Complexity in the physiotherapy management of low back disorders: clinical and research implications

Jon Joseph Ford; Andrew John Hahne

doi:10.1016/j.math.2013.01.007

Complexity in the physiotherapy management of low back disorders: clinical and research implications

Man Ther. 2013 Oct;18(5):438-42. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.01.007. Epub 2013 Mar 1.

Authors

Jon Joseph Ford¹, Andrew John Hahne

Affiliation

¹ Low Back Research Team, Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3085, Australia. j.ford@latrobe.edu.au

PMID: 23465961
DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2013.01.007

Abstract

Over the past decade a wide variety of approaches for the management of low back disorders (LBD) have been developed and evaluated in clinical trials. As a consequence physiotherapists and researchers interested in LBD are faced with a range of issues to do with complexity. These issues will be explored and suggestions made to improve the delivery of high quality research evidence and better patient outcomes.

Keywords: Back pain; Classification; Randomised controlled trial; Treatment.

MeSH terms

Biomedical Research
Clinical Competence*
Humans
Low Back Pain / rehabilitation*
Physical Therapists / education*
Physical Therapy Modalities*