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Can spinal manipulative therapy alleviate mechanical thoracic spine pain? A pilot study investigation

In 2000, Schiller, et. al., conducted study at the Technikon Natal Chiropractic Clinic in Durban, South Africa, aimed to explore the efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in treating mechanical thoracic spine pain, an area where substantiated studies are currently lacking. The primary objective was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy against a placebo treatment in addressing mechanical thoracic spine pain. … Continue reading Can spinal manipulative therapy alleviate mechanical thoracic spine pain? A pilot study investigation

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Can nonoperative treatments alleviate sciatica symptoms? A pilot clinical trial evaluation

In 2000, Bronfort, et. al., conducted study about Sciatica, which characterized by low back-related radiating leg pain, poses a significant health concern, prompting the need for effective nonoperative treatments. In this prospective, observer-blinded, pilot randomized clinical trial, researchers aimed to assess the feasibility of patient recruitment, compliance with study protocols, and the utility of data collection instruments for cost-effectiveness analysis. The study also sought to obtain … Continue reading Can nonoperative treatments alleviate sciatica symptoms? A pilot clinical trial evaluation

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Does early ambulation improve patient comfort and reduce back pain after cardiac angiogram?

In 1994, Barkman, et. al., conducted a pilot study at a Western Canadian University-affiliated tertiary care hospital, we aimed to investigate the effects of early ambulation (at 3 hours post-cardiac angiogram) compared to standard ambulation time (at 6 hours post-cardiac angiogram) on delayed bleeding, pain levels, and anxiety in patients. The study involved thirty-nine patients who underwent cardiac angiograms, randomly assigned to either the experimental … Continue reading Does early ambulation improve patient comfort and reduce back pain after cardiac angiogram?

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Can daily home exercises prevent low back pain in sedentary workers?

In 2012, Moore, et. al., conducted study about Low back pain (LBP). LBP is a prevalent issue in the United States, ranking as the second most common neuromuscular ailment among Americans and the third most common reason for physician visits among older individuals. While there are treatments available to alleviate LBP, effective prevention measures have remained elusive. In an effort to address this issue, we … Continue reading Can daily home exercises prevent low back pain in sedentary workers?

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Can a brief back massage improve sleep in dementia patients?

In 2012, Harris, et. al., aimed to investigate the potential benefits of a brief 3-minute slow-stroke back massage (SSBM) on the total duration of nighttime sleep among individuals aged 65 years and older, living with dementia, and experiencing sleep disturbances in nursing homes. Conducted as a pilot randomized controlled trial, the study involved 40 participants who were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n … Continue reading Can a brief back massage improve sleep in dementia patients?

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