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View article: The impact of telework on absenteeism, presenteeism, and return to work among workers with health conditions: a scoping review
The impact of telework on absenteeism, presenteeism, and return to work among workers with health conditions: a scoping review Open
Introduction Telework has become increasingly prominent as a flexible work arrangement, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. For workers managing health conditions, it may support continued employment by influencing key work-related p…
View article: Spinal manipulation/mobilization: past, present, future
Spinal manipulation/mobilization: past, present, future Open
This commentary brings the 2021-2023thematic series Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization: Past, Present, Future to a close. The 23 papers published in the series contribute to our understanding of spinal manipulation/mobilization(SMT) in a few…
View article: Physical and psychological differences between athletes with and without chronic primary low back pain: a scoping review
Physical and psychological differences between athletes with and without chronic primary low back pain: a scoping review Open
Objective Low back pain among athletes varies by sport, age, and sex, affecting performance and contributing to sports retirement. Recently, there has been an increasing focus on chronic primary low back pain (CPLBP) in athletes. The aim o…
View article: Prognostic factors associated with improvement in patients with an episode of non-specific low back pain without radicular syndrome: a prospective observational exploratory study
Prognostic factors associated with improvement in patients with an episode of non-specific low back pain without radicular syndrome: a prospective observational exploratory study Open
Background Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with most cases classified as non-specific(NSLBP). While manual therapy appears effective for treating NSLBP, further research is needed to identify candidate baseline fa…
View article: Grip strength, muscle soreness and pain threshold perception evolution in baseball pitchers in a simulated 75-pitch game: a repeated measures study
Grip strength, muscle soreness and pain threshold perception evolution in baseball pitchers in a simulated 75-pitch game: a repeated measures study Open
Background/aim In baseball pitching, neuromuscular fatigue and its manifestations on muscle strength, muscle soreness and pain perception affect pitching performance. The purpose of this study was to quantify the evolution of grip strength…
View article: Changes in pregnancy-related hormones, neuromechanical adaptations and clinical pain status throughout pregnancy: A prospective cohort study
Changes in pregnancy-related hormones, neuromechanical adaptations and clinical pain status throughout pregnancy: A prospective cohort study Open
During pregnancy, increased hormonal levels contribute to ligament laxity of the pelvis and could predispose to lumbopelvic pain. The main objective of this study was to assess changes in pregnancy-related hormones, neuromechanical adaptat…
View article: The influence of workload on muscle fatigue, tissue properties, and postural stability in older and younger workers
The influence of workload on muscle fatigue, tissue properties, and postural stability in older and younger workers Open
Demographic aging and extended working lives have prompted interest in the physiological changes that occur with age, particularly in the lumbar spine. Age-related declines in muscle quality and intervertebral disc alterations may reduce m…
View article: Effects of 2 Interventions on the Acceptability and Usability of a Sensing Glove for Measuring Force-Time Characteristics of Chiropractic Spinal Manipulative Therapy: A Crossover Study
Effects of 2 Interventions on the Acceptability and Usability of a Sensing Glove for Measuring Force-Time Characteristics of Chiropractic Spinal Manipulative Therapy: A Crossover Study Open
Objectives The objective of this study was to assess chiropractors’ and chiropractic students’ acceptability of a sensing glove system for measuring Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) force-time characteristics and to compare the effectiven…
View article: What Are the Individual Characteristics or Skills Associated With Baseball Batting Performance? A Scoping Review
What Are the Individual Characteristics or Skills Associated With Baseball Batting Performance? A Scoping Review Open
Background In baseball, batting performance can be measured using game and advanced statistics as well as hitting metrics. To date, the core set of individual characteristics or skills associated to superior batting performance remains to …
View article: What are the functional and clinical characteristics shared by fibromyalgia and low back pain? A scoping review
What are the functional and clinical characteristics shared by fibromyalgia and low back pain? A scoping review Open
This scoping review highlights that although both conditions show similar pain intensity and impact on quality of life, fibromyalgia is associated with greater overall severity than low back pain, especially in sensitivity to pain and depr…
View article: Sociodemographic determinants of health inequities in low back pain: a narrative review
Sociodemographic determinants of health inequities in low back pain: a narrative review Open
Background Health equity is defined as the absence of unjust and avoidable disparities in access to healthcare, quality of care, or health outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a conceptual framework that outlines the…
View article: From Novice to Expert: How Expertise Shapes Motor Variability in Sports Biomechanics—a Scoping Review
From Novice to Expert: How Expertise Shapes Motor Variability in Sports Biomechanics—a Scoping Review Open
With expertise, athletes develop motor strategies that enhance sports performance or reduce functional costs. Motor variability is known as a relevant way to characterize these strategies in athletes with different levels of expertise. The…
