Acute Low Back Pain

Inez is receiving physical therapy in the acute cardiac unit following an acute coronary event. During treatment, the physical therapist observes a new telemetry change characterized by progressive PR interval lengthening followed by a dropped QRS complex. The patient denies any ...  Show more

Anisa is being treated in an inpatient rehabilitation facility following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The physical therapist has been training the patient to ambulate using a two-point gait pattern with a single-point cane. Anisa consistently performs the gait pattern correctl ...  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