The Influence of Active, Passive, and Manual Therapy Interventions for Low Back Pain on Opioid Prescription and Health Care Utilization.

Shawn FarrokhiLaura BechardSara GorczynskiCharity PattersonJoseph KakyomyaBrad D HendershotRachel CondonL T C Matthew PerkinsDaniel I RhonAnthony DelittoMichael SchneiderChristopher L Dearth

Published in: Physical therapy (2024)

Physical therapists should be judicious in the use of passive interventions for the management of LBP as they are associated with greater likelihood of receiving opioid prescriptions, spinal injections, and specialty care visits.

Keyphrases

healthcare
pain management
physical activity
chronic pain
spinal cord
palliative care
mental health
affordable care act
ultrasound guided
platelet rich plasma
cell therapy
health insurance