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Duration, cost, and escalation of care events for physical therapy management of low back pain in service members with limb loss

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Physical therapy (PT) is recommended as a primary treatment for low back pain (LBP), a common and impactful musculoskeletal condition after limb loss. The …

The influence of active, passive, and manual therapy interventions on escalation of health care events after physical therapist care in Veterans with low back pain

Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the associations between active, passive, and manual therapy interventions with the escalation-of-care events …

General and pain-associated psychological distress phenotypes among patients with low back pain in the Military Health System

Abstract: Objective: The primary objective was to describe rates of general and pain-related psychological distress for individuals with low back pain (LBP) in the Military Health …

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, psychological health, and quality of life after lower limb injury in US service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The aims of this project were to assess (1) the prevalence and timing of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) after a traumatic lower limb injury, (2) the …

Weight changes in young Service members after lower limb amputation: Insights from group-based trajectory modeling

Abstract: Weight gain can contribute to osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, low back pain, and poor health-related quality of life. Weight trajectory patterns have been …

Optimizing the Impact of Pragmatic Clinical Trials for Veteran and Military Populations: Lessons From the Pain Management Collaboratory

Abstract: Pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs) are well-suited to address unmet healthcare needs, such as those arising from the dual public health crises of chronic pain and opioid …

The Relationships Between Self-reported Pain Intensity, Pain Interference, and Quality of Life Among Injured U.S. Service Members With and Without Low Back Pain

Abstract: Low back pain is a prevalent military and veteran health problem and individuals injured on deployment may be at particularly high risk of pain conditions. Given that …

Low back pain, mental health symptoms, and quality of life among injured Service members

Abstract: Pain is a significant public health issue that may be particularly problematic among injured service members who are at high risk of chronic physical and mental health …