Proton Rahman, Marco Garrido-Cumbrera, Sherry Rohekar, Michael G Mallinson, Elie Karam, Algis V Jovaisas, Nigil Haroon, Jeff Beach, Artur J de Brum-Fernandes, Martin Cohen, Jonathan Chan, Jose Correa-Fernández, Patrick Leclerc, Robert D Inman
{"title":"Canadian Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis Require Almost a Decade To Be Diagnosed Leading to Severe Functional Limitation. Results From the International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis (IMAS).","authors":"Proton Rahman, Marco Garrido-Cumbrera, Sherry Rohekar, Michael G Mallinson, Elie Karam, Algis V Jovaisas, Nigil Haroon, Jeff Beach, Artur J de Brum-Fernandes, Martin Cohen, Jonathan Chan, Jose Correa-Fernández, Patrick Leclerc, Robert D Inman","doi":"10.1002/msc.70010","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the sociodemographic characteristics and disease-related factors associated with diagnostic delay in Canadian patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from 542 Canadian patients who participated in the International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis online survey were analysed. Diagnostic delay was calculated as the difference between age at diagnosis and age at onset of the first symptoms reported by participants. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to evaluate possible factors associated with diagnostic delay.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age (± SD) of the surveyed participants was 44.3 ± 13.9 years and 63.1% were female. The average diagnostic delay was 9.0 ± 10.5 years (median, 5.0 years; interquartile range, 1.0-13.8). In the multivariate regression analysis, the three variables most strongly associated with longer diagnostic delay were use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (B = 2.991; 95% CI = 1.075-4.909), medium or high functional limitation (B = 1.541; 95%CI = 0.186-2.896), and number of HCPs seen before diagnosis (B = 1.524, 95%CI = 1.072-1.977).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Diagnostic delay continues to be a barrier to optimal care for Canadian axSpA patients. Significant diagnostic delay, associated with a high number of HCP visits prior to diagnosis, high use of NSAIDs, and marked functional limitation in daily life, illustrate the convoluted axSpA patient journey.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"22 4","pages":"e70010"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11632139/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Graziella Cristina Roque, Raphael Gonçalves de Oliveira, Maria Vitória Sorzi, Laís Campos de Oliveira
{"title":"Are Pilates Exercises Effective in Improving Postural Misalignment? Systematic Review and Metanalysis.","authors":"Graziella Cristina Roque, Raphael Gonçalves de Oliveira, Maria Vitória Sorzi, Laís Campos de Oliveira","doi":"10.1002/msc.70009","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Pilates is commonly used to treat postural misalignments; however, there is a lack of systematic reviews on this topic.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To verify the effects of Pilates on postural misalignment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A search (25 February 2024) was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS, SportDiscus, and PEDro. The methodological quality was assessed via the PEDro scale, and the certainty of evidence via the GRADE system. The meta-analysis was conducted using the standardised mean difference (SMD).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighteen studies were included in the systematic review. Eight studies had a low risk of bias. In children and adolescents, there was moderate certainty of evidence that Pilates improves postural alignment of the thoracic angle (SMD = -0.45 [0.67, -0.23]) and lumbar angle (SMD = -0.29 [-0.50, -0.07]) compared with inactive controls, whereas there was very low certainty of evidence that the Schroth technique is superior to Pilates for scoliosis (SMD = 0.98 [0.32, 1.65]). In adults, very low- to low-certainty evidence has indicated that Pilates improves postural alignment of the shoulder angle (SMD = -0.78 [-1.23, -0.33]), scoliosis (SMD = -0.52 [-1.01, -0.04]) and lumbar lordosis (SMD = -0.40 [0.72, -0.08]) compared with inactive controls and improve the craniovertebral angle (SMD = -1.24 [-2.85, -0.38]) compared with stretching and strengthening exercises.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pilates has some potential for improving postural misalignment of the thoracic and lumbar angles in children and adolescents. However, for other body segments, due to the low certainty of the evidence, further studies are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"22 4","pages":"e70009"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142677296","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}
Nathan Johns, Justine M Naylor, Dean McKenzie, Bernadette Brady, Brinda Thirugnanam, John Olver
