conclusions categorization of trials based on their classification scheme to investigate the efficacy of classification-based physical therapy could reduce the heterogeneity of trials and allow researchers to understand the contradictory results in this context. results a total of 12 rcts were identified and categorized into four classification schemes. some evidence supporting classification-s...

medication errors and adverse drug events can bring about hospitalization, permanent injury, or death. patients due to lack of adequate understanding of instruction may unintentionally misuse a prescribed medicine. the aims of the study were to examine whether patients with low back pain were correctly able to understand physician's instructions regarding drug use and also to identify influenci...

conclusions lumbar discectomy improves both the physical and mental health subscale of the quality of life in patients with chronic disc herniation. results physical and mental health scores of patients significantly improved after 6 and 12 months of lumbar discectomy. the mean improvement in physical health scores was significantly higher in female patients than in male patients. however, the ...

background and aim: low back pain is a common complaint in communities which has negative effects on different aspects of life. an effective method for reduction of low back pain complications is foot reflexology. foot reflexology has a positive effect in reduction of complications in low back pain. foot reflexology reduces respiratory rate, blood pressure and pulse rate. this study is an inves...

RECOMMENDATION 1: Clinicians should conduct a focused history and physical examination to help place patients with low back pain into 1 of 3 broad categories: nonspecific low back pain, back pain potentially associated with radiculopathy or spinal stenosis, or back pain potentially associated with another specific spinal cause. The history should include assessment of psychosocial risk factors,...

I. Decision The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined that LADR is not reasonable and necessary for the Medicare population over sixty years of age. Therefore, Section 150.10 of the Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) Manual is amended to reflect the change from non-coverage for LADR with a specific implant to non-coverage for the LADR procedure for the Medi...

STUDY DESIGN Systematic review of randomized controlled trials. OBJECTIVES To determine the long-term effect of multidisciplinary back training on the work participation of patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Chronic low back pain is influenced by multiple factors. Multidisciplinary back training represents one of the options to take this multiplicity...

STUDY DESIGN A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of acupuncture for the management of nonspecific low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of therapy, but little is known about the effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain. METHODS Randomized controlled trials were done to a...