Effect of Physical Therapy Timing on Patient Reported Outcomes for Individuals with Acute Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Meta Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Amy W McDevittCatherine G CooperJason M FriedrichDustin J M AndersonElizabeth A ArnoldDerek J Clewley

Published in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2023)

This systematic review and meta-analysis suggest early PT versus non-PT care is associated with statistically significant reductions in short-term pain and disability (up to 6 weeks) with small effect sizes. Our results indicate a non-significant trend favoring a small benefit of early PT over delayed PT for outcomes at short-term follow-up, but no effect at long-term follow-up (6 months or greater).

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
pain management
multiple sclerosis
chronic pain
healthcare
liver failure
intensive care unit
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
spinal cord injury
adipose tissue
neuropathic pain
respiratory failure
hepatitis b virus
type diabetes
drug induced
preterm birth
mechanical ventilation