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Open AccessMeasurement properties of 72 movement biomarkers aiming to discriminate non‑specific chronic low back pain patients from an asymptomatic population
The identification of relevant and valid biomarkers to distinguish patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) from an asymptomatic population in terms of musculoskeletal factors could contribute...
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The flexion relaxation phenomenon in nonspecific chronic low back pain: prevalence, reproducibility and flexion–extension ratios. A systematic review and meta-analysis
The flexion relaxation phenomenon (FRP) is characterized by the reduction of paraspinal muscle activity at maximum trunk flexion. The FRP is reported to be altered (persistence of spinal muscle activity) in no...
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Open AccessEffects of COVID-19 lockdown on low back pain intensity in chronic low back pain patients: results of the multicenter CONFI-LOMB study
The COVID-19 pandemic and the extended lockdown are associated with numerous changes in behavior and lifestyles. The objective was to assess the impact of the first lockdown on LBP course among chronic LBP pat...
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Open AccessA systematic review of movement and muscular activity biomarkers to discriminate non-specific chronic low back pain patients from an asymptomatic population
The identification of relevant and valid biomarkers to distinguish patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) from an asymptomatic population in terms of musculoskeletal factors could contribute...
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Open AccessUsual care including home exercise with versus without spa therapy for chronic low back pain: protocol for the LOMBATHERM’ study, a multicentric randomised controlled trial
Low back pain is highly prevalent and a major source of disability worldwide. Spa therapy is frequently used to treat low back pain, but the associated level of evidence for efficacy is insufficient. To fill t...
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Back pain occurrence and treatment-seeking behavior among nurses: the role of work-related emotional burden
To assess the association of back pain and treatment-seeking behavior for such pain with work-related emotional burden (regret about care), regret co** strategies, and physical burden among newly practicing ...
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Asymmetry of lumbar muscles fatigability with non-specific chronic low back pain patients
Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) patients present with reduced back extensor muscle endurance which could be explained by the higher fatigability of their lumbar muscles. However, studies investigat...
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Open AccessRecovering the capability to work among patients with chronic low Back pain after a four-week, multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation program: 18-month follow-up study
Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Biopsychosocial rehabilitation programs have been advocated for its management, especially since the widespread acceptance of the biopsyc...
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Reply to the letter by Prof. Rothschild. DOI: 10.1007/s10067-019-04560-y
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Glucocorticoid injections for greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled (GLUTEAL) trial
Small observational studies suggest that local glucocorticoid (GC) injection may be effective in the management of the greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). The objective was to perform the first randomis...
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Validity of the French version of the Core Outcome Measures Index for low back pain patients: a prospective cohort study
Among the many questionnaires available to evaluate low back pain (LBP) patients, the Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI) has the unique advantage to investigate five dimensions using seven short questions. The...
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Conservative Treatments for Lumbar Radicular Pain
Lumbar radicular pain is a frequent medical pathology and represents a significant burden on society. The diagnosis of sciatica is largely clinical, in the setting of a combination of radicular pain and neurol...
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Reliability and validity of the cross-culturally adapted French version of the Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI) in patients with low back pain
To conduct a cross-cultural adaptation of the Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI) into French according to established guidelines.
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Open AccessDevelopment and validation of a questionnaire assessing volitional competencies to enhance the performance of physical activities in chronic low back pain patients
Motivation has long been emphasized as the most important determinant of action. However, there is a substantial gap between people's goals and their attainment. Patients may be motivated and yet unable to tak...
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Open AccessInfluence of cytokine inhibitors on concentration and activity of MMP-1 and MMP-3 in disc herniation
Spontaneous resorption of disc herniation (DH) after sciatica is well documented. The matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-1 and MMP-3 are enzymes potentially involved in this process. Glucocorticoid injections are...
