Alberta Back Care pathway

In 2022, we partnered with the Alberta Back Care pathway (ABCp) research project to offer our members the opportunity to participate in the three-year study and support their low back pain patients with its low- or no-cost interventions, including GLA:D Back.

GLA:D Back is a small group education, exercise, or education and exercise program (in person or online) conducted by trained physiotherapists, chiropractors, or kinesiologists. It promotes self-management for patients with low back pain.

There are minimal requirements to start participating in the ABCp study, and many benefits:

• You can use your current 10-minute exam to assess and place patients into one of six categories.
• Each category has its own prognosis, evidence-based interventions, and list of procedures to avoid.
• Interventions are provided at low or no cost to the patient (including GLA:D Back when appropriate for the patient).
• Patient oversight remains with the physician who will receive full reporting.

If you are interested in participating in the ABCp, please email Member Services & Engagement, and we will connect you with the research team.

Please remember to complete the minimal onboarding requirements if you sign up.