Describe the evolution of the TBC for LBP starting with Delitto’s work in 1995. Include the progression of evidence and authors associated with the evolution of this treatment approach for LBP and their strengths and weaknesses.

David Mechanic’s theory of help-seeking behavior identifies ten determinants of the definition of and response to an illness. Which of the following is among these determinants?   

Many medical sociologists conduct their research by systematically observing people in their natural environment. What type of research is this?

Why did Dee change her name?

Declaring that capitalism is the primary cause of women’s oppression is to take a ________ stance. 

When a woman is sexually active but has little to no sexual education, lives in a low socioeconomic region, and has little access to health care, she is more likely to be exposed to HIV/AIDS. Sociologically, this is best described as a combination of 

The nurse has an order to administer enoxaparin 1.5 milligram per kilogram subcutaneously every 12 hours. The client weighs 125 pounds. How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Which of the following statements accurately describes infectious diseases today?

Describe a “best evidence” approach for treating KNEE OA.  Further, document your best recollection of evidence that you can use to support your description of “best evidence”.  Try to include the lead author, journal name, and basic description of the study(ies) you have listed.  Lastly, do not limit yourself to only articles related to manual therapy.  For example, for acute ankle sprain, you would not just mention manual therapy.  Instead you would want to list out something like this:  RICE, manual therapy to the identified impairments in the rear foot, TC joint, and both prox/distal tib-fib joint; soft tissue work to the plantar foot and calf, gastroc/soleus stretching and strengthening to the lasteral and anterior compartment musculature of the leg; progression to speed/agility training, etc.   Make it clear that you know the best evidence approach not just for manual therapy, but for orthopaedic manual therapy.

Why does Maggie have scars?