View article: Acute Upper-Body and Lower-Body Neuromuscular Fatigue Effect on Baseball Pitchers' Velocity: A Pilot Study
Acute Upper-Body and Lower-Body Neuromuscular Fatigue Effect on Baseball Pitchers' Velocity: A Pilot Study Open
Tremblay, M, Anderson Sirois, S, Verville, W, Auger, M, Abboud, J, and Descarreaux, M. Acute upper-body and lower-body neuromuscular fatigue effect on baseball pitchers’ velocity: A pilot study. J Strength Cond Res 38(8): 1447–1452, 2024—T…
View article: Effect of physical activity education on shoulder girdle pain and muscle strength in participants with fibromyalgia: a pilot experimental study
Effect of physical activity education on shoulder girdle pain and muscle strength in participants with fibromyalgia: a pilot experimental study Open
Background In patients with fibromyalgia, exercise and education are recommended to decrease pain level and improve pain management. The latest scientific evidence recommends to focus interventions on the upper limb. The aim of this pilot …
View article: Impact of lumbar delayed-onset muscle soreness on postural stability in standing postures
Impact of lumbar delayed-onset muscle soreness on postural stability in standing postures Open
Lumbar DOMS had no impact on postural stability, which contrasts findings in participants with clinical LBP. Although DOMS induces similar trunk sensorimotor adaptations to clinical LBP, it does not appear to trigger similar postural stabi…
View article: Effects of Manual Therapy on Parkinson’s Gait: A Systematic Review
Effects of Manual Therapy on Parkinson’s Gait: A Systematic Review Open
Manual therapy (MT) is commonly used in rehabilitation to deal with motor impairments in Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, is MT an efficient method to improve gait in PD? To answer the question, a systematic review of clinical controlled…
View article: Appropriateness of specialized care referrals for LBP: a cross-sectional analysis
Appropriateness of specialized care referrals for LBP: a cross-sectional analysis Open
Background Low back pain (LBP) accounts for a significant proportion of primary care visits. Despite the development of evidence-based guidelines, studies point to the inefficient use of healthcare resources, resulting in over 60.0% of pat…
View article: Headache-related clinical features in teleworkers and their association with coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic
Headache-related clinical features in teleworkers and their association with coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Objectives The objectives were (1) to describe and compare headache-related clinical features between teleworkers with migraine and those with tension-type headache (TTH) and (2) to determine the association between coping strategies and h…
View article: Spinal mobilization force-time characteristics: A scoping literature review
Spinal mobilization force-time characteristics: A scoping literature review Open
Background Spinal mobilization (SMob) is often included in the conservative management of spinal pain conditions as a recommended and effective treatment. While some studies quantify the biomechanical (kinetic) parameters of SMob, interpre…
View article: Effect of physical activity education on shoulder girdle pain and muscle strength in participants with fibromyalgia: an experimental study
Effect of physical activity education on shoulder girdle pain and muscle strength in participants with fibromyalgia: an experimental study Open
Background In patients with fibromyalgia, exercise and education are recommended to decrease pain level and improve pain management. The latest scientific evidence recommends to focus interventions on the upper limb. The aim of this study …
View article: Spinal mobilization characteristics: a scoping literature review of biomechanical parameters
Spinal mobilization characteristics: a scoping literature review of biomechanical parameters Open
Background Spinal mobilization (SMob) is often included in the conservative management of spinal pain conditions as a recommended and effective treatment. While some studies quantify the biomechanical (kinetic) parameters of SMob, interpre…
View article: Diagnosis Value of Patient Evaluation Components Applicable in Primary Care Settings for the Diagnosis of Low Back Pain: A Scoping Review of Systematic Reviews
Diagnosis Value of Patient Evaluation Components Applicable in Primary Care Settings for the Diagnosis of Low Back Pain: A Scoping Review of Systematic Reviews Open
Low back pain ranks as the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Although best practice guidelines share a consistent diagnostic approach for the evaluation of patients with low back pain, confusion remains as to what ext…
View article: Investigation of the factors influencing spinal manipulative therapy force transmission through the thorax: a cadaveric study
Investigation of the factors influencing spinal manipulative therapy force transmission through the thorax: a cadaveric study Open
Background Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) clinical effects are believed to be linked with its force-time profile characteristics. Previous studies have revealed that the force measured at the patient-table interface is most commonly hig…
View article: Effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehabilitation program combining education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: a randomized controlled clinical trial protocol
Effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehabilitation program combining education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: a randomized controlled clinical trial protocol Open
Background Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) causing neurogenic claudication (NC) is a leading cause of disability which is intimately related to a decrease in walking capacity. Walking limitation has negative physical and mental impacts on pat…