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Can We Explain Heterogeneity Among Randomized Clinical Trials of Exercise for Chronic Back Pain? A Meta-Regression Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Ferreira, Manuela L, Smeets, Rob J E M, Kamper, Steven J, Ferreira, Paulo H, Machado, Luciana A C

“…Exercise programs may vary in terms of duration, frequency, and dosage; whether they are supervised; and whether they include a home-based program. Uncritical…”
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Correlates of a Recent History of Disabling Low Back Pain in Community-dwelling Older Persons: The Pain in the Elderly (PAINEL) Study by Machado, Luciana A.C, Viana, Joana U, da Silva, Sílvia L.A, Couto, Flávia G.P, Mendes, Liliane P, Ferreira, Paulo H, Ferreira, Manuela L, Dias, João M.D, Dias, Rosângela C

“…OBJECTIVES:To investigate the correlates of a recent history of disabling low back pain (LBP) in older persons. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The Pain in the Elderly…”
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Prevalence of pain and associated factors in Brazilian civil servants: an introductory analysis using baseline data from the ELSA-Brasil cohort by Machado, Luciana A.C., Telles, Rosa W., Benseñor, Isabela M., Barreto, Sandhi M.

“…In Brazil, the prevalence and costs of pain will increase substantially with population ageing. Understanding of pain epidemiology is needed for the…”
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Trial methodology and patient characteristics did not influence the size of placebo effects on pain by Kamper, Steven J, Machado, Luciana A.C, Herbert, Robert D, Maher, Christopher G, McAuley, James H

“…Abstract Objective To determine whether trial-design, patient-type, or placebo-type factors influence the size of the placebo analgesic effect in clinical…”
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Obesity and the risk of multiple or severe frequent knee pain episodes: a 4-year follow-up of the ELSA-Brasil MSK cohort by Costa, Aline Bárbara Pereira, Machado, Luciana A. C., Telles, Rosa Weiss, Barreto, Sandhi Maria

“…Background/Objective Knee pain is an important health problem due to its high prevalence, negative impact on daily activities and quality of life, and societal…”
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The McKenzie method for (sub)acute non-specific low back pain by Almeida, Matheus O, Narciso Garcia, Alessandra, Menezes Costa, Luciola C, van Tulder, Maurits W, Lin, Chung-Wei Christine, Machado, Luciana Ac

“…There is widespread agreement amongst clinicians that people with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) comprise a heterogeneous group and that their management…”
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Uncovering the Relationship Between Statins and Muscle Problems in the ELSA-Brasil MSK Cohort by Pedroso, Aline Fernandes, Barreto, Sandhi Maria, Telles, Rosa Weiss, Machado, Luciana A C, Haueisen Sander Diniz, Maria de Fátima, Duncan, Bruce Bartholow, Figueiredo, Roberta Carvalho

“…To investigate the association between statins and muscle problems in a highly diverse sample of Brazilian civil servants. We conducted a cross-sectional data…”
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Fixed-flexion knee radiography using a new positioning device produced highly repeatable measurements of joint space width: ELSA-Brasil Musculoskeletal Study (ELSA-Brasil MSK) by Rosa Weiss Telles, Luciana Costa-Silva, Luciana A.C. Machado, Rodrigo Citton Padilha dos Reis, Sandhi Maria Barreto

“…Abstract Objective: To describe the performance of a non-fluoroscopic fixed-flexion PA radiographic protocol with a new positioning device, developed for the…”
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Cost-effectiveness of guideline-endorsed treatments for low back pain: a systematic review by Lin, Chung-Wei Christine, Haas, Marion, Maher, Chris G., Machado, Luciana A. C., van Tulder, Maurits W.

“…Healthcare costs for low back pain (LBP) are increasing rapidly. Hence, it is important to provide treatments that are effective and cost-effective. The…”
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Dose–response associations of clinical markers of obesity and duration of exposure to excess weight with chronic musculoskeletal pain: cross-sectional analysis at baseline of ELSA-Brasil Musculoskeletal cohort by Costa, Aline B. P., Machado, Luciana A. C., Telles, Rosa W., Barreto, Sandhi M.

“…The objective of this study is to investigate the association of clinical markers of obesity and weight trajectories with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP)…”
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Measurement properties of Portuguese–Brazil Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) for the assessment of knee complaints in Brazilian adults: ELSA-Brasil Musculoskeletal cohort by Lage, Poliane T. S., Machado, Luciana A. C., Barreto, Sandhi M., de Figueiredo, Roberta C., Telles, Rosa W.

“…Information on measurement properties of translated versions of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) osteoarthritis index is still limited…”
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The effectiveness of the McKenzie method in addition to first-line care for acute low back pain: a randomized controlled trial by Machado, Luciana A C, Maher, Chris G, Herbert, Rob D, Clare, Helen, McAuley, James H

“…Low back pain is a highly prevalent and disabling condition worldwide. Clinical guidelines for the management of patients with acute low back pain recommend…”
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Cost-effectiveness of general practice care for low back pain: a systematic review by Lin, Chung-Wei Christine, Haas, Marion, Maher, Chris G., Machado, Luciana A. C., van Tulder, Maurits W.

“…Care from a general practitioner (GP) is one of the most frequently utilised healthcare services for people with low back pain and only a small proportion of…”
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Psychometric properties of Multidimensional Health Locus of Control - A and General Self-Efficacy Scale in civil servants: ELSA-Brasil Musculoskeletal Study (ELSA-Brasil MSK) by Machado, Luciana A C, Telles, Rosa W, Costa-Silva, Luciana, Barreto, Sandhi M

“…Health-related control and self-efficacy beliefs can be assessed in the general population using Multidimensional Health Locus of Control-A subscales (MHLC-A)…”
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Prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders in elderly Brazilians: a systematic review of the literature by Miranda, Vivian S, Decarvalho, Vivielle B F, Machado, Luciana A C, Dias, João Marcos D

“…Population ageing is a worldwide phenomenon that has recently challenged public healthcare systems. The knowledge of the burden of chronic musculoskeletal…”
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Responsiveness of the 24-, 18- and 11-item versions of the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire by Macedo, Luciana Gazzi, Maher, Chris G., Latimer, Jane, Hancock, Mark J., Machado, Luciana A. C., McAuley, James H.

“…Several versions of the 24-item Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) have been proposed; however, their responsiveness has not been extensively…”
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Can we predict response to the McKenzie method in patients with acute low back pain? A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial by Sheets, Charles, Machado, Luciana A. C., Hancock, Mark, Maher, Chris

“…Purpose To evaluate whether patients’ treatment preferences, characteristics, or symptomatic response to assessment moderated the effect of the McKenzie method…”
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Client-Centered Therapy vs Exercise Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial in Brazil by Machado, Luciana A. C., Azevedo, Daniel C., Capanema, Maria B., Neto, Tuffi N., Cerceau, Daniella M.

“…ABSTRACT Background.  Psychological interventions targeting maladaptive pain behaviors and depressive symptoms are commonly used in the management of chronic…”
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Problems with the ‘open-hidden’ paradigm: the debate is still open and the answer is still hidden. Comment on Finniss and Benedetti (Pain 2005;114:3--6) by Machado, Luciana A.C.

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The McKenzie Method for the management of acute non-specific low back pain: design of a randomised controlled trial [ACTRN012605000032651] by Machado, Luciana A C, Maher, Chris G, Herbert, Rob D, Clare, Helen, McAuley, James

“…Low back pain (LBP) is a major health problem. Effective treatment of acute LBP is important because it prevents patients from developing chronic LBP, the…”
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