Occupational

17 Oct
2013
Chiropractic, Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Occupational
By André Broussard, D.C.

Risk Factors for Non-Organic Low Back Pain in Patients with Worker’s Compensation

Jeremy T. Rohrlich Abstract Background Context Nonorganic low back pain is common in the Worker’s Compensation (WC) population. Consults with specialists constitute an unnecessary cost to the system, and a means of screening for these patients is necessary. Purpose The purpose of this study is to design easily identifiable criteria to help identify which Worker’s […]

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17 Oct
2013
Acute Low Back Pain, Diagnostics, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, MRI, Musculoskeletal System, Occupational
By André Broussard, D.C.

Iatrogenic Consequences of Early Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Acute, Work-Related, Disabling Low Back Pain

Webster, Barbara S. BSPT, PA-C; Bauer, Ann Z. MPH; Choi, YoonSun MA; Cifuentes, Manuel MD, MPH, ScD; Pransky, Glenn S. MD, MOccH Spine . 38(22):1939–1946, 15 October 2013. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182a42eb6 Abstract Study Design. Retrospective cohort study. Objective. To determine the effect of early (receipt ≤30 d postonset) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on disability and medical […]

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11 Oct
2013
Occupational, Prognosis, Low Back Pain, Return To Work, Sciatica
By André Broussard, D.C.

Prognostic factors for return to work in patients with sciatica

Grøvle L, et al. Spine J. 2013 Sep 21. pii: S1529-9430(13)01268-0. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.07.433. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation Department of Rheumatology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Postboks 16, 1603 Fredrikstad, Norway. Electronic address: lars.grovle@so-hf.no. Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Little is known about the prognostic factors for work-related outcomes of sciatica caused by disc herniation. PURPOSE: To identify the […]

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04 Sep
2013
Chiropractic, Ergonomics, Occupational, Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization
By André Broussard, D.C.

Safety, tolerability and effectiveness of an ergonomic intervention with chiropractic care

Safety, tolerability and effectiveness of an ergonomic intervention with chiropractic care for knowledge workers with upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders: A prospective case series Chuck Sherrod Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation. Prepress. Abstract BACKGROUND: One hundred and sixty million office workers (knowledge workers) in the U.S. and 2/3 of the developed countries use computers […]

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03 Sep
2013
Ergonomics, Occupational
By André Broussard, D.C.

Workplace Ergonomics

Injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, low-back pain, and tendinitis are common in the workplace today. Educate your patients about the importance of better posture, and more.

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15 May
2013
Chiropractic, Comparisons, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Lumbar Spine Surgery, Occupational, Surgery
By André Broussard, D.C.

Early Predictors of Lumbar Spine Surgery After Occupational Back Injury

Results From a Prospective Study of Workers in Washington State Keeney, Benjamin J. PhD Spine: 15 May 2013 – Volume 38 – Issue 11 – p 953–964 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182814ed5 Occupational Health/Ergonomics Abstract Study Design. Prospective population-based cohort study. Objective. To identify early predictors of lumbar spine surgery within 3 years after occupational back injury. Summary […]

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13 May
2013
Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Occupational
By André Broussard, D.C.

Work-related Psychosocial and Mechanical Risk Factors for Low Back Pain

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Work-related Psychosocial and Mechanical Risk Factors for Low Back Pain A 3-year Follow-up Study of the General Working Population in Norway Tom Sterud, Tore TynesDisclosures Occup Environ Med. 2013;70(5):296-302. Abstract Aims This study examines the impact of work-related psychosocial and mechanical exposure on the development of low back pain (LBP) in the […]

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28 Feb
2013
Cervical Spine & Neck Pain, Ergonomics, Posture
By André Broussard, D.C.

The Effect of The Forward Head Posture on Postural Balance in Long Time Computer Based Worker

The Effect of The Forward Head Posture on Postural Balance in Long Time Computer Based Worker Jung-Ho Kang, M.D. Ann Rehabil Med. 2012 February; 36(1): 98–104. Full Text Article:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3309315/ Abstract Objective To estimate the effects of a relatively protruded head and neck posture on postural balance, in computer based worker. Method Thirty participants, who […]

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04 Aug
2011
Cervical Spine & Neck Pain, Disc, Disc Bulging, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Occupational
By André Broussard, D.C.

Neck and back pain and intervertebral disc degeneration: Role of occupational factors

Practice points LBP affects between 14% and 80% of working-aged people, depending on case definition. Disc protrusion and disc degeneration, as determined by MRI, are strongly associated with LBP. Work-related factors, including heavy lifting and frequent bending and twisting, are associated with lumbar disc disease. Population studies of cervical pain and cervical disc disease have lagged behind […]

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