Physical therapy interventions for people experiencing homelessness to improve pain and self-perceived health status.

Background: Homeless shelters have emerged as components of the social services network, playing an important role in providing health care to the homeless population. The aim of this study was to evaluate an individualized physical therapy intervention for people experiencing homelessness and to determine the relationship between self-perceived variables.

Methods: Pre and post study, setting at the "Santa y Real Hermandad de Nuestra Señora del Refugio y Piedad" homeless shelter in Zaragoza, Spain.

Facilitated Central Pain Mechanisms Across the Menstrual Cycle in Dysmenorrhea and Enlarged Pain Distribution in Women With Longer Pain History.

Dysmenorrhea (DYS), or recurrent menstrual pain, is a highly prevalent pain condition among otherwise healthy women. However, the progression of DYS over time and the influence of the menstrual cycle phases need to be better understood. While the location and distribution of pain have been used to assess pain mechanisms in other conditions, they are unexplored in DYS.

Effectiveness of intracavitary monopolar dielectric radiofrequency in women with endometriosis-associated pain: A case series.

Background: and Purpose: Endometriosis-associated pain is the main cause of chronic pelvic pain in women. Endometriosis has a significant negative impact across different domains of patients' quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an intracavitary application of monopolar dielectric radiofrequency in women with endometriosis-associated pain.

Workplace physiotherapy for musculoskeletal pain-relief in office workers: A pilot study.

Background: Musculoskeletal pain is highly prevalent among office workers and causes high costs to the public health system. Strategies including education and exercise are recommended, with major benefits when conducted by physical therapists in the occupational environment. However, the required investment is uncommon among companies.