Lumbar degenerative disease and muscle morphology before and after lower limb loss in four military patients

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Low back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent after lower limb amputation (LLA). Reports describing longitudinal changes in spine health before and after …

Provider-patient communication: an illustrative case report of how provider language can influence patient prognosis

Abstract: atient-provider communication can lead to unhelpful ideas and beliefs about a patient’s condition, negatively impacting their clinical outcome. A 34-year-old male …

Longitudinal Associations of PROMIS-29 Anxiety and Depression Symptoms With Low Back Pain Impact in a Sample of U.S. Military Service Members

Abstract: The Impact Stratification Score (ISS) is a measure of the impact of chronic low back pain (LBP) consisting of nine Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information …

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 …

PALS: peer support for community dwelling older people with chronic low back pain: a feasibility and acceptability study

Abstract: Examine the feasibility and acceptability of a peer support intervention (PALS) to facilitate self-management in community dwelling older adults with Chronic Low Back …

Effectiveness of directional preference to guide management of low back pain in Canadian Armed Forces members: a pragmatic study

Abstract: Introduction: Low-back pain (LBP) is a leading cause for disability in military personnel. Consequently, effective management strategies are required to maintaining …

The development and testing of a checklist to study behaviour change techniques used in a treatment programme for Canadian Armed Forces members with Chronic non-specific low back pain

Abstract: Purpose: There are reports of increased use of a variety of behaviour change techniques (BCT) by physiotherapists and findings of beneficial effects of use. However, …

Veterans and Chronic Pain

Abstract: Musculoskeletal problems are the commonest reason for medical discharge in all the British armed forces. By definition, these problems are chronic and resistant to …