Validation of the STarT Back Screening Tool in the Military

"Physical therapists providing care will all have attended live training in PIPT principles and be involved in monthly continuing education on these principles. The use of specific principles is guided by the patient's risk stratification (as determined by the STarT Back Tool).~Medium Risk:~\- Reassurance will be provided to address specific concerns related to their LBP and implications on work~High Risk:~\- Physical therapy will be psychologically augmented with the assessment of biopsychosocial risk factors and the adoption of cognitive behavioral principles that explore patient concerns and address unhelpful beliefs and behaviors, including tailored education (e.g., stress management and pain neuroscience), graded exercise, \& graded exposure"

Usual care at the general practitioner's discretion