John Albright, MD, Clinical Specialty Expert Physical Therapy October 2001 vol. 81 no. 10 1641-1674 Abstract Introduction. A structured and rigorous methodology was developed for the formulation of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (EBCPGs), then was used to develop EBCPGs for selected rehabilitation interventions for the management of low back pain. Methods. Evidence from randomized controlled […]
Waddell G, McIntosh A, Hutchinson A, Feder G, Lewis M, (1999) Low Back Pain Evidence Review London: Royal College of General Practitioners There is now a considerable weight of evidence, linked with international experience, to show that clinical guidelines are only likely to influence practice if these guidelines form part of an implementation programme. In […]
AHCPR Clinical Practice Guidelines, No. 14 S Bigos, O Bowyer, and G Braen. Rockville (MD): Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR); December 1994. Report No.: 95-0642 Findings and recommendations on the assessment and treatment of adults with acute low back problems-activity limitations due to symptoms in the low back and/or back-related leg symptoms […]