{"title":"A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Programmes or Strategies to Treat People With Persistent Knee Pain Following a Total Knee Replacement.","authors":"Nathan Johns, Justine M Naylor, Dean McKenzie, Bernadette Brady, Brinda Thirugnanam, John Olver","doi":"10.1002/msc.1945","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1945","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Persistent high levels of knee pain after a total knee replacement have been estimated to affect 5%-10% of people and this is related to dissatisfaction with surgery, reduced function and reduced quality of life. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs or strategies to reduce persistent pain and improve function and quality of life in people following a total knee replacement.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines with a search of relevant online databases up to 17 July 2024. The search criteria included English language randomised controlled trials of rehabilitation programs or strategies in any setting to treat people with persistent knee pain more than 3 months after a total knee replacement. Rehabilitation could include exercise, education, cognitive strategies and self-management programs and excluded medication trials, procedural techniques and complementary therapies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After removal of duplicates, there were 468 abstracts screened for eligibility with 23 remaining for full-text screening and finally, one study meeting the eligibility criteria. This study's interventions were pain neuroscience education alone and pain neuroscience education plus neuromuscular exercise. There were no statistically significant between-group differences for pain reduction or functional improvement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The evidence examining the value of rehabilitation programs or strategies for pain reduction and functional improvement in people with persistent pain following total knee replacement is deficient. Given the high number of people affected annually, further research concerning both prevention and management of persistent pain after knee replacement is warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"22 3","pages":"e1945"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298413","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}
Yunzheng Jiao, Natalie Mitchell, Jennifer Marwick, Feryal Malik
{"title":"Evaluating the Impact and Patient Experience of a Pharmacist-Led Osteoporosis Clinic: A Service Evaluation.","authors":"Yunzheng Jiao, Natalie Mitchell, Jennifer Marwick, Feryal Malik","doi":"10.1002/msc.1936","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1936","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"22 3","pages":"e1936"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298424","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}
Abigail Harmer, John Ribchester, Inderpal Malhi, Brad Robinson, Nosa Eguakun
{"title":"A Study on the Effectiveness of Musculoskeletal Corticosteroid Injections for Reducing Patient Symptom Scores in Primary Care Practice.","authors":"Abigail Harmer, John Ribchester, Inderpal Malhi, Brad Robinson, Nosa Eguakun","doi":"10.1002/msc.1933","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1933","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To present data on the effectiveness of corticosteroid injections (CSI) in reducing symptom scores for musculoskeletal conditions in patients treated in an NHS primary care CSI service. The data will also examine whether adding local anaesthetic to the corticosteroid preparation affects the overall patient outcomes in symptom scores.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A Patient-reported outcomes (PRO) questionnaire was used to collect data. Patients were asked to complete the questionnaire post-CSI. Patients were asked to rate their symptoms on a score of 0-6 before and after their injection. Data were calculated using standard deviation and paired t-test to assess the effectiveness of CSI in reducing symptom scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 172 patients (79.6%) reported an improvement in symptomatology post CSI. Improvements were seen across all injection sites. Of those taking medication for their symptoms, 73 patients (55.7%) reported that they were able to reduce their medication. Data did not suggest that adding local anaesthetic to the injectate resulted in better patient outcomes. Post-injection symptom scores were statistically similar across all clinicians.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>83.7% of patients experienced a reduction in symptom scores post injection. Adding lidocaine to the injectate preparation did not result in any statistically significant improvement in patient outcome. Over half of the participants were able to reduce their medication post injection, which demonstrates this is a highly effective primary care service for treatment/management of some MSK conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"22 3","pages":"e1933"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113350","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}
Peter D Vu, Aila Malik, Alexa Ryder, Ovie Enaohwo, Greg Blazek, Jason W Chen
{"title":"The Role of Corticosteroid Injections in the Treatment of Sacroiliitis: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Peter D Vu, Aila Malik, Alexa Ryder, Ovie Enaohwo, Greg Blazek, Jason W Chen","doi":"10.1002/msc.1932","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1932","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic rheumatic, musculoskeletal, inflammatory disease with a propensity to present as sacroiliitis, which manifests as low back, buttock, or thigh pain. Effective primary management of axSpA requires a comprehensive approach specific to each patient and disease severity. Non-pharmacological measures form the cornerstone of treatment. With refractory disease, management also consists of local periarticular and intraarticular injections. The use of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) corticosteroid injections for the treatment of axSpA and localised inflammation, however, is a continuously burgeoning management option. This narrative review aims to present consolidated findings and summarise previously unreferenced or recently available evidence regarding corticosteroid injections to the SIJ for treating sacroiliitis and axSpA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive literary review with the following electronic databases was searched: MEDLINE via PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The initial search yielded a total of 126 references. After duplicates were removed and the remainder analysed for inclusion criteria, 7 studies were included. To stratify each study, injection methodology and characteristics were defined.