Promoting the Use of Self-management Strategies for People With Persistent Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Role of Physical Therapists.
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Abstract
Persistent musculoskeletal pain is a worldwide health problem resulting in negative effects on individuals' wellbeing and substantial costs to society. Recently, there has been discussion about effective treatment approaches to persistent musculoskeletal disorders, including low back pain. In this Viewpoint, the authors argue that self-management strategies are essential to the management of persistent musculoskeletal disorders and outline the physical therapist's role in supporting effective self-management. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(4):212-215. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.0605.
Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Physical Therapists
- Role
- Self-Management