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Can Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) revolutionize chronic low back pain management?

In 1999, Ghoname, et. al., conducted study about Chronic low back pain (LBP) which is a widespread condition in the United States, causing significant disability and economic burden. Current pain management strategies, including opioid and nonopioid medications, often come with adverse effects and provide limited long-term benefits. In the pursuit of effective and nonpharmacologic pain therapies, researchers investigated the potential of percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation … Continue reading Can Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) revolutionize chronic low back pain management?

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Ankle, Back, Clinical Tests, Foot, Hip, Knee, Legs, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar

Straight Leg Raise Test 5

Straight Leg Raise Test 5 – Crossed Straight Leg (Well-Leg) Raising Test of Fajersztajn Purpose: To test if a modified straight leg raise test with a bias towards the movement of the dura and contralateral lumbosacral (L4,5,S1) nerve roots assist in the differential diagnosis of nerve root pathology (disc prolapse) in people with neurologic symptoms associated with radiculopathy (1, 2). Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner … Continue reading Straight Leg Raise Test 5

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