Outcomes of a class for clients with chronic low back pain (LBP) or following lumbar spine surgery
Greater Western Area Health Service
This project was entered in the 2007 NSW Health Awards, Primary Health and Continuing Care in the Community category.
Contact: Helen McKibbin
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of an appropriate therapy for clients with chronic LBP and clients post-surgery.
METHODS: A literature review was conducted leading to the creation of an exercise and education program. Four one-hour sessions (warm-up, stretching, core stability and strengthening exercises, cool down, education), were developed with the aim of clients returning to their normal activity. The outcome measure was the Roland-Morris Low Back Pain and Disability Questionnaire (RMQ). This was completed prior to the first class, following completion of the classes and four weeks post-program.
RESULTS: Subjects improved by 6.5 (average) points on the RMQ at four weeks post-program.
CONCLUSION: This back exercise class is an effective way to deliver evidence-based treatment in a time and cost-effective manner.
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