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Part 2 reviews the definition and diagnosis of seronegative spondyloarthropathies and inflammatory low back pain. It then continues to explore aspects of assessment, treatment and medical imaging more deeply. What drug therapies are involved? What is the gold standard for medical imaging? How should we adjust our treatments for this spectrum of low back pain disorders? All are valid questions to consider.
Read MoreSpondyloarthropathies are a group of related, but phenotypically distinct inflammatory disorders, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, enteropathic arthritis (also known as irritable bowel disease), and undifferentiated arthritis. One of the main clinical features of each of these conditions is inflammatory low back pain. This 2-part blog discusses the difference between the seronegative spondyloarthropathies and what features are indicative of inflammatory low back pain.
Read MorePelvic girdle pain experienced following pregnancy is very common, but what is the source of the pain, and what factors need to be addressed? Although there are anatomical and physiological factors to address, if the ‘yellow flags’ aren’t considered, full recovery will be challenging. This post provides an overview of these changes and the current research regarding the pain source in pelvic girdle pain postpartum.
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