134 results for "Deborah Falla"
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Effects of exercise/physical activity on fear of movement in people with spine-related pain: a systematic review
BackgroundKinesiophobia (i.e., fear of movement) can be an important contributor for ongoing pain and disability in people with spine-related pain. It remains unclear whether physical activity interventions/exercise influence kinesiophobia in this population. A systematic review was therefore…
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The effects of neck exercise in comparison to passive or no intervention on quantitative sensory testing measurements in adults with chronic neck pain: A systematic review.
BackgroundPrevious systematic reviews have identified the benefits of exercise for chronic neck pain on subjective reports of pain, but not with objective measures such as quantitative sensory testing (QST). A systematic review was conducted to identify the effects of neck specific exercise on QST…
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Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms after musculoskeletal trauma.
BackgroundPost-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) are common following musculoskeletal trauma and are associated with poorer recovery, disability, and reduced quality of life. Although psychosocial and injury-related factors have been linked to PTSS, limited research has examined longitudinal…
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Effects of microgravity on neuromuscular control of the spine: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction As spaceflight missions become more frequent and prolonged, the effects of microgravity on the musculoskeletal system represent a critical concern for astronauts’ health given their increased risk of spinal pain and injury. A better understanding of the adaptations induced by…
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Are physical factors associated with poor prognosis following a whiplash trauma?: a protocol for a systematic review and data synthesis
Introduction Mitigating the transition from acute to chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) is fundamental, and this could be achieved through early identification of individuals at risk. Several physical factors such as angular velocity, smoothness of neck movement and coactivation of neck…
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Role of post-trauma stress symptoms in the development of chronic musculoskeletal pain and disability: a protocol for a systematic review
Introduction Post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), pain and disability frequently co-occur following traumatic injuries. Although the coexistence of these symptoms is common, the relation between these symptoms and the impact on longer-term outcome remains poorly understood. This systematic review…
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Effects of exercise/physical activity on fear of movement in people with spine-related pain: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Low back pain and neck pain are leading causes of disability. Although several studies have examined the effect of exercise on fear of movement in people with spine-related pain, the overall evidence supporting the beneficial effect of different forms of exercise on fear of movement…
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Responsiveness of hand-held dynamometry for measuring changes in trunk muscle strength in people with chronic low back pain
Abstract Objective To assess the responsiveness of a hand-held dynamometer (HHD) in evaluating changes in trunk isometric strength in people with chronic low back pain (LBP). Background Reduced trunk muscle strength has been associated with pain incidence and severity in people with chronic LBP…
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Microscopic changes in the spinal extensor musculature in patients experiencing chronic spinal pain: protocol for a systematic review
Introduction Chronic spinal pain (CSP) is the most common musculoskeletal disorder and is a leading cause of disability as per the Global Burden of Diseases. Previous reviews of microscopic changes in the spinal extensor muscles of people with CSP have focused on the lumbar region only and the…
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Is exercise/physical activity effective at reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in adults — A systematic review
BackgroundExercise has been used to manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The effect of exercise on PTSD outcomes has been previously explored in several studies. However, it still remains unclear what type of exercise/physical activity, intensity and duration is most effective…
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Novel Metrics for High-Density sEMG Analysis in the Time–Space Domain During Sustained Isometric Contractions
Goal: This study introduces a novel approach to examine the temporal-spatial information derived from High-Density surface Electromyography (HD-sEMG). By integrating and adapting postural control parameters into a framework for the analysis of myoelectrical activity, new metrics to evaluate muscle…
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Experimental Muscle Pain Impairs the Synergistic Modular Control of Neck Muscles.
A motor task can be performed via different patterns of muscle activation that show regularities that can be factorized in combinations of a reduced number of muscle groupings (also referred to as motor modules, or muscle synergies). In this study we evaluate whether an acute noxious stimulus…
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A network analysis reveals the interaction between fear and physical features in people with neck pain
Abstract Although neck pain is known to be a complex and multifactorial condition characterised by the interplay between physical and psychological domains, a comprehensive investigation examining the interactions across multiple features is still lacking. In this study, we aimed to unravel the…
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Neuromuscular and structural tendon adaptations after 6 weeks of either concentric or eccentric exercise in individuals with non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Introduction There is limited evidence on the neural strategies employed by the central nervous system to control muscle force in the presence of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy (NIAT). Additionally, the neuromuscular mechanisms by which exercise may help to resolve tendon pain remain…
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Myotonometry for the evaluation of Achilles tendon mechanical properties: a reliability and construct validity study
Objective This study evaluates the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the MyotonPRO and its construct validity for the assessment of Achilles tendon stiffness.Design Reliability and construct validity study.Methods Forty healthy participants were assessed using the MyotonPRO by two raters…
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The influence of musculoskeletal pain disorders on muscle synergies—A systematic review
Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain disorders represent a group of highly prevalent and often disabling conditions. Investigating the structure of motor variability in response to pain may reveal novel motor impairment mechanisms that may lead to enhanced management of motor dysfunction…