Disability and fear avoidance in physical therapists
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how common disability and fear-related beliefs are among Egyptian physical therapists who have long-term low back pain. If you qualify, you will answer questionnaires about your pain, your thoughts about movement, and how it affects your daily life.
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Who can take part
- You are a physical therapist from Egypt.
- You have been working as a physical therapist for at least 2 years.
- You are between 25 and 55 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months (pain between your lower ribs and your buttocks).
- You can speak and understand English well.
- Your BMI is between 18 and 30 (a measure of weight in relation to height).
- You have not had any back surgery or spine problems, cauda equina syndrome, cancer, infection, or mental illness.
- You are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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