In episode 16 of season 8 of Inside the Science we’re highlighting the study, “Classification approaches for treating lower back pain have small effects that are not clinically meaningful: a systematic review with meta-analysis” with Mr Scott Tagliaferri.. You’ll hear him explain what the literature on classification systems was suggesting before which prompted this study, exactly what was assessed in this review, how effectiveness was measured from the included studies, which systems showed any superiority in effectiveness compared to others, possible interpretation regarding the use of classification systems for complaints like low back pain, the clinical implications and big takeaways.
Season 8, Episode 6 with Ron Schenk: Effectiveness of mechanical diagnosis and therapy in patients with back pain who meet a clinical prediction rule for spinal manipulation
In episode 6 of season 8 of Inside the Science we’re highlighting the study, “Effectiveness of mechanical diagnosis and therapy in patients with back pain who meet a clinical prediction rule for spinal manipulation” with Dr. Ron Schenk. You’ll hear him share a bit about this paper’s origin and backstory, some clarification on clinical prediction rules, specifics on the methodology of this paper, the actual differences in outcomes in the two treatment arms, the clinical implications, and big takeaways.