Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors to predict outcomes in low back pain: Protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is a highly prevalent condition that substantially impairs individuals' physical functioning. This highlights the need for effective management strategies to improve patient outcomes. It is, therefore, crucial to have knowledge of physical functioning prognostic factors that can predict outcomes to facilitate the development of targeted treatment plans aiming to achieve better patient outcomes. There is no synthesis of evidence for physical functioning measures as prognostic factors in the LBP population. The objective of this systematic review is to synthesize evidence for physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors to predict outcomes in LBP.

Methods

The protocol is registered in the International Prospective Register of S

SUBMITTER: Rashed R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10712879 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature