Search Results - "Maher, C.G."

Does magnetic resonance imaging predict future low back pain? A systematic review by Steffens, D., Hancock, M.J., Maher, C.G., Williams, C., Jensen, T.S., Latimer, J.

“…Background and Objective Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the potential to identify pathology responsible for low back pain (LBP). However, the importance…”
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Self-reported moderate-to-vigorous leisure time physical activity predicts less pain and disability over 12 months in chronic and persistent low back pain by Pinto, R.Z., Ferreira, P.H., Kongsted, A., Ferreira, M.L., Maher, C.G., Kent, P.

“…Background Physical deconditioning in combination with societal and emotional factors has been hypothesized to compromise complete recovery from low back pain…”
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Spinal manipulation epidemiology: Systematic review of cost effectiveness studies by Michaleff, Z.A, Lin, C.-W.C, Maher, C.G, van Tulder, M.W

“…Abstract Background Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is frequently used by health professionals to manage spinal pain. With many treatments having comparable…”
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Effective physical treatment for chronic low back pain by Maher, C G

“…It is now feasible to adopt an evidence-based approach when providing physical treatment for patients with chronic LBP. A summary of the efficacy of a range of…”
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15 years of tracking physiotherapy evidence on PEDro, where are we now? by Kamper, S.J, Moseley, A.M, Herbert, R.D, Maher, C.G, Elkins, M.R, Sherrington, C

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Rehabilitation after lumbar disc surgery—an updated cochrane review by Oosterhuis, T, Costa, L.O.P, Maher, C.G, de Vet, H.C.W, van Tulder, M.W, Ostelo, R.W.J.G

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Do magnetic resonance imaging findings identify patients with low back pain who respond better to particular interventions? A systematic review by Steffens, D, Hancock, M.J, Pereira, L.S.M, Kent, P.M, Latimer, J, Maher, C.G

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Back schools for acute and sub-acute non-specific low-back pain: update of a Cochrane review by Poquet, N, Lin, C.-W.C, Heymans, M.W, van Tulder, M.W, Koes, B.W, Esmail, R, Maher, C.G

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A systematic review of the measurement properties and usage of the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDRO) scale by Moseley, A.M, Szikszay, T.M, Lin, C.-W.C, Mathieson, S, Elkins, M.R, Herbert, R.D, Maher, C.G, Sherrington, C

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Efficacy and tolerability of muscle relaxants for low back pain: Systematic review and meta‐analysis by Abdel Shaheed, C., Maher, C.G., Williams, K.A., McLachlan, A.J.

“…Muscle relaxants are commonly prescribed for low back pain (LBP); however, there is limited evidence of their clinical efficacy and tolerability. This review…”
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What proportion of patients with chronic noncancer pain are prescribed an opioid medicine? Systematic review and meta‐regression of observational studies by Mathieson, S., Wertheimer, G., Maher, C.G., Christine Lin, C.‐W., McLachlan, A.J., Buchbinder, R., Pearson, S.‐A., Underwood, M.

“…Guidelines now discourage opioid analgesics for chronic noncancer pain because the benefits frequently do not outweigh the harms. We aimed to determine the…”
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PEDro. A database of randomized trials and systematic reviews in physiotherapy by Sherrington, C, Herbert, R.D, Maher, C.G, Moseley, A.M

“…This paper describes PEDro, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database. PEDro is a web-based database of randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in…”
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Nature or nurture in low back pain? Results of a systematic review of studies based on twin samples by Ferreira, P.H., Beckenkamp, P., Maher, C.G., Hopper, J.L., Ferreira, M.L.

“…Twin studies are becoming popular to investigate risk factors for low back pain (LBP) because they consider the genetic factor and allow for more precise…”
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Do national health priorities align with Global Burden of Disease estimates on disease burden? An analysis of national health plans and official governmental websites by Oliveira, C.B., Ferreira, G.E., Buchbinder, R., Machado, G.C., Maher, C.G.

“…To investigate the alignment of national health priorities with a country's burden of disease as measured by disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). We…”
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Understanding patient beliefs regarding the use of imaging in the management of low back pain by Jenkins, H.J., Hancock, M.J., Maher, C.G., French, S.D., Magnussen, J.S.

“…Background Imaging for low back pain (LBP) remains common despite guidelines recommending against routine imaging. Patient beliefs about imaging may contribute…”
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Characteristics and Effectiveness of Interventions That Target the Reporting, Communication, or Clinical Interpretation of Lumbar Imaging Findings: A Systematic Review by Witherow, J L, Jenkins, H J, Elliott, J M, Ip, G H, Maher, C G, Magnussen, J S, Hancock, M J

“…Patients and clinicians may misinterpret the clinical importance of imaging findings in patients with low back pain, leading to potential harm related to…”
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Abdel Shaheed C, Maher CG, Williams KA, McLachlan AJ by Abdel Shaheed, C, Maher, C.G, Williams, K.A, McLachlan, A.J

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Patients with sciatica still experience pain and disability 5 years after surgery: A systematic review with meta-analysis of cohort studies by Machado, G.C., Witzleb, A.J., Fritsch, C., Maher, C.G., Ferreira, P.H., Ferreira, M.L.

“…Background and objective The clinical course of patients with sciatica is believed to be favourable, but there is conflicting evidence on the postoperative…”
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Prospective Comparison of Changes in Lumbar Spine MRI Findings over Time between Individuals with Acute Low Back Pain and Controls: An Exploratory Study by Panagopoulos, J, Magnussen, J S, Hush, J, Maher, C G, Crites-Battie, M, Jarvik, J G, Jensen, T S, Hancock, M J

“…The clinical importance of lumbar MR imaging findings is unclear. This study was an exploratory investigation of whether lumbar spine MR imaging findings…”
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Oosterhuis T, Costa LO, Maher CG, de Vet HC, van Tulder MW, Ostelo RW by Oosterhuis, T, Costa, L.O, Maher, C.G, de Vet, H.C, van Tulder, M.W, Ostelo, R.W

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