Central sensitization (CS) is becoming increasingly recognized as a significant factor in many chronic pain conditions, including knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and low back (CLBP). Yet it presently remains unclear how strong the involvement of CS KOA CLBP which factors are involved these two disabling diseases.This cross-sectional study included total 178 patients with 118 CLBP. Inclusion criteria for eligible participants group were confirmed diagnosis according to American College Rheumatology...

Introduction The role of diet in the onset or aggravation chronic diseases, especially inflammatory rheumatic disease (CIRD), such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) spondyloarthritis (SpA), is a question frequently asked by patients. Our study aims to investigate whether Moroccan patients report relationship between certain diets and symptoms adopt specific dietary behaviours order relieve their symptoms. Methods This cross-sectional survey that included all followed for CIRD. questionnaire has...

To evaluate the use of social media (SM) as a source health information among patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) and to factors associated this use.This was cross-sectional study involving LBP. Information on their sociodemographics, LBP characteristics, comorbidities collected. With questionnaire, we evaluated SM information, examining frequency use, type used, degree confidence application found. Catastrophising, trust in physicians, concerns regarding medicines were assessed...

Introduction: Generally, patients with chronic rheumatic diseases use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in addition to their conventional treatments manage health. Discussing these physician is still rare, which might be directly related patients’ trust toward them. Aim: The primary objective of this study was assess the association between among inflammatory diseases. As secondary objectives, estimate prevalence CAM use, identify associated factors physicians. Methods: This a...

Abstract Background Kinesiotaping (KT) is widely used in several musculoskeletal disorders particularly shoulder pain. However, literature shows controversial results regarding the effect of KT on pathology. The aim this study was to assess clinical effects short term rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT). Methods A randomized controlled double-blind trial conducted. sample consisted 50 subjects (25 per group). Patients were randomly assigned group (to receive therapeutic application) or placebo...

To evaluate oral hygiene status in Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, to analyse possible related factors, and investigate the role of rheumatologist information about importance adequate RA patients.A cross-sectional study that included 100 consecutive patients (89% female, mean age 46.7 ± 11.7 years). For each patient, we recorded symptoms, on status. Factors associated with regular brushing (≥2/day) were also analysed.Median disease duration was 8 years (4;2). Dental pain reported by 74%...

Abstract Background The Functional Index of Hand Osteoarthritis (FIHOA) is a clinically and methodologically validated score used to assess functional impact in patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA). aim the study was translate FIHOA into classical Arabic, validate psychometric properties translated version. Methods Arabic (FIHOA-AR) according cross-cultural adaptation guidelines. FIHOA-AR administrated diagnosed OA criteria American College Rheumatology (ACR). A 5-day test-retest...

Introduction. Patients with osteoarthritis not only ask about the impact of weight on their symptoms, but also food. This includes foods that are described as either inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. The aim our study was to investigate possible relationship between food and symptoms. Methods. based a questionnaire it conducted patients undergoing treatment in department February September 2022. Results. We included 322 mean age 59.57 ± 10.71, whom 72.9% were women. median duration 4 years...

Objective: Despite advances in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease (CIRD), pain remains a significant burden for patients and doctors. This study explored prevalence associated factors central sensitization (CS) with CIRD. Methods: is cross-sectional that included CIRD followed at University Hospital Center Tangier. Sociodemographic clinical data were collected. Nociceptive was assessed by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), disease activity DAS-28 ASDAS, CS validated Moroccan...

Objective: To evaluate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on pain experienced by patients with CIRD and to analyze associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst rheumatic diseases using a questionnaire providing information disease characteristics. Patients were asked assess level they had before during pandemic, single Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no pain) 10 (greatest pain). Statistical Analysis System IBM SPSS Statistics V20.0.0 used data. We...

<h3>Background</h3> In osteoarthritis, the patients have an almost continuous need of information and communication. addition to delivered by health professionals, tend look for other sources complete it. <h3>Objectives</h3> Our study aims investigate non-conventional used osteoarthritis identify possible associated factors. <h3>Methods</h3> This is a cross-sectional study, conducted in rheumatology department at University Hospital Center Tangier, which included diagnosed with...

<h3>Background</h3> Therapeutic decision is one of the essential procedures for coping with disease, so adherence to treatment key elements care, particularly in patients degenerative musculoskeletal pathologies, particular osteoarthritis. These attitudes can be influenced by beliefs about drugs, which will affect care and quality life patients. <h3>Objectives</h3> The objective this study assess medications as well associated factors <h3>Methods</h3> This a cross-sectional that included any...

<h3>Background</h3> Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common osteoarticular disease, with pain and functional discomfort being main symptoms leading patients to consult. Catastrophism defined as an exaggerated negative reaction anxiety-provoking stimulus. It considered be important cognitive factor in painful conditions, particularly osteoarthritis. <h3>Objectives</h3> The aim of this study was assess level catastrophizing determine relationship between intensity, impact, physical performance....

<h3>Background</h3> Little research has been conducted on the use of different type social media as a source information by Moroccan patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases and evaluation quality this that give an impact life which still poorly known in our context. <h3>Objectives</h3> The objective study is to evaluate identify factors may be associated them. <h3>Methods</h3> This cross-sectional included any patient followed rheumatology department for diseases....

<h3>Background</h3> Pain in knee osteoarthritis remains the main symptomatology, classically considered as nociceptive pain. A neuropathic component of this pain has recently been described. The identification which is essential for appropriate management. <h3>Objectives</h3> objective our study to evaluate prevalence patients with osteoarthritis, and identify associated factors. <h3>Methods</h3> This a cross-sectional involving osteoarthritis. Sociodemographic clinical data, including...

<h3>Background</h3> Sedentary behavior is linked to poor physical and mental health outcomes. Despite of the known benefits activity in patients with knee osteoarthritis, many individuals remain physically inactive. <h3>Objectives</h3> We aimed at investigating socio-demographic clinical factors associated sedentary (SB) osteoarthritis. <h3>Methods</h3> A cross-sectional study was performed among osteoarthritis Aged between 40 75 years old who visited outpatient clinic April 2022 October...

<h3>Background</h3> Generally, patients with chronic rheumatic diseases use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in addition to their conventional treatments manage health. Discussing these physician is still rare, which might be directly related patients' trust toward them. <h3>Objectives</h3> The primary objective of this study was assess the association between medicine. As a secondary objective, estimate prevalence therapy among inflammatory rheumatism. <h3>Methods</h3> This...

<h3>Background</h3> Physical activity (PA) is highly recommended in patient with osteoarthritis. Despite the major benefits of PA and exercise, patients knee osteoarthritis report low level engage more sedentary behavior (SB). Understanding perception these towards exercise essential to help find better interventions. <h3>Objectives</h3> The Aim this study assess barriers among analyze associated factors. <h3>Methods</h3> This a cross-sectional that was conducted from April September 2022....

<h3>Background</h3> Common low back pain is a common reason for rheumatology consultation. Advances in neuroscience concerning have advanced its understanding chronic musculoskeletal pathologies, particular pain, The role of central sensitization (CS) on physical activity remains understudied. <h3>Objectives</h3> objective our study to investigate the patients with and impact their performance. <h3>Methods</h3> This cross-sectional that included any patient ≥ 18 years presenting department....