Acute Low Back Pain

Brian presents with chronic heart failure and is referred to physical therapy for aerobic conditioning. The patient has a history of hypertension and has a resting heart rate of 102 bpm. The medical record indicates that the patient takes a medication that decreases cardiac workl ...  Show more

Priyanshi is a 68-year-old female referred to physical therapy for gradually increasing right forefoot pain and difficulty walking longer distances. During gait assessment, the physical therapist observes decreased push-off on the right during terminal stance and pre-swing. Exami ...  Show more

We discuss the evaluation of and treatment options for acute back pain. Hosts: Benjamin Friedman, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Acute_Back_Pain.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedics Show Notes **Please ...  Show more

Lower back pain impacts millions of adults every year and, in many cases, diagnosis can be murky. Non-specific pain is personal and complex, driven by factors such as injury, sensitivity and perception. But are there methods to help manage back pain and live a happier life in the ...  Show more

Low back pain injuries are common in athletes, and often present differently than the typical orthopedic disc-related neurogenic pain.

In this episode, we discuss a recent review article on the diagnosis and management of low back pain in athletes.

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Dr. Tarek Gherbal is a doctor in physical therapy, specialized in sports medicine and rehab. In this episode Dr. Tarek talks about the reasons your knees and lower back are causing you pain. What to do to prevent the pain in your knees and lower back, when should you use ice pack ...  Show more