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Are the presence of MODIC changes on MRI scans related to “improvement” in low back pain patients treated with lumbar facet joint injections?
(BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2015)Background: Modic changes (MC) have been linked with low back pain (LBP) and worse outcomes from some treatments. No studies have investigated the impact that MCs may have on patient outcomes from lumbar facet injections. ... -
Association between a dietary pattern high in saturated fatty acids, dietary energy density, and sodium with coronary heart disease
(Scientific Reports, 2022)This study aimed to determine the association between dietary pattern (DP) and coronary heart disease (CHD) among high-risk adults as determined by metabolic syndrome (MetS) criteria in Malaysia. This cross-sectional study ... -
Association between organizational psychosocial factors with musculoskeletal disorders among nurses at Tertiary University Hospital
(Journal of Health and Translational Medicine, 2023-03-08)Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) was found to be high among nurses especially those working in the hospital. One of the risk factors of MSDs is psychosocial factors apart from physical and ergonomic factors. ... -
Association between stress and eating behaviour among Malaysian adolescents prior to examination
(Scientific Reports, 2023-05-15)Studies have shown the prevalence of mental health and obesity among adolescents is at increasing trend due to urbanisation and changes in lifestyle. This study is to investigate the level of stress and its impact on eating ... -
Association of exposures to seated postures with immediate increases in back pain: A systematic review of studies with objectively measured sitting time
(Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2020)Objective: The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of studies to determine whether sitting time measured objectively (by laboratory controlled time trial, direct observation, or wearable sensor) is ... -
Association of pain neurophysiology knowledge and application amongst UK chiropractic students: A cross-sectional study
(The Journal of Chiropractic Education, 2023-10)Objective: To investigate if chiropractic placement students in the United Kingdom are aware of current pain evidence and how they relate this to the management of chronic pain patients. Moreover, to gain an understanding ... -
Association of social support with negative emotions among Chinese adolescents during Omicron-related lockdown of Shenzhen City: The roles of rumination and sleep quality
(Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022)Objective: Adolescents are likely to suffer from negative emotions such as depression and anxiety due to the rapid development of biological, cognitive and social changes. Previous studies have indicated possible risk ... -
Association of spinal manipulative therapy with changes in cervical motion segment interactions in patients with neck pain: an observational study with matched asymptomatic controls
(Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2021)Objective: The objectives of this study were to determine (1) if maximal intervertebral range of motion (IV-RoMmax) and laxity interactions exist in the cervical spine during flexion, (2) if there are differences in IV-RoMmax ... -
The association of urinary sodium excretion with dietary sodium intake among selected low-income urban households
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Associations between meeting 24-hour movement guidelines and quality of life among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
(Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2023-01)Background: The Canadian 24-hour movement behavior (24-HMB) guidelines suggest that a limited amount of screen time use, an adequate level of physical activity (PA), and sufficient sleep duration are beneficial for ensuring ... -
Associations between sedentary behavior and negative emotions in adolescents during home confinement: mediating role of social support and sleep quality
(International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 2023)Background Prolonged periods of sedentary behaviour, for instance, engendered by home confinement in Shenzhen city, has led to negative mental health consequences, especially in adolescents. Previous research suggests, ... -
Associations of 24-hour movement behavior with depressive symptoms and anxiety in children: cross-sectional findings from a Chinese sample
(Healthcare, 2021)This study examined the associations between adherence to 24-hour movement behavior guidelines (24-HMB) and the mental-health-related outcomes of depressive symptoms and anxiety in Chinese children. Data on movement behavior ... -
Associations of 24-hour movement behaviors with externalizing and internalizing problems among children and adolescents prescribed with eyeglasses/contact lenses
(International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 2024-01-12)Background: Emerging evidence points towards the psychological benefits of meeting 24-hour movement behavior (24-HMB) guidelines, but such associations have not yet been investigated among children and adolescents of ... -
Associations of health literacy with blood pressure and dietary salt intake among adults: A systematic review
(Nutrients, 2021)Health literacy has been recognized as a significant social determinant of health, defined as the ability to access, understand, appraise, and apply health-related information across healthcare, disease prevention, and ... -
Associations of meeting 24-h movement behavior guidelines with cognitive difficulty and social relationships in children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactive disorder
(Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 2023-03-27)Background Evidence-based 24-h movement behavior (24-HMB) guidelines have been developed to integrate recommendations for the time spent on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. For children and adolescents, ... -
Athlete leadership development within teams: Current understanding and future directions
(Frontiers in Psychology, 2022-02-17)Leadership has been shown to be a fundamental factor influencing the performance of sport teams. Within these teams, leadership can be provided by coaches, formal athlete leaders, such as team captains, and other ‘informal’ ... -
Athlete leadership in sport teams: Current understanding and future directions
(International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2016)Leadership is a fundamental aspect of sports performance, particularly within team sport environments. Over the past 25 years there has been significant research exploring the role of the coach/manager in this regard. ... -
Attainment rate as a surrogate indicator of the intervertebral neutral zone length in lateral bending: an in vitro proof of concept study
(Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 2015)Background: Lumbar segmental instability is often considered to be a cause of chronic low back pain. However, defining its measurement has been largely limited to laboratory studies. These have characterised segmental ... -
Australian football coaches’ tales of mental toughness: exploring the sociocultural roots
(The Sport Psychologist, 2023-10-31)The present study explored how three professional Australian football coaches learned and understood mental toughness. Participants shared stories regarding mental toughness through semistructured interviews. Reflexive ... -
Avoiding nocebo and other undesirable effects in chiropractic, osteopathy and physiotherapy: an invitation to reflect
(Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 2022)Introduction While the placebo effect is increasingly recognised as a contributor to treatment effects in clinical practice, the nocebo and other undesirable effects are less well explored and likely underestimated. In ...