Persistence, not avoidance, is associated with low back pain—An observational cohort study
In acute low back pain (LBP), maintaining usual activities despite pain and distress can contribute to the continuation of LBP. Alongside a multidimensional approach that considers physical and psychological factors, attitudes toward daily activities are also important. Screening for both maladaptive and adaptive activity patterns in individuals with acute LBP is essential for effective LBP management, improving patient outcomes, and preventing persistent pain.
Authors
- Rita Morf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0989-527X)
- Fabian Pfeiffer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1819-8938)
- Sabina Hotz‐Boendermaker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9455-6074)
- Ursula Surbeck
Institutions
- Integrierte Psychiatrie Winterthur (CH)
- Medbase (CH)
- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Pain
- Published
- 2024-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.4728
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.24
Funders
- National Science Foundation
- Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung
- Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften