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Psychologically informed interventions for low back pain: an update for physical therapists.

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Nicholas, MK; George, SZ
Published in: Phys Ther
May 2011

A central theme of current evidence-based guidelines for managing low back pain is endorsement of the resumption of activities despite the presence of pain. This task can be challenging for both therapists and patients, and there are many essentially psychological obstacles to implementing the guidelines. These obstacles can be overcome by knowing how to recognize potential psychological obstacles and understanding the options for managing psychological obstacles in combination with activity-based interventions. This article is intended to address these tasks by explaining and describing the application of empirically based psychological principles and strategic clinical reasoning. Importantly, the roles of skills in assessment, treatment planning, and communication with patients are identified as essential but feasible skills for physical therapists to acquire with appropriate training.

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Phys Ther

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EISSN

1538-6724

Publication Date

May 2011

Volume

91

Issue

5

Start / End Page

765 / 776

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Assessment
  • Rehabilitation
  • Recovery of Function
  • Psychophysiology
  • Professional-Patient Relations
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Pain Measurement
 

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Nicholas, M. K., & George, S. Z. (2011). Psychologically informed interventions for low back pain: an update for physical therapists. Phys Ther, 91(5), 765–776. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20100278
Nicholas, Michael K., and Steven Z. George. “Psychologically informed interventions for low back pain: an update for physical therapists.Phys Ther 91, no. 5 (May 2011): 765–76. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20100278.
Nicholas, Michael K., and Steven Z. George. “Psychologically informed interventions for low back pain: an update for physical therapists.Phys Ther, vol. 91, no. 5, May 2011, pp. 765–76. Pubmed, doi:10.2522/ptj.20100278.
Journal cover image

Published In

Phys Ther

DOI

EISSN

1538-6724

Publication Date

May 2011

Volume

91

Issue

5

Start / End Page

765 / 776

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Assessment
  • Rehabilitation
  • Recovery of Function
  • Psychophysiology
  • Professional-Patient Relations
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Pain Measurement