Treatment of Unspecific Back Pain in Children and Adolescents: Results of an Evidence-Based Interdisciplinary Guideline

Frosch M, Leinwather S, Bielack S, Bloedt S, Dirksen U, Dobe M, Geiger F, Haefner R, Hoefel L, Huebner-Moehler B, Von Kalle T, Lawrenz B, Leutner A, Mecher F, Mladenov K, Norda H, Stahlschmidt L, Steinborn M, Stuecker R, Trauzeddel R, Trollmann R, Wager J, Zernikow B (2022)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2022

Journal

Children MDPI

Book Volume: 9

Article Number: 417

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.3390/children9030417

Abstract

Using a structured approach and expert consensus, we developed an evidence-based guideline on the treatment and prevention of non-specific back pain in children and adolescents. A comprehensive and systematic literature search identified relevant guidelines and studies. Based on the findings of this literature search, recommendations on treatment and prevention were formulated and voted on by experts in a structured consensus-building process. Physical therapy (particularly physical activity) and psychotherapy (particularly cognitive behavioral therapy) are recommended for treating pediatric non-specific back pain. Intensive interdisciplinary treatment programs should be provided for chronic and severe pain. Drug therapy should not be applied in children and adolescents. Further research on non-specific back pain in childhood and adolescence is strongly needed to reduce the imbalance between the high burden of non-specific back pain in childhood and adolescence and the low research activity in this field.

Authors with CRIS profile

Regina Trollmann Professur für Kinder- u. Jugendmedizin Schwerpunkt Neuropädiatrie

Involved external institutions

Vestische Caritas-Kliniken GmbH DE Germany (DE) Klinikum Stuttgart DE Germany (DE) Philipps-Universität Marburg DE Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Essen DE Germany (DE) Kinderklinik Garmisch-Partenkirchen / Deutsches Zentrum für Kinder- und Jugendrheumatologie / Kinder-Rheumaklinik / German Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology DE Germany (DE) Hessing Stiftung DE Germany (DE) Dortmunder Centrum für Medizin & Gesundheit (DOC) DE Germany (DE) Deutscher Verband für Physiotherapie (ZVK) e. V. DE Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) DE Germany (DE) SchmerzLOS e.V. DE Germany (DE) Klinikum Schwabing DE Germany (DE) HELIOS Kliniken DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Frosch, M., Leinwather, S., Bielack, S., Bloedt, S., Dirksen, U., Dobe, M.,... Zernikow, B. (2022). Treatment of Unspecific Back Pain in Children and Adolescents: Results of an Evidence-Based Interdisciplinary Guideline. Children, 9(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/children9030417

MLA:

Frosch, Michael, et al. "Treatment of Unspecific Back Pain in Children and Adolescents: Results of an Evidence-Based Interdisciplinary Guideline." Children 9.3 (2022).

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