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View article: Factors that influence the delivery of chiropractic services to equity-deserving groups in Canada: a qualitative study
Factors that influence the delivery of chiropractic services to equity-deserving groups in Canada: a qualitative study Open
Background Health inequities disproportionately impact equity-deserving groups, which include individuals marginalized due to race, ethnicity, Indigenous identity, sex and gender, socioeconomic status, and other social determinants of heal…
View article: Effects of prehabilitation on outcomes following elective lumbar spine surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effects of prehabilitation on outcomes following elective lumbar spine surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Elective lumbar spine surgery is increasingly being implemented to treat patients with specific low back pain. However, approximately 30% of patients continue to have long-term pain and disability after surgery. Objective The ai…
View article: Survey of postoperative practices for lumbar spinal stenosis surgery among canadian spinal surgeons and rehabilitation professionals
Survey of postoperative practices for lumbar spinal stenosis surgery among canadian spinal surgeons and rehabilitation professionals Open
There is currently wide variation in care, demonstrating the need to build consensus among spine surgeons and rehabilitation professionals regarding the most optimal postoperative management. In addition, the reasoning behind imposed restr…
View article: Graded activity for chronic low back pain
Graded activity for chronic low back pain Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and harms of graded activity compared to placebo, sham, or no treatment for pain and function in adults with chronic non-specifi…
View article: Graded activity for acute and subacute low back pain
Graded activity for acute and subacute low back pain Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and harms of graded activity compared to placebo, sham, or no treatment, on pain and function in adults with acute and subacute …
View article: Content validation of the COST for patient questionnaire (COPAQ) for patients with low back pain: a qualitative study
Content validation of the COST for patient questionnaire (COPAQ) for patients with low back pain: a qualitative study Open
Introduction The costs of low back pain (LBP) are complex and difficult to estimate. This study aims to adapt the Cost for Patients Questionnaire (CoPaQ) for use in LBP populations. Materials and methods In a cross-sectional qualitative st…
View article: Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-308 gene polymorphism in children of Haemophilia A
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-308 gene polymorphism in children of Haemophilia A Open
Hemophilias are the most common X-linked inherited blood diseases that, if not properly treated, can cause lifelong debilitations. The challenges and problems in babies differ from that in older kids and adults. Blood loss conditions conti…
View article: Assessing cultural competency among Canadian chiropractors: a cross-sectional survey of Canadian Chiropractic Association members
Assessing cultural competency among Canadian chiropractors: a cross-sectional survey of Canadian Chiropractic Association members Open
Background There is a paucity of research assessing cultural competency among Canadian chiropractors. Therefore, the aims of this study were to (1) measure cultural competency among Canadian chiropractors, (2) understand chiropractors’ per…
View article: Diversity of the chiropractic profession in Canada: a cross-sectional survey of Canadian Chiropractic Association members
Diversity of the chiropractic profession in Canada: a cross-sectional survey of Canadian Chiropractic Association members Open
Background Little is known about the diversity of the chiropractic profession with respect to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and community of practice. This knowledge is important as profession representation of key equity see…
View article: Presurgical rehabilitation program for patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis: A pilot randomized controlled trial protocol
Presurgical rehabilitation program for patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis: A pilot randomized controlled trial protocol Open
Background Symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (SLSS) is the most common diagnosis associated with spine surgery for those over the age of 55 years. There is a lack of quality research on the effectiveness of prehabilitation on pain, functi…
View article: Diversity of the chiropractic profession in Canada: A cross-sectional survey of Canadian Chiropractic Association Members
Diversity of the chiropractic profession in Canada: A cross-sectional survey of Canadian Chiropractic Association Members Open
Background Little is known about the diversity of the chiropractic profession with respect to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and community of practice. Diversity provides a foundation for culturally competent care delivery at …
View article: Undertaking Rehabilitation Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Emergent Strategies From a Trainee-Faculty Workshop
Undertaking Rehabilitation Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Emergent Strategies From a Trainee-Faculty Workshop Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday rehabilitation research. Many academic institutions have halted in-person human research including rehabilitation sciences. Researchers are faced with several barriers to continuing t…
View article: Undertaking rehabilitation research during the COVID-19 pandemic: Emergent strategies from a trainee-faculty workshop
Undertaking rehabilitation research during the COVID-19 pandemic: Emergent strategies from a trainee-faculty workshop Open
View article: The association between whole body vibration exposure and spine degeneration on imaging: A systematic review
The association between whole body vibration exposure and spine degeneration on imaging: A systematic review Open
BACKGROUND: Low frequency vibrations from motorized vehicles and heavy equipment have been associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Spine degeneration on diagnostic imaging provides direct and objective measures of the possible effects o…
View article: Rehabilitation Research During and after the COVID-19 Pandemic: Emergent Strategies From a Trainee-Faculty Workshop
Rehabilitation Research During and after the COVID-19 Pandemic: Emergent Strategies From a Trainee-Faculty Workshop Open
View article: Reporting of post-operative rehabilitation interventions for Total knee arthroplasty: a scoping review
Reporting of post-operative rehabilitation interventions for Total knee arthroplasty: a scoping review Open