Category: Clinical Tests

Clinical Tests | A list of clinical tests that detects/confirms a physical or mental feature which is regarded as an indication of a disease.

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Discogenic back pain: part 2

Some discogenic pains cannot be cured. The following low back pain subgroups have been proposed: Mechanically reducible discogenic back pain is defined as pain that responds to mechanical loading methods. However, patients who are insensitive to mechanical loading procedures are referred to as having nonreducible discogenic back pain. Non-reducible discogenic pain (NRDP) is classified as follows: some ruptured outer annulus wall with or without radiculopathy. … Continue reading Discogenic back pain: part 2

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Back, Clinical Tests, Diagnostic Skills, Home, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar, Research Summaries

Discogenic back pain: part 1

Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is a complex illness that includes physiological, psychological, and brain alterations (Nijs J. et al. 2017). LBP is a complex condition that includes physiological, psychological, and neurological alterations (Nijs J. et al. 2017). Many researchers in the field of LBP, including physicians, believe that choosing the most effective treatment for the individual patient is impossible without a deeper understanding of … Continue reading Discogenic back pain: part 1

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How Does a Seated Exercise Program Impact Fatigue and Physical Well-being in Women Undergoing Outpatient Chemotherapy for Advanced Breast Cancer?

In 2004, Headley, et. al., conducted randomized, controlled, longitudinal trial study at an outpatient clinic of a comprehensive cancer center investigated the effects of a seated exercise program on fatigue and quality of life (QOL) in women with metastatic breast cancer. The study aimed to explore the potential benefits of this exercise intervention in mitigating fatigue and enhancing overall well-being among these patients. A convenience … Continue reading How Does a Seated Exercise Program Impact Fatigue and Physical Well-being in Women Undergoing Outpatient Chemotherapy for Advanced Breast Cancer?

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How does Tai Chi training affect subgroups of participants with varying levels of physical function?

A recent study led by Fuzhong Li, et. al., (2002) aimed to investigate the impact of Tai Chi training on physical function in older adults. By re-analyzing a dataset from a randomized controlled trial, the researchers sought to determine whether specific subgroups within the study sample exhibited varying responses to the intervention. This research is particularly valuable as it sheds light on the potential of … Continue reading How does Tai Chi training affect subgroups of participants with varying levels of physical function?

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How Do Spinal Manipulation and Ultrasound Compare in Terms of Pain Intensity Reduction for Mechanical Neck Pain?

In 2002, Moodley, et. al., randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of spinal manipulation compared to ultrasound therapy in the management of patients with neck pain. The study employed a randomized clinical trial design. The research was conducted at the Technikon Natal Chiropractic Clinic-Durban, South Africa. Thirty individuals with neck pain, ranging in age from 16 to 60 years, were randomly assigned to … Continue reading How Do Spinal Manipulation and Ultrasound Compare in Terms of Pain Intensity Reduction for Mechanical Neck Pain?

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