Beyond the pain: A qualitative study exploring the physical therapy experience in patients with chronic low back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a complex condition that is physically and psychologically debilitating, with vulnerable populations experiencing more severe outcomes. Physical therapy (PT) includes evidence-based treatments that can reduce disability, however the experience of PT can vary amongst different populations. Empirical evidence is largely based on majority samples that are predominantly white with high educational attainment. Little is known regarding how people from vulnerable groups (e.g. low income and racial minority) experience physical therapy treatment for low back pain.

Objective

To describe the experience of physical therapy in a predominantly low-income and minority population with cLBP.

Methods

This qualitative study was embedded withi

SUBMITTER: Joyce C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9325917 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature