Mihai Ancuta, C. Diana Maria, Casian Mihnea, Plesa Cristina-Florentina, Dima Alina, Jurcut Ciprian, Ionescu Ruxandra
{"title":"Decreased Protein Levels and Vitamin B12 Plasma Concentration in Primary Sjögren Syndrome are Associated with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Case-Control Study","authors":"Mihai Ancuta, C. Diana Maria, Casian Mihnea, Plesa Cristina-Florentina, Dima Alina, Jurcut Ciprian, Ionescu Ruxandra","doi":"10.23937/2572-3243.1510115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23937/2572-3243.1510115","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal disorders and treatment","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80519744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lauman Samuel T., Trowbridge Cynthia, Decker-Hamm Meredith, Ricard Mark, Anderson David I., Iba Debi
{"title":"Impacts and Attitudes of Posture on Daily Function, Disability, and Psychological Measures in College Students","authors":"Lauman Samuel T., Trowbridge Cynthia, Decker-Hamm Meredith, Ricard Mark, Anderson David I., Iba Debi","doi":"10.23937/2572-3243.1510124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23937/2572-3243.1510124","url":null,"abstract":"Background: College students engage in large amounts of sedentary behavior which have been linked to adverse mental health outcomes. Poor postural habits due to the increase in this behavior, in conjunction with prolonged mobile phone usage, can lead to poor posture in these younger populations. As such, this study aims to identify how college-students feel about their posture, the prevalence of pain patterns, psychological status, and their knowledge of intervention options available. Methods: A descriptive, observation survey study collected data from a healthy college-age population of 58 male and 100 female (n = 158) (mean = 21.6 ± 1.9y). Survey included assessments of self-perceived attitudes regarding posture, ergonomics, neck disability (NDI), mental health outcomes, knowledge of postural rehabilitation techniques, and range of motion (ROM). Results: In total, 88.6% of participants wished their posture was better, 93.7% and 96.2% believed their standing and sitting postures could be improved, respectively. Thirty-five percent of participants qualified as Mild or Moderate Disability based upon their cumulative NDI scores. Strong correlations (r = 0.61) between participants' self-reported need to improve standing and sitting posture, and a moderate correlation (r = -0.47) between pain when sitting and total NDI. Conclusion: We noted a prevalence of posture-related issues and the impacts on daily function including sleeping and sitting. Future research should look to objectively assess posture through validated measures to investigate the extent of posture-related pain and dysfunction. To alleviate early-onset neck pain and reduce the risk of developing future chronic neck pain, college aged populations need education on proper posture and rehabilitation interventions designed to alleviate pain and dysfunction over the short-and long-term.","PeriodicalId":16374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal disorders and treatment","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88446714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Musculoskeletal Disorders among Sugar Factory Workers in Jinja-Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"A. Aremu, OO Alfred, J. Joseph, M. Suleiman","doi":"10.23937/2572-3243.1510111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23937/2572-3243.1510111","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal disorders and treatment","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72919282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Naessig Sara A., Eberlin Christopher T., Cherian Nathan J., LaPorte Zachary L., Meek Wendy M., Kucharik Michael P., Martin Scott D.
{"title":"Platelet-Rich Plasma for Patellar Tendinopathy: A Comprehensive Review of Current Literature","authors":"Naessig Sara A., Eberlin Christopher T., Cherian Nathan J., LaPorte Zachary L., Meek Wendy M., Kucharik Michael P., Martin Scott D.","doi":"10.23937/2572-3243.1510123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23937/2572-3243.1510123","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal disorders and treatment","volume":"34 4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88301409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ihegihu Ebere Yvonne, Obieze Ben-Cletus Tochukwu, Ihegihu Chima Collins, Ani Kenneth Umezulike, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma, Iheukwumere Ngozi, Akobundu Uzoamaka Nnwakaego
{"title":"Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Disability among Healthcare Workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution","authors":"Ihegihu Ebere Yvonne, Obieze Ben-Cletus Tochukwu, Ihegihu Chima Collins, Ani Kenneth Umezulike, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma, Iheukwumere Ngozi, Akobundu Uzoamaka Nnwakaego","doi":"10.23937/2572-3243.1510113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23937/2572-3243.1510113","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: In Nigeria, people living with disabilities often face unintentional poor treatment and neglect. This cross-sectional study was aimed at exploring the level of knowledge, attitude, and perception of healthcare professionals towards PLWD in Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Anambra State. Materials and methods: A total of 293 healthcare professionals were recruited through a random sampling technique. An adopted Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Physically Disabled People (KAPDAP) questionnaire was used to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and perception. Participants’ characteristics were summarized using mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentages. Chi-square test was used to examine the association between selected participants’ variables and the level of knowledge, attitude, and perception of physical disability. Results: 242 (82.6%) of the participants had fair knowledge, 151 (51.5%) had fair attitude, while 142 (48.5%) of the participants had fair perceptions of PLWD. There was a significant association between professions and knowledge about disability. Conclusions: The findings from this study indicated that healthcare professionals within the study area had adequate knowledge of physical disability-related issues capable of impacting positively their attitude and perception towards PLWD. There was a significant association between professions and knowledge (p < 0.001), with physiotherapists possessing the highest knowledge level. However, more efforts on advocacy should be made until a disability-friendly environment is achieved across all studied professions.","PeriodicalId":16374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal disorders and treatment","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76751824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Muscle Care™ Pain Relief Therapy vs. Voltaren® in the Relief of Trapezius Trigger Point Musculoskeletal Pain: A Placebo Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blinded Controlled Trial","authors":"Guist Brett P, Goodman Jack M, Sless Ryan T","doi":"10.23937/2572-3243.1510109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23937/2572-3243.1510109","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal disorders and treatment","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87892541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}