Medical Hydrology and Balneology: Environmental Aspects

Balnea
2012, núm. 6, 162-163
Medical Hydrology and Balneology: Environmental Aspects
taught during the program and a tracking sheet that the patient is supposed to fill
throughout the year to assess his physical activity.
The 5 days program ends with an interview with the therapist who will make the
follow up by phone during the year. The telephone follow-up is performed at 3rd,
6th and 9th month. It is intended to maintain physical activity habits that have been
taught in the education program of patients. It also allows monitoring patient’s
clinical evaluation by OSWESTRY disability questionnaire.
Results
Quality control
The clinical outcomes of the first 89 patients included in the program will be
presented.
Conclusions
A patient education program for low back pain have been developed in a french
spa center
Keywords: Patient Education, Low Back Pain, Crenobalneotherapy
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