal orthosis improves back extensor strength in women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures.

Background: Vertebral fractures are the most common clinical manifestations of osteoporosis. Vertebral fractures and reduced back extensor strength can result in hyperkyphosis. Hyperkyphosis is associated with diminished daily functioning and an increased risk of falling.