The web of the Back

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- Working Methods Methods.Explored databases- Electronic search strategies - Screening criteria - Clinical Practice Guidelines Evidence based Not evidence based - Valid instruments for measuring Usefulness of the scales measuring pain- Back pain and physical disability- Scales shown; criteria for selection, meaning and use of the information provided - In the scientific area: Scientific studies - Medical conferences

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-Back structure and how the back functions The vertebral column - The vertebrae -The intervertebral disc -The muscular system - Back Pain Pain causes- Treatments for back pain: Basis, indications and risk- Evaluate your pain and disability - Prevention Sports - Follow ergonomic and postural hygiene norms -Exercise - Keep physically active- Mental Attitude- Other general health advice. - Diagnosing the cause of back pain Medical history and physical examination- Radiological testing: Plain X-rays- Neurophysiological testing - Blood tests - Treatments Treatments for back pain: Basis, indications and risk - Your back Schoolchildren and adolescents- Expectant mothers- Parents and grandparents- Older people - Sedentariness - Overweight people- Sportsmen and sportswomen - Exercises Aims of the exercises- Rules for performance of exercises- Abdominal exercises- Dorsal-lumbar exercises - When the doctor must be consulted - Press - School campaign 2007-2008

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This web has a scientific, health information character.This non-profit source is for free consultation The section "School campaign" was updated 06/09/2007.

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