Back School

Question 1

Topics of education

Answer 1

functional anatomy & biomechanics, health and well-being, correct posture, static vs dynamic, sitting vs standing, lifestyle changes (walking, pillows, rest, movement), exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation, caffeine consumptions

Question 2

What to Avoid

Answer 2

vibration (long car rides, heavy equip), repetitive stress (set up home/office to avoid re-injury), sustained stress (postural awareness), valsalva, laxatives, raised toilet seat

Question 3

Individual Instruction on

Answer 3

safe/neutral posture, review proper ways to lift/ carry, review proper ways to perform ADLs

Question 4

Goal of Back School

Answer 4

Help pt understand their condition, independently manage their condition/ Sx, employ lifestyle changes (stress, diet, comorbidities)

Question 5

Indications for Back School

Answer 5

awkward postures, movement patterns, pain brought on by movement, missing work, back pain, PMHx

Question 6

Objective: Teach Patients

Answer 6

proper body mechanics, proper lifting techniques, adaptations for work/home, appropriate exercise, how to minimize frequency and intensity of exaccerbations