Do peoples' beliefs regarding chronic low back pain change following cognitive functional therapy?

Background: Several studies have demonstrated that negative low back pain beliefs are related to chronic low back pain (CLBP) disability. Changing these negative beliefs is an integral part of CLBP management but an effective way to change beliefs has yet to be determined. Several treatment interventions such as simple education, psychological interventions, exercise and public campaigns have been shown to alter some peoples ’ beliefs but not all. Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) aims to provide biopsychosocial strategies to reduce pain and disability, with a specific focus on altering peoples’ negative beliefs.
Source: Manual Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Source Type: research