Cervical Single-Level Pincer Stenosis Causing Myelopathy: A Technical Note and Medium-term Results of a One-Session Microsurgical 360-Degree Treatment.

Background And Study Aims:  Single-level circumferential or pincer stenosis (PS) affects few patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). The surgical technique and medium-term results of a one-session microsurgical 360-degree (m360°) procedure are presented.

Patients:  Between 2013 and 2018, the data of 23 patients were prospectively collected out of 371 patients with DCM.

The effects of breath control on maximum force and IAP during a maximum isometric lifting task.

Background: Evidence exists linking breath control to increases in intra-abdominal pressure and lumbar stability. Weight-lifting experts use this evidence as a rationale to suggest that increases in lumbar stability afforded by specific forms of breath control can influence the amount of force produced by the trunk. No studies have examined this issue.

The effects of breath control on intra-abdominal pressure during lifting tasks.

Study Design: This was a repeated measures study examining 11 asymptomatic subjects while performing dynamic lifting using various postures, loads, and breath control methods.

Objectives: To examine the effects of breath control on magnitude and timing of intra-abdominal pressure during dynamic lifting.

Summary Of Background Data: Intra-abdominal pressure has been shown to increase consistently during static and dynamic lifting tasks.

Association of comorbidity and outcome in episodes of nonspecific low back pain in occupational populations.

We examined the relationship between comorbidity and first return to work after episodes of work-disabling, nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP). An inception cohort of workers with new episodes of NSLBP was identified from administratively maintained occupational health records. We compared 6-month return-to-work rates between workers with one or more comorbid conditions with those without documented comorbidity.

Self-care techniques for acute episodes of low back pain.

Guidelines recommend minimal medical intervention for acute non-specific low back pain. However, patients often request strategies to reduce symptoms and recover quickly. Self-care techniques that do not contradict current evidence-based recommendations may be suggested.