CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
In April 2016, CCGI Opinion Leaders were joined by a new team of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators. These are influential evidence-informed clinicians recently nominated by their colleagues in a nationwide survey. They are assisting Opinion Leaders in their area with reaching out to other chiropractors and teaching them about critical thinking, proper interpretation of evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines, and evidence-informed practice in general.
CCGI is delighted to have them on board and looks forward to collaborating with them to take the best practices forward in Canada.
Roles and Activities of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
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understanding how clinical practice guidelines are developed;
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discussing best practices and guidelines with colleagues;
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having a presence on social media to raise awareness of resources on evidence-informed practice;
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encouraging clinicians and patients to use the CCGI website and resources;
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making presentations on evidence-informed practice at continuing education events and conferences in collaboration with their local opinion leaders team.
In April 2016, CCGI Opinion Leaders were joined by a new team of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators. These are influential evidence-informed clinicians recently nominated by their colleagues in a nationwide survey. They are assisting Opinion Leaders in their area with reaching out to other chiropractors and teaching them about critical thinking, proper interpretation of evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines, and evidence-informed practice in general.
CCGI is delighted to have them on board and looks forward to collaborating with them to take the best practices forward in Canada.
Roles and Activities of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
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understanding how clinical practice guidelines are developed;
-
discussing best practices and guidelines with colleagues;
-
having a presence on social media to raise awareness of resources on evidence-informed practice;
-
encouraging clinicians and patients to use the CCGI website and resources;
-
making presentations on evidence-informed practice at continuing education events and conferences in collaboration with their local opinion leaders team.
In April 2016, CCGI Opinion Leaders were joined by a new team of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators. These are influential evidence-informed clinicians recently nominated by their colleagues in a nationwide survey. They are assisting Opinion Leaders in their area with reaching out to other chiropractors and teaching them about critical thinking, proper interpretation of evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines, and evidence-informed practice in general.
CCGI is delighted to have them on board and looks forward to collaborating with them to take the best practices forward in Canada.
Roles and Activities of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
-
understanding how clinical practice guidelines are developed;
-
discussing best practices and guidelines with colleagues;
-
having a presence on social media to raise awareness of resources on evidence-informed practice;
-
encouraging clinicians and patients to use the CCGI website and resources;
-
making presentations on evidence-informed practice at continuing education events and conferences in collaboration with their local opinion leaders team.
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Are you interested in getting involved with CCGI?
We are always looking to get people involved in our projects. No experience necessary - we provide training!
Contact us today!
Low Back Pain Care Pathway
Date of last update: November, 2024
8. Diagnostic Criteria for LBP Amenable to Conservative Care
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Overview: Diagnosis requires a thorough understanding of the patient's condition, integrating their history, clinical findings, risk factors, and the physical, psychological, social, and environmental aspects of pain.
Common LBP Categories
Common LBP encompasses a broad spectrum of cases seen in primary care, often lacking a clearly identifiable nociceptive source. Categorizing these cases facilitates tailored treatment and better management of patient expectations.
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
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Accounts for 15-30% of LBP cases.
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Presents as low back and buttock pain, potentially radiating to the groin or thighs.
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Symptoms often worsen with prolonged sitting, standing, or weight-bearing activities and improve when lying down.
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Exam findings include tenderness over the sacroiliac joint and positive SI joint tests, with no significant neurological deficits.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
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Common in individuals with sedentary lifestyles or repetitive motion activities.
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Characterized by chronic low back muscle pain, often with referred pain patterns.
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Associated with taut muscle bands and trigger points causing localized and referred pain upon compression.
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Neurological deficits are typically absent.
Osteoarthritis
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More common in older adults due to degenerative changes.
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Presents as localized or radiating low back pain, often involving the hips, with episodic flare-ups.
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Pain worsens with activity and improves with rest; morning stiffness may be present.
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Examination reveals reduced range of motion, joint tenderness, and possible crepitus or swelling, generally without neurological deficits unless advanced.
Facet Joint Irritation
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Common in middle-aged and older adults.
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Presents with localized low back pain that may radiate to the buttocks or thighs.
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Symptoms are exacerbated by movements like extension, twisting, or prolonged standing.
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Exam findings include tenderness over the facet joints, with pain provoked by extension and rotation movements, typically without significant neurological deficits.