A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of a classification-based system for subacute and chronic low back pain

Prevalence of gluteus medius weakness in people with chronic low back pain compared to healthy controls

“…Much of this work has focused on acute LBP; patients with chronic LBP do not readily fit into this classification system [22]. A recent review of classification systems for chronic LBP found strong evidence to support the reliability of only two systems: the McKenzie and the movement impairment classification systems [23].…”

Fascial manipulation vs. standard physical therapy practice for low back pain diagnoses: A pragmatic study

“…Incorporating a few minutes of FM ® treatment into the plan of care has the potential to dramatically reduce the perception of pain and improve quality of life outcomes for those with low back pain. Attempting to classify LBP signs and symptoms using a common clinical paradigm is debatable (Brennan et al, 1976;Sheeran et al, 2015;Apeldoorn et al, 1976). The primary clinical classification systems used presently include responses to repetitive movements (i.e.…”

Relationship Between the Ischiotibial and Paravertebral Muscles and Low Back Pain

“…This incorrect posture favors the development of shortened ischiotibial and iliopsoas muscles, increasing the chances of a higher degree of lumbar lordosis and stress to the stabilizing structures, as well as the intense contraction of the paravertebral muscles in their attempt to maintain an upright posture, the reduction of flexibility, and a higher load on the intervertebral discs, all of which favor the development of low back pain and pathologies of the vertebral discs. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] The ischiotibial muscles…”