ER's new weapon against back pain: On-Spot physical therapy

NCT ID NCT05206630

Summary

This study tested a new approach for treating chronic low back pain in the emergency room. It looked at whether having a physical therapist right in the ER could help patients function better in daily life and reduce their need for opioid pain medication. The trial involved 128 adults with long-term back pain who were seen in the ER and sent home.

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Locations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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