Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Cognitive-behavioral based physical therapy for patients with chronic pain undergoing lumbar spine surgery: a randomized controlled trial

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral based physical therapy (CBPT) program for improving outcomes in patients following lumbar spine surgery. A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 86 adults undergoing a laminectomy with or without arthrodesis for a lumbar degenerative condition. Patients were screened preoperatively for high fear of movement using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Randomization to either CBPT or an Education program occurred at 6 weeks after surgery.

from The Journal of Pain http://ift.tt/1G6IgeQ
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