Relationship between the timing of physical therapy commencement and the duration of work disability: a retrospective cohort analysis of work-related low back pain claims

Relationship between the timing of physical therapy commencement and the duration of work disability: a retrospective cohort analysis of work-related low back pain claims

Abstract Background Early physical therapy for workers reporting low back pain (LBP) may reduce disability and improve return to work. This study aimed to explore the relationship between the timing of physical therapy commencement and the duration of work disability after the onset of compensable L...

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Main Authors: Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen, Luke R. Sheehan, Michael Di Donato, Alex Collie, Grant Russell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Low back pain
Physical therapy
Return to work
Timing of care
Work disability
Workers’ compensation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22574-x
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