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Differences in the epidermal pain threshold between different needle puncture sites
PurposePuncture of the skin by a needle, such as for peripheral nerve block or for intravenous or arterial catheter placement, may cause pain to the...
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Trajectory of pain threshold and its association with acute pain after thoracic surgery: a prospective observational study
BackgroundPostoperative analgesic management is an ongoing challenge. The pain threshold (PT) is an objective index that reflects the body’s...
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Long-lasting decreased pain threshold negatively affects functional recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
PurposeThe relationship between sensitization and postoperative function in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). The purpose...
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A cross-sectional analysis of persistent low back pain, using correlations between lumbar stiffness, pressure pain threshold, and heat pain threshold
IntroductionLittle is known about the underlying biomechanical cause of low back pain (LBP). Recently, technological advances have made it possible...
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The impact of fibromyalgia syndrome on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in terms of pain threshold, daytime symptoms, anxiety, depression, disease severity, and sleep quality: a polysomnographic study
BackgroundCurrent studies have focused on the association of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and obsctructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Results of...
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Efficacy of low-level laser therapy on pain, disability, pressure pain threshold, and range of motion in patients with myofascial neck pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is one of recent modalities for treatment of myofascial neck pain (MNP). Several RCTs have been conducted on its...
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Exploring the immediate and short-term effect of lumbar spinal manipulation on pressure pain threshold: a randomized controlled trial of healthy participants
BackgroundLumbar spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is a common intervention used to treat low back pain (LBP); however, the exact neurophysiological...
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Acupuncture Enhances Signals at Sensitized Acupoints to Elevate Pressure Pain Threshold in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
ObjectiveTo observe the pressure pain threshold (PPT), skin conductance (SC) and blood perfusion (BP) of the sensitized acupoints in patients with...
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Pressure pain threshold and somatosensory abnormalities in different ages and functional conditions of post-stroke elderly
BackgroundSomatosensory deficits and abnormal pain sensitivity are highly prevalent among stroke survivors, which negatively impacts their quality of...
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Instrumental assessment of pressure pain threshold over trigeminal and extra-trigeminal area in people with episodic and chronic migraine: a cross-sectional observational study
BackgroundCentral and peripheral sensitization are characterized by widespread hyperalgesia that is manifested by larger pain extent area and...
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Comparative effects of lymphatic drainage and soft tissue mobilization on pain threshold, shoulder mobility and quality of life in patients with axillary web syndrome after mastectomy
PurposeThe purpose was to compare the effects of manual lymphatic drainage and soft tissue mobilization on pain threshold, shoulder mobility and...
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Opioid-free anesthesia compared to opioid anesthesia for laparoscopic radical colectomy with pain threshold index monitoring: a randomized controlled study
BackgroundFew studies have investigated the depth of intraoperative analgesia with non-opioid anesthesia. This study evaluated whether opioid-free...
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Neural correlates of central pain sensitization in chronic low back pain: a resting-state fMRI study
PurposeThe objective of this study is to explore the neural correlates of pain sensitization in patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP). While the...
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Pain self-management plus activity tracking and nurse-led support in adults with chronic low back pain: feasibility and acceptability of the problem-solving pain to enhance living well (PROPEL) intervention
BackgroundChronic low back pain can lead to individual suffering, high medical expenditures, and impaired social well-being. Although the role of...
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Effects of acupuncture at acupoints with lower versus higher pain threshold for knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
BackgroundThe acupoint selections impact the effects of acupuncture, and preliminary evidence showed potential connection between pain threshold (PT)...
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Effects of hand-press pellet on pain and daily life of elders with chronic lower back pain: randomized controlled trial
BackgroundFor elderly people with chronic lower back pain who need long-term management, there is a need for a nursing intervention study that is...
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Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on pain, function, and descending inhibition in people with non-specific chronic low-back pain: a study protocol for a randomized crossover trial
BackgroundLow back pain (LBP) is a significant public health problem, is very prevalent, and is often characterized by the persistence of symptoms....
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The effect of high-intensity laser therapy on pain and lower extremity function in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a single-blind randomized controlled trial
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a set of symptoms that negatively affect the daily life activities of the individual, leading to functional...
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Preoperative pain hypersensitivity is associated with axial pain after posterior cervical spinal surgeries in degenerative cervical myelopathy patients: a preliminary resting-state fMRI study
ObjectiveTo test whether preoperative pain sensitivity is associated with the postoperative axial pain (PAP) in degenerative cervical myelopathy...
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Effect of low-magnitude, variable-frequency vibration therapy on pain threshold levels and mobility in adults with moderate knee osteoarthritis—randomized controlled trial
BackgroundOsteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most commonly recorded diseases in clinical practice. Vibration therapy has been suggested for the...
