Clinical prediction for success of interventions for managing low back pain

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Hebert, J.J., Koppenhaver, S.L., Fritz, J.M. and Parent, E.C. (2008) Clinical prediction for success of interventions for managing low back pain. Clinics in Sports Medicine, 27 (3). pp. 463-479.

Link to Published Version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csm.2008.03.002
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Abstract

Treatment-based classification, one approach to subgrouping patients with "nonspecific" lower back pain, focuses on identifying clusters of findings from the history and clinical examination that predict a more favorable outcome with a specific treatment approach. By matching patients with the appropriate specific exercise, stabilization exercise, spinal manipulation, or traction treatment, providers may expect a high probability of a successful clinical outcome. This article reviews the evidence for various interventions commonly used in the treatment of lower back pain.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publisher:	W.B. Saunders Ltd
Copyright:	© 2008 Elsevier Inc.
URI:	http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/10753

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