Many musculoskeletal pain conditions are characterized by hypersensitivity, which is induced central sensitization (CS). A questionnaire, the Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI), was recently developed to help clinicians identify patients whose presenting symptoms may be related sensitivity syndrome (CSS). The aims of present study were examine criterion validity and construct Japanese version CSI (CSI-J), investigate prevalence rates CS severity levels in with disorders.Translation into...

Background The central sensitization inventory (CSI) comprises 25 items and is commonly used to measure somatic emotional symptoms related symptoms. CSI was developed as an easy-to-administer screening instrument for patients at high risk of developing in whom it essential quickly evaluate the condition. purpose present study develop a short form its psychometric properties using contemporary approach called Rasch analysis. Methods A total 505 with musculoskeletal disorders were recruited...

Background Recent systematic reviews have demonstrated that pain associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex phenomenon involves various contributors. People OA exhibit symptoms of impaired body-perception, including reduced tactile acuity, impairments in limb laterality recognition, and degraded proprioceptive acuity. The Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ) was developed to assess body-perception specific the back people chronic low pain. aim this study develop...

Purpose: The aims of the present study were to investigate whether association between Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) score, pain-related symptoms, disability, and health-related quality life differed by disease (chronic low back pain [CLBP] vs knee osteoarthritis [KOA]), determine optimal cutoff scores for CSI reflecting disease-specific characteristics. Patients methods: A total 104 patients with CLBP 50 KOA recruited. sensitization-related symptoms (CSI), EuroQol 5-dimension...

Abstract Background Central sensitization (CS) is found in patients with musculoskeletal disorders and related to clinical symptoms, including pain‐related disability. The Sensitization Inventory (CSI) has been developed for who are at risk of symptoms CS, CSI severity levels suggested interpretation the score. However, longitudinal relationship between disability unclear primary care. In this study, we investigated association profiles as well care settings. Methods A total 553 were...

Abstract Background There is a growing interest in the role of disturbed body perception people with persistent pain problems such as chronic low back ( CLBP ). A questionnaire, Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (Fre BAQ ), was recently developed simple and quick way assessing perceptual awareness appears to have acceptable psychometric properties. The aim present study develop Japanese version Fre ‐J) evaluate its properties sample LBP Methods Translation into conducted using...

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to determine the optimal cutoff score of 9‐item short version CSI, CSI‐9, by comparing patients with central sensitivity syndrome (CSS) not only healthy volunteers as original version, but also musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders. Methods All participants filled out EuroQol 5‐dimension, Brief Pain Inventory, and Catastrophizing Scale questionnaires. To identify a clinically relevant score, receiver operating characteristic analyses were conducted. The area...

[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the differential effects of high-intensity and low-intensity transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on contralateral side pain threshold in healthy subjects. [Subjects Methods] Twenty-five adults, volunteers received two intensity levels (motor-level, 1.5 times muscle motor threshold; sensory-level, sensory common peroneal nerve), for 30 s separate days. Pressure was recorded tibialis anterior deltoid before, during, after stimulation. [Results]...

Contemporary theories of pain suggest that how the body is perceived central to emergence pain. The Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ) was developed assess body-perception specific back in people with chronic low However, there no comprehensive measure quantify self-perception painful area Japanese neck This study aimed develop a version questionnaire and evaluate validity reliability scale using Rasch analysis.The Neck (FreNAQ-J) by modifying FreBAQ-J. One hundred fifty-six...

The aim of the present study was to investigate whether distorted body perception is a feature low back pain (LBP) experience in people with cerebral palsy (CP) and any distortions noted are confounded by presence motor postural impairments commonly seen CP.Forty-five individuals participated this study: 15 adults CP LBP (CP_Pain group), without (CP_noPain age-matched but no (Pain group). Body evaluated using Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ) assessing 2-point discrimination...

Decreased workforce productivity has a significant economic impact on healthcare systems. Presenteeism, the practice of working at reduced potential, is more harmful than absenteeism. Present workers most often experience musculoskeletal pain that not mitigated by general exercise or stretching. We aimed to assess whether regimen neuroscience education (PNE) and tailored individual could reduce presenteeism improve productivity.An independent investigator randomized 104 medical professionals...

Abstract Objectives The clinical utility of combining the central sensitization (CS) inventory (CSI) with pressure pain threshold (PPT) in assessing effect on is unknown. This study aimed to investigate effects CSI, PPT, and their interaction characteristics symptoms patients chronic musculoskeletal grouped according CSI score PPT value. Method A total 187 participants were recruited. brief inventory, widespread index, catastrophizing scale, EuroQol‐5 dimension, assessed. Multiple regression...

Abstract A 43‐year‐old man had deafferentation pain in his right upper extremity secondary to brachial plexus avulsion from a traffic accident 23 years previously. On our initial examination, he severe tingling with numbness the fingers rated 10 on numerical rating scale. The body perception of affected third and fourth was distorted flexed position. Although performed traditional mirror therapy (TMT) for 4 weeks same methods as seen previous studies, could not obtain willed motor imagery...

Background: A substantial number of women have postpartum lumbopelvic pain (LBPP). Additionally, many stay for long inactivity. Therefore, we examined the impact sedentary behavior on persistent LBPP and difference in this due to parity. Materials Methods: This cohort study followed up who had reported at 4 months divided them into presence or absence 10 postpartum. Sedentary time physical activity were assessed using International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form. Univariate...