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Why do people keep hurting their back: A longitudinal study of biological, psychological and social predictors (2010–2014)

Abstract:
We aim to identify why people continue to suffer episodes of back pain. If we can identify factors that predict the course of back pain we can target treatments to the right people to reduce the burden of this common condition. We will follow people for a year after an acute episode. We will measure novel issues like control of trunk muscles, inflammatory response, and how the nervous system deals with pain. We will also investigate how these factors interact with social and psychological issues.
Grant type:
NHMRC Project Grant
Researchers:

  • Professor Paul Hodges

    Prof. & NHMRC Leadership Fellow(L3)
    School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
    Director of Research of School of H
    School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

  • Professor Michele Sterling

    Professor and Whiplash Program
    RECOVER Injury Research Centre
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
    Professor and Whiplash Program
    RECOVER Injury Research Centre
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
    Affiliate of RECOVER Injury Researc
    RECOVER Injury Research Centre
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

  • Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan

    Assoc Professor in Biostatistics
    School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

  • Professor Peter Cabot

    Head of School
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

  • Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull

    Emeritus Professor
    School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Funded by:
National Health and Medical Research Council