Physical therapy informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (PACT) versus usual care physical therapy for adults with chronic low back pain: a randomised controlled trial

Low back pain is the leading cause of global disability24,9,45 and urgently requires better management.9 80% of the adult population experiences a significant episode of disabling low back pain over their life. Most people recover, however 10-15% go on to develop chronic low back pain (CLBP), defined as pain lasting over 12 weeks.12 90% of people with CLBP have a non-specific problem with no clearly identifiable cause for their pain.17 CLBP is increasing in prevalence and is globally the second most frequent reason for time off work.

Source: The Journal of Pain - June 3, 2019 Category: Materials Science Authors: Dr Emma Godfrey, Dr Vari Wileman, Dr Melissa Galea Holmes, Professor Lance M. McCracken, Dr Sam Norton, Professor Rona Moss-Morris, Ms Sandra Noonan, Dr Massimo Barcellona, Dr Duncan Critchley Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research