Model Simulations Challenge Reductionist Research Approaches to Studying Chronic Low Back Pain | Zendy

Jacek Cholewicki | Zendy; Pramod K. Pathak | Zendy; N. Peter Reeves | Zendy; John M. Popovich | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

Model Simulations Challenge Reductionist Research Approaches to Studying Chronic Low Back Pain

Author(s) -

Jacek Cholewicki,

Pramod K. Pathak,

N. Peter Reeves,

John M. Popovich

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.367

H-Index - 121

eISSN - 1938-1344

pISSN - 0190-6011

DOI - 10.2519/jospt.2019.8791

Subject(s) - reductionism , medicine , low back pain , psychological intervention , physical therapy , alternative medicine , pathology , psychiatry , philosophy , epistemology

Traditionally, low back pain (LBP) is studied using a reductionist approach, in which the factors contributing to the clinical presentation of LBP are studied in isolation to identify the primary pathology or condition linked to LBP. We argue that reductionism may not be suitable for studying LBP, considering the complex, multifactorial nature of this condition.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research