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Date
2020
Abstract
Chronic Low Back Pain remains a leading reason for ambulatory care visits, a leading primary diagnosis for ambulatory care visits, a leading cause of global burden, and the leading cause of lost workdays in the US. US Health expenditures for adults with chronic low back pain total over 102 billion. Chronic low back pain increases the risk of unemployment, poverty, obesity, smoking, and depression. Physical therapy (PT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been proven to reduce chronic low back pain intensity and duration, improve function, reduce healthcare utilization and cost, and reduce sick time. This project investigated community resources to promote patient education and participation in PT and CBT, with an emphasis on low cost at home options.
Clinical Site
South End Health Center
Keywords
chronic low back pain, physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, flexibility, mobility, stability, cost, Vermont
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Disciplines
Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Teague, Joseph Michael Mr., "Managing Chronic Low Back Pain" (2020). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 601.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/601