Purpose Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Clinical research
advocates using the biopsychosocial model (BPS) to manage LBP, however there is still no …

Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis examined relationships between low
back pain (LBP)–related disability and pain beliefs, including pain catastrophizing, pain …

Background Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) have been developed to assist physical
therapists (PTs) in managing individuals with low back pain (LBP). Early adherence to the …

Background/objectives: Understanding the factors that influence physiotherapy (PT) service
use among patients with nonspecific lower back pain (LBP) is necessary to optimize …

Background Low back pain significantly impacts global health, particularly in low-income
areas where primary care challenges are prevalent. Assessing both biophysical and …

The disability and significant economic costs accredited to Low back pain (LBP) are likely to
rise which is an essential problem in low and middle-income countries like Pakistan. The …

Background The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (ÖMPQ) assesses the
psychosocial factors in people with complaints of musculoskeletal disorders and predicts …

Introduction The presence of pain‐associated psychological distress (PAPD) in
musculoskeletal disorders, including negative mood, fear‐avoidance, and lack of positive …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine whether baseline self-efficacy, fear of
pain with movement (kinesiophobia), or change in either were associated with clinically …

BACKGROUND: The first-line contact for patients seeking care for low back pain (LBP) can
potentially change the disease course. The beliefs and attitudes of healthcare providers …