Low Back Pain Guidelines

A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Persons With Non-specific Low Back Pain With and Without Radiculopathy: Identification of Best Evidence for Rehabilitation to Develop the WHO’s Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Mar 23;S0003-9993(23)00160-0. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.02.022. Fabio Zaina PMID: 36963709 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.02.022 Abstract Objective: To Identify evidence-based rehabilitation interventions for persons with non-specific low back pain (LBP) with and without radiculopathy and to develop recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to inform the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Package of Interventions for […]

Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021 – Full Text

Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: October 31, 2021 Volume 51 Issue 11 Pages CPG1-CPG60 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.0304 Abstract Low back pain (LBP) remains a musculoskeletal condition with […]

Guideline summary review: an evidence-based clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain

The Spine Journal Volume 20, Issue 7, July 2020, Pages 998-1024 D. Scott Kreiner MD Abstract Background context The North American Spine Society’s (NASS) Evidence Based Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain features evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating adult patients with nonspecific low back pain. The guideline is intended […]

ACOEM GUIDELINES – Non-Invasive and Minimally Invasive Management of Low Back Disorders – Full Text Article

Hegmann, Kurt T. MD, MPH Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: March 2020 – Volume 62 – Issue 3 – p e111-e138 doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001812 Abstract Objective: This abbreviated version of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine’s (ACOEM) Low Back Disorders Guideline reviews the evidence and recommendations developed for non-invasive and minimally invasive management of […]

Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Other Conservative Treatments for Low Back Pain: A Guideline From the Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative – Full Text Article

JMPT. May 2018 Volume 41, Issue 4, Pages 265–293 Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to develop a clinical practice guideline on the management of acute and chronic low back pain (LBP) in adults. The aim was to develop a guideline to provide best practice recommendations on the initial assessment and monitoring of […]

Clinical practice guidelines for the noninvasive management of low back pain [Full Text]

A systematic review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration J.J. Wong Eur J Pain 21 (2017) 201–216 Abstract We conducted a systematic review of guidelines on the management of low back pain (LBP) to assess their methodological quality and guide care. We synthesized guidelines on the management of LBP published from […]

Guideline summary review: an evidence-based clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of adult isthmic spondylolisthesis

The Spine Journal Volume 16, Issue 12, December 2016, Pages 1478–1485 D. Scott Kreiner, MD Abstract Background Context The North American Spine Society’s (NASS) Evidence-Based Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Isthmic Spondylolisthesis features evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating adult patients with isthmic spondylolisthesis. The guideline is intended to reflect contemporary […]

Clinical Practice Guideline: Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain 2016

Gary Globe, PhD, MBA, DC JMPT Published Online: January 19, 2016 Abstract Objective The purpose of this article is to provide an update of a previously published evidence-based practice guideline on chiropractic management of low back pain. Methods This project updated and combined 3 previous guidelines. A systematic review of articles published between October 2009 […]

Clinical Practice Guideline: Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain – Full Text Article

JMPT January 2016, Volume 39, Issue 1, Pages 1–22 Gary Globe, PhD, MBA, DC Abstract Objective The purpose of this article is to provide an update of a previously published evidence-based practice guideline on chiropractic management of low back pain. Methods This project updated and combined 3 previous guidelines. A systematic review of articles published […]

WFC List of MSK Guidelines

Curator: André Bussières DC PhD This list contains Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and reviews of CPGs on low back and neck pain, diagnostic imaging, and extremity disorders. These tools have the potential to improve the quality and safety of healthcare. CPGs are a comprehensive collection of current best evidence regarding etiology, diagnosis & treatment of […]

Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative: progress to date

André Bussières, DC, MSc, PhD J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2014 Sep; 58(3): 215–219.   Background The Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative (CCGI) is operating at full speed. On behalf of the dedicated clinicians, researchers, academics, and leaders in the chiropractic profession contributing to the success of the CCGI, it gives me great pleasure to share our […]

Adherence to clinical practice guidelines among three primary contact professions

J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2014 Sep;58(3):220-37. Adherence to clinical practice guidelines among three primary contact professions: a best evidence synthesis of the literature for the management of acute and subacute low back pain. Amorin-Woods LG AIM: To determine adherence to clinical practice guidelines in the medical, physiotherapy and chiropractic professions for acute and subacute mechanical […]

Chiropractors appear to adhere to clinical practice guidelines more so than physiotherapists and medical practitioners

Adherence to clinical practice guidelines among three primary contact professions: a best evidence synthesis of the literature for the management of acute and subacute low back pain Lyndon G. Amorin-Woods (JCCA 2014; 58(3):220-237) Methods: A structured best-evidence synthesis of the relevant literature through a literature search of relevant databases for peer-reviewed papers on adherence to […]

Algorithms for the Chiropractic Management of Acute and Chronic Spine-Related Pain

Gregory A. Baker, DC Ronald J. Farabaugh, DC Thomas J. Augat, DC, MS, CCSP, FASA Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, CHES Topics in Integrative Health Care 2012, Vol. 3(4) ID: 3.4007 Abstract The complexity of clinical documentation and case management for health care providers has increased along with the rise of managed care. Keeping up with […]

State of Oregon: Evidence-basedClinical Guidelines Project: Evaluation and Management of Low Back Pain

State of Oregon: Evidence-basedClinical Guidelines Project: Evaluation and Management of Low Back Pain A Clinical Practice Guideline Based on the Joint Practice Guideline of the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society (Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain) October 2011 PDF: Evaluation & Management of Low Back Pain (October 2011)

European Guidelines for the Management of Acute Non-Specific Low Back Pain in Primary Care

GUIDELINES FOR ACUTE NONSPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN Based on systematic reviews and existing clinical guidelines Summary of recommendations for diagnosis of acute non-specific low back pain: • Case history and brief examination should be carried out • If history taking indicates possible serious spinal pathology or nerve root syndrome, carry out more extensive physical examination including neurological […]

Worsening Trends in the Management and Treatment of Back Pain

John N. Mafi, MD JAMA Intern Med. 2013;173(17):1573-1581. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.8992 September 23, 2013, Vol 173, No. 17 > ABSTRACT Importance Back pain treatment is costly and frequently includes overuse of treatments that are unsupported by clinical guidelines. Few studies have evaluated recent national trends in guideline adherence of spine-related care. Objective To characterize the treatment of […]

Back Pain Remains Overtreated

The New York Times By NICHOLAS BAKALAR AUGUST 2, 2013 Well-established guidelines for the treatment of back pain require very conservative management — in most cases, no more than aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) and physical therapy. Advanced imaging procedures, narcotics and referrals to other physicians are recommended only for the most refractory cases or those with serious […]

Back Pain Tx Not Syncing with Guidelines

7/29/2013 by Cole Petrochko Staff Writer, MedPage Today   Action Points Trends in back pain management strategies in the U.S. are “discordant” with current guidelines. Point out that over the 12-year study, use of narcotics rose from 19.3% to 29.1% and imagining with CT or MRI rose from 7.2% to 11.3%. Trends in back pain […]

Management of Low Back Pain in General Practice – Is It of Acceptable Quality

An Observational Study Among 25 General Practices in South Tyrol (Italy) Giuliano Piccoliori; Adolf Engl; Doris Gatterer; Emiliano Sessa; Jürgen in der Schmitten; Heinz-Harald Abholz BMC Fam Pract. 2013;14(148) Abstract Background: There are several guidelines dealing with the management of low back pain (LBP), but only few studies on the quality of care provided within […]