musculoskeletal pain Archives - Life Science Review

31 May 202031 May 2020

Exercise training, in the form of Stott Pilates or underwater knee-resistance exercises, appears to decrease pain, improve range of motion, knee strength, functional capability, and quality of life in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the safety and effectiveness of exercise training for children and adolescents with juvenile … Read more

8 April 20208 April 2020

Stress at work appears to be a risk factor for physical health and may increase the risk of musculoskeletal pain

In February 2020 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether job strain (or stress at work) is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain. … Read more

3 February 202026 February 2020

Medicine made by men for men

This is an edited extract from the book “Pain and Prejudice” by Gabrielle Jackson, published by Little, Brown.

For much of documented history, women have been excluded from medical and … Read more

25 August 201916 June 2020

Combining oral paracetamol, ibuprofen and codeine as the initial treatment for pain associated with acute musculoskeletal injuries does not appear to be superior to paracetamol alone for pain reduction at 60 minutes or the need for rescue analgesia

In August 2019 researchers from New Zealand and Australia published the results of their study to compare the use of paracetamol either singly or in combination with ibuprofen and codeine … Read more

25 August 201916 June 2020

Ibuprofen has a good safety profile and appears effective for mild-moderate pain of different origin in children

In February 2019 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and adverse events associated with the use of ibuprofen as a painkiller … Read more

28 July 20195 January 2020

Smartphone use may contribute to the risk of musculoskeletal disorder and pain

In December 2018 researchers from Thailand, Australia and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of smartphone use on musculoskeletal disorders and pain. … Read more

21 May 201919 November 2019

The use of posture-correcting shirts for managing musculoskeletal pain is not supported by current evidence

In May 2019 researchers from Denmark and Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the the effect of posture-correcting shirts aimed at reducing pain or postural … Read more

31 March 20195 January 2020

Vitamin D supplementation and improved calcium intake, in the form of dairy products, may improve urinary and psychological symptoms and quality of life in individuals with overactive bladder

In March 2019 researchers from Jordan published the results of their study to assess the relationship between vitamin D status, daily calcium intake and overactive bladder. A total of 55 … Read more

1 March 201921 February 2020

Tai Chi appears to improve bone mineral density and relieve osteoporotic pain

In January 2019 researchers from China, USA and The Netherlands published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of Tai Chi on individuals with osteopenia and … Read more

12 August 20184 January 2020

Vitamin D supplementation and a higher intake of dairy appears to improve pain and any symptoms of anxiety and depression in individuals with musculoskeletal pain

In September 2018 researchers from Jordan published the results of their study to assess the effect of correcting a vitamin D deficiency on musculoskeletal pain and accompanying symptoms of anxiety … Read more