Search for dissertations about: "Pain-provocation tests"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Pain-provocation tests.
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1. Sacroiliac pain-provocation testing in physiotherapy : time and force recording
Abstract : Introduction: Some of the tests used for examining pain arising from the sacroiliac region are intended to provoke pain by using manually applied forces. Previous reliability and validity studies of sacroiliac pain-provocation tests show conflicting results, which may be due to lack of standardized force exposure. READ MORE
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2. Back pain post partum : clinical and experimental studies
Abstract : Background: Half or more of pregnant women experience back pain at some time during pregnancy. Even though back pain exists post partum, it is not well documented and detailed studies concerning different back pain localisations, experiences of pain and activity abilities are scarce. READ MORE
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3. Diagnostic accuracy of the clinical examination compared to available reference standards in chronic low back pain patients
Abstract : It is often stated that most cases of persistent low back pain are diagnostically indeterminate. Diagnostic accuracy estimates are obtained by comparing the results of clinical tests with diagnostic reference standards. Although data is available from past research, most commonly used clinical tests have not been evaluated in validity studies. READ MORE
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4. Pelvic Girdle Pain and Lumbar Pain in relation to pregnancy
Abstract : The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) is higher in pregnant women compared to women of the same age in a general population. Pregnancy-related LBP persists 6 years after pregnancy in 16% of women. Consequently, pregnancy represents a specific risk for LBP and persistent LBP. READ MORE