Does Early Intervention With a Light Mobilization Program Reduce Long-Term Sick Leave for Low Back Pain?
SpinePublished 1 August 2000
Eli Molde Hagen, Hege R. Eriksen, Holger Ursin
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Early intervention with examination, information, and recommendations to stay active showed significant effects in reducing sick leave for patients with low back pain.
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Early intervention with examination, information, and recommendations to stay active showed significant effects in reducing sick leave for patients with low back pain.
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