Abstract |
Rehabilitation professionals treat individuals suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP) using a variety of treatment approaches including manual therapy and the prescription of therapeutic exercises. The use of manual therapy, specifically joint mobilization of the lumbar spine, may significantly decrease a patient's pain and contribute to improvement in his or her functioning. Exercise may also improve pain and functioning, with some patients reporting gains up to 1 year after the last treatment session.
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Authors | Haley Dvorak, Christina Kujat, Jason Brumitt |
Journal | Journal of sport rehabilitation
(J Sport Rehabil)
Vol. 20
Issue 4
Pg. 494-504
(Nov 2011)
ISSN: 1543-3072 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 21904004
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Athletic Injuries
(therapy)
- Chronic Pain
(therapy)
- Exercise Therapy
- Humans
- Low Back Pain
(therapy)
- Manipulation, Spinal
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