Experiences of low back pain in adolescents in relation to physiotherapy intervention.

The aim of this study was to generate a substantive theory, based on interviews with children and adolescents with low back pain (LBP), explaining how they manage their main concerns in daily life. Tape-recorded open interviews were conducted with 14 boys and girls with LBP, aged 12-18 years, who participated in a 12-week physical therapy intervention. The grounded theory was used for analyzing the transcribed interviews.

Physical therapy treatment of back complaints on children and adolescents.

Study Design: A randomized controlled trial was performed.

Objectives: To evaluate how 2 different treatment options affect perception of health, pain, and physical functioning over time among children and adolescents with low back pain (LBP).

Summary Of Background Data: LBP among children and adolescents has increased.