Championing Evidence-Based Care in Patients With Acute Low Back Pain
Program Overview
Acute Low Back Pain
Distinguishing Between Specific and Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Factors Contributing to Low Back Pain
Global Prevalence of Low Back Pain
Impact on the Working Population
Challenges in the Management of Low Back Pain
Improving the Management of Low Back Pain
Guideline Recommendations for Low Back Pain
Nonpharmacologic Therapy: Superficial Heat
Clinical Practice Guideline: Germany
Clinical Practice Guideline: Germany (cont)
Clinical Practice Guideline: Alberta, Canada
Clinical Practice Guideline: Alberta, Canada (cont)
Benzodiazepines and Opioids
Progression to Chronic Pain
Patient Case Scenario
Importance of Following Treatment Guidelines
New Approaches to Pharmacologic Therapy
Conclusions
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