Spine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Economic evaluation of a behavioral-graded activity program compared to physical therapy for patients following lumbar disc surgery.
An economic evaluation was conducted alongside a randomized controlled trial. ⋯ This study concludes that there are no differences between the two treatment conditions on any of the clinical outcome measures but that behavioral-graded activity is associated with higher costs. Consequently, there is no reason for the implementation of behavioral-graded activity as the standard treatment for patients following lumbar disc surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effects of functional restoration versus 3 hours per week physical therapy: a randomized controlled study.
Randomized parallel-group comparative trial with a 6-month follow-up period. ⋯ This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a functional restoration program on important outcome measures, such as sick leave, in a country that has a social system that protects people facing difficulties at work.