Bilateral absent uterine arteries

A 52 year old woman presented with right flank pain and dysuria. Pelvic ultrasound showed a large uterine leiomyoma. Fibroid embolisation versus myomectomy was discussed given her perimenopausal...

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Upper limb absence: predictors of work participation and work productivity

Feasibility of the subgroup criteria included in the treatment-strategy-based classification system for patients with non-specific low back pain

The new treatment-strategy based (TREST) classification system (CS) is in its exploratory phase with potential to impact clinical decision-making in the management of non-specific low back pain (NSLBP).

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An investigation into the effects of applying a lumbar Maitland mobilisation at different frequencies on sympathetic nervous system activity levels in the lower limb

Oscillatory Maitland mobilisations are commonly used in the management of lower back pain with research suggesting that mobilisations at 2Hz may excite the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) more than sustained pressure glides or 0.5Hz oscillatory mobilisations.

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Do we need to change our understanding of anticipatory grief in caregivers? A systematic review of caregiver studies during end-of-life caregiving and bereavement

Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) for goalsetting and outcome measurement in primary care physiotherapy, an explorative field study

Targeted exercise for muscles that support the spine reduces low back pain, Cochrane review shows

Targeted exercise to improve the use and coordination of muscles that support and control the spine is effective in relieving low back pain and improves functioning but no more so than other forms of...

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