Physiotherapist-led triage of patients with thoracic spine pain in a musculoskeletal assessment clinic: A service evaluation of activity and outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-153
Author(s):  
Conor Smyth ◽  
Keith Smart ◽  
Martina Fitzpatrick ◽  
Aoife Caffrey ◽  
Catherine McLoughlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Service Evaluation ◽  
Assessment Clinic ◽  
Spine Pain ◽  
Thoracic Spine Pain

scholarly journals Widespread Pressure Pain Sensitivity and Referred Pain from Trigger Points in Patients with Upper Thoracic Spine Pain

Pain Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 1379-1386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Ortega-Santiago ◽  
Maite Maestre-Lerga ◽  
César Fernández-de-las-Peñas ◽  
Joshua A Cleland ◽  
Gustavo Plaza-Manzano
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Pain Sensitivity ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Pressure Pain ◽  
Upper Thoracic Spine ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Spine Pain ◽  
Pressure Pain Thresholds ◽  
Upper Thoracic ◽  
Thoracic Spine Pain

Abstract Objectives The presence of trigger points (MTrPs) and pressure pain sensitivity has been well documented in subjects with neck and back pain; however, it has yet to be examined in people with upper thoracic spine pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of MTrPs and mechanical pain sensitivity in individuals with upper thoracic spine pain. Methods Seventeen subjects with upper thoracic spine pain and 17 pain-free controls without spine pain participated. MTrPs were examined bilaterally in the upper trapezius, rhomboid, iliocostalis thoracic, levator scapulae, infraspinatus, and anterior and middle scalene muscles. Pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) were assessed over T2, the C5-C6 zygapophyseal joint, the second metacarpal, and the tibialis anterior. Results The numbers of MTrPs between both groups were significantly different (P < 0.001) between patients and controls. The number of MTrPs for each patient with upper thoracic spine pain was 12.4 ± 2.8 (5.7 ± 4.0 active TrPs, 6.7 ± 3.4 latent TrPs). The distribution of MTrPs was significantly different between groups, and active MTrPs within the rhomboid (75%), anterior scalene (65%), and middle scalene (47%) were the most prevalent in patients with upper thoracic spine pain. A higher number of active MTrPs was associated with greater pain intensity and longer duration of pain history. Conclusions This study identified active MTrPs and widespread pain hypersensitivity in subjects with upper thoracic spine pain compared with asymptomatic people. Identifying proper treatment strategies might be able to reduce pain and improve function in individuals with upper thoracic spine pain. However, future studies are needed to examine this.

scholarly journals Incidence and Risk Factors for Thoracic Spine Pain in the Working Population: The French Pays de la Loire Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (11) ◽  
pp. 1695-1702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yves Roquelaure ◽  
Julie Bodin ◽  
Catherine Ha ◽  
Fabien Le Marec ◽  
Natacha Fouquet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Spine Pain ◽  
Thoracic Spine Pain

Repeatability of a computer-controlled posterior to anterior vertebral stiffness in subjects with thoracic spine pain

Physiotherapy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. e1478-e1479
Author(s):  
J. Takatalo ◽  
A. Häkkinen ◽  
S. Järvenpää ◽  
J. Ylinen
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Spine Pain ◽  
Computer Controlled ◽  
Thoracic Spine Pain

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors for Thoracic Spine Pain in the Adult Working Population: A Literature Review

2009 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew M. Briggs ◽  
Peter Bragge ◽  
Anne J. Smith ◽  
Dhruv Govil ◽  
Leon M. Straker
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Spine Pain ◽  
Thoracic Spine Pain

Physiotherapy management of thoracic spine pain and dysfunction: a UK current survey

Physiotherapy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 105 ◽  
pp. e116-e117
Author(s):  
N.R. Heneghan ◽  
S. Gormley ◽  
C. Hallam ◽  
A. Rushton
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Spine Pain ◽  
Current Survey ◽  
Thoracic Spine Pain

scholarly journals Prevalence of and factors associated with low Back pain, thoracic spine pain and neck pain in Bashkortostan, Russia: the Ural Eye and Medical Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukharram M. Bikbov ◽  
Gyulli M. Kazakbaeva ◽  
Rinat M. Zainullin ◽  
Venera F. Salavatova ◽  
Timur R. Gilmanshin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medical Study ◽  
Spine Pain ◽  
Thoracic Spine Pain

Patient with thoracic spine pain

2014 ◽  
pp. 123-130
Author(s):  
Ankit Maheshwari ◽  
Jianguo Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Spine Pain ◽  
Thoracic Spine Pain
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