Female sex hormones play an important role in the etiology and pathophysiology of a variety
of musculoskeletal degenerative diseases. Postmenopausal women show accelerated disc …

This paper provides a concise but comprehensive review of research on religion/spirituality
(R/S) and both mental health and physical health. It is based on a systematic review of …

Low back pain is a major cause of morbidity in high-, middle-and low-income countries, yet
to date it has been relatively under-prioritised and under-funded. One important reason may …

Background Back pain is a common disabling chronic condition that burdens individuals,
families and societies. Epidemiological evidence, mainly from high-income countries, shows …

Background Low back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition and one
the most common causes of disability in the developed nations. Anecdotally, there is a …

Authored by experts of international renown, the new edition of The Biomechanics of Back
Pain forms a bridge between the latest research and the effective clinical management of …

OBJETIVOS: Determinar a prevalência de dor nas costas e fatores associados em uma
amostra representativa da cidade de Pelotas, RS, Brasil. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal que …

Background: The adverse health effects of stress are enormous, and vary among people,
probably because of differences in how stress is appraised and the strategies individuals …

Study Design. A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted using face-to-face
interviews. Objectives. To estimate the point, 12-month period, and lifetime prevalence of …

Objectives: This study was designed to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for low
back pain (LBP) in a sample of Turkish population among adults living in the Afyon region …