Evaluating sex differences in biomarkers of chronic pain among active-duty personnel: An exploratory analysis of a pragmatic clinical trial with a SMART design

Abstract: Chronic pain affects approximately one-third of active-duty service members (ADSMs), yet effective treatment remains challenging. Salivary cortisol and urinary …

Understanding the experiences of Canadian military Veterans participating in aquatic exercise for musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans report living with chronic pain at nearly double the rate of comparable Canadians. They have unique pain management …

Elbow and wrist ultrasonography during annual examinations of Veterans with spinal cord injury: An observational study

Abstract: The purpose of this observational, cross-sectional, quality improvement project was to assess if musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders of the wrist and elbow could be …

Are virtual complementary and integrative therapies as effective as in-person therapies? Examining patient-reported outcomes among Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Background: Virtual complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapy availability increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but little is known about effectiveness. We …

How initial perceptions of the effectiveness of mind and body complementary and integrative health therapies influence long-term adherence in a pragmatic trial

Abstract: Objective: Beliefs and perceptions about pain intervention effectiveness when initiating a therapy may influence long-term engagement. This study examines how early …

Exploring the experience of pain and pain management for pregnant and postpartum Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Background: To examine how veterans experience and treat pain during the perinatal period, we conducted a qualitative study to explore the experiences of pain, pain …

Transforming Veteran rehabilitation care: Learnings from a remote digital approach for musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: While musculoskeletal pain (MSP) stands as the most prevalent health condition among Veterans, timely and high-quality care is often hindered due to access barriers. Team …

Lifestyle factors and psychological factors are associated with central pain processing in service members with persistent low-back pain: A cross-sectional exploratory study

Abstract: Persistent low-back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent in the military. Altered central pain processing is one of the mechanisms found to underlie persistent LBP. Our aim was …

Post‐traumatic stress, prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in war veterans: systematic review with meta‐analysis

Abstract: Introduction: The physical and psychological effects of war are not always easy to detect, but they can be far‐reaching and long‐lasting. One of the physical effects …

Efficacy of conservative interventions for musculoskeletal conditions on pain and disability in active serving military personnel-a systematic review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and associated pain disorders are one of the leading causes for soldiers not being medically fit for deployment, impacting …

A retrospective analysis of pain changes and opioid use patterns temporally associated with a course of chiropractic care at a publicly funded inner-city facility

Abstract: Background: Non-pharmacologic treatment, including chiropractic care, is now recommended instead of opioid prescriptions as the initial management of chronic spine pain …