Using quantitative sensory testing to predict attrition in an interdisciplinary pain management program: a pilot study.

To determine the extent to which quantitative sensory testing (QST) predicted attrition in an interdisciplinary pain program (IPP). Participants (n = 53) enrolled in an IPP completed pretreatment assessments of QST and the PROMIS-29 quality of life survey. Compared with completers, non-completers (24.

Test-Retest Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change of the Instrumented Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance in Healthy, Older Adults.

Background And Purpose: Test-retest reliability has not been previously reported for the instrumented modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (i-mCTSIB) utilizing the Neurocom Very Simple Rehab (VSR) Sport force plate. The VSR Sport is a portable, relatively inexpensive force plate system utilized to assess postural stability in various populations. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the test-retest reliability, standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC) of the i-mCTSIB when assessed using the VSR Sport in a sample of healthy, older adults.

THE DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF THE LEVER SIGN FOR DETECTING ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY.

Background: An alternative physical examination procedure for evaluating the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has been proposed in the literature but has not been validated in a broad population of patients with a symptomatic complaint of knee pain for its diagnostic value.

Purpose: To investigate the diagnostic accuracy of the Lever Sign to detect ACL tears and compare the results to Lachman testing in both supine and prone positions.

Study Design: Prospective, blinded, diagnostic accuracy study.