Dan Med Bull
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Eight articles including 555 low back pain patients have been published. They included the following topics: 1) A ratio interval rating scale (Low Back Pain Rating Scale (RS)) was introduced. The possibility of registering the actual status in low back pain patients including; Back Pain, Sciatica, Functional Disability and Physical Impairment was studied. ⋯ The exercise programmes are generally free of side-effects. As regards chronic back pain patients with or without previous lumbar surgery, high dosage exercises with training periods lasting at least 12 to 16 sessions are of crucial importance for success. Exercises should be dynamic and full-range, and carried out following the adage "Don't let the pain be your guide.