Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - Volume 27, issue 1

Authors: Unver, Bayram | Ertekin, Özge | Karatosun, Vasfi

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: Objectives: (1) to evaluate the change in time of pain, stair climbing ability and fear of falling (FOF), (2) to determine the association between pain, stair climbing ability and FOF for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) following the knee replacement over the course of six months, (3) and to compare the results with healthy controls in terms of stair climbing ability and FOF. Methods: Fifteen female healthy controls and 21 female consecutive subjects who were scheduled to undergo primary bilateral knee replacement for the treatment of knee OA were involved. Pain, stair climbing ability and FOF were assessed …with a numerical pain rating scale, Going up and Down Scale (GUDS) and Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) at pre-surgery and discharge. After discharge, patients were asked to answer the outcome measures at 2, 4, 8, 12 and 26 week by phone. Results: Patients had significantly improvement in the postoperative 26-week scores of pain (p < 0.001 ), stair ability (p < 0.001 ), and FOF (p = 0.006 ) compared with the preoperative scores. There was also decreased pain at 4.week, improved stair ability at 8.week, and delayed improvement at FOF in patients. While patients had significantly worse stair ability than controls preoperatively (p < 0.001 ), the difference was not significant at postoperative 26-week (p = 0.561 ). A positive significant correlation was found between the stair ability, FOF and pain scores (p < 0.001 ). Conclusion: It would be reasonable to consider that FOF control is potentially useful for preventing severe functional limitation in stair climbing for subsequent knee OA before and early after the surgery. Show more

Keywords: Total knee replacement, knee osteoarthritis, stair ability, fear of falling, pain

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-130422

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 77-84, 2014

Authors: Grabara, Małgorzata

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate and compare the posture in young female handball players and a group of non-training peers. Material and Methods: 125 handball players and 135 non-training individuals as a control group. All the subjects were aged 12–15. Measurements of basic somatic parameters (body height and mass, BMI, fat mass and total body water) were taken with an electronic balance ‘Tanita’. The posture was evaluated using the moiré method. We analysed the shape of the spine in the sagittal plane and the position of the spine, pelvis and shoulder girdle in terms of symmetry. Results: In …13-year-old handball players there was a smaller inclination of the thoracolumbar segment and a greater forward tilt of the torso. Among the training 15-year-olds, the inclination of the lower back, the sum of angles of anteroposterior curvatures and the angle of lumbar lordosis were smaller than in their non-training peers. Moreover, a correct pelvic alignment in the frontal plane, and pelvis and scapulas asymmetries in the transverse plane were more common in handball players. Conclusion: The formation of anteroposterior curvatures of the spine diversified some of the age groups of training and non-training young females. Handball training can affect the quality of posture. Show more

Keywords: Posture, female athletes, asymmetries, anteroposterior curvatures, handball training

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-130423

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 85-92, 2014

Authors: Iles, Ross A. | Taylor, Nicholas F. | Davidson, Megan | O'Halloran, Paul

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: Background: A health coaching intervention in addition to usual physiotherapy care increased recovery expectation and activity in people with non-chronic NSLBP and low recovery expectation. Objective: We aimed to fully describe the coaching intervention to allow replication and enable a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind health coaching in this setting. Methods: A qualitative analysis was conducted using notes taken by the coach during the health coaching intervention. Two researchers independently applied open coding and content analysis, using the factors of low recovery expectation identified in a previous qualitative investigation as a framework. Results: …For the majority of participants coaching rapidly progressed to goal setting and action planning, with less time spent on increasing the importance and confidence to return to activity. The factors of the person, progression, pain, performance and treatment were addressed across all phases of the coaching intervention. Conclusion: This effective health coaching intervention for people with non-chronic NSLBP and low recovery expectation concentrated on goal setting and action planning and addressed the essential factors of recovery expectations. This study suggests that coaching interventions are likely to be different in this population compared to similar interventions in chronic conditions due to pre-existing levels of readiness to change. Show more

Keywords: Low back pain, coaching, motivational interviewing, recovery expectation, qualitative, content analysis

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-130424

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 93-101, 2014

Authors: Di Sante, Luca | Paoloni, Marco | De Benedittis, Stefano | Tognolo, Lucrezia | Santilli, Valter

Article Type: Case Report

Abstract: Background and Objective: Iliopsoas bursitis (IB) is characterized by inflammation and enlargement of the iliopsoas bursa. Although this condition is often associated with degenerative or inflammatory arthritis, infections, trauma, overuse and impingement syndromes, osteonecrosis and hip replacement, the pathogenesis of IB remains uncertain. We present a case report of IB associated with moderate hip osteoarthritis (HOA). Methods: We present a case report of a 73-year-old man with chronic left hip pain that did not respond to conservative treatments. An ultrasonography examination of the left hip revealed fluid-induced distension of the iliopsoas bursa, which was treated with aspiration followed …by a corticosteroid-anesthetic injection. Results: At the 30-day follow-up, despite an initial improvement in the patient’s symptoms, both the pain and functional limitation returned, though not in association with bursa distension. The patient therefore underwent a total hip arthroplasty, which fully relieved the symptoms. Conclusion: We hypothesize that iliopsoas bursitis may, when associated with other pathological conditions, not be the only source of pain. It should, nevertheless, be considered for differential diagnosis purposes. Show more

Keywords: Iliopsoas bursitis, groin pain, hip osteoarthritis, ultrasonography

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-130412

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 103-106, 2014

Authors: Sonagere, Matthew B. | Haig, Andrew J. | Patel, Rakish | Lucas, David R. | Gomez-Hassan, Diana

Article Type: Case Report

Abstract: Background: The differential diagnosis of benign-appearing posterior element lesions is complex. Objective: To explore the etiology of an unusual benign lesion found on the lamina of L5 described in a case report. Methods: Case report. The patient’s medical, surgical and imaging histories as well as medical literature were reviewed. Results: A 35-year old male complained of low back pain radiating to both legs for 5 months. Abdominal CT scan 1 year prior as well as post symptom-onset CT and MRI showed a well-corticated lesion lateral to the spinous process of L5. After failed rehabilitation …and injection, operation revealed normal cortical bone. Pain was not markedly relieved post-operatively. Conclusion: The pre-surgical differential diagnosis of this lesion included osteosarcoma and osteoid osteoma, however benign pathological results suggest the possibility of atypical spina bifida occulta, Baastrup changes, atypical sacralization of L5, or a resolved fracture with heterotopic ossification. Show more

Keywords: Lumbar spine, back pain, congenital anomaly, sacralization of L5, spinous process, facet joint

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-130413

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 107-110, 2014