title: [Postural hygiene and ergonomic advices for low back pain: rethinking our practice].
abstract: In recent years, scientific understanding of low back pain has increased considerably, sometimes shoving concepts thought to be unshakable. If we consider postural hygiene,whose techniques were conceptualized in the 70's and are still widely used, not only some axioms were not confirmed but some evidences suggest that it may sometimes have deleterious effects. After reviewing these elements it appears that there is no simple formula applicable to all patients with low back pain. Instead we offer food for thought so that every therapist can adapt his practice on an individual basis.
authors.affiliation: Service de rhumatologie, Hôpital Beau-Séjour, 1211 Genève 14.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kupper
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cedraschi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Genevay
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009042:Motivation; D009048:Motor Skills; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011187:Posture; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome