Browsing Faculty of Medicine by Subject "Low back pain"
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Effect of spinal manipulative therapy on adults with low back pain meeting a clinical prediction rule. A systematic review
(Master thesis, 2014-11-12)Background: Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is one of many therapies used to treat low back pain. Reviews have concluded that SMT is no more effective than other recommended therapies. Subgrouping patients using clinical ... -
Manuell behandling av langvarige uspesifikke korsryggsmerter. Metode for evidensbasert optimal dosering.
(Master thesis, 2013-05-12)Background: Dose- response studies is requested for pharmaceuticals, but has not been the task for manual therapy. Aim: Determine the combination of treatment numbers and intervals obtaining optimal effect of osteopathic ... -
No effect of 6-month intake of glucosamine sulfate on Modic changes or high intensity zones in the lumbar spine: sub-group analysis of a randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-08-17)Background: The underlying pathology and natural course of Modic changes (MC) in the vertebral body marrow and high intensity zones (HIZs) in the annulus fibrosus is not completely clarified. These findings on magnetic ... -
Physiotherapists' attitudes and beliefs towards common low back pain: Factor structure and internal consistency of the Norwegian version of the PABS-PT
(Master thesis, 2013-08-05)Background: The Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists (PABS-PT) is a self-administrated questionnaire designed to discriminate between a biomedical and a biopsychosocial treatment orientation of therapists ... -
Virtual Reality training for patients with non-specific persistent low back pain and pain-related fear of movement: A single-subject experimental study
(Master thesis, 2018-11-17)Introduction: Non-specific persistent low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions in modern society. A growing body of evidence shows graded exposure therapy is the most preferable treatment to ...