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The use of SIJ corticosteroid injections can be an appropriate and effective treatment option for refractory axSpA. The studies presented in this review reported a general trend towards a reduction in pain severity after SIJ corticosteroid injections. Because of the complexity and heterogeneity of the anatomy of the SIJ, image guidance is recommended when performing SIJ injections. Image-guided injections seem to produce better outcomes when compared to anatomic landmark-guided injections.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"22 3","pages":"e1932"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142093955","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":"Google Internet searches related to inflammatory arthritis: An observational study using Google Trends data.","authors":"Mumina Akthar, Kayleigh J Mason, Ian C Scott","doi":"10.1002/msc.1916","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1916","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The Internet has transformed how patients access health information. We examined Google search engine data to understand which aspects of health are most often searched for in combination with inflammatory arthritis (IA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using Google Trends data (2011-2022) we determined the relative popularity of searches for 'patient symptoms' (pain, fatigue, stiffness, mood, work) and 'treat-to-target' (disease-modifying drugs, steroids, swelling, inflammation) health domains made with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) in the UK/USA. Google Trends normalises searches by popularity over time and region, generating 0-100 scale relative search volumes (RSV; 100 represents the time-point with most searches). Up to five search term combinations can be compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In all IA forms, pain was the most popular patient symptom domain. UK/USA searches for pain gave mean RSVs of 58/79, 34/51, and 39/63 with RA, PsA, and AxSpA; mean UK/USA RSVs for other patient symptom domains ranged 2-7/2-8. Methotrexate was the most popular treat-to-target search term with RA/PsA in the UK (mean 28/21) and USA (mean 63/33). For AxSpA, inflammation was most popular (mean UK/USA 9/34). Searches for pain were substantially more popular than searches for methotrexate in RA and PsA, and inflammation in AxSpA. Searches increased over time.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pain is the most popular search term used with IA in Google searches in the UK/USA, supporting surveys/qualitative studies highlighting the importance of improving pain to patients with IA. Routine pain assessments should be embedded within treat-to-target strategies to ensure patient perspectives are considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"22 3","pages":"e1916"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141581224","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}
Dave P Thompson, Matthew Ramshead, Deborah Antcliff
{"title":"An Assessment of the Efficacy of an Online Pain Management Programme During the Covid-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Dave P Thompson, Matthew Ramshead, Deborah Antcliff","doi":"10.1002/msc.1929","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1929","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated social distancing requirements, Pain Services were no longer able to deliver face-to-face Pain Management Programmes (PMP). As an alternative, the Bury Integrated Pain Service developed an interactive, online programme, delivered via Microsoft Teams videoconferencing technology. However, the efficacy of such programmes is unclear. The aim of this project was to assess whether comparable results were observed with online PMPs as with face-to-face PMPs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A non-inferiority study comparing patients attending an online PMP to a historical cohort of patients attending face-to-face PMPs. Analyses of variance were performed to assess between group differences and chi squared tests to compare the proportion of patients making clinically meaningful changes in pain, musculoskeletal health, anxiety, depression and self-efficacy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>24% of patients (n = 9) deemed suitable for the online PMP were unable to participate due to technological difficulties. This resulted in 28 people attending the online PMP. Greater mean reductions in anxiety (GAD-7 mean difference = 1.9; p < 0.05) and depression (PHQ-9 mean difference 3.3; p < 0.05) were observed with face-to-face PMP and a greater proportion of patients made clinically meaningful improvements in musculoskeletal health (face-to-face = 13; online = 5), anxiety (face-to-face = 7; online = 1), and depression (face-to-face = 11; online = 2).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Some patients appear to obtain significant benefit from online PMPs, but this appeared to be to a lesser extent than face-to-face PMPs. It is possible that factors related to the experience of the pandemic influenced these results. However, online PMPs appear to show some promise and further research is warranted to explore the value of online PMPs.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"22 3","pages":"e1929"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113351","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}
