The implementation of a pain navigator program in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care systems: A cluster randomized pragmatic clinical trial

Abstract: Objective: This manuscript describes the uptake of the AIM-Back Pain Navigator Pathway (PNP) designed to encourage use of non-pharmacologic care options within the …

Duration, cost, and escalation of care events for physical therapy management of low back pain in service members with limb loss

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Physical therapy (PT) is recommended as a primary treatment for low back pain (LBP), a common and impactful musculoskeletal condition after limb loss. The …

Effect of chiropractic care on low back pain for active-duty military members: Mediation through biopsychosocial factors

Abstract: This study evaluates biopsychosocial factors as mediators of the effect of chiropractic care on low back pain (LBP) intensity and interference for active-duty military …

The influence of active, passive, and manual therapy interventions on escalation of health care events after physical therapist care in Veterans with low back pain

Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the associations between active, passive, and manual therapy interventions with the escalation-of-care events …

Re-Branding Yoga: The Development of a ‘High Intensity Stretching’ Program for Veterans with Chronic Low Back Pain

Abstract: Yoga is a front-line treatment for low back pain, however, yoga adoption among Veterans remains low. One potential barrier to adoption may be Veteran perceptions of yoga, …

General and pain-associated psychological distress phenotypes among patients with low back pain in the Military Health System

Abstract: Objective: The primary objective was to describe rates of general and pain-related psychological distress for individuals with low back pain (LBP) in the Military Health …

Spinal magnetic stimulation to treat chronic back pain: A feasibility study in Veterans

Abstract: Aim: Chronic low back pain represents a significant societal problem leading to increased healthcare costs and quality of life. This study was designed to evaluate the …

A systems approach for assessing low back pain care quality in Veterans Health Administration chiropractic visits: A cross-sectional analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore a systemwide process for assessing components of low back pain (LBP) care quality in Veterans Health Administration …

The diagnosis and treatment of low back pain: synopsis of the 2021 U.S. department of veterans affairs and U.S. Department of Defense clinical practice guideline

Abstract: Low back pain (LBP) is a significant issue in the VA and DoD populations, and the general U.S. population at large. According to the Centers for Disease Control and …

A regional analysis of low back pain treatments in the Military Health System

Abstract: Study Design.Claims-based analysis of cohorts of TRICARE Prime beneficiaries.To compare rates of utilization of 5 low back pain (LBP) treatments (physical therapy (PT), …

Initial treatment approaches and healthcare utilization among veterans with low back pain: a propensity score analysis

Abstract: Opioid prescriptions for Veterans with low back pain (LBP) persist despite the availability of PT, a lower medical risk treatment option. Patterns of treatment and …

Yoga versus education for veterans with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Yoga is effective for chronic low back pain (cLBP) in civilians but understudied among Veterans. Objective: Determine whether yoga is more effectivethan an …