Background Context: Musculoskeletal disorders of the spine in the US military account for the single largest proportion of the absence of sickness causes leading to early termination. We explored if selected psychological and physical factors were associated with poor outcome after episodes of low back pain (LBP).
Purpose: To identify clinical, demographic, and psychological factors predictive of work duty status after a complaint of LBP.
Study Design: A cohort study of patients with nonspecific low back pain (LBP) participated in a 4-week multidisciplinary rehabilitation program.
Objective: To identify factors that predict work retention 24 months after treatment in patients with nonspecific LBP.
Summary Of Background Data: There is evidence that select physical, psychologic, and psychosocial factors are related to positive outcome for work-related nonspecific LBP.
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol
January 2002
Guidelines recommend minimal medical intervention for acute non-specific low back pain. However, patients often request strategies to reduce symptoms and recover quickly. Self-care techniques that do not contradict current evidence-based recommendations may be suggested.
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