Lumbar Intro Flashcards
1
Q
LBP and SI make up ____% of new visits to PT
A
50%
45% LBP - 5% SI
2
Q
____ pain affects almost everyone!
A
Back
3
Q
Up to ____ of individuals will experience recurrent episodes of LBP within 1 year
A
1/3
4
Q
____ is the #1 cause of disability world-wide
A
back pain
5
Q
How much money is spent on Txing LBP per year?
A
100+ Billion
6
Q
____% of patients cannot be given a pathoanatomic diagnosis, even with technologically advanced tools
A
- 85%
- Finding a pain generator is difficult!!!!
7
Q
Risk Factos for LBP
A
- Genetics
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Occupational demands (sitting without moving or manual labors moving things)
- Chronic conditions (headaches, asthma)
- Depression/mental health
8
Q
What is the first line of care for LBP?
A
Conservative management through exercise and education!
