scholarly journals Time Course of Acute Vertebral Fractures: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (24) ◽  
pp. 5961
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Inose ◽  
Tsuyoshi Kato ◽  
Shinichi Shirasawa ◽  
Shinji Takahashi ◽  
Masatoshi Hoshino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Vertebral Fracture ◽  
Vertebral Fractures ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures ◽  
Significant Difference

To date, it is still unclear how fresh osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) affect the patient’s quality of life and low back pain during a follow-up period of more than 1 year. In the previous trial, women with fresh OVF were randomized to rigid or soft brace for 12 weeks, then both groups were followed for the subsequent 48 weeks. In women completing this trial at our affiliated hospitals, we conducted a follow-up study to investigate the long-term course of an acute vertebral fracture in terms of pain and quality of life. When comparing visual analog scale scores for low back pain and European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions Questionnaire scores between consecutive time points, a significant difference was found between 0 and 12 weeks, but not between 12 and 48 weeks or between 48 weeks and final follow-up. A total 25% had residual low back pain at the final follow-up. A stepwise logistic regression analysis identified age and previous vertebral fracture as predictors of residual low back pain at the final follow-up. Therefore, the degree of low back pain and impairment of the quality of life improved by 12 weeks after injury and did not change thereafter until a mean follow-up of 5.3 years.

scholarly journals Effect of aerobic dance on pain, functional disability and quality of life on patients with chronic low back pain

2012 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
U.A.C. Okafor ◽  
T.A. Solanke ◽  
S.R.A. Akinbo ◽  
D.O. Odebiyi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Aerobic Dance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Conventional Physiotherapy

Low back pain (LBP) is often an indication of pathologicalcondition of the intervertebral discs, vertebral bodies or supporting soft tissuesof the lower vertebral region. Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) presents withenormous consequence on the general performance of the sufferer, exerting ahuge cost on the individual, the family and the society. Dance therapy is arelatively new approach in the management of low back pain. This study wastherefore designed to investigate the effect of dance therapy on pain, functionaldisability and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain.Thirty subjects diagnosed with non-specific CLBP particpated in the study.They were randomly divided into 2 groups, A and B, each comprising 15 subjects.In addition to conventional physiotherapy programme given to both groups,subjects in Group A also received aerobic dance, which comprised a four stage protocol. The entire treatment routinewas administered in a group session three times weekly consecutively for six weeks. Data as obtained in the copies ofcompleted questionnaires (Roland Morris Diability questionnaires and Nottingham Health Profile questionnaires) andother measurements were summarized using mean, standard deviation and frequency tables. Student T-test was used toanalyze the data at 95 % confidence interval.There was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between the pre- and post- intervention scores for painintensity, functional disability and quality of life within the groups. There was also a statistically significant difference(p<0.05) in the mean change (pre/post intervention) scores between Group A and Group B for pain intensity,functional disability and quality of life. Also the opinions and testimonies given by participants formed part of theevidence-based data.Whereas both conventional physiotherapy and aerobic dance showed significant effects in the pre/post-interventionscores, the aerobic dance group reported more significant effect in all studied parameters of pain intensity, functionaldisability and quality of life.

scholarly journals A rectus diastasis prevalenciája, lehetséges rizikófaktorai és szövődményei

2017 ◽  
Vol 158 (12) ◽  
pp. 454-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefánia Gitta ◽  
Zoltán Magyar ◽  
Péter Tardi ◽  
Istvánné Füge ◽  
Melinda Járomi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Diastasis Recti ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract: Introduction: There is scant knowledge on diastasis recti which occurs mostly in 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Aim: Our aim was to assign the prevalence of diastasis recti and the possible risk factors and to investigate its association with some chronical diseases, like low back pain and urinary incontinence. Method: 200 women’s interrectus distance was measured who filled out a self-made diastasis recti questionnaire, the SF-36, Oswestry Disability Index and the International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire – Urinary Incontinence Short Form questionnaires. Results: Prevalence of the condition was 46.5%. In case of risk factors, relationship between number of deliveries and interrectus distance was significant. We found a significant difference in quality of life, in presence of low back pain and urinary incontinence between the normal and the abnormal group. Conclusions: In line with the literature we found, that diastasis recti can predispose on serious sequelae, hence on decreased quality of life. Orv. Hetil., 2017, 158(12), 454–460.

