Nociceptive, neuropathic, or nociplastic low back pain? The low back pain phenotyping (BACPAP) consortium's international and multidisciplinary consensus recommendations.

The potential to classify low back pain as being characterised by dominant nociceptive, neuropathic, or nociplastic mechanisms is a clinically relevant issue. Preliminary evidence suggests that these low back pain phenotypes might respond differently to treatments; however, more research must be done before making specific recommendations. Accordingly, the low back pain phenotyping (BACPAP) consortium was established as a group of 36 clinicians and researchers from 13 countries (five continents) and 29 institutions, to apply a modified Nominal Group Technique methodology to develop international and multidisciplinary consensus recommendations to provide guidance for identifying the dominant pain phenotype in patients with low back pain, and potentially adapt pain management strategies.

The Severity of Pain and Comorbidities Significantly Impact the Dependency on Activities of Daily Living among Musculoskeletal Patients in Jizan, Saudi Arabia.

Limited research has been carried out on the effects of pain, comorbidity, and impaired function in musculoskeletal patients in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 115 patients (aged ≥ 55 years) with physician-diagnosed musculoskeletal conditions in Jizan to investigate the association between pain severity, comorbidities, and dependence on activities of daily living (ADLs). Self-reported questionnaires were used to collect data on pain, comorbidities, and physical function measured by ADLs.

Perceived Application and Barriers for Gait Assessment in Physical Therapy Practice in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Gait is a major function of independence that determines the quality of life, participation, and restriction. Gait assessment in physical therapy practice is fundamental for assessing musculoskeletal conditions. This study planned to determine the extent and barriers of using gait assessment tools by physical therapists in clinical practice in Saudi Arabia.

Risk Factors to Persistent Pain Following Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Literature Review.

Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injury is one of the major causes of persistent pain.

Objective: This systematic literature review explored the factors that lead to persistent pain following a MSK injury in the general population, including athletes.

Methods: A primary literature search of five electronic databases was performed to identify cohort, prospective, and longitudinal trials.

Are healthcare providers offering the proper education for people with low back pain? Content analysis of educational materials.

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent disorder and leading cause of disability worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, patients with LBP are dispensed with educational materials to supposedly facilitate their recuperation.

Objective: Appraise the suitability of educational materials provided for people with LBP in Saudi Arabia to determine whether they meet the needs of patients, inform self-management, and are consistent with clinical practice guidelines.

SPINE20 recommendations 2021: spine care for people's health and prosperity.

Purpose: The focus of SPINE20 is to develop evidence-based policy recommendations for the G20 countries to work with governments to reduce the burden of spine disease, and disability.

Methods: On September 17-18, 2021, SPINE20 held its annual meeting in Rome, Italy. Prior to the meeting, the SPINE20 created six proposed recommendations.

Does Telerehabilitation Help in Reducing Disability among People with Musculoskeletal Conditions? A Preliminary Study.

: During the coronavirus pandemic, an initiative was launched in Saudi Arabia to provide telerehabilitation for people with musculoskeletal conditions who were unable to access in-person physiotherapy due to the associated lockdown. The purpose of this study was to explore the therapeutic impact and acceptability of telerehabilitation among the Saudi population. : Ninety-five participants were recruited through an online advertisement and received a physiotherapy consultation and interventions via an online video conference platform (Google Meet).

SPINE20 A global advocacy group promoting evidence-based spine care of value.

Purpose: The Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) Studies have estimated that low back pain is one of the costliest ailments worldwide. Subsequent to GBD publications, leadership of the four largest global spine societies agreed to form SPINE20. This article introduces the concept of SPINE20, the recommendations, and the future of this global advocacy group linked to G20 annual summits.

Development of a Logic Model for a Programme to Reduce the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Rate for Non-Specific Lower Back Pain in a Tertiary Care Centre.

Tertiary care centres continue to experience over-utilisation of diagnostic imaging services for lower back pain cases that may not be required. Moreover, these services may require additional time and consequently delay access to services that offer conservative management, i.e.

