A multivariate prognostic model for pain and activity limitation in people undergoing lumbar discectomy.

The purpose of this study was to identify a multivariate predictive model for 6-month outcomes on overall pain, leg pain and activity limitation in patients undergoing lumbar discectomy. Identification of predictors of outcome for lumbar discectomy has the potential to assist identifying treatment targets, clinical decision making and disease understanding. Prospective cohort design.

Simulation can contribute a part of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy clinical education: two randomized trials.

Introduction: Simulated learning environments (SLEs) are used worldwide in health professional education, including physiotherapy, to train certain attributes and skills. To date, no randomized controlled trial (RCT) has evaluated whether education in SLEs can partly replace time in the clinical environment for physiotherapy cardiorespiratory practice.

Methods: Two independent single-blind multi-institutional RCTs were conducted in parallel using a noninferiority design.

The effectiveness of physiotherapy functional restoration for post-acute low back pain: a systematic review.

Background: The effectiveness of multidisciplinary treatment for post-acute (>6 weeks) low back pain (LBP) has been established. Physiotherapists have sufficient training to conduct less intensive functional restoration. The effectiveness of physiotherapy functional restoration (PFR) has not been evaluated using current systematic review methodology.

Efficacy of directional preference management for low back pain: a systematic review.

Background: Providing specific treatment based on symptom response for people with low back pain (LBP) and a directional preference (DP) is a widely used treatment approach. The efficacy of treatment using the principles of directional preference management (DPM) for LBP is unclear.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of treatment using the principles of DPM for people with LBP and a DP.

Outcomes and adverse events from physiotherapy functional restoration for lumbar disc herniation with associated radiculopathy.

Purpose: To report the outcomes and adverse events of people diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation with associated radiculopathy (LDHR) who were treated with a physiotherapy functional restoration programme.

Method: Data on functional outcome (Oswestry score), work status, global rating of change, and adverse events were extracted from the files of all people with LDHR treated by three physiotherapists using functional restoration principles from 2001 to 2009.

Results: Ninety-five participants were included.

Conservative management of lumbar disc herniation with associated radiculopathy: a systematic review.

Study Design: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: To determine the efficacy and adverse effects of conservative treatments for people who have lumbar disc herniation with associated radiculopathy (LDHR).

Summary Of Background Data: Although conservative management is commonly used for people who have LDHR, the efficacy and adverse effects of conservative treatments for this condition are unclear.

The effect of local anaesthetic on age-related capsaicin-induced mechanical hyperalgesia--a randomised, controlled study.

Adults over 65 years exhibit a prolonged punctate hyperalgesia induced by topical application of capsaicin. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of peripheral afferent input in the slowed resolution of punctate hyperalgesia in older people. Twenty young (25.

Indicators of lumbar zygapophyseal joint pain: survey of an expert panel with the Delphi technique.

Background And Purpose: The lumbar zygapophyseal joints (LZJs) are thought to be a source of low back pain (LBP); however, no valid or reliable indicators exist. The purpose of this study was to obtain a consensus from an expert panel on the indicators of LZJ pain.

Subjects: A multidisciplinary panel of 20 experts in the field of LBP participated in this study.

Exploring the contribution of patient-reported and clinician based variables for the prediction of low back work status.

Background: Successful management of workers on sick leave due to low back pain by the general physician and physiotherapist depends on reliable prognostic information on the course of low back pain and work resumption.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study in 194 patients who were compensated because of chronic low back pain and who were treated by a physiotherapy functional restoration program. Patient-reported and clinician based prognostic indicators were assessed at baseline before patients entered the functional restoration program.

Ultrasound usage and dosage in sports physiotherapy.

Ultrasound (US) therapy is the most widely available and frequently used electrophysical agent in physiotherapy. Despite this, there is minimal scientific evidence supporting its use. This raises the question of how is US being used in clinical practice? With a questionnaire, this study investigated US usage and dosage in sports physiotherapy.