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BMJ Open
December 2024
Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Introduction: Sciatica is a debilitating condition that often becomes chronic, and for which there are few effective treatment options. Treatments such as the anti-depressant duloxetine have shown promise, but the evidence is inconclusive. We are describing a high quality, definitive trial to investigate the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of duloxetine in chronic sciatica.
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November 2024
Sydney Pharmacy School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Chin Med
November 2024
Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Neurobiology and Acupuncture Research, The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Background: Sciatica and low back pain are prevalent clinical types of neuropathic pain that significantly impair patients' quality of life. Conventional therapies often lack effectiveness, making these conditions challenging to treat. Electroacupuncture (EA) is an effective physiotherapy for pain relief.
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October 2024
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Urge incontinence, often linked to prolapsed intervertebral disc (PIVD) due to nerve compression, involves sudden, involuntary urine leakage. Management includes behavioral therapy, bladder training, and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) to strengthen pelvic muscles and regulate voiding, effectively reducing symptoms and improving quality of life. A 40-year-old female patient presented with chief complaints of lower back pain radiating down the right lower limb below the knee, accompanied by a right-sided listing.
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