In this module you'll watch a short YouTube video on assessment of back pain (you will need to use non-government computer to do this).  You'll then familiarize yourself with a screening tool for low back pain.  There is also a critical review of red flags in back pain (foot stomp).

BLUF: The Keele STarT Back Screening tool is a quick and easy way to stratify patients who present with low back pain into treatment and prognosis categories:

Low risk: likely to improve, can likely be managed by medic/PCM

Medium risk: May benefit from physical therapy interventions

High risk: main goal is to reduce disability and improve psychological function, may benefit from a combination of physical therapy and behavioral/cognitive interventions

The first link below does a deep dive into the Keele STarT Back Screening Tool. The second link is an in-depth review of red flags related to the spine. Several questions have been provided to guide learning.