Low Back Pain-Related Disability Is Associated with Pain-Related Beliefs Across Divergent Non-English-Speaking Populations: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined relationships between low back pain (LBP)-related disability and pain beliefs, including pain catastrophizing, pain-related fear, self-efficacy, and back pain beliefs, in non-English-speaking populations. Additionally, the effects of selected cultural factors (i.e.

Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Arabic version of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale in patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders.

Purpose: To cross-culturally adapt the Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) into Arabic language and to examine its measurement properties in patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders.

Materials And Methods: The original English version of the PSFS was cross-culturally adapted into modern standard Arabic language following Beaton's guidelines. Patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders ( = 116) were recruited to examine the test-retest reliability, measurement error, floor and ceiling effects, and construct validity of the Arabic PSFS.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Arabic Version of Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ-Ar).

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) affect millions of people worldwide. Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) is a valid and reliable tool to assess the health of patients with MSD. However, this scale is not available in the Arabic language.

Efficacy of acetaminophen ibuprofen for the management of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: Randomized open-label study.

Background: Shoulder pain related to the rotator cuff (RC) is one of the most common and bothersome musculoskeletal complaints. Pharmacologic treatment most often includes acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. However, data allowing comparison of the efficacy of these two drugs are very limited.

Multidimensional prognostic factors for chronic low back pain-related disability: a longitudinal study in a Saudi population.

Background Context: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a major health problem. Identifying prognostic factors is essential for identifying people at risk of developing CLBP-related disability.

Purpose: To examine associations between CLBP-related disability at 12-month follow-up and individual, psychosocial and physical factors at baseline, as well as treatment-related factors between baseline and 12-month follow-up among a Saudi population.

Sociodemographic factors associated with postpartum physical activity levels in working women.

Postpartum physical activity is important but is often neglected owing to conflicting priorities. Given the poor activity levels in the general Saudi population, women are especially likely to have poor postpartum activity levels. This study measured postpartum physical activity of Saudi working women and investigated the relationship between physical activity levels and sociodemographic factors.

Pain Behaviour Scale (PaBS): An Exploratory Study of Reliability and Construct Validity in a Chronic Low Back Pain Population.

Objectives: To examine the interrater and intrarater reliability and construct validity of the Pain Behaviour Scale during standard physical performance tests in people with chronic low back pain and to confirm the test-retest reliability of the physical performance tests in this population. The Pain Behaviour Scale (PaBS) is an observational scale that was recently designed to uniquely measure both the presence and severity of observed pain behaviours.

Methods: Twenty-two participants with chronic low back pain were observed during performance of five physical performance tests by two raters.

Pain Intensity and Fear Avoidance Explain Disability Related to Chronic Low Back Pain in a Saudi Arabian Population.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe multi-dimensional profiles for people with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and to examine the associations between CLBP-related disability and individual, psychosocial and physical factors in a Saudi population.

Summary Of Background Data: CLBP-related disability is a multidimensional phenomenon.

Pain neurophysiology knowledge among physical therapy students in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Pain is a leading cause of disability and accounts for many hospital and physical therapy visits. Current pain science understanding has evolved and changed substantially in the past 20 years; however, university health science curricula may not have progressed at the same rate. This study aimed to examine knowledge about pain neurophysiology among physical therapy students in Saudi Arabia, and to compare their knowledge across different education levels and by gender.

Job satisfaction among physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia: does the leadership style matter?

Background: Research has shown high rates of stress and dissatisfaction among allied health professionals, including physiotherapists, having an adverse impact on workforce retention rates. This study aimed to examine the job satisfaction and influential factors among physiotherapists working in private and government hospitals of Saudi Arabia with a focus on leadership style.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted among sixty-nine licensed physical therapists working in various health care settings in Riyadh.

Use of Social Media for Professional Development by Health Care Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey.

Background: Social media can be used in health care settings to enhance professional networking and education; patient communication, care, and education; public health programs; organizational promotion; and research.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the use of social media networks for the purpose of professional development among health care professionals in Saudi Arabia using a purpose-designed Web-based survey.

Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey was undertaken.