Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Ann Phys Rehabil Med · Feb 2009
Multicenter Study[Multicenter multidisciplinary training program for chronic low back pain: French experience of the Renodos back pain network (Réseau Nord-Pas-de-Calais du DOS)].
To evaluate the short- and long-term effectiveness of the multidisciplinary training program (MTP). To show the benefits which the network organization brings to the treatment of chronic low back pain (CLPB). ⋯ The MTP was effective in reducing back pain intensity, functional disability, symptoms of anxiety and depression and in improving quality of life, flexibility and isometric muscle endurance time. It was possible to propose the MTP to both men and women. A network organization effectively contributes to the harmonization of evaluation methods and brings coherence to the treatment of CLBP patients.
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Ann Phys Rehabil Med · Feb 2009
Return to work of 87 severely impaired low back pain patients two years after a program of intensive functional rehabilitation.
Return to work is the main long-term objective of rehabilitation programs for patients with chronic low back pain (LBP). ⋯ Sick leaves remained significantly reduced and the number of workers who were at work significantly increased at 2 years after an intensive program.