Psychologically-Based Physical Therapy Treatment for Deployed U.S. Sailors and Marines With Musculoskeletal Injuries
Musculoskeletal Injury
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Musculoskeletal Injury focused on measuring Musculoskeletal Injury, physical therapy, psychological intervention, risk factors
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects presenting to medical for a primary complaint of a new MSI. A new MSI is considered in this study when the subject has not sought treatment for a period of 30 days or more prior to presenting to medical.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects not eligible include those who require medical evacuation, or have a trauma/ comorbidities that may prevent them from receiving physical therapy treatment (i.e. amputations, fractures, contusions and other 'Red Flags' that required specialized medical care).
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Experimental
Physical Therapy
Psychologically-Based Physical Therapy
Usual care of physical therapy and rehabilitation for a musculoskeletal injury. Patients complete self-rated standardized surveys before and following treatment.
Psychologically-Based Physical Therapy includes the early identification and management of psychological obstacles to recovery in order to modify maladaptive responses previously found to be associated with chronicity and disability. This is accomplished through patient education, an emphasis on functional goals and encouraging self-care techniques. Patients complete self-rated standardized surveys before and following treatment.