CORRELATION AND REGRESSION AMONG PAIN, PHYSICAL STRENGTH, FUNCTIONAL ABILITY, QUALITY OF LIFE AND SEXUAL FREQUENCY IN LOW BACK PAIN

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (04) ◽  
pp. 177-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suraj Kumar ◽  
Vijai P. Sharma ◽  
Anoop Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Physical Strength ◽  
Pressure Changes

Purpose: The present study was undertaken to find out the relationship among outcome variables as well as association between dependent variables with physical characteristics in low back pain (LBP) patients. Correlations between outcome variables [pain, back pressure changes (BPC), abdominal pressure changes (APC), walking, stairs climbing, stand ups, quality of life (QOL) and sexual frequency] of all LBP subjects before and after treatment were assessed. Regression analysis was used to estimate baseline BPC and APC of LBP subjects from their baseline demographic characteristics (age, height, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, and pulse rate) and severity of pain. Methods: A total of 141 nonspecific chronic LBP patients were recruited. After baseline recording, all subjects were given trunk stabilization training for 20 regular days. After training, the follow-up was done at a gap of each 15 days up to 6 months (180 days). At the last follow-up session (180th day), the outcome variables were recorded again. Findings: The present study found an inverse relation between pain and muscle functions (BPC: r = -0.36; p < 0.01 and APC: r = -0.26; p < 0.01). This study also showed that BPC was more inversely related with the pain than APC. Conclusions: This study concludes that physical strength (BPC and APC) of LBP subjects is more closely associated with the pain than the functional ability (walking, stairs climbing and stand ups). This study also estimated (baseline or before treatment) BPC and APC in LBP subjects from their physical characteristics and pain severity.

Health-Related Quality of Life and Low Back Pain of Patients Surgically Treated for Scoliosis After 21 Years or More of Follow-up

Spine ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (22) ◽  
pp. 1899-1903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsutomu Akazawa ◽  
Shohei Minami ◽  
Toshiaki Kotani ◽  
Tetsuharu Nemoto ◽  
Takana Koshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals To Compare the Efficacy of Tamsulosin, Solifenacin and Combination of Both in the Treatment of Double-J Stent Related Irritative Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Low Back Pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
AHM Imrul Tareq ◽  
Md Sayedul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Double J Stent ◽  
Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Lower Urinary

Background: Stent-associated symptoms can have a significant impact on patient quality of life. Hematuria, urgency, frequency, dysuria, and both bladder and flank pain are the most prevalent symptoms related to indwelling ureteral stents. Among them irritative lower urinary tract symptoms and low back pain are more frequent. Despite the stent related symptoms, because of its importance stent is being kept in situ with varieties of medication. Several alpha-adrenergic blocker and antimuscarinic drugs are used to relief these symptoms like Tamsulosin, Solifenacin, Alphazosin etc. Both Tamsulosin and Solifenacin are not costly as use daily single dose. So combination of Tamsulosin and Solifenacin may act as a reliever of stent related symptoms and also cost effective. Methods and materials: For this purpose, a total of 126 patients having unilateral double-J ureteral stent for 7 days with stent related irritative LUTS and low back pain were included in this study. This hospital based prospective randomized clinical trial was carried out in Urology department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, during January 2014 to June 2015, to compare the irritative IPSS, improvement of quality of life score component of IPSS ,the low back pain score for double-J ureteral stent using Tamsulosin, Solifenacin and combination of both (Tamsulosin and Solifenacin) Results: Regarding the irritative sub group of International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) was observed during 2nd and 4th weeks follow up IPSS was significantly (p<0.05) higher in solifenacin and Tamsulosin group with compared to Tamsulosin+Solifenacin group. During 4th weeks follow up the mean quality of life (QOL) score was significantly (p<0.05) higher in solifenacin group and Tamsulosin group with compared to Tamsulosin+Solifenacin group.During 2nd weeks and 4th weeks follow up visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAPS) was significantly (p<0.05) higher in solifenacin group followed by Tamsulosin group and Tamsulosin+Solifenacin group. Conclusion: Combined use of Tamsulosin and Solifenacin is more effective than use of single drug (either Tamsulosin or Solifenacin) in the treatment of ureteral double-J stent related irritative LUTS and low back pain. Bangladesh Journal of Urology, Vol. 23, No. 1, January 2020 p.48-51

Catastrophizing and Health-Related Quality of Life: A 6-Year Follow-up of Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

