Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - Volume 3, issue 1

Article Type: Other

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1993-3101

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. iv-iv, 1993

Authors: Rucker, Karen S.

Article Type: Editorial

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1993-3102

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. vi-vi, 1993

Authors: Harden, R. Norman

Article Type: Research Article

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1993-3103

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 1-5, 1993

Authors: Brena, Steven F. | Spektor, Shulim

Article Type: Research Article

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1993-3104

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 6-19, 1993

Authors: Tait, Raymond C.

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: A number of self report, interview, and behavioral measures have been developed relevant to disability assessment. This paper reviews those measures and the psychological factors that have been studied in relation to those measures. In order to facilitate a systematic review of this research, the research is organized along lines suggested by the Glasgow Illness Model: (1) research associated with physical findings is reviewed first; (2) personality, emotional, and cognitive factors are examined as they relate to disability; (3) relations between illness behaviors and disability are studied; (4) social factors relevant to the sick role (compensation status, family dynamics) are …reviewed. Patterns among the findings and suggestions for future research are discussed. Show more

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1993-3105

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 20-47, 1993

Authors: Long, Stephen P. | Rafii, Amir

Article Type: Research Article

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1993-3106

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 48-53, 1993

Authors: Wells, Mary J. | Peay, Alice

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: Many individuals who experience chronic pain are able to return to work in some capacity but continue to suffer from ongoing pain problems resulting in increased absenteeism and reduced productivity on the job. These individuals continue to require ongoing medical interventions. Monthly follow-up visits to a physician rarely provide effective treatment strategies that patients can use at home. The challenge is to develop an effective and inexpensive treatment program that will assist patients in regaining or maintaining employment and decrease reliance on health care facilities. A program of this type has been developed for chronic pain sufferers, primarily those with …low back and cervical spine pain. The treatment is a six-week interdisciplinary program including relaxation training, gradually increasing exercise, and significant education on behavioral and exercise strategies and nutrition for long-term pain management. This program is inexpensive, cost efficient, and may be implemented easily in a variety of settings. Show more

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1993-3107

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 54-63, 1993

Authors: Delgado, Sergio | Runke, James A.

Article Type: Research Article

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1993-3108

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 64-70, 1993

Authors: Merskey, Harold

Article Type: Research Article

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1993-3109

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 71-75, 1993

Authors: Kreider, Jeffrey R.

Article Type: Research Article

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1993-3110

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 76-82, 1993