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- A pilot study in a primary care clinic showed that patients participating in a back pain treatment program experienced improved functional status scores.
- The program features 5 monthly group sessions with a curriculum that includes exercise, social interaction, motivation techniques, holistic coaching, music, and behavioral modeling.
- It combines both complementary/alternative methods and mainstream practices, showcasing an integrative approach to medical care.
Article Abstract
A back pain treatment program was developed for the outpatient, primary care clinic setting. In this pilot study, measured functional status scores improved in a cohort of patients enrolled in the program. The program consists of a series of 5 monthly group appointments and follows a sequential curriculum involving multiple therapeutic modalities. These modalities include exercise, social interaction, motivation/raison d'être, holistic coaching, music, and behavioral modelling. The program provides a forum for the discussion and implementation of complementary and alternative approaches, alongside mainstream approaches, and represents a model of integrative medical practice.
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