PHYSIOTHERAPY REFERRAL FROM PRIMARY CARE FOR ACUTE BACK PAIN WITH SCIATICA

Abstract:

Introduction: Few studies have examined primary care management of acute sciatica, including referral for physical therapy. Purpose: To assess whether early referral to physical therapy reduced disability more than usual care alone in patients with acute sciatica. Methods: 220 adults aged 18 to 60 years with sciatica of less than 90 days' duration who had an initial primary care consultation. Results: Participants in the TF group had greater improvement from baseline to 6 months for the primary outcome. Conclusions: Referral from primary care to physical therapy for new-onset sciatica improved disability and other outcomes compared with HT.

Año de publicación:

2022

Keywords:

• Physical Therapy
• primary care source: DeCS
• Back pain

Fuente:

scopus