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add | The previous Physiopedia page 'Lower Limb Amputees and Lower back Pain' (add hyperlink) adresses the epidemiology and aetiology of lower back pain (LBP) in the lower limb amputee population as well as some of the biomechanical and psychosocial elements that may cause or influence this pain. | ||
This page aims to provide an overview of possible physiotherapy interventions to decrease and manage LBP in amputees. | |||
== Causes of LBP in amputees<br> == | == Causes of LBP in amputees<br> == | ||
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Introduction
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The previous Physiopedia page 'Lower Limb Amputees and Lower back Pain' (add hyperlink) adresses the epidemiology and aetiology of lower back pain (LBP) in the lower limb amputee population as well as some of the biomechanical and psychosocial elements that may cause or influence this pain.
This page aims to provide an overview of possible physiotherapy interventions to decrease and manage LBP in amputees.
Causes of LBP in amputees
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Poor socket fit and poor prosthetic alignment
Postural changes
Leg-length discrepancy
Muscle imbalance
General deconditioning
Hypersensitivity
Yellow Flags
Management [edit | edit source]
Poor socket fit and poor prosthetic alignment
Postural changes and scoliosis
Leg-length discrepancy
Muscle imbalance
General deconditioning
Hypersensitivity
Yellow Flags
Exercise
Stretching
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and the psychosocial approach
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Acupuncture Manual Therapy
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