Role of Physiotherapy on Low Back Pain.pptx

Low Back Pain

1. Happy World Physiotherapy Day 2024 Topic: Role Of Physiotherapy on Low Back pain

2. ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY ON LOW BACK PAIN DR. NILRATAN DAS (PT) BPT(WBUHS) MPT(NEUROLOGY) Presented by

3. DEFINITION OF LOW BACK PAIN Pain and Discomfort below the lower back ,below the costal margin and above the Inferior gluteal fold. A common painful condition affecting the lower part of the spine involving muscle ,nerves .

4. Cause of Low Back Pain Poor Posture Long working hours Arthritis Osteoporosis Vertebral fracture Herniated Disc Infection Obesity Injury Menstrual cramp

5. Localised Sharp pain Radiating Pain Stiffness Posture Problem Muscle Spasm Leg Weakness Symptoms of LBP

6. Types of Back Pain Acute Back Pain Acute Back pain happens Suddenly and usually lasts a few days to few weeks. Sub-Acute Back Pain Sub-acute back pain can come suddenly or over time and lasts 4 to 12 weeks. Chronic Back Pain Chronic back pain may come on quickly or slowly and last longer than 12 weeks

7. Physiotherapy Assessment of LBP Patient Brief Summary : Chief Complain Extent of symptoms Mechanism of injury /Severity of injury Pain Assessment Red flag ●Cauda equine Syndrome ●Cancer ●Ankylosing Spondylitis ●Vertebral Fracture Observation :- Posture (Scoliosis, kyphosis, Lordosis)

8. Palpation MMT Sensory Evaluation Reflex Neurodynamics testing Special Test Functional evaluation

9. Physiotherapy Management of LBP Electrotherapy Interferential Therapy Ultrasound Therapy TENS Cryotherapy Exercises Therapy

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