Low Back Pain: Classification & Sub-Grouping Studies / 1 Credit

Learning Objectives:

• Appraise the theoretical basis and content of physical movement classification schemes for low back pain
• Compare stratified primary care of low back pain to usual practices
• Assess the impact of utilizing a prescriptive clinical prediction
  rule for low back pain on treatment selection among practicing
  clinicians
• Determine the effectiveness of sub-group specific manual therapy provided to low back pain patients
• Distinguish acute repetitive lumbar syndrome as a potential classification of, or mechanism for, low back pain

Course Reviews:   reviews in this course are also available in MP3 format

1. Movement-Based Classification Systems for Low Back Pain
2. STarT Back Randomized Controlled Trial – Stratified Care for LBP
3. Clinical Prediction Rule Use & Treatment Selection in LBP Patients
4. Effectiveness of Sub-Group Specific Manual Therapy for LBP – Systematic Review
5. Acute Repetitive Lumbar Syndrome

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