Physical therapy improves acute lower back pain outcomes compared to usual medical care
Does adding physical therapy improve Low Back Pain outcomes compared to usual medical care? In this study, the authors aim to compare costs and cost-effectiveness of usual primary care management for patients with acute low back pain with or without the addition of...
Occupational factors to the incidence and persistence of chronic low back pain
This study was designed to explain the effects of occupational factors, such as posture and manual lifting, on the incidence and persistence of chronic low back pain (CLBP). It was concluded that occupational factors play a pivotal role in the incidence of CLBP. The...
Relationship between physical activity, cognitive function, fruit and vegetable
This study investigated the interrelationships between fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC), body mass index, physical activity and cognitive functioning in younger and older adults. Higher physical activity levels were associated with better cognitive functioning in...
Relationship between foot and ankle symptoms and risk of developing knee osteoarthritis
This study sought to determine if foot and/or ankle symptoms, such as tendonitis, increase the risk of establishing knee symptoms and knee osteoarthritis. The results demonstrated that, in individuals already at-risk of knee osteoarthritis, the presence of foot/ankle...Recent Post
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