DBC Protocol

Proven Clinical Result

DBC provides the most up-to-date, research-based treatment methods, enabling faster recovery and healing of the individual.

The results obtained from the DBC program are fundamental and long lasting. Studies show that more than two years after the completion of the program, 80% of individuals who remained active after the program, were not limited by pain the their daily activities or at work.

The success of the DBC treatment for patients with neck, back and shoulder problems has been verified by independent studies as well as continuous follow up documentation from DBC clinics around the world.

Up to 85% of the patients report pain reduction after the treatment programme. In addition, follow-up results show that DBC can reduce absenteeism from work and subsequently decrease losses in productivity and costs of early retirement

In many cases, patients have been successfully rehabilitated with DBC alone, without any need for invasive treatment.

Data on treatment results obtained in DBC clinic show that the well-being of a large majority of patients is improved even in severe cases. DBC treatment have been proven effective in chronic pain. (Kankaanpaa et al.1999)

The DBC rehabilitation programmes have been shown to increase strength, mobility and endurance as well as reduce pain (Harkapaa and Taimela 1996, Taimela and Karkapaa 1996)

The benefits obtained during the DBC programmes can be sustained for a long time, especially if the patient continues to exercise after the treatmet (Kankaanpaa et al.1999; Mannion et al. 1999; Taimela et al.2000) Of significance is the impact of cognitive behavioural approach on work absenteeism. A Cochrane Review published in 2002 (updated in 2003) concluded that significant reductions can be obtained with functional restoration therapy. “There is evidence that physical conditioning programs that include a cognitive behavioural approach can reduce the number of sick days lost at 12 months follow up by an average of 45days, when compared to general practitioner usual care or advice, for workers with chronic back pain”. (Schonstein et al.2002)

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