Reyhaneh Khazaei, Faezeh Maleklou, Zahra Bodaghabadi, Mohammad Mahdi Tavana, Stefan Kluzek, Sayedeh Elham Sharafi, Mojtaba Shiri Feshki, Zahra Alizadeh
{"title":"Developing an 8-Week, Tele-Education Weight Control and Exercise Programme, and Evaluating Its Effects on Weight and Pain Reduction in Patients With Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blinded Randomised Clinical Trial.","authors":"Reyhaneh Khazaei, Faezeh Maleklou, Zahra Bodaghabadi, Mohammad Mahdi Tavana, Stefan Kluzek, Sayedeh Elham Sharafi, Mojtaba Shiri Feshki, Zahra Alizadeh","doi":"10.1002/msc.1926","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.1926","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability among the elderly and is often exacerbated by obesity. Research supports weight loss and exercise therapy as key strategies for managing knee OA-related disability. Concurrently, telemedicine is becoming a popular healthcare approach. This study aimed to develop and evaluate an 8-week tele-education programme's impact on weight control and knee OA outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods/design: </strong>Participants with knee OA and obesity were included. Baseline data on pain (VAS index), physical activity (GPAQ questionnaire), and quality of life (EQ5D and KOOS questionnaires) were collected. Performance tests, including the 30-second Chair Stand test (30CST) and the Timed Up-and-Go test (TUG), were recorded. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: a control group receiving oral advice on diet and exercise, and an intervention group receiving educational videos on nutrition, lifestyle changes, physical activity, individualised exercises, and psychosocial support. Evaluations were repeated after 8 weeks.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data from 25 of 30 participants were analysed. In the intervention group, body composition, waist, and abdominal circumference decreased significantly (p < 0.05). The KOOS questionnaire showed significant improvements in pain, activity, and daily tasks (p = 0.00). The EQ5D questionnaire and health satisfaction also showed positive results within the intervention group (p = 0.00) and between groups (p = 0.008). The pain index improved significantly within (p = 0.00) and between groups (p = 0.02). Functional test results were significant within the intervention group (p = 0.00) and between groups (p = 0.017 for 30CST and p = 0.004 for TUG).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>An 8-week tele-education programme for weight control and exercise therapy in knee OA patients significantly improved body composition, quality of life, and functional performance. Given the costs of obesity and knee OA on both people and the health system, tele-education can be a cost-effective treatment strategy.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"22 3","pages":"e1926"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141914242","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}
Mohammad Etoom, Elham Banibakkar, Auwal Abdullahi, Alhadi M Jahan
{"title":"Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Non-Specific Neck Pain Among Physiotherapists in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Mohammad Etoom, Elham Banibakkar, Auwal Abdullahi, Alhadi M Jahan","doi":"10.1002/msc.1940","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1940","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Physiotherapists' attitudes and beliefs play a crucial role in the management and treatment outcomes of non-specific neck pain (NSNP).</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the attitudes and beliefs of physiotherapists in Jordan towards NSNP, and to identify factors influencing these attitudes and beliefs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A Cross-sectional survey of registered physiotherapists working in Jordan was conducted. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the attitudes and beliefs of physiotherapists towards NSNP. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 301 PTs completed the survey, 155 females (51.56%). Most respondents held bachelor's degrees, with an average of 9.5 ± 6.6 experience years. The total score for PABS-PT (Z = 11.4, p < 0.001) and its BM (Z = +11.9, p < 0.001) and PS (Z = 3.6, p < 0. 001) subscales were significantly positive. The score of the biomedical subscale was more significantly positive than psychosocial subscale. The treatment orientation was positively correlated with education level, and negatively with age and experience. The most reported treatments were manual therapy followed by general exercises and electrical modalities. No significant relationship was observed between treatment orientation and treatment selection.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study created the initial profile for pain attitudes and beliefs in Jordan. Physiotherapists hold positive attitudes and beliefs towards the NSNP treatment orientations with a superiority of the BM approach. Engaging educational sectors and stakeholders in the current situation of PTs' attitudes and beliefs is important.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"22 3","pages":"e1940"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298422","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}