Physical therapy for patients with low back pain in Germany: a survey of current practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders worldwide. The National Disease Management Guideline (NVL) "Non-specific LBP" is a practical decision-making aid for both physicians and non-medical professionals in Germany to improve quality of health care. Although LBP is the most frequent diagnosis resulting in physical therapy treatment, information on the current management of patients with LBP and guideline adherence is limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate the current physical therapy management of patients with LBP in Germany, and to explore guideline adherence to the NVL "Non-specific LBP" recommendations.

Methods

An online survey among physical therapists working in Germany was conducted based on the recommendations g

SUBMITTER: Bahns C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8214788 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature