Prone Knee Extension Test

Prone Knee Extension Test – Saphenous Nerve Bias Purpose of Prone Knee Extension Test – Saphenous Nerve Bias: To determine if the tension along the saphenous nerve contributes to the neurologic symptoms associated with radiculopathy (1, 2). Patient position: Prone lying (3) and side-lying (4). Examiner position: Standing beside the patient, at the side of the limb to be tested. Procedure: Perform the limb/joint positioning … Continue reading Prone Knee Extension Test

How Does Recreational Physical Activity Impact Low Back Pain and Related Disability?

In 2005, Hurwitz, et. al., conducted study at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), researchers have shed light on the effects of recreational physical activity and back exercises on low back pain and psychological distress. The study, known as the UCLA Low Back Pain Study, aimed to determine the impact of these interventions among patients receiving chiropractic or medical care within a managed care … Continue reading How Does Recreational Physical Activity Impact Low Back Pain and Related Disability?

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

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

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?