What's in a name? Juliet asked. Well, when it comes to Low Back Pain, it could be quite significant. There are several classification schemes, each with its own philosophy and categorizing method that are used to subgroup low back pain (LBP) patients.
Physiotherapy derived schemes usually have a movement impairment focus, but the extent to which other biological, psychological, and social factors of pain are encompassed should also be considered.
Furthermore, within the prevailing biological domain, the overlap of subgrouping strategies within the orthopaedic examination remains unexplored.
This course is designed to review the theoretical basis and content of physical movement classification schemes, determine their relative reliability and similarities/differences, and to consider the extent of incorporation of a bio-psycho-social framework within the schemes.