2002 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ragnhild Raak ◽  
Karin Wikblad ◽  
Anders Raak ◽  
Marianne Carlsson ◽  
Lis Karin Wahren
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Efficacy of Silver Needle Therapy for The Treatment of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Prospective, Single-Center, Randomized, Parallel-Controlled Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuesong Hu ◽  
Shaoxing Dong ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Yanwei Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Frequency Measurement ◽  
Autonomic Nerve ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background: Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) troubles approximately 30% of people worldwide. Silver needle therapy (SNT) is a treatment method to relieve soft tissue pain through heating. Therefore, this study aimed to observe the effects of SNT on CNSLBP.Methods: In this study, 100 patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: silver needle (SN) group and control group (n = 50). In the SN group, patients received SNT and physiotherapy, while patients received physiotherapy alone in the control group. At the 6-month follow-up, the numerical rating scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Short-Form 12 of quality of life (SF-12), the natural logarithms of low frequency measurement (InLF) and the natural logarithms of high frequency measurement (InHF) of heart rate variability (HRV) were recorded.Results: In both groups, NRS, ODI, SF-12 scores, and HRV at 2 weeks after treatment were improved and maintained for 6 months. Compared with the control group, more significant improvements were observed in the NRS and SF-12 scores at 1, 2, 3, and 6 months and in the ODI scores at 1 and 2 months in the SN group (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the groups in the ODI scores at 3 and 6 months. InLF and InHF in the SN group were higher than those in the control group at 3 and 6 months (P < 0.05).Conclusions: SNT relieved pain and improved quality of life and autonomic nerve activity, especially parasympathetic nerve, in patients with CNSLBP, without serious complications.Trial registration: This work has registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (No. ChiCTR-OOC-17013237; Date: 2017.11.09).

scholarly journals Efficacy of silver needle therapy for the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain: a prospective, single-center, randomized, parallel-controlled clinical trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuesong Hu ◽  
Shaoxing Dong ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Yanwei Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Frequency Measurement ◽  
Autonomic Nerve ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) troubles approximately 30% of people worldwide. Silver needle therapy (SNT) is a treatment method to relieve soft tissue pain through heating. Therefore, this study aimed to observe the effects of SNT on CNSLBP. Methods In this study, 100 patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: silver needle (SN) group and control group (n = 50). In the SN group, patients received SNT and physiotherapy, while patients received physiotherapy alone in the control group. At the 6-month follow-up, the numerical rating scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Short-Form 12 of quality of life (SF-12), the natural logarithms of low-frequency measurement (InLF), and the natural logarithms of high-frequency measurement (InHF) of heart rate variability (HRV) were recorded. Results In both groups, NRS, ODI, SF-12 scores, and HRV at 2 weeks after treatment were improved and maintained for 6 months. Compared with the control group, more significant improvements were observed in the NRS and SF-12 scores at 1, 2, 3, and 6 months and in the ODI scores at 1 and 2 months in the SN group (P <  0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the groups in the ODI scores at 3 and 6 months. InLF and InHF in the SN group were higher than those in the control group at 3 and 6 months (P <  0.05). Conclusions SNT relieved pain and improved quality of life and autonomic nerve activity, especially parasympathetic nerve, in patients with CNSLBP, without serious complications. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry No. ChiCTR-OOC-17013237. Registered on November 11, 2017.

scholarly journals Psychological Interventions in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Sajjad Saadat ◽  
◽  
Mozaffar Hosseininezhad ◽  
Seyed Sepehr Khatami ◽  
Reza Ghasemi Jobaneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Low Back

Background and Aim: Chronic low Back Pain (CLBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders with possible psychological consequences for the patients. This study aimed to review all evidence on the effectiveness of psychological interventions in improving the mental status of people with CLBP and providing recommendations for future therapeutic interventions. Methods and Materials/Patients: This systematic review was conducted on the articles published from January 2010 to December 2020. The keywords included “psychology”, “intervention”, “low back pain”, “chronic disease”, “quality of life”, “empowerment”, “psychotherapy”, “psychological interventions”, “clinical trials”, and “randomized clinical trials” in the indexing databases of Magiran, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Of the total 1740 articles found, 14 articles were selected for review. Results: The results showed that Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its combination therapies with mindfulness techniques played an influential role in improving psychological status and quality of life, and reducing pain perception in CLBP patients. The lack of RCT (randomized controlled trial) research and follow-up to assess long-term outcomes are the main limitations of the studies conducted in Iran. Conclusion: It is recommended that psychological interventions be considered alongside medical therapies to improve CLBP patients’ adjustment to chronic condition and their quality of life. Researchers and therapists should consider treatment programs based on RCT plans and long-term follow-up.

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