Clinical prediction for success of interventions for managing low back pain.
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.
Hebert
Jeffrey
J
The University of Utah, College of Health, 520 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA. jeff.hebert@utah.edu
Koppenhaver
Shane
S
Fritz
Julie
J
Parent
Eric
E
D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D026201:Musculoskeletal Manipulations / Q000379:methods*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires