Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 193 - 193
Published: Dec. 25, 2023
Cervical
proprioception
and
postural
stability
play
crucial
roles
in
maintaining
optimal
head
neck
positioning,
yet
their
relationship
implications
cervical
spondylosis
(CS)
remain
underexplored.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
proprioceptive
reposition
errors,
limits
of
stability,
association
individuals
with
CS
while
considering
the
mediating
effects
pain
kinesiophobia.
The
primary
objectives
are
compare
errors
variables
between
age-matched
healthy
controls,
explore
associations
within
group,
determine
A
cross-sectional
recruited
60
controls.
joint
(JREs)
were
assessed
using
a
range-of-motion
device,
evaluated
computerized
dynamic
posturography
system.
Pain,
kinesiophobia,
demographic
data
collected.
Parametric
tests,
correlation
analyses,
multiple
regression
employed
for
analysis.
Individuals
exhibited
significantly
higher
JREs
flexion,
extension,
rotation
compared
controls
(p
<
0.001).
Within
correlations
revealed
limits-of-stability
0.05).
Mediation
analysis
demonstrated
significant
direct
indirect
kinesiophobia
on
group
0.005).
is
associated
impaired
proprioception,
increased
compromised
stability.
highlights
interplay
pain,
psychological
factors,
emphasizing
need
comprehensive
interventions
enhance
functional
outcomes
quality
life.
Current Pain and Headache Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(6), P. 457 - 464
Published: March 26, 2024
Chronic
Postsurgical
Pain
(CPSP)
and
the
risk
for
long-term
opioid
dependency
are
known
complications
following
major
surgery.
The
idea
of
Transitional
Service
(TPS)
has
been
introduced
as
an
interdisciplinary
setting
to
manage
pain
in
perioperative
continuum.
We
expand
on
basic
framework
principles
TPS
summarize
current
evidence
possible
interventions
adress
postoperative
pain.
Areas
future
work
TPS-related
research
discussed.
PAIN Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. e1192 - e1192
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Abstract
Introduction:
Manual
therapy
refers
to
a
range
of
hands-on
interventions
used
by
various
clinical
professionals,
such
as
osteopaths,
osteopathic
physicians,
chiropractors,
massage
therapists,
physiotherapists,
and
physical
treat
patients
experiencing
pain.
Objectives:
To
present
existing
evidence
mechanisms
effectiveness
manual
in
Methods:
This
Clinical
Update
focuses
on
the
2023
International
Association
for
Study
Pain
Global
Year
Integrative
Care.
Current
models
examples
integrative
are
discussed.
Results:
The
evolution
concepts
recent
years
presented
current
gaps
knowledge
guide
future
research
highlighted.
Mechanisms
discussed,
including
specific
contextual
effects.
Findings
from
animal
humans
inflammatory
markers,
fibrosis,
behaviours.
There
is
low
moderate
levels
that
effect
sizes
small
large
pain
function
tension
headache,
cervicogenic
fibromyalgia,
back
pain,
neck
knee
hip
Conclusion:
therapies
appear
be
effective
variety
conditions
with
minimal
safety
concerns.
opportunities
integrate
new
its
educational,
clinical,
models.
also
well-suited
fostering
person-centred
approach
care,
requiring
clinician
relinquish
some
their
power
person
consulting.
Integrated
have
recently
demonstrated
fascinating
illustrating
adaptability
capacity
address
contemporary
societal
challenges.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 192 - 192
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Acupuncture
is
a
medical
tool
in
which
sterile
needle
used
to
penetrate
and
stimulate
certain
body
area
(acupoint),
inducing
series
of
sensations
such
as
numbness,
dullness,
or
aching,
often
referred
de-qi.
But
that
all?
In
this
article,
we
adopt
Bayesian
perspective
explore
the
cognitive
affective
aspects
acupuncture
beyond
needling,
specifically,
how
integrates
bottom-up
sensory
signals
with
top-down
predictions
perception.
We
propose
way
discern
treatment
result
predictive
coding,
probabilistic,
inferential
process
our
brain.
Active
inference
from
both
prior
experience
expectations
acupuncture,
when
integrated
incoming
signals,
creates
unique,
individual
internal
generative
model
perception
acupuncture.
A
framework
coding
may,
therefore,
aid
elucidating
quantifying
components
facilitate
understanding
their
differential
interactions
determining
treatment.
Thus,
perception-based
presented
article
may
expand
on
perceive
treatment,
simply
inserting
needles
into
one
encompasses
complex
healing
supported
by
belief
hope
regaining
health.
By
exploring
factors
influence
responsiveness
review
sheds
light
why
more
effective
some
individuals
than
others.
NeuroImage Clinical,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43, P. 103659 - 103659
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Chronic
Low
Back
Pain
(cLBP)
poses
a
significant
health
challenge,
leading
to
functional
disability
and
reduced
quality
of
life.
Osteopathic
Manipulative
Treatment
(OMT)
is
emerging
as
therapeutic
option
for
cLBP,
but
the
brain
mechanisms
underlying
its
analgesic
effect
remain
unclear.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(18), P. 5377 - 5377
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
Central
post-stroke
pain
(CPSP)
poses
a
multifaceted
challenge
in
medical
practice,
necessitating
thorough
and
multidisciplinary
approach
for
its
diagnosis
treatment.
This
review
examines
current
methods
addressing
CPSP,
highlighting
both
pharmacological
non-pharmacological
therapies.
It
covers
the
mechanisms
clinical
effectiveness
of
these
treatments
managing
CPSP
emphasizes
importance
personalized
treatment
plans,
given
varied
causes
CPSP.
