Browsing Institutt for nevromedisin og bevegelsesvitenskap by Journals "BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders"
Now showing items 21-33 of 33
-
Physical examination tests of the shoulder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test performance
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Physical examination tests of the shoulder (PETS) are clinical examination maneuvers designed to aid the assessment of shoulder complaints. Despite more than 180 PETS described in the literature, evidence of ... -
Preoperative pain catastrophizing and postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective cohort study with one year follow-up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: Pain relief is likely to be the most important long-term outcome for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, research indicates that persistent pain (> 3 months) is a considerable problem, ... -
Prevalence and long-term predictors of persistent chronic widespread pain in the general population in an 11-year prospective study: the HUNT study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Chronic widespread pain (CWP) is common and associated with prominent negative consequences. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of persistent CWP in an 11-year prospective cohort study in ... -
The relation of energy cost of walking with gait deviation, asymmetry, and lower limb muscle co-activation in children with cerebral palsy: a retrospective cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Compared to typically developing children, children with cerebral palsy (CP) have increased energy expenditure during walking, limiting activity and participation. Insight into whether the also deviating and ... -
Relative difference among 27 functional measures in patients with knee osteoarthritis: an exploratory cross-sectional case-control study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background To raise the effectiveness of interventions, clinicians should evaluate important biopsychosocial aspects of the patient’s situation. There is limited knowledge of which factors according to the International ... -
Relative difference in muscle strength between patients with knee osteoarthritis and healthy controls when tested bilaterally and joint-inclusive: an exploratory cross-sectional study.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background To improve the goal-directedness of strength exercises for patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), physical rehabilitation specialists need to know which muscle-groups are most substantially weakened across ... -
Risk classification of patients referred to secondary care for low back pain
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Nonspecific low back pain is characterized by a wide range of possible triggering and conserving factors, and initial screening needs to scope widely with multilevel addressment of possible factors contributing ... -
The association between diabetes mellitus, glucose, and chronic musculoskeletal complaints. Results from the Nord-Trondelag Health Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008)Background: The relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs) is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between DM, non-fasting glucose and chronic ... -
The relationship between demographic- and disease-related variables and health-related quality of life in patients with axial spondyloarthritis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Axial spondyloarthritis (ax-SpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the spine causing pain, stiffness, loss in physical function, and fatigue. Therefore, the physical and psychological burden of having this ... -
The relationship between demographic- and disease-related variables and health-related quality of life in patients with axial spondyloarthritis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Axial spondyloarthritis (ax-SpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the spine causing pain, stiffness, loss in physical function, and fatigue. Therefore, the physical and psychological burden of having this ... -
Trapezius activity of fibromyalgia patients is enhanced in stressful situations, but is similar to healthy controls in a quiet naturalistic setting: a case-control study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background Muscle activity and pain development of fibromyalgia (FM) patients in response to mental stress show inconsistent results, when compared to healthy controls (HCs). A possible reason for the inconsistent results ... -
Upper limb position control in fibromyalgia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background: Motor problems are reported by patients with fibromyalgia (FM). However, the mechanisms leading to alterations in motor performance are not well understood. In this study, upper limb position control ...