MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

This study tested a computer-based decision support tool designed to help doctors and patients work together on chronic pain treatment plans. It involved 39 patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain and a history of opioid use from primary care clinics. The main goal was to see …

This study tested whether a simple posture program in school could help teens who use digital screens a lot. 187 students were split into two groups: one group did special 15-minute warm-up exercises twice a week for 12 weeks in gym class, while the other group did their usual wa…

This study tested whether a core-strengthening exercise program could reduce physical strain and pain for surgeons performing vaginal surgeries. Eighteen surgeons were involved to see if improving their fitness could lower their risk of work-related muscle and joint injuries. The…

This study tested whether a special type of light therapy could help professional soccer players recover faster from hard workouts. Researchers used a whole-body light panel on 30 athletes to see if it reduced muscle soreness and damage while improving jump performance. They comp…

This study aimed to see if a smaller dose of a common pain medication (ketorolac) works as well as the standard larger dose for treating sudden muscle or joint pain. It involved 110 military-affiliated patients in an emergency room. The goal was to find the lowest effective dose …

This study tested a one-time class designed to teach pain science and coping skills to youth (ages 10-18) with chronic pain. The goal was to see if the class was practical to run and acceptable to young participants. Researchers also checked if the class might help reduce how muc…

This study looked back at patient records to see if adding physical therapy to standard pain medication helped people with sudden, severe back pain in the emergency room. Researchers compared 150 patients who got only medication to those who also got hands-on therapy and exercise…

This study tested whether ear acupuncture (auriculotherapy) could reduce joint and muscle pain caused by common breast cancer medications called aromatase inhibitors. Researchers enrolled 197 postmenopausal women who had experienced this pain for at least three months. Participan…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) is a practical and acceptable way to help teenagers with long-lasting muscle and bone pain. Researchers wanted to see if combining VR with standard physical therapy could help teens move better and feel less afraid of pain. The…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique could reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers used repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on 62 participants to target the brain's motor cortex, aiming to…

This study tested if a simple forearm strap could help musicians who have pain from playing their instruments. Thirty musicians wore the strap for four weeks. Researchers measured their pain levels and grip strength before and after to see if the strap made a difference.

This study tested if a TENS unit, a small device that delivers mild electrical pulses through the skin, could help manage pain after surgery for leg fractures. Researchers followed 205 patients for a year to see if using the TENS unit was safe and if it could reduce the need for …

This study tested a non-invasive device that delivers mild electrical stimulation to the ear to see if it could reduce pain and inflammation in people with a severe, painful form of hand arthritis. For 12 weeks, 148 participants used either a real or a fake (sham) device to compa…

This study tested whether a brief talk therapy program could help veterans better manage chronic pain in primary care settings. 184 veterans with long-term musculoskeletal pain received either six short therapy sessions plus usual care or usual care alone. Researchers measured ho…

This study aimed to understand why people with spinal cord injuries often develop shoulder, elbow, and wrist problems. Researchers examined 80 patients using ultrasound scans and physical tests to see how wheelchair use duration, injury time, and other factors relate to these mus…

This study tested a school program called 'SocLaLola' that uses a comic book story to teach children aged 8-11 about pain science and healthy habits. Researchers compared it to a standard program about reducing sitting time to see which was better at improving kids' knowledge abo…

This study looked at whether older adults with significant vision loss from macular degeneration experience more shoulder pain, stiffness, and movement problems than seniors with normal vision. Researchers compared 100 participants aged 60+ to see how vision loss might affect sho…

This study aimed to find out how common joint pain and arthritis are among people living in nursing homes, including those with dementia. Researchers examined 100 residents to count painful or swollen joints and check their mobility. The goal was to gather better information to h…