Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for chronic low back pain (PEDro synthesis)

This section features a recent systematic review that is indexed on PEDro, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (http://www.pedro.org.au). PEDro is a free, web-based database of evidence relevant to physiotherapy.  Kamper SJ, Apeldoorsn AT, Chiarotto A, et al. Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for chronic low back pain: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 2015;350:h444. Background Low back pain (LBP) is a highly prevalent health condition, being the leading cause of years lived with disability, around the world.1 2 It is not unusual for people with chronic LBP (symptoms persisting for more than 3 months)3 to experience signs of anxiety and depression, with effects on social, recreational and work life.4 Recognition of these potential psychosocial factors has led to the development of a multidisciplinary biopsychosocial model of treating LBP.5 This treatment approach involves a combination of physical, psychological, educational and/or...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: PEDro systematic review update Source Type: research