Chronic Pain resources

Effects of Different Endurance Exercise Modalities on Migraine Days and Cerebrovascular Health in Episodic Migraineurs: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A three arm randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 45 participants completed a four week run-in period prior to the start of the intervention to establish a baseline and complete pre-testing. Participants were excluded if they had current medical preventive therapy, other neurological diseases, or regular exercise within the last 6 months. They […]
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The Effectiveness of Mechanical Traction Among Subgroups of Patients With Low Back Pain and Leg Pain: A Randomized Trial (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A randomized controlled trial was conducted. Participants were eligible if they were 18-60 years old, had leg pain radiating into the leg, had positive straight leg raise or a diminished myotome, dermatome, or reflex consistent with nerve root compression, and had a Oswestry disability score of at least 20 or more. Participants were excluded if […]
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nutrition Interventions for Chronic Noncancer Pain (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors of the presently examined systematic review sought to determine if dietary interventions could have an effect on pain intensity, and also which type of dietary interventions tended to have the largest effects on pain intensity. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed for this systematic review. A […]
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Smokers in Pain Report Lower Confidence and Greater Difficulty Quitting (2014)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Smoking is associated with multiple non- communicable diseases and poor health related quality of life. The authors of this study examined the relationship between pain and motivation to quit in people who smoke in a cross sectional design. A total of 132 daily smokers were recruited. Inclusion criteria were as follows: 18-65 years old, smoke […]
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Non-Pharmacological Management of Persistent Headaches Associated with Neck Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration (2019)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Two types of headache are associated with neck pain according to the authors: tension type and cervicogenic headache. Studies examining other types of headache were not included in these guidelines. A multidisciplinary expert panel conducted a systematic review which included studies examining non- pharmacological interventions for persistent headaches associated with neck pain. Randomized controlled trials, […]
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Physical Therapy Informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (PACT) Versus Usual Care Physical Therapy for Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomised Controlled Trial (2019)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A multicenter randomized controlled trial was conducted to examine the efficacy of PACT compared to usual care physical therapy for patients with chronic lower back pain. Patients were recruited from three physical therapy clinics in London UK hospitals. Participants were male and female adults with nonspecific chronic lower back pain with or without associated leg […]
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Motivational Interviewing in Adults with Chronic Pain (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The treatment of chronic pain is multifaceted, complicated and often specific to the individual experiencing the pain as well as the root cause of the pain. There are countless treatment options available, but a commonality for potential success is the likelihood that the patient will adhere to any given intervention. It is estimated that at […]
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Association of Occupational and Physical Therapy With Duration of Prescription Opioid Use After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Medicare Enrollees (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This retrospective study included 14,068 patients from January 2010 to December 2015. All patients were 66 years or older and received an inpatient total hip or knee arthroplasty. The primary outcome variable was duration of prescription opioid use after surgery. Opioid use secondary to the surgical intervention was defined as a prescription filled between the […]
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Addressing Phantom Pain Through Occupational Participation: A Qualitative Study of Support Group Participants (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The study utilized the lens of occupational adaptation (OA) theory, which focuses on a person’s internal desire for mastery and the demand for mastery of the environment. The objective of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience of support group participants who are survivors of LLA living with PLP and understand the adaptation […]
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The Exploration of Occupational Therapy Interventions to Address Sedentary Behavior and Pain Among Older Adults (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This study utilized a one-group pretest and posttest design to determine the feasibility of the study intervention. Comparisons from pretest to posttest were made to detect any changes in sedentary behavior, activity levels, and reported pain. Participants were recruited from two Midwest assisted living facilities. The inclusion criteria consisted of older adults aged 50 years […]
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