SynthesisPhysiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy2025
Mapping Comorbidities in Patients With Low Back Pain-A Systematic Review.
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- Mapping Comorbidities in Patients With Low Back Pain-A Systematic Review.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2025Pooled it
- Global Co-Burden and Risk Factors of Low Back Pain and Osteoarthritis: Analysis of Global Burden of Disease 2021 Data Based on Machine Learning and SHAP.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Innovative mHealth for addressing low back pain-related factors amongst lower-limb amputees: A quasi-experimental.African journal of disability · 2026Article
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Abstract
background and purposeLow back pain (LBP) frequently co-occurs with other health conditions, but there is no clear consensus on which comorbidities are most prevalent. This limits understanding of the broader burden and challenges clinical practice.
methodsSystematic searches were conducted in seven databases, including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PEDro, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Source, and Cochrane Library. Observational studies on adults (≥ 16 years) with nonspecific LBP and at least three comorbidities were included. Data were extracted, tabulated, and quality assessed using CASP checklists and GRADE classifications.
resultsNine peer-reviewed studies were included. The prevalence of at least one comorbidity ranged from 49% to 92%, with hypertension, osteoarthritis, and chronic pain elsewhere in the body being the most proportionally prevalent comorbidities in individual study populations. Across all studies, hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis, asthma, and depression were the most frequently reported comorbidities. Comorbidity assessment, population characteristics, and prevalence varied significantly. Certainty in the prevalence of comorbidities varied from "very low" to "moderate." DISCUSSION: Comorbidities are highly prevalent in adults with LBP. The included studies varied considerably in comorbidity assessment, reporting, and study populations, where sociodemographic factors like sex, age, marital status, education, and employment likely influenced comorbidity prevalence and types. Findings emphasize the need for standardized assessment methods and tailored physiotherapy approaches to address the diverse needs of this population.
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