Research Article Categories

We are actively on the look out for research articles we believe are important and will hopefully be of interest to members who are keen to learn more and keep a watchful eye on current developments in the health world,  for themselves and with their loved ones in mind.

Please find below links to the current Research Categories:

Back Pain

Neck Pain

Nutrition

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Early Stages

How will rheumatoid arthritis affect you in early stages?

RESEARCH ABSTRACT

The impact of rheumatoid arthritis on foot function in the early stages of disease: a clinical case series

Background

Foot involvement occurs early in rheumatoid arthritis but the extent to which this impacts on the structure and function leading to impairment and foot related disability is unknown. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical disease activity, impairment, disability, and foot function in normal and early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) feet using standardised clinical measures and 3D gait analysis.

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Communicating with Doctors

The communication gap between patients and clinicians…

RESEARCH ABSTRACT

Problems and needs for improving primary care of osteoarthritis patients: the views of patients, general practitioners and practice nurses

Background

Osteoarthritis (OA) is highly prevalent and has substantial impact on quality of life as well as on healthcare costs. The general practitioner (GP) often is the first care provider for patients with this chronic disease. The aim of this study was to identify health care needs of patients with OA and to reveal possible obstacles for improvements in primary care management of OA patients.

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Diet and Cancer…

Diet and cancer prevention: the links strengthen

RESEARCH ABSTRACT

Nutrition and cancer: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet

It has been estimated that 30-40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone.

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Other Illnesses & Back Pain?

Does the prevalence of other illnesses in our youth contribute to low back pain?

RESEARCH ABSTRACT 

Is comorbidity* in adolescence a predictor for adult low back pain? A prospective study of a young population.

Background

It has previously been shown that low back pain (LBP) often presents already in the teenage years and that previous LBP predicts future LBP. It is also well documented that there is a large degree of comorbidity* associated with LBP, both in adolescents and adults. The objective of this study is to gain a deeper insight into the etiology** of low back pain and to possibly develop a tool for early identification of high-risk groups. This is done by investigating whether different types of morbidity in adolescence are associated with LBP in adulthood.

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Youth Lifestyle & Back Pain

Are lifestyle-factors in adolescence predictors for adult low back pain?

RESEARCH ABSTRACT

Are lifestyle-factors in adolescence predictors for adult low back pain? A cross-sectional and prospective study of young twins.

Introduction

With more than half of the population experiencing low back pain (LBP) before the age of 20, research must focus on young populations. Lifestyle-factors might be important elements of prevention, since they are modifiable in nature. Therefore, the objective of the present study is to investigate the association between smoking, alcohol consumption and overweight in adolescence and 1) present LBP (cross-sectionally) and 2) the risk of future LBP (longitudinally).

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