Non-Responsive Cases in Physical Therapy: Two Referral Scenarios Highlighting the Need for Further Investigation

Introduction Screening for red flag conditions duringĀ  physical therapy assessment is not limited to identifying high-risk cases such as cancer, infection, and others. While physical therapy is often effective in managing various musculoskeletal conditions, there are instances where patients do not respond as expected to treatment. In such cases, referral becomes necessary to explore underlying issues and consider alternative interventions. This article presents two cases … Continue reading Non-Responsive Cases in Physical Therapy: Two Referral Scenarios Highlighting the Need for Further Investigation

Neurological bedside examination: accuracy in lumbo-sacral radiculopathy

In Western industrialised countries, low-back pain (LBP) is a common cause of disability. Although many people have at least one episode of low-back pain throughout their lives, no identifiable disease is found in up to 85% of patients (Deyo et al. 1992). Low back-related leg pain, which accounts for 23% to 57% of all LBP cases (Scharfer A, et al. 2007). In patients who report … Continue reading Neurological bedside examination: accuracy in lumbo-sacral radiculopathy

Discogenic back pain: part 1

Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is a complex illness that includes physiological, psychological, and brain alterations (Nijs J. et al. 2017). LBP is a complex condition that includes physiological, psychological, and neurological alterations (Nijs J. et al. 2017). Many researchers in the field of LBP, including physicians, believe that choosing the most effective treatment for the individual patient is impossible without a deeper understanding of … Continue reading Discogenic back pain: part 1