Articles: low-back-pain.
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The objective was to estimate the psychometric properties of the Modified-Modified Schober Test (MMST). ⋯ In our sample of LBP patients, the MMST showed moderate validity but excellent reliability and MMDC.
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Cross-sectional cohort study of a general population. ⋯ Most degenerative disc "abnormalities" were moderately associated with LBP. The strongest associations were noted for Modic changes and anterolisthesis. Further studies are needed to define clinical relevance.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Cost-effectiveness of combined manipulation, stabilizing exercises, and physician consultation compared to physician consultation alone for chronic low back pain: a prospective randomized trial with 2-year follow-up.
A prospective, randomized controlled trial. ⋯ Physician consultation alone was more cost-effective for both health care use and work absenteeism, and led to equal improvement in disability and health-related quality of life. It seems obvious that encouraging information and advice are major elements for the treatment of patients with cLBP.
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Prospective cohort study. ⋯ Frequent or radiating low back symptoms, chronic low back disorders, back-related work absenteeism, and having clinical findings in the low back predicted inpatient hospital care for low back disorders.
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A prospective cohort study. ⋯ We developed a novel back school using a multidisciplinary team approach, featuring quantitative functional evaluation and therapeutic exercises. The current study demonstrated that our program could provide a satisfactory result for the treatment of patients with CLBP. The quantitative functional evaluation was a worthwhile outcome measure when evaluating the efficacy of the treatment program. Teaching body mechanics and performing the therapeutic exercises through the multidisciplinary team approach are essential to managing CLBP in a general setting.