Case Study of Physiotherapy Treatment of a Patient with Low Back Pain

Abstract

Title: A Case Study of Physiotherapy Treatment of Patient with Lower Back Pain Aims: This thesis presents a case study of a physiotherapy approach to the treatment of lower back pain localised in the area of the lumbosacral junction, with pain sometimes radiating to the left hip. The theoretical section of this thesis explains the anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanical pathologies of the lumbar spine, while the practical section presents the case study, and discusses the examinations and treatment approaches used and the effectiveness of the therapy. Methods: The practical section is based on the case of a 70-year old male, who complained of back pain. The study consisted of physiotherapeutic approaches for an initial kinesiological examination, followed by four therapy sessions lasting an hour each, and a final kinesiological examination. All methods used were non-invasive. Results: Progress was remarkable during the four session of therapy. The patient's pain level in the lumbosacral junction and the left hip decreased to approximately 0/10 on a visual analogue scale. The therapies employed were very successful. Conclusions: The patient felt an improvement after four sessions, and that his goals, which were to the pain he felt at rest and during sleep, had been achieved. The patient was very...