Spine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Continuous low-level heat wrap therapy provides more efficacy than Ibuprofen and acetaminophen for acute low back pain.
A prospective, randomized, single (investigator) blind, comparative efficacy trial was conducted. ⋯ Continuous low-level heat wrap therapy was superior to both acetaminophen and ibuprofen for treating low back pain.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Relative cost-effectiveness of extensive and light multidisciplinary treatment programs versus treatment as usual for patients with chronic low back pain on long-term sick leave: randomized controlled study.
A subgroup of 195 patients with chronic low back pain, being part of a larger study of other musculoskeletal patients, were included in a randomized controlled prospective clinical study. ⋯ The light multidisciplinary treatment model is a cost-effective treatment for men with chronic low back pain.