Prediction and trend of tactile acuity, pain and disability in acute LBP: a six-month prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Chronic back pain is known to be associated with altered tactile acuity. Tactile acuity is measured using the Two-Point Discrimination (TPD) test in both clinical and research settings. In subjects with chronic low back pain, the TPD threshold (TPDT) is increased and is associate...

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Main Authors: Rita Morf, Fabian Pfeiffer, Sabina Hotz-Boendermaker, André Meichtry, Hannu Luomajoki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
LBP
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04530-z